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(Col) Dr. Avnish Seth VSM - Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Manipal Hospital Dwarka
Gastroenterology & Hepatology

(Col) Dr. Avnish Seth VSM

Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Advanced Endoscopy & Transplant Medicine

Current designationChairman - Manipal Institute of Gastroenterology & Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences
Published hospital associationManipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi
ExperienceConfirm with hospital
Introduction

Introducing (Col) Dr. Avnish Seth VSM

A concise, source-led overview for international patients considering specialist review in India.

(Col) Dr. Avnish Seth VSM is Chairman of the Manipal Institute of Gastroenterology & Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences at Manipal Hospital, Dwarka. His official profile describes clinical work in gastroenterology, hepatology, advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, liver-transplant medicine, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis and faecal microbiota transplantation.

(Col) Dr. Avnish Seth VSM is presented as a possible specialist-discovery option in Gastroenterology & Hepatology. This profile does not rank doctors, guarantee availability or predict the outcome of treatment.

About (Col) Dr. Avnish Seth VSM

Current role and professional background

Information is paraphrased from the linked hospital profile and clearly separated from InMedism’s facilitation role.

(Col) Dr. Avnish Seth VSM is a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Manipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi. An Armed Forces Medical College alumnus, he completed postgraduate training in medicine and gastroenterology followed by overseas training in hepatology, liver transplantation, advanced GI endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound. His hospital-published scope includes EUS, ERCP, enteroscopy, capsule and paediatric endoscopy; gastrointestinal and liver clinics; faecal microbiota transplantation; and work relating to organ and tissue donation. References to liver transplantation on this page describe hepatology, patient evaluation and transplant-medicine care and must not be interpreted as a claim that he performs transplant surgery.

International patients may use this information to identify a possible consultation route. The treating hospital must reconfirm the current appointment, availability, credentials and whether the case falls within the specialist’s practice.

Qualifications

Education and training

  • MBBS
  • MD (Medicine), University of Pune
  • DM (Gastroenterology), PGIMER Chandigarh
  • Training in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Advanced GI Endoscopy and Endoscopic Ultrasound training, Medical University of South Carolina and University of Alabama, United States
Work experience

Published professional experience

  • Chairman - Manipal Institute of Gastroenterology & Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences, Manipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi.
  • Recognized teacher for MBBS and DNB Medicine and a current teacher for DNB Gastroenterology, as published by Manipal Hospitals.
Speciality interests

Clinical interests described publicly

  • Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
  • Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  • Spiral enteroscopy and capsule endoscopy
  • Paediatric endoscopy
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease
  • Acute and chronic hepatitis
  • Liver-transplant hepatology and biliary disorders
  • Pancreatitis
  • Faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)
  • Organ and tissue donation
  • Weight management including gastric balloon placement
Memberships

Professional memberships

  • Indian Society of Gastroenterology (former Governing Council Member).
  • Indian National Association for Study of Liver.
  • Society of GI Endoscopy of India (former Governing Council Member).
  • Colitis and Crohn’s Foundation (India).
  • Indian Society of Organ Transplantation.
  • Liver Transplant Society of India.
  • Eye Bank Association of India.
  • American Association for Study of Liver Disease.
  • International Society for Organ Donation and Procurement.
  • The Transplantation Society.
Areas of expertise

Conditions, procedures and care focus

These terms support discovery and are not a recommendation that any procedure is appropriate for an individual patient.

Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopyEndoscopic ultrasound (EUS)Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)Spiral enteroscopy and capsule endoscopyPaediatric endoscopyGastrointestinal bleedingUlcerative colitis and Crohn’s diseaseAcute and chronic hepatitisLiver-transplant hepatology and biliary disordersPancreatitisFaecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)Organ and tissue donationWeight management including gastric balloon placement
Career and academic context

Relevant professional highlights

These points help patients understand the published scope of experience; they do not predict an individual treatment outcome.

  1. Member of the Apex Technical Committee of the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO).
  2. Member of the Advisory Board of MOHAN Foundation.
  3. Chair of the Government of Haryana expert committee for Ang Daan Yojana.
  4. Leads the Working Group on Donation after Circulatory Death in India.
  5. Manipal Hospitals describes him as a recognized teacher for MBBS and DNB Medicine and as a current DNB Gastroenterology teacher, with more than 100 publications.
  6. Manipal Hospitals reports that he received the Vishisht Seva Medal from the President of India in 2009 for establishing the first successful liver-transplant programme in a government hospital at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi.
  7. Recipient of the Smt. Ranjana Vij Memorial Medal for first position in MD Medicine at the University of Poona.
Important interpretation

Procedure volumes, awards and “first” claims are hospital-reported where stated. InMedism has not independently audited those claims. Treatment suitability and risk must be discussed with the treating team.

Research and publications

Selected published work

This is a selected bibliography from the reviewed official hospital profile, not a complete publication record.

  • Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplant in Patients with Moderate or Severe Irritable Bowel Syndrome in India. Tropical Gastroenterology. 2021;42(4):189-197.
  • Fecal microbiota transplantation for induction of remission, maintenance and rescue in patients with corticosteroid-dependent ulcerative colitis: a long-term follow-up real-world cohort study. Intestinal Research. 2022.
  • Endoscopic Treatment of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Using Haemoseal Spray: A Retrospective, Observational Study from a Tertiary Center in North India. Journal of Digestive Endoscopy. 2020;11(4):279-282.
  • Successful stool transplantation for severe ulcerative colitis: First report from India. Indian Journal of Gastroenterology. 2016;35(5):393-395.
International consultation

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  • Coordinate travel only after hospital guidance
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Independent listing disclosure

(Col) Dr. Avnish Seth VSM is independently listed on InMedism® using the identified public hospital source. Inclusion does not imply partnership, affiliation, agency, endorsement, authorization, representation or an exclusive relationship with the doctor or Manipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi.

International patients may ask InMedism to organize their reports and coordinate an enquiry through the hospital’s available communication channels. The doctor and hospital independently control availability, case acceptance, consultation, treatment decisions, estimates and outcomes.

The coordination process may include record preparation, hospital-channel communication, medical-visa guidance, travel, accommodation, interpretation and follow-up support. Patients should confirm every clinical and financial detail directly with the treating hospital.

Conclusion

Considering this specialist for your case

(Col) Dr. Avnish Seth VSM is presented here on the basis of the official hospital profile, including the published role in Gastroenterology & Hepatology and association with Manipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi. This information can support initial specialist discovery, but it does not establish suitability for an individual patient or guarantee a result.

Patients should request a formal review of current reports and confirm the doctor’s availability, proposed treatment pathway, risks, expected recovery, estimated hospital charges and follow-up requirements before making travel decisions.

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Sources and verification

Primary profile source

Last checked 26 August 2026. Doctor titles, credentials, location and availability can change.

Official Manipal Hospitals doctor profile ↗
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