Meet Dr. Balakrishna A.
Dr. Balakrishna A. (MBBS, MD, DM) is a highly accomplished Interventional Gastroenterologist, Advanced Endoscopist, and Hepatologist. He currently serves as a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Siddaganga Hospital, Tumakuru, bringing advanced clinical expertise and compassionate patient care.
He is highly skilled in diagnostic & therapeutic endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, and Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS). He holds a special clinical interest and advanced training in Third Space Endoscopy procedures, enabling him to perform high-precision, minimally invasive endoscopic surgeries like POEM, ESD, and STER.
"My clinical practice is rooted in ethical, evidence-based, and patient-centered care. I believe in working closely with patients to deliver custom treatment protocols that prioritize their long-term health."
DM - Medical Gastroenterology
Government Medical College, Calicut, Kerala
Specialized residency with advanced training in hepatology, luminal gastroenterology, and complex therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
MD - Internal Medicine
Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute, Bangalore
Comprehensive residency training in general medicine, clinical diagnostics, critical care, and emergency medicine.
MBBS
K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore
Undergraduate medical degree with clinical rotation and internship at a premier tertiary care hospital.
Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
Siddaganga Hospital, Tumakuru
Providing expert interventional GI and liver care, conducting advanced therapeutic endoscopies, colonoscopies, and emergency medical management.
Assistant Professor, Medical Gastroenterology
Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore
Taught medical students and managed advanced clinical operations. Highlights include:
- Expert in managing complex liver & gastrointestinal diseases.
- Trained in basic and advanced therapeutic endoscopy including Advanced ERCP, Cholangioscopy, EHL/Laser lithotripsy, Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), EVL, Glue injection, Polypectomy, Sclerotherapy, Luminal & biliary stenting, Stricture dilatation, EUS-guided cysto-gastrostomy, APC, and EMR.
- Minimal access endoscopic surgeries.
- Special interest in Third Space Endoscopy (POEM & ESD).
- Expert in managing GI Motility disorders and functional disorders.
Assistant Professor, Medical Gastroenterology
Government Medical College, Calicut
Academic instructor and clinician. Underwent extensive training in advanced therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
Senior Resident, General Medicine
East Point College of Medical Sciences, Bangalore
Managed general medical wards, critical care units, and diagnostic diagnostics.
POEM, ESD & STER Procedures
Special interest and competency in Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for Achalasia Cardia, Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) for early GI tumors, and Submucosal Tunneling Endoscopic Resection (STER).
ERCP & Diagnostic/Therapeutic EUS
Trained in high-precision pancreatico-biliary interventions including Advanced ERCP, Cholangioscopy, EHL/Laser lithotripsy, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) guided cysto-gastrostomy, biliary stenting, EVL, Glue injection, EMR, and APC.
Hepatology & GI Motility
Expert diagnosis and management of complex liver diseases, GI motility disorders, and functional bowel disorders.