Dr. Arvind Khurana is a senior gastroenterologist based in the Delhi-NCR region, with expertise in clinical gastroenterology, hepatology, and therapeutic endoscopy. The supplied profile lists him as Principal Director of Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Sciences at Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurugram. His previous leadership roles include Head of Gastroenterology at Jaipur Golden Hospital in Delhi and Senior Consultant and Head of Department at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre.

Dr. Khurana completed his MBBS at University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, New Delhi, followed by an MD in Internal Medicine from Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi University. He earned a DNB in General Medicine in 1989 and a DM in Gastroenterology from G.B. Pant Hospital, Delhi University, in 1991. He was awarded FRCP by the Royal College of Physicians in 2006. The supplied material also notes that he topped the All India Combined Medical Services examination in 1986.

His clinical practice includes diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, with particular expertise in ERCP, common bile duct stone removal, biliary stenting, metallic stent placement, and percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD). The source also lists pediatric and neonatal endoscopy among his areas of practice, along with colonoscopy, gastroscopy, and endoscopic ultrasound. His broader clinical focus includes liver disorders such as hepatitis and cirrhosis, gallbladder stones, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, abdominal pain, and pancreaticobiliary disease.

The supplied profile reports extensive procedural experience, including more than 150,000 endoscopic procedures, with substantial numbers of ERCPs, biliary stent placements, foreign-body extractions, PEG insertions, and PTBD procedures. Dr. Khurana has contributed to medical literature through research papers on gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary conditions and has been involved in organizing gastroenterology conferences. His academic contributions include conference presentations, editorial work, and participation in professional societies focused on gastroenterology, endoscopy, and liver disease.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS — University College of Medical Sciences & GTB Hospital, New Delhi, 1984.
• MD in Internal Medicine — Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi University, 1988.
• DNB in General Medicine — National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, 1989.
• DM in Gastroenterology — G.B. Pant Hospital, Delhi, 1991.
• FRCP — Royal College of Physicians, 2006.

Fellowship & Areas of Interest

• Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology.
• Therapeutic endoscopy, especially ERCP, bile duct stone removal, and biliary stenting.
• Metallic stenting and percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD).
• Pediatric and neonatal endoscopy.
• Colonoscopy, gastroscopy, and endoscopic ultrasound.
• Liver disease, including hepatitis and cirrhosis.
• Pancreaticobiliary disorders, gallbladder stones, colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome.

Research Contributions & Publications

The supplied material notes that Dr. Khurana has authored research papers in national and international journals. Topics mentioned include vagal nerve dysfunction in esophageal strictures, management of upper gastrointestinal foreign bodies, and Caroli’s disease. A complete publication list is not included in the supplied profile.

• Guest Editor — JIMSA, April–June 2008.
• Involved in organizing gastroenterology conferences including JGCON, RGCON, and Fortiscon Gastro Vision.

Awards, Honours, and Recognitions

• Topped the All India Combined Medical Services examination in 1986.
• Best Video Presentation Award — International Endoscopy Workshop, Hyderabad, 2008.
• FRCP awarded by the Royal College of Physicians in 2006.

Specialization

• Gastroenterology and hepatology
• Therapeutic endoscopy
• Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
• Common bile duct stone removal and biliary stenting
• Metallic stent placement and percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD)
• Pediatric and neonatal endoscopy
• Colonoscopy, gastroscopy, and endoscopic ultrasound
• Liver disorders, including hepatitis and cirrhosis
• Pancreaticobiliary diseases, gallbladder stones, colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome

Professional Memberships & Academic Contributions

• Indian Society of Gastroenterology.
• Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI).
• Indian National Association for Study of the Liver (INASL).
• SGI South Korea, as listed in the supplied profile.
• Contributed to medical education and professional development through conference organization, academic presentations, and editorial work.

• Principal Director, Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary Sciences — Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.
• Head of Department, Gastroenterology — Jaipur Golden Hospital, Rohini, Delhi.
• Senior Consultant and Head of Department, Gastroenterology — Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre, Delhi.