Dr. Sunil Chacko Verghese
Consultant Gastroenterology
Aster Cedars Hospital & Clinic, Jebel Ali
Aster Hospital, Mankhool
Experience: Over 13 years
Dr. Sunil Chacko Verghese is a highly experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist with over 13 years of clinical experience in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He holds an MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Gastroenterology), ESEGH (UK), and Fellowship in Advanced Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (FAGIE), reflecting his advanced training in digestive diseases and therapeutic endoscopy.
He has extensive expertise in diagnosing and managing disorders of the digestive system, liver, pancreas, and biliary tract. His special interests include hepatology, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), pancreatology, and advanced gastrointestinal endoscopy, with proficiency in complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including ERCP, EUS, capsule endoscopy, enteroscopy, and advanced endoscopic interventions.
Currently, Dr. Sunil is practicing as a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Aster Cedars Hospital & Clinic, Jebel Ali, and Aster Hospital Mankhool, providing comprehensive, evidence-based care for gastrointestinal and liver disorders with a patient-centered approach.
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Education +
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Gastroenterology), ESEGH (UK), FAGIE
DOH License Grade +
Consultant
Type of Physician +
Full Time
Credentials +
- Fellowship in Advanced Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (FAGIE) – The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India
- DM (Medical Gastroenterology) – Government Madras Medical College, Chennai, India
- European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology & Hepatology (ESEGH) – UK
- MD (General Medicine) – Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India
- MBBS – Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India
Professional Associations +
- Life Member of Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
- Member of World Endoscopy Organization (WEO)
- Member of Medical Council of India (MCI)
Research & Publications +
- Co-author of the chapter "Proton Pump Inhibitors: Stewardship" in Acid Peptic Disease & Beyond – An Update.
- Published multiple research articles in national and international journals on enteroscopy, hepatology, esophageal dilatation, Budd–Chiari syndrome, and gastrointestinal disorders.
Professional Experience +
- Consultant Gastroenterologist - VGM Gastro Centre, Coimbatore, India (2019 – 2024)
- Senior Resident in the Department of Gastroenterology - Madras Medical College, Chennai, India (2016 – 2019)
- Senior Resident in the Department of General Medicine - Hoskote Mission Hospital & Medical Centre, Karnataka, India (2015 – 2016)
- Senior Resident in the Department of General Medicine - A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore, India (2014 – 2015)
- Junior Resident in the Department of Medicine - Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India (2011 – 2014)
Clinical Expertise & Services Offered +
- Acid reflux (GERD), gastritis, and peptic ulcer disease
- Abdominal pain, bloating, indigestion, and digestive disorders
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis)
- Fatty liver disease and chronic liver disorders
- Hepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatology services
- Pancreatitis and pancreatic disorders
- Gallbladder and bile duct disorders
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Constipation and chronic diarrhea
- Colon polyps and colorectal cancer screening
- Celiac disease and malabsorption disorders
- Capsule endoscopy and enteroscopy
- Diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy
- Colonoscopy and polypectomy
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
- Endoscopic mucosal therapies including APC, variceal band ligation, sclerotherapy, and stricture dilatation
- Management of gastrointestinal emergencies
- Preventive gastrointestinal health screening
Academic & Research +
- Fellowship in Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy with specialized training in advanced GI endoscopy.
- Completed the WEO International School of EUS (WISE) in 2021.
- Research interests include Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Hepatology, Pancreatology, Enteroscopy, ERCP, and Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS).
Conferences & Presentations +
- First Prize – Paper Presentation on Hypertensive Crisis with Special Reference to End Organ Damage (Manipal Cardiology Update, 2013).
- Second Prize – Poster Presentation on Pseudo-aneurysmal Bleed: A Rare Complication of Pancreatitis (KAPICON, 2013).
- Presented papers and posters at ISGCON, INASL, and other national gastroenterology conferences on topics including Celiac Disease, Budd–Chiari Syndrome, Chemical Gastro-Esophagitis, and Pancreatitis.