Dr. Vikas Singla
Sr. Director & HOD
• Gastroenterology
• 15+ years of experience
• Max Hospital Saket, Delhi
Brief about doctor
Highly Experienced Dr. Vikas Singla is an advanced endoscopist, not only because of his skill in procedures but also the fact that he deals extensively with patients suffering from issues related to the pancreas, the bile duct, and diseases of the alimentary system. With over 15 years of medical experience behind him, Max Healthcare has him currently as the Senior Director and Head, Gastroenterology. He has pioneered many treatments, particularly innovative work, especially in terms of the advanced endoscopic techniques as well as treatments for cancer at the onset.
Work Experience
- Senior Director & Head at Max Healthcare, leading the gastroenterology division.
- Consultant at the Institute of Liver, Gastroenterology, and Pancreatico-biliary Sciences, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (2011-22021).
Education & Training
- DM in Gastroenterology and Hepatology from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), 2009
- MD in Medicine from AIIMS, 2005
- MBBS from SPMC, Bikaner, 2002
Memberships
- Member of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology
- Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India
- Indian Association for Study of Liver Diseases
Awards
- Over 100 research articles have been published in top journals across the globe.
- An excellent endoscopist and accomplished advanced procedure performer. First to introduce third-space endoscopy in North India, used to treat complex gastrointestinal conditions.
Specialty Interests
Dr. Singla operates in:
- Pancreatic and Biliary Disorders:Treats ailments related to the pancreas as well as the bile ducts.
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD):The treatment of chronic digestive diseases, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
- Early Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers:Detection and minimal invasive treatment of early digestive system cancers.
- Functional GI Disorders:Management of disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
- Therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for bile duct and pancreatic diseases.
- Endoscopic Treatments for Obesity:Helping patients manage obesity through non-surgical means.
- Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for achalasia cardia, a disorder of swallowing.
- Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD)
Research Papers & Publications
Dr. Singla is a prolific medical researcher. He has published widely in research papers and publications:
- Published more than 100 articles in high-impact peer-reviewed medical journals, contributing valuable insights in gastroenterology and hepatology.
- Focused on pancreatic and biliary disorders extensively. His research includes advanced diagnostics and treatment methods.
- Authored work on IBD for improving therapeutic and management strategies for patients suffering from conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
- Early gastric cancer and early pancreatic carcinoma pioneer, promoting early diagnosis through minimally invasive means of treatment.
- Received considerable work on functional disorders in the GI tract and imparted new understanding with proper therapeutic approaches to complex GI conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome.
- Therapeutic endoscopic techniques by improving EUS and ERCP techniques for handling severe and complex gastrointestinal disease disorders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. 1: What is the specialty of Dr. Vikas Singla?
His speciality is in treating pancreatic and biliary diseases, GI cancers, and advanced endoscopic treatments with a non-surgical treatment option for obesity.
Q. 2: Where can I get an appointment with Dr. Vikas Singla?
At present, Dr. Singla is practicing at Max Healthcare, where he heads the gastroenterology department.
Q. 3: How much experience does Dr. Singla have with early GI cancers?
Dr. Singla is adept at treating early-stage GI cancers with advanced techniques like ESD in a minimally invasive and effective manner.
Q. 4: What are the advanced endoscopic procedures that Dr. Singla performs?
He performs therapeutic EUS, ERCP, POEM for swallowing disorders, and endoscopic treatments for obesity with high skill levels and precision.
Q. 5: Are there specific research areas of focus by Dr. Singla?
It includes research on pancreatic and biliary diseases, GI cancers, and innovative endoscopic treatments, besides publishing more than 100 papers.
