Fortis Ludhiana's Gastroenterology Department Celebrates a Decade of Excellence, Advocates for Enhanced Gut Health Awareness According to a 2023 survey, 7 out of 10 people in India experience digestive or gut health issues due to lack of physical activi

Fortis Ludhiana's Gastroenterology Department Celebrates a Decade of Excellence, Advocates for Enhanced   Gut Health Awareness 

According to a 2023 survey, 7 out of 10 people in India experience digestive or gut health issues due to lack   of physical activity and poor diet choices 

Ludhiana, January 2024: The Department of Gastroenterology at Fortis Hospital Ludhiana commemorated its tenth anniversary by highlighting the significance of Hippocrates' adage, "All disease begins in the gut." While celebrating the success of the Gastroenterology Department, Dr. Rajoo Singh Chhina, Director of Gastroenterology urged people to get serious about regular screening and check-ups. On the significance of the department’s milestone, he said, “The last 10 years have been characterized by constant innovation and an unwavering quest for perfection. We're excited to continue improving healthcare in the years to come." 

Fortis Hospital Ludhiana has been at the vanguard of medical innovation for the past decade, changing patient outcomes and experiences. 

The event was graced by esteemed medical professionals, including Dr. Nitin Shanker Behl, Additional Director in Gastroenterology, Dr. Neeraj Singla, Consultant in Gastroenterology, Dr. Amit Bansal, Consultant in Gastroenterology and Dr. Vishavdeep Goyal, Zonal Director – Ludhiana and Amritsar among others. 

Fortis Hospital Ludhiana's gastroenterology department has two sophisticated endoscopic suites outfitted with cutting-edge equipment to guarantee accurate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. By providing advanced services including Endoscopic Ultrasound (Diagnostic and therapeutic), Solid State Esophageal Manometry (a test that uses pressure sensors to measure the anorectal contractile characteristics), 24-hour pH monitoring, and Cholangioscopy (endoscopic method used for both direct visual diagnostic evaluation and simultaneous therapeutic intervention of the bile ducts) + EHL (medical procedure that uses shock waves to break up gallstones and kidney stones), the hospital has continuously remained at the forefront of medical innovations. 

Dr. Nitin Shanker Behl, Additional Director of Gastroenterology, said, "This milestone is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, who consistently strive to provide the best possible care for our patients. The goal of Fortis Hospital Ludhiana is to continue serving as a premier gastroenterology center and establish Fortis Hospital Ludhiana as a center of excellence in Gastrointestinal Sciences." 

Dr. Vishavdeep Goyal, Zonal Director for Ludhiana & Amritsar, expressed his pride in the department's achievements, stating, “Fortis Hospital Ludhiana is committed to giving its patients the best care possible as we commemorate ten years of our operation and consider all the lives we have positively touched by our pursuit of excellence."