Dr. Jimmy Patel - Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist and Interventional Endoscopist

Professional Bio:

Dr. Jimmy Patel is associated as a fulltime Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist and Interventional Endoscopist at Zydus Hospital, Anand.

Academic Details:

• MBBS: Kesar SalMedical College & Research Institute, Ahmedabad)
• DNB Medicine: Max Super speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
• OM: Gastroenterology- Madras Medical College, Chennai (India's oldest & prestigious medical institution sincel835) Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopy- ERCP, ELIS

GI Endoscopy Experience

• Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD): Proficient in diagnosing and managing upper GI disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERO), peptic ulcer disease, variceal and non-variceal bleeding, and Helicobacter pylori infections. Skilled in endoscopic hemostasis techniques, including band ligation, sclerotherapy,and hemoclipping.
• Colonoscopy: Expertise in colorectal cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) assessment, polypectomy. Experience in managing lower GI bleeding with thermal, injection, and mechanical therapies.
• Therapeutic Endoscopy: Competent in advanced procedures such as foreign body removal, endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL), percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement, balloon and bougie dilatation of strictures, and endoscopic management of esophageal, gastric, and colonic strictures.
• ERCP: Experienced in biliary and pancreatic interventions, including stone extraction, stent placement, sphincterotomy,and management of biliary strictures andleaks.
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (ELIS): Skilled in diagnostic and therapeutic ELIS-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) and drainage procedures.
• Esophageal & Anorectal Manometry: For evaluating esophageal motility disorders and anorectal function.
• Capsule Endoscopy: Proficient in performing and analyzing wireless capsule endoscopy for smallbowel evaluation.
• FibroScan (Transient Elastography):Experienced in assessing liver fibrosis and steatosis. Management of GI Bleeding, IBD, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis & PortalHypertension

Additional Experience

• Proficient in handling high-risk cases, including GI emergencies and acute GI bleeding. Experience with sedation protocols and patient safety measures during endoscopy.
• Regular participation in endoscopy workshops, quality improvement initiatives, and training programs.

Prizes/ certificates

• Presented Oral presentation - "Trends of High Resolution Manometric Findings in patients presenting at GI Motility Clinic of a tertiary care health facility- Case series of 125 Patients" at TNISGCON, Trichy in 2023.
• Presented posters on "Comparison of High Resolution Esophageal Manometry Findings between GastroesophagealReflux Disease Patients with Typical and Atypical Symptoms" at national ISGCON 2023.
• Secured Rank 9 in JIPMER entrance examination- Nephrology

Special Achievements:

"Most Loved Doctor"- Miracles Award 2015-16 and Best Student Awards Contest- 2017

Publications

• Published "Prevalence of Liver Fibrosis in Chronic Pancreatitis Patients with Normal Liver Function Test Using Transient Elastography - FIBROSCAN" in lnternationalJournal of Scientific Research in December 2024 issue.
• Published "To Estimate The Incidence of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth In Patients with Long Term Proton Pump Inhibitor Use In Tertiary Care Hospital In South India Using Hydrogen Breath Test" in International Journal Of Scientific Research in December 2024 issue. 
• "Decoding CMV Colitis: A Case Series and Review of Diagnostic Strategies" in E-Journal of Dr. MGR Medical University
• Published Case study on "Gastric Volvulus: Practical essentials and clinical management" on M3 India.