Dr Nagaraj Palankar

HOD & Consultant – Surgical Gastroenterology

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology)

Surgical Gastroenterology

January 1, 2014

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Top Areas of Expertise

Surgical Gastroenterology
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery
Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery
Minimally Invasive & Laparoscopic GI Surgery
Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery
Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Colorectal Surgery
Oesophagogastric Surgery
Liver Surgery
Pancreatic Surgery

Top Treatments Offered

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery

Liver Cancer Surgery
Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
Biliary Tract Cancer Surgery
Surgery for Acute & Chronic Pancreatitis
Surgery for Complex Biliary Strictures
Bile Duct Injury Repair

Oesophagogastric Surgery

Surgery for Oesophageal Cancer
Surgery for Stomach Cancer
Surgery for Achalasia Cardia
Anti-Reflux Surgery
Surgery for Caustic Injuries of the Oesophagus & Stomach

Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery

Bariatric Surgery
Metabolic Surgery

Colorectal Surgery

Colon Cancer Surgery
Rectal Cancer Surgery
Complex Anal Fistula Surgery
Surgery for Obstetric Injuries
Surgery for Anal Incontinence

About Dr Nagaraj Palankar

Dr. Nagaraj Palankar is an experienced Surgical Gastroenterologist with expertise in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, gastrointestinal oncology, minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, and colorectal surgery. He specialises in managing complex gastrointestinal diseases with advanced surgical techniques, providing personalised, evidence-based care while focusing on improved patient outcomes.

Educational Qualifications:

MBBS
MS (General Surgery)
MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology)

Professional Experience:

HOD & Consultant – Surgical Gastroenterology, Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
Over 12 years of experience in Surgical Gastroenterology

Awards & Achievements:

Helped establish the first private-sector DNB Surgical Gastroenterology Super-specialty Training Programme in Karnataka.
Initiated the Liver Surgery Service at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal.
Performed the city's first Taj Mahal Resection for liver cancer.