Expert Gastrointestinal and Liver Care for Infants, Children, and Adolescents
At Ankura Hospitals, our Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology is committed to delivering holistic, evidence-based care.
Our mission is to provide comprehensive preventive and curative solutions for children facing complex digestive, liver, and nutritional challenges. From newborns to 18-year-olds, we ensure every child receives specialized medical attention tailored to their unique developmental needs.
Our Clinical Excellence & Success Metrics
Ankura Hospitals is a high-volume center of excellence, trusted by thousands of families annually for superior clinical outcomes.
- 5,000+ Annual OPD Consultations
- 600+ Specialized Inpatient Admissions
- 400+ Advanced Procedures Annually
- 100+ Successful Polypectomies & Dilatations performed yearly
- 200+ Emergency Foreign Body Removals
Comprehensive Conditions Treated
Our expert gastrologists treat a wide spectrum of disorders, ensuring your child returns to a healthy, active life.
Digestive & Intestinal Disorders
- Chronic Symptoms: Recurrent abdominal pain, persistent constipation, GERD (Acid Reflux), and chronic vomiting.
- Inflammatory Diseases: Specialized management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
- Allergies & Intolerances: Celiac disease and Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA).
- Complex Conditions: Peptic ulcers, abdominal tuberculosis, and GI polyps.
Pediatric Hepatology (Liver Care)
- Neonatal Care: Jaundice management and Infantile Cholestasis.
- Liver Disease: Chronic liver disease, Cirrhosis, Liver tumors, and Acute Liver Failure.
- Advanced Hepatology: Extrahepatic portal venous obstruction and evaluation for Liver Transplantation.
Pancreatic & Nutritional Support
- Management of Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis.
- Short Bowel Syndrome and specialized nutritional placement (PEG tubes and Nasogastric tubes).
Advanced Diagnostic & Therapeutic Facilities
We utilize cutting-edge medical technology to provide non-invasive and minimally invasive solutions:
- Pediatric Endoscopy & Colonoscopy: High-definition imaging for accurate diagnosis.
- Stricture Management: Expert endoscopic dilatation of the esophagus and stomach.
- Biopsy Services: Precision liver biopsies for definitive diagnosis.
- Child-Centric Environment: All procedures are conducted in a safe, NABH-accredited facility designed to minimize anxiety for children.
Holistic Patient Support
We go beyond medical treatment to support the emotional and social well-being of our patients:
- IBD Support Group: A dedicated community for children and families navigating Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
- Nutritional Counseling: Expert dietitians focused on pediatric growth and therapeutic diets.
- Parent Education: Regular workshops and awareness initiatives to help parents manage chronic conditions effectively.
Why Ankura is a Leader in Pediatric GI Care
- Unmatched Clinical Experience: Our specialists have successfully performed over 12,000 pediatric endoscopies and colonoscopies, treating patients as small as 800 grams.
- Specialized Infrastructure: We host four dedicated pediatric endoscopy units, equipped specifically for smaller anatomy and delicate procedures.
- Advanced Therapeutic Interventions: Beyond diagnostics, we specialize in complex life-saving procedures, including foreign body removal and esophageal dilatations.
- Integrated Multidisciplinary Support: We collaborate with NICU, PICU, and Pediatric Surgery teams to provide 360-degree care for critically ill children.
Myths vs. Facts
Children don’t get acid reflux.
Myth: Children don’t get acid reflux.
Fact: Acid reflux is common in kids too—symptoms can include spit-ups, cough, or feeding issues.
Stomach pain in children is always from junk food.
Myth: Stomach pain in children is always from junk food.
Fact: It could be constipation, food allergies, or stress. A doctor’s check is important.
Constipation can be fixed with over-the-counter laxatives.
Myth: Constipation can be fixed with over-the-counter laxatives.
Fact: Laxatives may worsen the issue. Underlying causes need medical evaluation.
Lactose intolerance means cutting dairy forever.
Myth: Lactose intolerance means cutting dairy forever.
Fact: Many kids can still tolerate yogurt, cheese, or lactose-free milk safely.
Food allergies always disappear as kids grow.
Myth: Food allergies always disappear as kids grow.
Fact: Some do, but others—like peanut or gluten—can last into adulthood.
Poor weight gain just means the child is a picky eater.
Myth: Poor weight gain just means the child is a picky eater.
Fact: Sometimes it signals deeper gut issues like celiac disease or malabsorption.
Is your child’s joint pain just growth?
Myth: Joint pain in kids is always “growing pains.
Fact: Persistent or swollen joints may signal juvenile idiopathic arthritis or another rheumatologic condition—not just normal growth.
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Best Pediatric Gastroenterology Hospital in India
It is essential to find the best care when digestive problems interfere with your child’s daily life. Ankura offers individualized digestive healthcare for infants, children, and teenagers, so you don’t have to see your child struggle anymore!
Our advanced technology includes Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy & colonoscopy ,Endoscopic foreign body removal ,Endoscopic band ligation and sclerotherapy, Esophageal and pyloric stricture dilatation, Colonoscopic polypectomy...
It is essential to find the best care when digestive problems interfere with your child’s daily life. Ankura offers individualized digestive healthcare for infants, children, and teenagers, so you don’t have to see your child struggle anymore!
Our advanced technology includes Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy & colonoscopy ,Endoscopic foreign body removal ,Endoscopic band ligation and sclerotherapy, Esophageal and pyloric stricture dilatation, Colonoscopic polypectomy under single roof ensure is performed by experts to ensure your child is comfortable and relaxed throughout the procedure.
Condition treated:-
- Chronic pain abdomen and constipation
- Chronic diarrhoea and vomiting
- Malabsorption and allergic (GI) diseases
- Inflammatory bowel disease and GI bleed
- Acute and chronic liver diseases
- Acute and chronic pancreatitis
- Neonatal jaundice and hepatosplenomegal
At Ankura Get The Best Pediatric Gastroenterology and Childcare
When it comes to children’s health and well-being, parents need healthcare they can trust —a facility that provides sophisticated therapies, specialist care, and unwavering support. One of the top hospitals in the country for women and children, especially for pediatric gastroenterologist, is Ankura Hospital. Offering top-notch services at ten sites throughout Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Ankura offers a complete approach to child health with a reputation built on trust, state-of-the-art facilities, and a team of highly qualified experts.
Our goal is to provide your child with the best possible care by providing the highest-quality care. Ankura Hospitals can manage any medical issue, whether a simple check-up or a complex one. With a staff of super-specialty physicians and over 800 operational beds, our goal is to provide patients with great experiences that last well beyond their hospital stay.
Why Ankura’s Pediatric Gastroenterology Stands Out?
Ankurs is the best pediatric gastroenterology department and is regarded as one of the best in the area. With the knowledge and resources to treat a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal problems in children, our team is well-equipped to offer complete care. From managing complicated disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and liver diseases, to performing endoscopy, and colonoscopy for gastrointestinal illnesses. What makes Ankura unique is our emphasis on offering multidisciplinary care. Our best pediatric gastroenterologists collaborate with pediatric surgeons, dietitians, and other experts to provide your child with comprehensive care. Ankura is your partner in health at every stage, whether your child requires long-term management of a chronic ailment or a simple endoscopy.
A Holistic Approach to Child Healthcare: More Than Just Gastroenterology
Ankura Hospitals offers exceptional pediatric gastroenterology doctor services, but we’re more than just a specialist clinic for digestive issues. We provide complete care in many pediatric disciplines, so you can be sure your child’s general health is in good hands. Among our principal areas of expertise are:
Why Ankura’s Pediatric Gastroenterology Stands Out?
Ankurs is the best pediatric gastroenterology department and is regarded as one of the best in the area. With the knowledge and resources to treat a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal problems in children, our team is well-equipped to offer complete care. From managing complicated disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and liver diseases, to performing endoscopy, and colonoscopy for gastrointestinal illnesses. What makes Ankura unique is our emphasis on offering multidisciplinary care. Our best pediatric gastroenterologists collaborate with pediatric surgeons, dietitians, and other experts to provide your child with comprehensive care. Ankura is your partner in health at every stage, whether your child requires long-term management of a chronic ailment or a simple endoscopy.
A Holistic Approach to Child Healthcare: More Than Just Gastroenterology
Ankura Hospitals offers exceptional pediatric gastroenterology doctor services, but we’re more than just a specialist clinic for digestive issues. We provide complete care in many pediatric disciplines, so you can be sure your child’s general health is in good hands. Among our principal areas of expertise are:
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU): Our Level 3 Pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) provides the best possible critical care for kids. Overseen by pediatricians and intensivists with years of experience, in our PICU you can be assured that your kid is getting the best care possible. With cutting-edge technology, this state-of-the-art clinic can treat children who are seriously ill.
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): A Level 3 NICU is available to provide comprehensive care for neonates with delicate health needs. Premature babies or infants born with severe health issues require specialist care that can be addressed in the NICU.
- Pediatric ENT Services: Specialized care is needed for ear, nose, and throat problems frequently affecting children. Our best pediatric ENT specialists are qualified to handle anything from breathing difficulties to ear infections, ensuring that even the most minor issues are immediately resolved.
- Pediatric Neurology & Endocrinology: With highly skilled pediatric neurologists and endocrinologists, Ankura offers excellent care that improves children’s lives by treating neurological problems and hormonal imbalances.
Ankura Hospitals: Leading the Way in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Beyond<
Parenting is a challenging journey; you need a healthcare practitioner you can trust regarding your child’s health. Ankura Hospitals is a pioneer in the best pediatric gastroenterology and other pediatric specialties, providing high-quality care in a setting intended to reassure and comfort patients. Ankura is more than just a hospital—with more than ten sites, eight hundred operating beds, and a super-specialist staff—it’s a place where the landscape of women’s and children’s healthcare is being shaped daily. Your child’s health is in excellent hands when they receive expert gastroenterological treatment or intensive assistance in our PICU. We are here to help you through every step of the process. Contact us right now to find out more about how Ankura Hospitals can promote your child’s health and well-being.