Dr. Naresh Bhat
Senior Consultant Specialist · Aster CMI Hospital
Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore• View Hospital★ Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)30+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMD (General Medicine)DM (Gastroenterology)Fellowship in Therapeutic GI EndoscopyShort
Quick Facts
- Department
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Gastroenterology)
- Experience
- 30+ Years
- Hospital
- Aster CMI Hospital
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Naresh Bhat
Dr. Naresh Bhat is Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore, and one of India's pioneering gastroenterologists with over 30 years in practice. He completed his MBBS at St John's Medical College, Bangalore in 1980, his MD in General Medicine at PGI, and his DM in Gastroenterology at PGI in 1985, followed by a fellowship in therapeutic endoscopy (University of Hamburg, Germany) and a short-term fellowship in advanced endoscopic imaging at Yokohama, Japan. His core strengths are clinical gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy. He chairs the Indian NBI Group, is a core member of the Asia NBI Group (ANBIG), and trains endoscopists across India and Asia in advanced endoscopic imaging. He leads Aster CMI's Centre of Excellence in Gastroenterology and Liver Disease, covering IBD, pancreatic disease, metabolic liver disease and motility disorders.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS — St John's Medical College, Bangalore (1980)
MD (General Medicine) — PGI
DM (Gastroenterology) — PGI (1985)
Fellowship in Therapeutic GI Endoscopy — University of Hamburg, Germany
Short-term Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopic Imaging — Yokohama, Japan
Clinical Career Timeline
Present: Chief of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore
Head of GI Services, Columbia Asia Hospitals, Bangalore
Chairman, Department of Medicine, St Philomena's Hospital, Bangalore (from 1986)
Established tertiary GI referral units at St Philomena's Hospital and Bangalore Hospital
Heads "GI Associates," a group of practising gastroenterologists
Total experience: 30+ years
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
Pope Paul Gold Medal for Best Outgoing Student in MBBS (1980)
Government of Karnataka Award for Best MBBS Student in the State (1980)
Chairman, Indian NBI Group; core member, Asia NBI Group (ANBIG)
Chairman, IBD Mentors Group
Past President, Society of GI Endoscopy of India; President-Elect, AIGE
Governing Council Member, Indian Society of Gastroenterology; President, ISG Karnataka
Delivered the K N Guruswamy Oration on Helicobacter pylori (1991)
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
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Core Speciality
Hepatology
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Core Speciality
Therapeutic Endoscopy
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Core Speciality
Pancreatic Disease Management
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Core Speciality
Hepato-Biliary Disease
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Core Speciality
Gastroenterology
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures6 Procedures
Diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopyAdvanced endoscopic imaging using Narrow Band Imaging (NBI)ERCP and biliary/pancreatic interventional proceduresEarly GI cancer detection and endoscopic managementInflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) managementMetabolic and fatty liver disease treatment
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries5 Procedures
Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis managementOesophageal and anorectal manometry and pH studiesMotility disorder evaluation and treatmentPaediatric endoscopyMentorship of the multidisciplinary liver transplant team
Practices At
Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore
#43/2, New Airport Road, NH-7, Sahakara Nagar, Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560092, India
JCI AccreditedNABH CertifiedMarlin Verified Partner
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What to Expect: ENT & Head-Neck Surgery
Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cochlear Implant Surgery (Including Implant Device) | $55,000 US/UK | $11,000 – $15,500 in India | 75% Less |
| Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) | $18,000 US/UK | $2,500 – $3,800 in India | 81% Less |
| Tympanoplasty / Mastoidectomy | $16,000 US/UK | $2,200 – $3,500 in India | 80% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
Reviews
Amara Okafor
“Dr. Naresh Bhat provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Aster CMI Hospital. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: Who is the best gastroenterologist at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore?
Ans: Dr. Naresh Bhat, Chief of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, has 30+ years of experience and chairs the Indian NBI Group for advanced endoscopic imaging.
2Q: What are Dr. Naresh Bhat's qualifications?
Ans: MBBS (St John's Medical College), MD (General Medicine, PGI) and DM (Gastroenterology, PGI), with fellowships in therapeutic endoscopy in Germany and advanced imaging in Japan.
3Q: What conditions does Dr. Naresh Bhat treat?
Ans: Inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatic disease, metabolic and fatty liver disease, GI cancers and motility disorders.
4Q: Does he perform advanced endoscopy?
Ans: Yes — advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including Narrow Band Imaging, is his core strength, and he trains endoscopists across India and Asia.
5Q: Where can I consult Dr. Naresh Bhat?
Ans: At the Centre of Excellence in Gastroenterology & Liver Disease, Aster CMI Hospital, Hebbal, Bangalore.