Dr. Gourdas Choudhuri is a prominent Indian gastroenterologist, medical educator, and researcher with over 40 years of experience. He is currently the Chairman and Head of the Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary Sciences at the Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurugram, India.
Key Information
- Current Position: Chairman & HOD, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary Sciences, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.
- Specialty: Expertise in diagnosing and managing liver and gastrointestinal diseases, including inflammatory bowel diseases, hepatitis, and gastric ulcers, and is a skilled endoscopist.
- Pioneering Work: Introduced advanced techniques like Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and Extra Corporeal Shockwave Biliary Lithotripsy (ESWL) in India.
- Education & Training: Trained at AIIMS, New Delhi, and holds fellowships from bodies such as the American College of Gastroenterology and the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.
- Achievements: Served as President of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, has over 200 scientific publications, and received awards including the “UP Ratan”.
- Other Activities: Works as an educator and founded the HOPE Initiative for health awareness.
