Dr. Pratik Bhagat
Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist
HPB Surgery, GI Oncology & Minimally Invasive Surgery
- MBBS
- MS (General Surgery)
- MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology)
- FALS (Hernia)
About Dr. Pratik Bhagat
Dr. Pratik A. Bhagat is a Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist at Gujarat Gastro & Vascular Hospital, Adajan, Surat, specialising in the diagnosis and surgical management of complex gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic and digestive system disorders. With advanced training in surgical gastroenterology and laparoscopic hernia surgery, his clinical interests include gastrointestinal oncology, minimally invasive surgery, pancreatic and liver diseases, colorectal surgery and complex abdominal procedures.
He completed his MCh in Surgical Gastroenterology at the Institute of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar, after his MS in General Surgery at NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad, and his MBBS at SMIMER, Surat. He has further training in robotic HPB surgery, liver resection and vascular and biliary reconstruction, and has presented his work at national and international meetings, including in Japan.
He is committed to evidence-based medical practice, surgical precision, patient safety, multidisciplinary collaboration and compassionate patient care. Every treatment plan starts with listening to the patient and explaining the options clearly.
Education and training
- MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology) - Institute of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 2022-2025
- MS (General Surgery) - NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 2018-2021
- MBBS - Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research (SMIMER), Surat, Gujarat, 2012-2018
- FALS (Hernia) - Fellowship certification in advanced laparoscopic hernia surgery
Conditions and procedures
Read about the conditions this doctor treats and the procedures this doctor performs.
Conditions
Specific treatments and interests
- Colorectal surgery and intestinal resection
- Complex abdominal and emergency gastrointestinal surgery
- Perioperative optimisation and postoperative intensive care management
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) principles
- Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
- Distal pancreatectomy
- Oesophagectomy
- Radical gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic colectomy
- Rectal cancer resection
- Haemorrhoidectomy
- Appendicectomy
- Hernia repair: TEP, TAPP and e-TEP for groin, incisional and complex abdominal wall hernias
Whether a test or procedure is suitable depends on your individual condition and is decided after consultation.
Training and courses
- Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery (FALS) - Hernia
- Robotic HPB Surgery Course - IHPBA India, 2025
- HPB Surgery Course - Johnson & Johnson MedTech, 2024
- HPBA Radiology Course - IHPBA, 2024
- Masterclass in Liver Resection & Vascular/Biliary Reconstruction - BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, 2024
- Surgery Fundamentals - Vascular Anastomosis - Johnson & Johnson Institute, 2024
- Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/ACLS) - IMS & SUM Hospital, 2023
- Basic Course in Biomedical Research - ICMR National Institute of Epidemiology, 2023
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification - IMS & SUM Hospital, 2023
Memberships
- Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
- Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES)
- South Gujarat Surgeons Society (SSS)
- Rander Adajan Doctors Club (RADC)
- Indian Medical Association, Surat Branch (IMA-Surat)
Publications
- Comparative Evaluation of Nasojejunal Feeding and Feeding Jejunostomy in Postoperative Gastric Cancer Patients: A Prospective Observational Study (2025)
- Afferent Loop Decompression and Outcomes After Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Prospective Cohort with Propensity-Matched Controls (2024)
- Association of Preoperative Sarcopenia with Postoperative Complications Following Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Cancer Surgeries in a Tertiary Care Center of Eastern India (2024)
- Post-Traumatic Duodenal Obstruction by Intramural Hematoma: A Case Report (2023)
- A Case Report of Labial and Facial Neurofibromas as Presenting Symptoms of Neurofibromatosis (2022)
Conference presentations
- 2025: Chronic Pancreatitis - Surgical Experience; resident speaker at JSHBPS, Karuizawa, Japan
- 2025: Unmasking Hepatocellular Carcinoma Mimicking Hepatic Angiomyolipoma - JSHBPS, Japan
- 2025: Xanthogranulomatous Cholecystitis: Retrospective Analysis - e-poster, IHPBA India, Kolkata
- 2024: Non-cirrhotic Portal Hypertension: Demographic Profile and Outcomes After Shunt Surgery - IHPBA India, Puducherry
- 2023: Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Seven-Year Survival Analysis - e-poster, IASG Mid-Term Meeting, AIIMS Bhubaneswar
In an emergency
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