Dr. (Brig) Pankaj Puri 
MBBS, MD, DNB, FRCP, Fellowship
Gastroenterologist, Hematologist
Director
36 Years of Experience
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi
English, Hindi
About Dr. (Brig) Pankaj Puri
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Dr. (Brig) Pankaj Puri is the Director of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Fortis Escorts Liver and Digestive Disease Institute, New Delhi, and a former Senior Consultant in the Indian Armed Forces.
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He has extensive expertise in liver transplantation, chronic liver disease, hepatitis management, and advanced therapeutic endoscopy including ERCP.
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A gold-medalist alumnus of AFMC Pune and a DM Gastroenterology from PGIMER Chandigarh, he also completed a Liver Transplantation Fellowship at King’s College Hospital, London.
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He has held prestigious teaching roles including HOD of Gastroenterology at Army Hospital (Research & Referral) and Internal Medicine at AFMC Pune.
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With over 80 published papers and numerous academic contributions, Dr. Puri is a respected name in hepatobiliary sciences in both civilian and defense medical sectors.
Qualifications of Dr. (Brig) Pankaj Puri
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MBBS – Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
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MD (General Medicine) – Pune University
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DNB (General Medicine) – National Board of Examinations
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DM (Gastroenterology) – PGIMER, Chandigarh
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FRCP (Edinburgh) – Royal College of Physicians
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FRCP (London) – Royal College of Physicians
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Liver Transplant Fellowship – King's College Hospital, London
Special Area of Interest
- Chronic Liver Disease
- Liver Failure
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatitis B & C
- NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease)
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Therapeutic Endoscopy
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Work Experience of Dr. (Brig) Pankaj Puri
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Director, Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Fortis Escorts Liver and Digestive Disease Institute, New Delhi
Currently leading one of India’s premier institutes for liver and digestive health, managing complex GI and liver disorders, and supervising advanced therapeutic procedures. -
Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Sciences
Indian Armed Forces (until December 2017)
Served for over three decades as a senior medical officer, delivering specialized care in hepatology and gastroenterology to military personnel and civilians alike. -
Professor & Head of Department, Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Sciences
Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi
Oversaw departmental operations, clinical training, and research initiatives in one of the country’s top tertiary care defense hospitals. -
Professor & Head of Department, Internal Medicine
Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
Trained undergraduate and postgraduate students, led clinical departments, and contributed significantly to medical curriculum development. -
Senior Consultant, Gastroenterology
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
Worked in a prominent private tertiary care setting, offering advanced therapeutic and diagnostic gastroenterology services. -
Visiting Faculty & Key Opinion Leader
Actively involved in national and international hepatology forums, CME programs, and liver disease awareness initiatives across India.
Awards & Recognitions
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Awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) by both Edinburgh and London chapters
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Multiple honors and recognitions during military medical service, including leadership in hepatobiliary sciences
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Commended for academic and clinical excellence in armed forces medical institutions
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Recognized speaker and contributor in national and international hepatology conferences
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Recipient of merit awards for publications and medical service contributions
Memberships
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Member, Governing Council – Indian National Association for the Study of the Liver (INASL)
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Member, Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
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Member, Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI)
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Member, Indian Medical Association (IMA)
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Lifetime member, Association of Physicians of India (API)
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Member, Association of Military Surgeons and Physicians
Research & Papers Published By Dr. (Brig) Pankaj Puri
- Authored over 80 scientific papers in national and international medical journals
- Contributor to academic literature on liver failure, viral hepatitis, and liver transplant outcomes
- Regularly publishes review articles, case studies, and research on gastroenterology and hepatology advancements
- Has participated in clinical guideline development and hepatology protocols in India
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