Medanta Appoints Dr. Pawan Rawal as Senior Director of Gastroenterology and Gastrosciences
Dr. Pawan Rawal
as Senior Director,
Gastroenterology and Gastrosciences
.
With over 18 years of experience in advanced gastroenterology and therapeutic endoscopy, Dr. Rawal is expected to contribute to the hospital's efforts in expanding specialised care in digestive and liver disorders.
According to Medanta, Dr. Rawal brings expertise in managing complex
pancreaticobiliary disorders
, intestinal conditions,
chronic liver diseases
—including hepatitis B and C—and paediatric gastroenterology. His clinical practice includes
advanced endoscopic procedures
such as ERCP, EUS, and third-space endoscopy.
He has also served as Principal Investigator in clinical trials, including India's launch study for Sofosbuvir, a treatment for hepatitis C. His research contributions have appeared in national and international peer-reviewed journals, and he is associated with various professional societies in the field of gastroenterology.
An alumnus of PGIMER, Chandigarh, Dr. Rawal has previously worked at several healthcare institutions where he was involved in establishing endoscopy services and developing clinical pathways in hepatology and gastroenterology. His appointment is part of Medanta's broader focus on strengthening its super-specialty services and clinical leadership in gastrosciences.
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