Dr. Prasad B.S. | A.J Hospital

Specialties

Paediatric Gastroenterologist

Qualifications

DCH, DNB, PDCC - Paediatric Gastroenterology

Dr. Prasad B S

Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist & Nutrition Specialist

Primary & Additional Specialties

• Primary: Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

• Additional: General Pediatrics

Services Provided

• Upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy

• Endoscopic foreign body removal

• Per-endoscopic gastrostomy

• Liver biopsy

• Endoscopic variceal ligation and sclerotherapy

• Endoscopic polypectomy

• Endoscopic stricture dilatation (bougie/balloon)

• Mucosal biopsy

• Ascitic fluid drainage

• Outpatient and inpatient services

• Pediatric ICU care

About the Doctor

Dr. Prasad B S is a Consultant in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition based in Mangalore, with over 10 years of experience. He specializes in disorders of the digestive system, liver, pancreas, and nutrition in children under 18 years of age. Trained at the prestigious Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), Lucknow, he has previously worked at Sakra World Hospital, Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health, Bangalore Medical College, and other leading hospitals in Bangalore and Delhi. He is an expert in advanced pediatric GI endoscopic and colonoscopic procedures.

Department Description

The Pediatric Gastroenterology Department manages all digestive, liver, and pancreatic issues in children below 18 years. Common conditions treated include jaundice, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, blood in stools or vomit, poor weight gain, and malnutrition. The department emphasizes comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and nutritional guidance for pediatric patients.

Key Differentiators

• Expertise in advanced pediatric GI endoscopic and colonoscopic procedures

• Trained at SGPGI Lucknow, one of India’s premier institutes

• Special focus on digestive, liver, pancreatic, and nutritional disorders in children

• Comprehensive outpatient, inpatient, and PICU services