DM (Gastroenterology) – Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow (2022)
MD (General Medicine) – RNT Medical College, Udaipur, Rajasthan (2017)
MBBS – SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan (2013)
Dr Pankaj Kumar is currently working at Max Healthcare.
Consultant – Gastroenterology, Kailash Deepak Hospital, East Delhi & Kailash Hospital & Heart Institute, Noida (Sep 2024 – Feb 2025)
Assistant Professor – Gastroenterology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow (Sep 2022 – Sep 2024)
Senior Resident – General Medicine, RNT Medical College, Udaipur (Aug 2018 – Jul 2019)
Member – Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
UP Medical Registration No. 128235
Member, Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
Dr. Pankaj Kumar provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of digestive disorders with special expertise in:
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
Therapeutic Upper GI Endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Capsule Endoscopy
Enteroscopy
Third Space Endoscopy (POEM, STER)
Acute Pancreatitis
Chronic Pancreatitis
Pancreatic Cysts
Bile Duct Stones
Biliary Strictures
Pancreaticobiliary Tumors
Fatty Liver Disease
Viral Hepatitis
Liver Cirrhosis
Chronic Liver Disease
Portal Hypertension
Acid Reflux (GERD)
Gastritis
Peptic Ulcers
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Constipation
GI Bleeding
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn's Disease)
GI Stenting
Endoscopic Management of GI Strictures
Endoscopic Closure of GI Leaks & Fistulae
Complex Endoscopic Interventions
Small Bowel Imaging & Capsule Endoscopy
Dr. Pankaj Kumar is actively involved in clinical research and has authored multiple national and international publications in reputed gastroenterology journals. His research focuses on:
Rai P, Kumar P, Hoda US, Shah N, Mishra P. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided coil and glue as a first-line treatment for visceral artery pseudoaneurysm: A long-term follow-up study with a proposed algorithmic approach. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Published online February 14, 2025.
Rai P, Kumar P, Verma PK, Agarwal K, Singh AK. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided glue embolization for left gastric artery pseudoaneurysm presenting as hemosuccus pancreaticus after failed radiological intervention. ACG Case Reports Journal. 2024;11(2):e01271.
Rai P, Kumar P, Goel A, Singh T, Mishra P, Verma P, et al. Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy: Short versus long esophageal myotomy for achalasia cardia—A randomized controlled noninferiority trial. Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques. 2024;34. Published July 11, 2024.
Rai P, Kumar P, Hoda US, Balankhe K. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided vascular interventions: A review (with videos). Indian Journal of Gastroenterology. Published online October 1, 2024.
Rai P, Kumar P. Endoscopic palliation of gastric outlet obstruction. In: Progress in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, ISGCON 2024. pp. 230–239.
Rai P, Majeed A, Kumar P, Rajput M, Goel A, Rao RN. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided liver biopsy using a single-pass, slow-pull technique with a 19-G Franseen-tip fine-needle biopsy needle: A prospective study. Indian Journal of Gastroenterology. 2023;42(3):418–424.
Kumar P, Singh T, Aggarwal A, Rai P, Goel A. Fresh-frozen plasma as a low-cost replacement for intravenous immunoglobulin in the treatment of symptomatic hypogammaglobulinemia. Journal of Emergencies, Trauma, and Shock. Published August 8, 2023.
Rai P, Kumar P, Kumar A, Asari S, Agarwal K, Mayank, et al. Self-expanding metallic stent for refractory pancreatic duct stricture in chronic pancreatitis: A prospective follow-up study. Indian Journal of Gastroenterology. Published online September 28, 2023.
Rai P, Kumar P, Goel A, Singh T, Sharma M. Nasojejunal tube-assisted endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastrojejunostomy for the management of gastric outlet obstruction is safe and effective. DEN Open. Published January 30, 2023.
Bhadauria D, Kumar P, Tiwari P, Kaul A, Negi T, Rai P, et al. Liver stiffness is reduced to normal after successful renal transplantation: A prospective cohort study. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology. 2022;12.
Goel A, Verma A, Tiwari P, Katiyar H, Aggarwal A, Khetan D, Kumar P, et al. Serological immune response following ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine (Covishield®) in patients with liver cirrhosis. Vaccines. 2022;10. Published October 30, 2022.
Expertise in advanced therapeutic endoscopy
Specialized care for liver, pancreas & biliary diseases
Minimally invasive treatment approach
Evidence-based clinical decision making
Personalized patient care
Extensive academic and research background
Comprehensive digestive health management
Every patient deserves individualized care. Dr. Pankaj Kumar believes in understanding the root cause of digestive disorders rather than simply treating symptoms. His patient-first philosophy emphasizes clear communication, precise diagnosis, advanced technology, and minimally invasive procedures to ensure faster recovery and improved quality of life.