INTRODUCTION:

With over 25 years of expertise in both gastroenterology and hepatology, Dr. Sakshi Karkra is among the top paediatric gastroenterologists in Gurugram. She is presently working as the doctor heads the Paediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology Unit at the Artemis Hospital, Gurugram. Her areas of competence and interest include colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, enterostomy, endoscopic variceal ligation, removal of foreign bodies, dilatation of the spleen and other small intestines, polypectomy, anal manometry, liver biopsy, and colonoscopy. She went for a fellowship in Paediatric GI, Hepatology & Liver Transplant in the United States of America. She also did training in Gastroenterology Neurophysiology.

Memberships

• LTSI, ISPGHAN, CAPGAN, MIAP, ILTS & IMFDA

Experience

• 23+ years of experience in Pediatrics.
• 14+ years in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Honors / Awards / Publications

• Several articles in national and international journals;
• Recognition for work at Medanta – The Medicity;
• Several chapters and textbooks for postgraduates contributed.

Procedures

• All manometry and endoscopic procedures, both therapeutic and diagnostic: Endoscopy of the Upper G.I.
• Colonoscopy
• Enteroscopy
• Capsule endoscopy
• Foreign body removal
• PEG tube placement
• Endoscopic variceal ligation
• Stricture & achalasia dilatation
• Endoclip
• APC
• Stenting
• Polypectomy
• Glue
• Liver Biopsy
• Paracentesis
• Hydrostatic reduction of Intussusception
• Esophageal manometry
• Anal manometry
• Colonic manometry
• pH & Impedance study
• Transit study
• Breath tests Etc.