About Dr. Hardik Parikh
Dr. Hardik Parikh is a gastroenterologist and hepatology-focused physician practicing in Ahmedabad. His clinical work covers diseases affecting the digestive tract, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and related organs, along with diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy.
He currently serves as Director and Consultant at Ahmedabad Gastro and Liver Hospital, where he has practiced since 2018. His earlier experience included work as a consultant gastroenterologist at Ansh Clinic and as a superspeciality medical officer at Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital in Mumbai.
His stated clinical interests include inflammatory bowel disease, hepatology, pancreatic disorders, gastrointestinal motility problems, and endoscopy.
Patients looking for doctors treating similar digestive conditions can browse the Doctiplus gastroenterology directory.
Focus Areas
- Liver disease and abnormal liver tests
- Fatty liver disease
- Cirrhosis and chronic liver disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
- Acid reflux and digestive symptoms
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Pancreatic disorders
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Gastrointestinal motility disorders
- Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy
- Colonoscopy and gastrointestinal evaluation
Patients with chronic liver disease can review the NIDDK guide to cirrhosis and liver damage. Cirrhosis involves permanent liver scarring and may require blood tests, imaging, and ongoing monitoring depending on its underlying cause.
For pancreatic conditions, the NIDDK also provides patient information about pancreatitis, which can occur as an acute episode or a long-term condition.
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Care Approach
Gastroenterology covers disorders involving the oesophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas. Symptoms such as persistent abdominal pain, unexplained changes in bowel habits, gastrointestinal bleeding, prolonged reflux, or abnormal liver tests may require specialist assessment.
Dr. Parikh’s background includes both medical gastroenterology and endoscopic evaluation. Endoscopy may be used to investigate symptoms, obtain tissue samples, identify inflammation or bleeding, and guide treatment when clinically appropriate.
His interest in hepatology includes evaluation of chronic liver disorders. Liver treatment depends heavily on the cause, as conditions associated with metabolic disease, viral hepatitis, alcohol-related injury, or autoimmune disease may require different approaches.
Inflammatory bowel disease is another stated area of interest. Diagnosis usually combines symptoms, medical history, laboratory testing, imaging, and endoscopic assessment rather than relying on one test alone.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Hardik Parikh completed his MBBS at NHL Medical College and VS Hospital under Gujarat University. He earned his MD in Medicine from the same institution in 2008.
He subsequently completed his DM in Gastroenterology at KEM Hospital, Mumbai, in 2013. His institutional profile records first-rank results in gastroenterology entrance and final examinations as well as recognition in a hepatology quiz during his specialist training.
His professional memberships include the Indian Society of Gastroenterology and the Indian National Association for Study of the Liver.
Clinic Information
Dr. Parikh currently practices at Ahmedabad Gastro and Liver Hospital in Ahmedabad. The hospital lists him as an MD, DM specialist and provides gastroenterology and liver-related diagnostic and treatment services.
Patients should confirm current consultation timings, endoscopy availability, procedure preparation requirements, fees, insurance arrangements, and appointment details directly with the hospital before visiting.
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