Dr. Pankaj Kumar specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, including EUS-guided interventions, third-space endoscopy, and pancreatic-biliary procedures. He has expertise in managing pancreatitis, cirrhosis, portal hypertension, viral hepatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and functional GI disorders. Dr. Pankaj Kumar, with a strong academic and research background, has been extensively published in leading medical journals, making significant contributions to minimally invasive treatments, including endoscopic ultrasound-guided procedures and pancreatic-biliary interventions. Dr. Kumar’s patient-centered approach ensures the highest standards of safety, effectiveness, and innovation in digestive healthcare.
Speciality
Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
Endoscopic Pancreato - Biliary Procedures
Third Space Endoscopy
Education
DM, Gastroenterology – SGPGI, Lucknow
MD, Internal Medicine – RNT Medical College, Udaipur
MBBS, SMS Medical College, Jaipur
Experience
Assistant Professor, Department of Gastroenterology – SGPGIMS, Lucknow
Senior Resident, Internal Medicine – RNT Medical College, Udaipur
Membership
Lifetime Member – Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
Other Information
Research & Publications:
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. Gastrointest Endosc [Internet]. 2025 Feb 14 [cited 2025 Feb 15];0(0).
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. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2024 Jul 11;34.
Rai P, Kumar P, Hoda US, Balankhe K. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided vascular interventions: A review (with videos). Indian J Gastroenterol Off J Indian Soc Gastroenterol. 2024 Oct 1.
Rai P, Kumar P. Endoscopic palliation of gastric outlet obstruction. Progress in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, ISGCON 2024. p. 230–9.
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 J Gastroenterol Off J Indian Soc Gastroenterol. 2023 Jun;42(3):418–24.
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 J Gastroenterol [Internet]. 2023 Sep 28 [cited 2023 Sep 28].
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. 2023 Jan 30.
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