Dr. (Brig) Pankaj Puri
Director – Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Fortis Escorts Liver and Digestive Diseases Institute, Okhla, New Delhi
Dr. (Brig) Pankaj Puri is one of India’s foremost gastroenterologists and hepatologists, bringing over 30 years of distinguished clinical excellence to the treatment of complex digestive and liver diseases. Renowned for his compassionate, patient-first approach, Dr. Puri seamlessly combines cutting-edge medical care with a legacy of academic excellence and institutional leadership.
Clinical Expertise & Specializations
Dr. Puri provides comprehensive care across a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal and liver disorders with advanced diagnostic, therapeutic, and transplant expertise.
Chronic Liver Disease (CLD)
Comprehensive management of advanced liver conditions and cirrhosis.
Hepatitis B & C
Advanced therapeutic protocols for viral hepatitis management.
Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy
High-precision diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures.
Liver Transplantation
Extensive experience in pre- and post-transplant care.
Academic Qualifications & Training
Dr. Puri’s medical education and advanced gastroenterology training have been completed at some of the world’s most prestigious medical institutions.
Fellowship in Liver Transplantation
Advanced training in Liver Transplantation from London, UK.
DM (Gastroenterology)
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh.
MD (Medicine)
Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune University.
MBBS
Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune.
Professional Experience
Prior to his leadership role at Fortis Escorts, Dr. Puri served with distinction in the Armed Forces Medical Services, holding several prestigious academic and clinical leadership positions.
Armed Forces Medical Services
Served as Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology until December 2017 with extensive clinical and academic expertise.
Army Hospital (R&R), New Delhi
Head of Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary Sciences and played a pioneering role in establishing the liver transplant program.
AFMC, Pune
Served as Head of Internal Medicine at Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune.
Research, Publications & Professional Affiliations
A leading voice in hepatology and gastroenterology with distinguished contributions in research, medical publications, and professional leadership roles.
Editor-in-Chief ★ National Liver Journal Leadership
Journal of Clinical & Experimental Hepatology (JCEH), India’s premier peer-reviewed liver journal.
Governing Council Member
Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG).
Scientific Publications ★ International & National Journals
Authored over 80 scientific papers published in indexed medical journals.