About
Dr. Shrihari Anikhindi
MBBS, MD (Medicine), DrNB (Gastroenterology), SCE (Gastroenterology, RCP UK), MNAMS
Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology and Advanced Endoscopy
Apollo Hospitals, Gurugram
Who He Is
Dr. Shrihari Anikhindi is a gastroenterologist specialising in advanced endoscopy and gastrointestinal motility. He is a Senior Consultant at Apollo Hospitals, Gurugram. Before this, he served at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, where he was a lead endoscopist for over eight years and also served as Assistant Professor at the Ganga Ram Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (GRIPMER).
His practice covers diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including ERCP, endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS), peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM), endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). His advanced work spans third-space procedures, early GI neoplasia and complex pancreaticobiliary intervention.
He is credited with introducing the first standardised pre-endoscopy preparation for Indian upper GI practice, changing how mucosal visualisation and endoscopy quality are approached across the country. He also helped establish and lead the GI Motility Unit at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, a high-volume service for GI physiology testing.
Quick Facts
- Senior Consultant, Apollo Hospitals, Gurugram
- Director Medigest Gastro, Liver & Endoscopy Clinic, West Punjabi Bagh, Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi,
- Delhi Medical Council Reg. No. 66962
- Governing Council Member, SGEI 2026-2028
- English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi
8+
Years as lead endoscopist
25+
Publications and book chapters
90+
Faculty invitations since 2018
10+
Awards and honours
Areas of Expertise
Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed and taught at national level.
ERCP
Complex pancreaticobiliary intervention, including bile duct stone management and biliary drainage.
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
Diagnostic and therapeutic EUS, including EUS-guided sampling and drainage procedures.
POEM and Third-Space Endoscopy
Peroral endoscopic myotomy and other third-space procedures.
ESD and EMR
Endoscopic submucosal dissection and mucosal resection for early GI neoplasia.
GI Motility
High-resolution manometry, pH-impedance monitoring, anorectal manometry and biofeedback therapy.
Endoscopy Quality
Pre-endoscopy preparation for better mucosal visualisation in upper GI endoscopy.
Career Journey
Education and Credentials
Training in internal medicine and gastroenterology, with international certification.
May 2017
SCE (Gastroenterology)
Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom.
April 2017
DNB (Gastroenterology)
National Board of Examinations (NBE), New Delhi.
June 2012
MD (Medicine)
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS).
2002 - 2008
MBBS
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS).
From internal medicine training to leading advanced endoscopy.
2007 - 2008
Internship
Grant Medical College & JJ Hospital, Mumbai.
2009 - 2012
Residency, General Medicine
SRTR Government Medical College, Ambajogai.
Aug 2012 - Jan 2014
Assistant Professor (Medicine)
BJ Medical College, Pune.
2014 - 2017
Residency, Gastroenterology
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi.
May 2017 - May 2019
Post Doctoral Fellow, then Clinical Assistant
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi.
Jun 2019 - Sep 2026
Associate Consultant, then Consultant
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, with an Assistant Professor role at GRIPMER.
Leadership, Teaching and Research
Leadership and Teaching
- Elected Governing Council Member, Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI), 2026-2028
- Organised the 7th Annual INMA Conference, Aerocity, New Delhi (June 2024), attended by nearly 700 gastroenterologists and physicians
- Organised ACE 2026 - AI in Clinical Excellence (20 June 2026), attended by nearly 500 delegates
- National Faculty and frequent speaker at ISGCON, ENDOCON, INMA and ISG state chapter conferences
- International faculty for a workshop on esophageal pH-impedance, HRM and advanced endoscopy, Myanmar (January 2026)
- Trainer and proctor at endoscopy and manometry workshops across India, including WCOG 2026
Research and Editorial Work
- More than 25 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters
- Editorial Board Member, BMC Gastroenterology
- Peer reviewer for 15 journals, including Digestive Diseases and Sciences, Indian Journal of Gastroenterology and United European Gastroenterology Journal
- Best Reviewer Award, Indian Journal of Gastroenterology (2024, 2025 and WCOG 2026)
- Patent applied: Novel Pre-Endoscopy Preparation for Enhancing Mucosal Visibility
- Author of patient education books on Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Pancreatitis (SGRH series)
Professional Memberships
- Indian Society of Gastroenterology
- Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI)
- Japanese Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society (JGES)
- European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE)
- Indian Neurogastroenterology & Motility Association (INMA)
- American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society
- Indian Medical Association, Outer West Branch
Advanced Training Abroad
International exposure in advanced endoscopy and neurogastroenterology.
Japan
Advanced Endoscopy
Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka.
South Korea
GI Motility and Neurogastroenterology
ANMA (Asian Neurogastroenterology and Motility Association) course, Seoul.
Sep 2026 - Present
Senior Consultant, Gastroenterology and Advanced Endoscopy
Apollo Hospitals, Gurugram.
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Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology and Advanced Endoscopy, Apollo Hospitals, Gurugram.