Dr. B. Ravi Shankar

Education Qualifications

• 1996: DM (Gastroenterology), Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow
• 1991: DNB (Internal Medicine), Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal
• 1991: MD (Internal Medicine), Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal
• 1986: MBBS, Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad

Experience

• Sep 2015-Apr 2019: Chief, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Sunshine Hospitals, Secunderabad
• 2004-2015: HOD, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad
• 1997-2004: HOD, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Kamineni Hospitals, Hyderabad

Special Interest and Expertise

• Biliary Tract Procedures-Esophageal, Internal and Biliary Metal Stents
• Capsule Endoscopy (20 procedures per year)
• Endoscopy (2500 procedures per year)
• Colonoscopy (850 procedures per year)
• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) (250 procedures per year)

Professional Membership

• Professional Membership in National ISG
• Professional Membership in National INASL

Research & Publications

• Significance of elevated IgG anticardiolipin antibody levels in patients with Budd-Chiari syndrome. American Journal of Gastroenterology. Aggarwal R, Ravishankar B, Misra R, Aggarwal A, Dwivedi S, Naik SR
• Microsatellite instability analysis and its correlation with hMLH1 repair gene hypermethylation status in esophageal pathologies including cancers. Vasavi M, Kiran V, Ravishankar B, Prabhakar B, Ahuja YR, Hasan Q
• Circulating miRNA profile in HCV infected serum: Novel insight into pathogenesis. Shivaprasad Shwetha, K. Gouthamchandra, Madhavi Chandra, B. Ravishankar, M. N. Khaja & Saumitra Das
• Acute viral hepatitis with rare associations-Case report authors: TLVD Prasad Babu, Ravi Shankar B, G.R. Srinivas Rao, S. Jithendar Reddy, B. Vamshi Krishna Reddy, Ambareesh Barat, Anil Kumar B, Sikanta Kumar R, Rachana Reddy
• Giant leaking left hepatic artery aneurysm eroding into stomach-A case report. Authors: Ananda Kumar, Ambareesh Barat, GR Srinivas Rao, S. Jithendar Reddy, B. Vamsi Krishna Reddy, Devender Singh, Sikanta Kumar R, Ravi Shankar B
• Haemodialysis and HCV-Viral Load, Genotypes and Gender Influence on Viral RNA Ravi Shankar B, G.R. Srinivas Rao, Vamsidhar Reddy, Surender Reddy, Chandrasekhar Reddy, S.Jithendar Reddy, B. Vamshi Krishna Reddy, Ambareesh Barat, Anil Kumar B, Sikanta Kumar R, Swati G.B, Rajendra Prasad, Archana, Dhanalakshmi, Aruna, Suresh Babu V, Sashi Kiran
• Helminthic infestation presenting as overt GI bleed in RVD patient. Authors: G.R. Srinivas Rao, Chandrasekhar Reddy, S. Jithendar Reddy, B. Vamshi Krishna Reddy, Ambareesh Barat, Subhashini, Sikanta Kumar R, T. J. Sri Gowri, Ravi Shankar B
• Isolated Tubercular Liver Abscess in a Non Immunocompromised Individual. Authors: G. R. Srinivas Rao, S. Jithendar Reddy, B. Vamsi Krishna Reddy, Ambareesh Barat, Anil Kumar B, A. Kamlesh, Sikanta Kumar R, Rachana Reddy, Ravi Shankar B
• Prevalence of IgG HAV antibodies in patients with cirrhosis of liver Authors: Ravi Shankar Bagepally, B. Vamshi Krishna Reddy, S. Jithender Reddy, B. Surendar Reddy, B. Vamshi Krishna Rao, B. Surrender Behra
• Comparison of acoustic radiation force impulse imaging (ARFI) with transient elastography (fibro scan) in the diagnosis of cirrhosis. Authors: Ravi Shankar Bagepally, B. Vamshi Krishna Reddy, S. Jithender Reddy, T. J. Sri Gowri, S. Jithender Kumar
• Prognostic value of hepatic dysfunction in dengue infection. Authors: Ravi Shankar Bagepally, G. R. Srinivas Rao, B. Surendar Reddy, B. Vijay Kumar, B. Vamshi Krishna Reddy, S. Jithender Reddy, Sikanta Kumar Raut, T. J. Sri Gowri, S. Kethan Reddy
• Referral pattern and indications used for evaluation of liver fibrosis. Authors: Ravi Shankar Bagepally, G. R. Srinivas Rao, S. Jithender Reddy, A. Vidya Sagar, B. Ramesh Kumar, Shravan Kumar, Kiran Peddi, S. Rajesh, D. V. Srinivas,Sethu Babu

Awards and Achievements

• Legend of the Year in Gastroenterology & GI Surgery from Times Health Care Achievers 2017

FAQ'S

1. 1. Why do patients frequently visit Dr. B. Ravi Shankar?
   

   Patients visit Dr. B. Ravi Shankar to receive treatment for various gastrointestinal diseases.

2. 2. What is Dr. B. Ravi Shankar's educational qualification?
   

   Dr. B. Ravi Shankar holds the following qualifications: MD, DNB, DM (Gastroenterology).

3. 3. What does Dr. B. Ravi Shankar specialise in?
   

   Dr. B. Ravi Shankar is a Senior Consultant Medical Gastroenterologist who specialises in Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, Capsule Endoscopy, Endoscopy, and Biliary Tract Procedures (Esophageal, Internal, and Biliary Metal Stents), among other procedures.

4. 4. Where does Dr. B. Ravi Shankar practice?
   

   Dr. B. Ravi Shankar practices at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad.

5. 5. How can I book Dr. B. Ravi Shankar’s appointment?
   

   You can schedule an appointment with Dr. B. Ravi Shankar for both an Online Video Consultation and an OPD Consultation by visiting his profile on Yashoda Hospitals.

6. 6. How many years of experience does Dr. B. Ravi Shankar have?
   

   Dr. B. Ravi Shankar has over 25 years of experience as a Gastroenterologist.