Dr. Rajesh Puri – Expert in Interventional Gastroenterology, EUS & Advanced Endoscopy

Dr. Rajesh Puri is a senior interventional gastroenterologist and Vice Chairman – Interventional Gastroenterology at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, with more than 20 years of experience.

He specialises in Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), therapeutic endoscopy, POEM, colonoscopy, variceal treatment and endoscopic evaluation of gastrointestinal and pancreatobiliary diseases.

Dr. Puri is particularly recognised for his expertise in therapeutic EUS, which is used for detailed evaluation, cancer staging, tissue sampling and minimally invasive treatment of selected gastrointestinal and pancreatic-biliary conditions.

He has received advanced EUS training in Denmark and Japan and has also been actively involved in training gastroenterologists in advanced endoscopic techniques across India.

Achalasia & Esophageal Motility Disorders

• Achalasia Cardia
• Difficulty Swallowing
• Esophageal Motility Disorders
• Persistent Dysphagia
• Selected Spastic Esophageal Disorders
• Patients requiring POEM Evaluation

Esophageal Disorders

• Esophageal Cancer
• Esophageal Narrowing
• Esophageal Strictures
• Difficulty Swallowing
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
• Selected Esophageal Lesions requiring Endoscopic Evaluation

Gastrointestinal Cancers

Dr. Puri has extensive experience in endoscopic evaluation and staging of gastrointestinal cancers. Conditions include:

• Esophageal Cancer
• Gastric Cancer
• Pancreatic Tumours
• Biliary Tract Tumours
• Rectal and Colorectal Lesions
• Gastrointestinal Subepithelial Lesions
• Selected GI Tumours requiring EUS-Guided Assessment

Pancreatic Disorders

• Pancreatic Masses
• Pancreatic Tumours
• Pancreatic Cysts
• Pancreatic Pseudocysts
• Chronic Pancreatic Disorders requiring EUS Evaluation
• Suspected Pancreatic Cancer
• Pancreatic Lesions requiring Tissue Sampling

Biliary Disorders

• Bile Duct Obstruction
• Biliary Strictures
• Suspected Bile Duct Tumours
• Pancreatobiliary Disease
• Selected Biliary Conditions requiring Advanced Endoscopic Evaluation

Portal Hypertension & Varices

• Esophageal Varices
• Gastric Varices
• Portal Hypertension-related GI Bleeding
• Variceal Bleeding
• Patients requiring Endoscopic Variceal Therapy

Colon & Colorectal Disorders

• Colon Polyps
• Colorectal Cancer Screening
• Rectal Bleeding
• Suspected Colorectal Tumours
• Abnormal Colon Imaging
• Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders requiring Colonoscopy

Gastrointestinal Bleeding

• Upper GI Bleeding
• Variceal Bleeding
• Unexplained Gastrointestinal Bleeding
• Bleeding Gastrointestinal Lesions
• Selected Cases requiring Therapeutic Endoscopy

Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)

Endoscopic Ultrasound is one of Dr. Puri’s principal areas of expertise. His EUS practice includes:

• Diagnostic Endoscopic Ultrasound
• Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound
• EUS for Gastrointestinal Cancer Staging
• EUS for Pancreatic Lesions
• EUS for Biliary Disorders
• EUS-Guided Tissue Sampling
• EUS-Guided Biopsy in Selected Cases
• Assessment of Subepithelial GI Lesions
• Evaluation of Pancreatic and Peripancreatic Masses

Therapeutic EUS

Dr. Puri has advanced training in therapeutic EUS and uses minimally invasive endoscopic techniques in selected complex gastrointestinal and pancreatobiliary conditions. Procedures may include:

• EUS-Guided Drainage Procedures
• EUS-Guided Intervention for Selected Pancreatic Collections
• EUS-Guided Pancreatobiliary Procedures
• EUS-Guided Sampling of Deep-Seated Lesions

POEM – Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy

Dr. Puri performs Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for selected patients with achalasia and other appropriate esophageal motility disorders.

POEM is a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure performed through the mouth without an external surgical incision. It may be considered for:

• Achalasia Cardia
• Persistent Dysphagia due to Achalasia
• Selected Esophageal Motility Disorders
• Patients with recurrent symptoms after previous treatment

Colonoscopy

• Diagnostic Colonoscopy
• Colorectal Cancer Screening
• Evaluation of Rectal Bleeding
• Detection of Colon Polyps
• Endoscopic Assessment of Suspected Colorectal Disease
• Biopsy of Abnormal Colonic Lesions
• Polypectomy in Appropriate Cases

Variceal Treatment

• Variceal Sclerotherapy
• Endoscopic Management of Esophageal Varices
• Treatment of Variceal Bleeding
• Endoscopic Therapy for Portal Hypertension-related Bleeding

Upper GI Endoscopy

• Diagnostic Upper GI Endoscopy
• Evaluation of Dysphagia
• Assessment of Esophageal and Gastric Lesions
• Biopsy of Suspicious Upper GI Lesions
• Evaluation of Upper GI Bleeding

Endoscopic Cancer Staging

Dr. Puri has extensive experience using advanced endoscopy and EUS to evaluate the local extent of gastrointestinal cancers and obtain tissue samples when required. This is particularly useful in:

• Esophageal Cancer
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Gastric Lesions
• Rectal Lesions
• Mediastinal or Perigastrointestinal Lesions

Education & Advanced Training

Dr. Puri completed his medical and specialist training in internal medicine and gastroenterology before developing a focused practice in advanced gastrointestinal endoscopy. His qualifications include:

• MBBS
• MD in General Medicine
• DNB in Gastroenterology

He subsequently received advanced training in therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound in Denmark and Japan.

Interventional Gastroenterology Expertise

Dr. Puri has dedicated a major part of his career to advanced endoscopic diagnosis and treatment. His major areas of clinical expertise include:

• Endoscopic Ultrasound
• Therapeutic EUS
• POEM
• Colonoscopy
• Variceal Therapy
• GI Cancer Staging
• Pancreatobiliary Endoscopy
• Diagnostic & Therapeutic GI Endoscopy

Endoscopic Ultrasound Expertise

Dr. Puri was among the early gastroenterologists to develop advanced EUS practice in North India. His work with EUS includes:

• Cancer Staging
• Tissue Sampling
• Pancreatic Disease Evaluation
• Biliary Disease Evaluation
• Diagnostic Endosonography
• Therapeutic EUS Procedures

Training & Academic Contributions

Dr. Puri has played an active role in spreading advanced EUS techniques among gastroenterologists. He has conducted endoscopic ultrasound workshops and hands-on training programmes across India and has trained more than 100 doctors in EUS techniques. His academic activities include:

• Advanced Endoscopy Training
• Live Procedure Workshops
• Gastroenterology Conferences
• EUS Teaching Programmes
• Clinical Research
• National and International Scientific Presentations

Awards & Recognition

Dr. Puri’s professional recognitions include:

• Gold Medal awarded by the Honorable President of India
• Young Investigator Award – Asian Pacific Digestive Week (APDW)
• International Member – American College of Gastroenterology
• Secretary General – Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India

• More than 20 years of gastroenterology experience
• Vice Chairman of Interventional Gastroenterology at Medanta Gurugram
• Advanced expertise in Endoscopic Ultrasound
• Experience in both diagnostic and therapeutic EUS
• Specialist expertise in POEM for achalasia
• Experience in GI cancer staging and tissue sampling
• Advanced pancreatobiliary endoscopy expertise
• Experience in colonoscopy and colorectal evaluation
• Expertise in variceal treatment
• International EUS training in Denmark and Japan
• Extensive experience teaching advanced endoscopy
• Access to multidisciplinary gastroenterology, GI surgery, oncology and hepatobiliary services at Medanta
• Medical-record review and treatment coordination through VRH Healthcare
• Assistance with hospital appointments and treatment estimates
• Support with accommodation, interpreters and follow-up for international patients