Dr. Hardik Kotecha - Gastroenterologist

About Dr. Hardik Kotecha

Dr. Hardik Kotecha is a gastroenterologist in ahemdabad with more than a decade of experience in liver and digestive treatment. His specialist procedures include advanced endoscopic procedures and treatment of complicated liver diseases. He has treated thousands of patients in the field of gastroenterology and in different states.

Academic Qualifications

Dr. Kotecha completed his MBBS and MD in Medicine from Shri M. P. Shah Medical College, Jamnagar. He later pursued DNB in Gastroenterology from GRIPMER, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi.
His past experience includes working with the Institute of Digestive and Hepatobiliary Sciences and the Department of Liver Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine at Medanta, The Medicity, Gurgaon. He has also worked as a Consultant Physician and Senior Resident at hospitals in Rajkot.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Kotecha’s practice in gastroenterology involves advanced procedures of endoscopy and care of patients suffering from liver ailments. This includes:

• Therapeutic endoscopy: Advanced techniques of endoscopy that are used to treat certain GI diseases.
• Peroral endoscopic myotomy: An endoscopic procedure that is used to treat some problems related to difficulty in swallowing and movement in the esophagus.
• Endoscopic mucosal resection: Removal of specific lesions from the GI tract through an endoscope.
• Endoscopic submucosal dissection: A technique by which specific lesions can be removed.
• Chronic liver failure: The treatment and management of patients suffering from chronic liver problems.
• Fatty liver care: Examination and treatment of patients suffering from fatty liver disease.

Clinical Interests

His clinical interests are focused on advanced gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary care:

• Advanced endoscopic interventions
• Peroral endoscopic procedures
• Gastrointestinal lesion management
• Chronic liver disease
• Fatty liver management
• Liver transplantation and regenerative medicine
• Endoscopic ultrasound-guided procedures

Key Highlights

Dr. Kotecha’s academic and clinical journey includes notable achievements in gastroenterology and hepatology:

• Recipient of the Ravi K. Jerath Award for Best DNB Student of the Year 2010
• Secured second place in the Torrent Young Scholar Award 2012 in Gastroenterology
• Published research in gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopic ultrasound
• Experienced as an EMR doctor in advanced endoscopic care
• Clinical expertise relevant to the work of fatty liver disease specialists
• Experience in liver transplantation and regenerative medicine

Consultation at Zydus Hospitals Ahmedabad

Appointments are available at Zydus Hospitals, Ahmedabad, on 079 66190300/372 from Monday to Saturday.