Dr. Jagadish Polavarapu

Dr. Jagadish Polavarapu is a Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist, and Bariatric Endoscopist at Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad. With over 10 years of clinical experience, he brings specialized expertise in advanced endoscopic procedures combined with a strong foundation in liver disease management. His training spans India's most prestigious medical institutions—Osmania Medical College and Christian Medical College, Vellore—culminating in a DM degree in Medical Gastroenterology in 2023. He recently completed the European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ESEGH) in 2025, further validating his international standards of practice.

Dr. Polavarapu's clinical work centers on complex gastrointestinal and hepatic conditions requiring minimally invasive intervention. He is proficient in ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography), Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), Third Space Endoscopy, and Endoluminal Bariatric Surgery—techniques he has refined through specialized observerships at leading American centers including TriHealth Hospital Cincinnati, Cleveland Clinic, and Orlando Health Care. His areas of focus include chronic liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, portal hypertension, chronic pancreatitis, and severe GERD. He has contributed to peer-reviewed research, including publications in the World Journal of Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology on gut microbiota as a therapeutic predictor in Crohn's disease.

International patients from the Gulf region, Africa, and South Asia find Dr. Polavarapu's practice particularly accessible. His fluency in English, Hindi, and Telugu, combined with Yashoda Hospitals' dedicated international patient services, streamlines consultation and treatment coordination. The hospital maintains dedicated support systems for overseas patients, from initial assessment through post-operative follow-up, ensuring seamless care across borders.

Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City, is a multi-specialty tertiary care center equipped with state-of-the-art endoscopy suites, advanced imaging (EUS, ERCP fluoroscopy), and comprehensive hepatology care facilities. The hospital holds accreditation standards befitting international medical tourism and maintains 24/7 ICU support for complex cases. Patients choosing treatment with Dr. Polavarapu benefit from this institutional infrastructure combined with his specialized advanced endoscopy skills, making Hyderabad an increasingly preferred destination for gastroenterology and hepatology care in South Asia.