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Dr. B. Ravi Shankar Consultant Medical Gastroenterologist

Dr. B. Ravi Shankar

Dr. B. Ravi Shankar

MD, DNB, DM (Gastroenterology)

Department: Gastroenterology
Designation: Consultant Medical Gastroenterologist
Years Of Experience: 27
Day time OPD: MON - SAT 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Location: Secunderabad
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Dr. B. Ravi Shankar is a Senior Consultant Medical Gastroenterologist at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, with over 25 years of experience.

Education Qualifications

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
ExperienceExperience
  • 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 ExpertiseSpecial 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 MembershipProfessional Membership
  • Professional Membership in National ISG
  • Professional Membership in National INASL
Research & PublicationsResearch & 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 AchievementsAwards and Achievements
  • Legend of the Year in Gastroenterology & GI Surgery from Times Health Care Achievers 2017
Research Grants & ProjectsFAQ'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.

MediaMedia
  • What is spirus enteroscopy - Dr B ravishankar
  • Many stomach disorders now treatable with endoscopy Dr Sreekanth Appasani - Dr B Ravi Shankar
  • Follow a healthy diet dr ravi shankar gastroenteroiogist
  • pancreatitis treatment and causes - Dr Ravi shanker Gastroenterologist
  • hepatitis -symptoms diagnosis and treatment - Dr Ravi Sankar
  • what are the causes of liver damage - Dr B Ravi Sankar Gastroenterologist
  • Reasons for Jaundice - Dr B Ravi Shankar Gastroenterologist
VideosVideos

Jaundice Treatment | Dr. B. Ravi Shankar, Senior Consultant Medical Gastroenterologist

How and Why is Gastroenterology Important | Dr. B. Ravi Shankar, Senior Consultant Medical Gastroenterologist

Treating Common Digestive Diseases amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic | Dr. B. Ravi Shankar, Senior Consultant Medical Gastroenterologist

What is Endocytoscopy? How is it Different from a Regular Endoscopy? | Dr. B. Ravi Shankar, Senior Consultant Medical Gastroenterologist

Power Spiral Enteroscopy | Dr. B. Ravi Shankar, Senior Consultant Medical Gastroenterologist

Blogs by Dr. B. Ravi Shankar

ఎంట్రోస్కోపిక్ పద్ధతులు

May 09, 2020 12:46

ఎంటెరోస్కోపీ(Enteroscopy) అనేది జీర్ణవ్యవస్థలోని ప్రేగుల సమస్యలను నిర్ధారించడానికి మరియు / లేదా చికిత్స చేయడానికి గ్యాస్ట్రోఎంటరాలజిస్ట్ చేసిన వైద్య ప్రక్రియ.

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Enteroscopic techniques

Enteroscopic techniques

Mar 12, 2020 18:09

The decision for undergoing enteroscopy eventually depends on the patient and his/her family and medical needs

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What is Spirus Enteroscopy

స్పైరస్‌ ఎంటరోస్కోపీ(Spirus Enteroscopy) అంటే ఏమిటి?

Jan 24, 2020 11:42

‘స్పైరస్‌ ఎంటిరోస్కోపీ’ అనేది కూడా ఒక రకమైన ’ఎండోస్కోపీ’ పరీక్ష లాంటిదే. ఇది చిన్నపేగును పరీక్షించేందుకు ఉపకరించే ఓ ప్రభావవంతమైన పరీక్షాసాధనం. ఇది చాల సరళమైన, సురక్షితమైన, ప్రభావవంతమైన వైద్యపరీక్ష.

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pancreatitis causes treatment

గ్యాస్ట్రో వ్యాధుల వివరాలు మరియు రాకుండా తీసుకోవాల్సిన జాగ్రత్తలు

Aug 14, 2019 10:26

‘ప్యాంక్రియాస్‌’ (క్లోమ గ్రంథి) చిన్న పేగుకు పక్కనే ఉండి జీర్ణ ప్రక్రియలో కీలక పాత్ర పోషిస్తూ ఉంటుంది. అయితే ప్యాంక్రియాస్‌ స్రావాలు ఒక గొట్టం ద్వారా వచ్చి చిన్న పేగులో కలుస్తాయి. ఈ గొట్టంలో ఏదైనా ఆటంకం ఏర్పడితే అక్కడ వాపు వస్తుంది. దీనినే ప్యాంక్రియాటైటిస్‌ వ్యాధి అంటారు.

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కామెర్ల వ్యాధి లక్షణాలు మరియు చికిత్స విధాన వివరాలు

కామెర్ల వ్యాధి లక్షణాలు మరియు చికిత్స విధాన వివరాలు

Jul 03, 2019 16:55

ప్రధానంగా రెండు కారణాల వల్ల జాండిస్‌ సోకుతుంది. మొదటిది శరీరంలోని బైలిరుబిన్‌ అత్యధికంగా ఉత్పత్తి అవుతుండటం. రెండోవది సహజంగా ఉత్పత్తి అవుతున్న బైలురుబిన్‌ను కాలేయం తొలగించలేకపోవడం. ఈ రెండు సందర్భాల్లోనూ బైలిరుబిన్‌ శరీర కణజాలంలో చేరి స్థిరపడుతుంది. కామెర్లవ్యాధి సోకిన వ్యక్తి శరీర అంతర్భాగంలో కొన్ని స్పష్టమైన మార్పులు కనిపిస్తాయి.

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Testimonial for Dr. B. Ravi Shankar

Mrs. A.P. Gowramma

Patient Location: Hyderabad

Budd-Chiari syndrome develops when a clot blocks the hepatic veins, which...

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Mr. Ranjith Kachu

Patient Location: Jagityal

Chronic pancreatitis is a condition in which digestive enzymes that normally...

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Case Studies by Dr. B. Ravi Shankar

Endoscopic Removal of Foreign Body

Endoscopic Removal of Foreign Body Case-2

Oct 07, 2020 14:38
Background A 3-year-old child presented to us 6 hours after ingestion of a sharp screw. Diagnosis and Treatment Abdominal X-Ray revealed the screw in duodenum. On endoscopy, the screw was

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Endoscopic Removal of Foreign Body

Endoscopic Removal of Foreign Body Case-1

Background A 54-year-old woman presented with dysphagia after meat ingestion. Diagnosis and Treatment On Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography (CECT), bony fragment with sharp edges impacted

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Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy For Achalasia Cardia

Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy For Achalasia Cardia

Sep 11, 2020 16:15
Background 30 years old male presented with progressive dysphagia for 3 years duration. Diagnosis And Treatment On upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, a dilated esophagus with retained food

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