Gastroenterologist

Dr. Raajeev Hingorani

Dr. Raajeev Vijay Hingorani is a Mumbai-based Super-specialist in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy, currently practising at Gastronaut Clinic Kandivali and Mira Road. After completing his MBBS from Terna Medical College and NMMC Hospital in Navi Mumbai, Dr. Hingorani opted for acquiring the postgraduate DNB titles in General Medicine and Gastroenterology. He studied and trained at PD Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre for the DNB (General Medicine) exam, which he cleared from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, in August 2014. He was then based at MIOT International Hospital for three years in pursuit of the DNB (Gastroenterology) qualification, which he was awarded in May 2018. During his three years at MIOT, Dr. Raajeev Hingorani performed numerous endoscopic interventions, and was on the team for over 90 liver transplantation workups and post-transplant care. In the field of Endoscopy. Dr. Hingorani is well-versed with UGI endoscopy, ileocolonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, endoscopic variceal ligation, capsule endoscopy, APC, and stricture dilation. He has also assisted in endoscopic balloon dilatation, esophageal manometry, 24-hour esophageal pH metry and stent placement in malignancies of the lower esophagus.

With a focus on gastroenterological procedures, Dr. Hingorani is nevertheless keen on integrating medicine from all sub-specialities in order to give a holistic management plan to his patients. He emphasises on overall development of health rather than merely the physical aspect of health. During his three years at MIOT, Dr. Raajeev Hingorani performed numerous endoscopic interventions, and was on the team for over 90 liver transplantation workups and post-transplant care. In the field of Endoscopy Dr. Hingorani is well-versed with UGI endoscopy, ileocolonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, endoscopic variceal ligation, capsule endoscopy, APC, and stricture dilation. He has also assisted in endoscopic balloon dilatation, esophageal manometry, 24-hour esophageal pH metry and stent placement in malignancies of the lower esophagus. With a focus on gastroenterological procedures, Dr. Hingorani is nevertheless keen on integrating medicine from all sub-specialities in order to give a holistic management plan to his patients. He emphasises on overall development of health rather than merely the physical aspect of health.

Training

MBBS: Terna Medical College, Nerul, Navi Mumbai. 2003-08. Passed all exams in First Attempt.
MBBS Internship: Terna Hospital and NMMC Hospital, Vashi, Navi Mumbai. 2008-09.
DNB (General Medicine): PD Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mumbai. National Board of Examinations, New Delhi. Aug 2011 to Aug 2014. Passed Theory and Practicals in First Attempt.
Attended: Three training programmes on CPR-BLS and ACLS. PD Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mumbai.
Attended: SKOPE 2016. Training under Dr. Mathew Philip at PVS Memorial Hospital, Kochi.
Attended: YCP (Gastro). Hyderabad, Mar 2016.
Attended: Liver Clinic, Chennai, 2-3 Jul 2016.
Attended: MCLD 2016, 2017 and 2018. Under Dr. Mohammed Rela.
Attended: Single Theme Conference on Liver at Rajiv Gandhi Govt. General Hospital (MMC), Chennai. Oct 2016.

Attended: International IBD Conference. Chennai, 30 Sep-1 October 2017.
Attended: Apollo International Rectal Cancer Symposium. Chennai, Apr 2017.
Attended: INASL 2017. New Delhi, Aug 2017.
Attended: ISGCON 2017. Bhubaneswar, Dec 2017.
Attended: LIVERAGE 2017. Hyderabad, Jan 2017.
Attended: Midterm (National) ISGCON 2017. Under Dr. TS Chandrashekhar. Chennai, 15-16 Jul 2017.
Attended: GIRS. Chennai, Nov 2017.
Attended: Midterm (State) ISGCON 2017. Under Dr. Karthikeyan. Pondicherry, 29-30 Jul 2017.
Attended: TN ISGCON Annual 2018 meeting, Chennai.
Attended: International Conference APASL 2018. Mar 2018.
Teaching Experience: Part of CPR training programmes at PD Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai.

Teaching Experience: Lectures to all Physician Assistants at MIOT International Hospital, Chennai, batch of 2017.
Teaching Experience: Regular lectures to all nursing staff and ICU lectures regarding basics in Gastroenterology and related care of Gastroenterology patients in ICU.
Teaching Experience: Regular lectures to all nursing staff and ICU lectures regarding basics in Gastroenterology and related care of Gastroenterology patients in ICU.
Organised: Conference on Respiratory Care in ICU. PD Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai. 2013.
Participated: Active participation in Liver Camp – LIVER GYM 2015, conducted at MIOT International Hospital, Chennai, under Dr. George Chandy.
Participated in various Gastro Camps Liver Camps during Private Practice in Mumbai”

Presentation

Dissertation presentation at Annual Research Day, PD Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mar 2014.
Evaluation of Novel VCS Parameters Obtained on LH750 for Early Diagnosis of Sepsis and Differentiation from SIRS. CMC Vellore – HAEM-2016 Conference (National Lab Haematology & Haemostasis). 27 Feb 2016.
Oral Presentation at Annual ISG Meeting (Tamil Nadu Chapter). Chennai, 2018.

Publications

Is it time to rethink the use of steroids for pulmonary leptospirosis?
Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. Dec 2015. Two articles published in International Journal of Hepatology, Mar 2018 Special Edition.
A rare case of Gastrointestinal Strongyloidosis. Manuscript submitted to Journal of Digestive Endoscopy in May 2018.

Presentation

JRD Tata Trust Scholarship in Third Year MBBS (Part-I) for securing more than 70% marks in aggregate
First position in Navi Mumbai Sector in Certificate for Undergraduate UCB Inter-Collegiate Pharmacology Quiz 2005.
Secured 26th Rank All-India in DNB CET (pre-PG) June 2011 session.
Multiple prizes in various outdoor games, dancing and mimicry in school functions, and singing and drama at medical college functions and at PD Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai.

Media

Photograph printed in Times of India newspaper supplement “Vashi Times” – for suturing the head Injury of an assault case while handling the casualty at Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation Hospital, Vashi, during Internship.
“Published in FOX NEWS, USA and also Samna Newspaper and Hindusthan Times about the fact that Dr. Raajeev Vijay Hingorani has removed foreign body from patient (young girl’s) stomach, without any Complications.
Published Article in Forbes India about GERD
Featured on Radio Talk Show - "Are you looking after your Liver the right way?" on 91.1 Radio City on 18th Sept 2023