Bengaluru, October 31, 2025: Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bengaluru, has recently appointed Dr. Prasanna K. S. as Consultant – Medical Gastroenterology. With over two decades of extensive experience in diagnosing and treating complex gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreatic disorders, Dr. Prasanna brings exceptional clinical and academic expertise to the department. His proficiency in advanced endoscopic techniques, including diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, EUS, ERCP, and manometry, strengthens the hospital’s commitment to providing comprehensive and precise gastroenterological care.
Dr. Prasanna completed his MBBS from JJM Medical College, Davanagere (1998), followed by an MD in General Medicine (2002) and a DM in Gastroenterology from SGPGI, Lucknow (2007). His academic journey and training at some of India’s most reputed institutions, including Apollo Indraprastha Hospital, Delhi, and KMC, Manipal, have equipped him with deep expertise across a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions such as liver diseases, pancreatic disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, and functional GI disorders.

On his appointment, Dr. Prasanna K. S., Consultant – Medical Gastroenterology, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, said, “It is a privilege to join Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, an institution known for its excellence in patient care and medical innovation. I look forward to working with a team that shares a commitment to compassionate, evidence-based gastroenterology, and to contributing towards improved digestive health and well-being for our patients.”

An accomplished clinician and researcher, Dr. Prasanna has contributed to several peer-reviewed journals and international conferences, with research spanning drug-induced liver injury, varicella zoster cranial polyneuropathy, pregnancy-specific liver diseases, and portosystemic myelopathy. His work reflects a strong dedication to advancing medical understanding and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based care.

With this appointment, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road continues to reinforce its position as a leader in advanced medical care by bringing together highly experienced specialists and cutting-edge technology under one roof. The addition of Dr. Prasanna further underscores the hospital’s ongoing commitment to providing world-class gastrointestinal and liver disease management to patients from across India and beyond.