Gastroenterology

Digestive system disorders - comprehensive gastrointestinal care

3 Years DM Training
₹15-70L+ Salary Range
High Demand

Specialty Overview

Gastroenterology is a prestigious super-specialty dealing with disorders of the digestive system including the stomach, intestines, liver, and pancreas. Gastroenterologists combine medical expertise with advanced endoscopic procedures to diagnose and treat complex GI conditions.

This field offers both diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, from routine colonoscopies to complex ERCP procedures. Gastroenterologists play crucial roles in cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease management, and liver disease treatment.

Diagnostic Excellence: Gastroenterologists use advanced endoscopic techniques to visualize and treat internal organs, making early diagnosis and minimally invasive treatments possible.

Gastroenterology

Specialty Details

Training Duration

3 years DM after MD Medicine

Work Environment

GI departments, endoscopy centers, hospitals

Key Skills

Endoscopy, colonoscopy, liver disease management

Common Procedures

Upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP

Salary Insights

Starting Salary

₹15-25 lakhs/year

Fresh DM Gastroenterology graduates

Mid-Career

₹30-60 lakhs/year

Experienced gastroenterologists

Senior Level

₹70+ lakhs/year

Senior consultants and department heads

Career Opportunities

Clinical Gastroenterologist

Diagnose and treat digestive system disorders

Interventional Endoscopist

Perform advanced therapeutic endoscopic procedures

Hepatologist

Specialize in liver diseases and transplantation

IBD Specialist

Focus on inflammatory bowel diseases

Academic Gastroenterology

Teaching and research in medical institutions

GI Research

Research in digestive diseases and treatments