Dr. Rakesh Kalapala
DesignationSenior Consultant
SpecialtyMedical Gastroenterologist
Experience 15 years of experience
Languages SpokenEnglish, Hindi, Telugu
About Dr. Rakesh Kalapala
- Dr. Rakesh Kalapala is a highly experienced Gastroenterologist and Director of Endoscopy specializing in bariatric and metabolic endoscopy.
- He has expertise in advanced endoscopic procedures including EUS, ERCP, colonoscopy, and therapeutic endoscopy.
- He specializes in endobariatric procedures for obesity management such as endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and intragastric balloon placement.
- He focuses on treating metabolic disorders including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
- He is known for his strong contributions to clinical research and innovation in minimally invasive gastroenterology treatments.
Specializations & Conditions Treated
Capsule Endoscopy
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)
Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)
Upper GI Endoscopy
Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy
Education
MBBS
MD (General Medicine)
DNB (Gastroenterology)
Work Experience of Dr. Rakesh Kalapala
Director of Endoscopy at Centre for Obesity and Metabolic Therapy, AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad.
Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist with extensive experience in advanced endoscopic interventions.
Principal Investigator for multiple clinical research studies in obesity, diabetes, and liver disease.
Awards & Recognition
Recipient of Young Investigator Award at ANMA (2011).
Awarded B. J. Vakil Award for Clinical Research by Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (2008).
Received travel awards for ISNM (2007) and APDW (2010).
Invited faculty at multiple national and international conferences.
Editorial Board Member in reputed medical journals.
Publications
Published extensively in national and international medical journals in gastroenterology.
Contributed significantly to research in bariatric endoscopy and metabolic disorders.
Served as Principal Investigator in key studies on obesity, type 2 diabetes, and NASH.
Active contributor to advancements in endoscopic treatment techniques.
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