Dr. Asok Kumar Balakrishnan Nair
Specialist Gastroenterology
Aster Hospital, Mankhool
Experience: Over 18 years
Dr. Asok Kumar Balakrishnan Nair is a Specialist Gastroenterologist with over 18 years of experience in the evaluation and management of gastrointestinal and liver disorders. He has postgraduate qualifications in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, along with MRCP (UK) and extensive clinical experience in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
His clinical practice encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of digestive and liver conditions, with particular expertise in upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, PEG insertion, and esophageal manometry with pH metry. His experience includes both diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal procedures.
Dr. Asok has also held clinical and academic positions in India, including roles at Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Amrita Hospital, Government Medical College Kannur and NSS Mission Hospital, as well as clinical experience in Oman and Bahrain.
He currently practices as a Specialist Gastroenterologist at Aster Hospital Mankhool, Dubai, where he provides specialist care in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Gastroenterology
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Education +
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), MRCP (UK), DNB (Gastroenterology)
DOH License Grade +
Specialist
Type of Physician +
Full Time
Credentials +
- DNB (Gastroenterology)
- MRCP - UK
- MD (Internal Medicine) from Manipal University, Karnataka, India
- MBBS from MG University, Kerala, India
Professional Experience +
- Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology & Consultant Gastroenterologist - Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Kerala, India
- Assistant Professor of Medicine - Government Medical College, Kannur, Kerala, India
- Assistant Professor of Medicine/Gastroenterology - Amrita Hospital, Kerala, India
- Senior Registrar, Gastroenterology - King Hamad University Hospital, Bahrain
- Consultant Physician, CEO & Medical Superintendent - NSS Mission Hospital, Changanassery, Kerala, India
- Specialist Internal Medicine - Badar Al Sama Hospital, Oman
- Consultant Physician - Cherupushpam Hospital, Pala, Kerala, India
Clinical Expertise & Services Offered +
- Diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy for evaluation and management of upper digestive tract disorders
- Colonoscopy for investigation and treatment of lower gastrointestinal conditions
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) for evaluation and management of bile duct and pancreatic duct disorders
- PEG insertion for patients requiring long-term enteral nutritional support
- Esophageal manometry for assessment of swallowing and esophageal motility disorders
- 24-hour pH metry for evaluation of acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Comprehensive evaluation and management of gastrointestinal disorders
- Specialist management of liver and hepatobiliary conditions
- Evaluation and management of liver cirrhosis and chronic liver disease
- Assessment of bowel obstruction and other complex gastrointestinal conditions
- Gastroenterology and hepatology consultations for persistent abdominal pain, indigestion, reflux, bloating, altered bowel habits and other digestive symptoms