Designation of Dr. Gourdas Choudhuri
Dr. Gourdas Choudhuri
Gastroenterologist
Chairman – Gastroenterology
Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, India
Profile Snapshot of Dr. Gourdas Choudhuri
- Dr. (Prof) Gourdas Choudhuri is the distinguished Chairman of the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Sciences at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.
- With a remarkable career spanning over 42 years, Dr. Choudhuri is a leading figure in gastroenterology, renowned for his contributions as a medical educator, researcher, and philanthropist.
- His academic excellence include, prestigious degrees like MD, DM, FACG, FICP, FAMS, FRCPI.
- A graduate of the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Dr. Choudhuri pioneered Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and Extracorporeal Shockwave Biliary Lithotripsy (ESWL) in India.
- Under his leadership, the Gastroenterology department at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, ascended to one of the top five in the country.
- His extensive experience includes developing liver and digestive healthcare, serving on boards of various scientific bodies and journals, and presiding over the Indian Society of Gastroenterology.
- Dr. Choudhuri’s illustrious career is marked by over 200 scientific publications, numerous orations, and prestigious awards.
- His expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of liver and gastrointestinal diseases, and he is celebrated for his skills in endoscopy.
- His contributions to the field have established him as a revered teacher and a pivotal figure in advancing gastroenterology in India.
Dr. Gourdas Choudhuri’s Expertise
- Management of complex IBD including Paediatric, Transitional (adolescent) and Adult IBD
- Management of gastrointestinal bleeding
- Luminal stenting
- Diagnostic as well as therapeutic endoscopy
- Motility disorder and “Inflammatory Bowel Diseases” (IBD)
- Disease of Peritoneum
- Liver in Systemic Disease
- Alcoholic Liver Disease
- Acid Reflux, Heartburn, GERD
- Dyspepsia/Indigestion
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Peptic Ulcer/Gastric ulcers
- Abdominal Pain
- Belching, Bloating, Flatulence
- Gallbladder Disorders
- Biliary Tract Disorders
- Gallstone Pancreatitis
- Constipation and Defecation Problems
Work Experience of Dr. Gourdas Choudhuri
- Director & Head of Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Sciences at Fortis Healthcare
- Founder of “HOPE” Initiative
- Vice Chairman at Medanta Institute of Digestive and Hepato-biliary Sciences
- Professor and Head, Department of Gastroenterology at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences
Dr. Gourdas Choudhuri’s Qualifications
- MBBS from JIPMER, Pondicherry
- MD from AIIMS, New Delhi in 1982
- DM from AIIMS, New Delhi in 1984
- FACG (Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology)
- FICP (Fellow of the Indian College of Physicians)
- FAMS (Fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences)
- FRCPI (Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland)
Awards & Recognitions received by Dr. Gourdas Choudhuri
- SA Nani Vadekar Oration. Lokmanya Tilak Memorial Medical College/General Hospital, Mumbai in 2014
- Netaji Oration. Association of Physicians of India in 2013
- Lifetime Achievement Award. ENDOCON in 2005
- UP Ratan. Government of Uttar Pradesh in 2002
- General Amir Chand Oration Award. NAMS in 2008
Memberships of Dr. Gourdas Choudhuri
- President of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology
- Council member of International bodies
- World Gastroenterology Organization (WGO)
- Asia Pacific Association of Gastroenterology (APAGE)
- Coalition for Eradication of Viral Hepatitis from Asia Pacific (CEVHAP)