Dr. Sreekanth Appasani

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Dr. Sreekanth Appasani is a highly acclaimed gastroenterologist in Hyderabad with 20+ years of experience, specializing in interventional gastroenterology and hepatology. He is currently associated with KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, where he is a key part of KAGE – KIMS Advanced Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, a center dedicated to cutting-edge digestive care.

A brilliant student throughout his academic career, Dr. Sreekanth has earned numerous awards and accolades for his excellence in medical education and research. With advanced training in medical gastroenterology, he specializes in diagnosing and treating GERD, IBS, IBD, fatty liver disease, liver cirrhosis, pancreatitis, and gastrointestinal cancers.

At KAGE – KIMS Advanced Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, Dr. Sreekanth provides state-of-the-art endoscopic procedures, including ERCP, EUS, endoscopic polyp removal, and stent placements, offering minimally invasive solutions for complex digestive disorders. His expertise in advanced therapeutic endoscopy ensures precision-driven treatments with better outcomes for patients.

Recognized as one of the best gastroenterologists in Hyderabad, Dr. Sreekanth is committed to providing expert care at one of the leading gastro hospitals in Hyderabad. His patient-first approach, combined with cutting-edge treatments at KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, makes him the go-to gastro doctor in Hyderabad for individuals seeking specialized digestive and liver care.

If you're looking for the best gastroenterology care, visit KAGE – KIMS Advanced Gastroenterology and Endoscopy at KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, and consult with Dr. Sreekanth Appasani today.

Publications & Research Papers

• Benign gastric outlet obstruction – spectrum and management. Appasani S, Kochhar S, Nagi B, Gupta V, Kochhar R. Tropical Gastroenterology 2011;32(4):259–266
• An Uncommon Cause of Dysphagia. Khaliq A, Kochhar R, Vaiphei K, Kochhar R, Appasani S, Singh K. Dysphagia. 2012 Mar;27(1):145-7.
• Hepatic artery aneurysm: a rare presentation as cholangitis and portal hypertension. Noor MT, Dutta U, Appasani S, Kochhar R, Singh K. Gastrointest Endosc. 2012 Jan;75(1):190
• Lamotrigine Induced Vanishing Bile Duct Syndrome in a Child. Bhayana H, Appasani S, Thapa BR, Das A, Singh K. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2012 Dec;55(6):e147-8.
• Fluid replacement in acute pancreatitis. Sreekanth Appasani, Kuchhangi S. Poornachandra, Rakesh Kochhar. Nutritional Therapy & Metabolism 2012; 30(2);67-78.
• Biliary stent with a tied suture! Rana SS, Bhasin DK, Appasani S, Rao C, Singh K. Gastrointest Endosc. 2012 Sep;76(3):669-71.
• Celiac Disease Complicated By Lymphoma: A Case Report. Jahangeer Basha, Sreekanth Appasani, Pankaj Dixit, Kim Vaiphei, Kartar Singh, Rakesh Kochhar. Trop Gastroenterol. 2014 Jan-Mar;35(1):55-6.
• Celiac disease presenting as recurrent pancreatitis and pseudocyst. Basha J, Appasani S, Vaiphei K, Singh K, Kochhar R. JOP. 2012 Sep 10;13(5):533-5.
• Prospective validation of 4-category classification of acute pancreatitis severity. Thandassery RB, Yadav TD, Dutta U, Appasani S, Singh K, Kochhar R. Pancreas. 2013 Apr;42(3):392-6
• Dynamic nature of organ failure in severe acute pancreatitis: the impact of persistent and deteriorating organ failure. Thandassery RB, Yadav TD, Dutta U, Appasani S, Singh K, Kochhar R. HPB (Oxford). 2013 Jul;15(7):523-8.
• Biodegradable stents: truly biodegradable with good tissue harmony. Basha J, Appasani S, Vaiphei K, Gupta V, Singh K, Kochhar R. Endoscopy. 2013 May;45 Suppl 2:E116-7.
• A path uncommonly traveled. Sreekanth Appasani, Jahangeer Basha, Kartar Singh, Rakesh Kochhar. Annals of Gastroenterology (2013) 26, 1.
• Endoscopic ultrasound assisted etiological localization in acute pancreatitis. Appasani S, Basha J, Singh K, Kochhar R. Endosc Ultrasound 2013;2:162-4.
• Stents for benign and malignant esophageal strictures. Hourneaux de Moura EG, Toma K, Goh KL, Romero R, Dua KS, Felix VN, Levine MS, Kochhar R, Appasani S, Gusmon CC. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2013 Oct;1300:119-43.
• Implementation of the Asia-Pacific Guidelines of Obesity Classification on the APACHEO Scoring System and Its Role in the Prediction of Outcomes of Acute Pancreatitis: A Study from India. Thandassery RB, Appasani S, Yadav TD, Dutta U, Indrajit A, Singh K, Kochhar R. Dig Dis Sci. 2014 Jun;59(6):1316-21
• Hypotension in the First Week of Acute Pancreatitis and APACHE II Score Predict Development of Infected Pancreatic Necrosis. Thandassery RB, Yadav TD, Dutta U, Appasani S, Singh K, Kochhar R. Dig Dis Sci. 2015 Feb;60(2):537-42.
• Mega stents - New option for management of leaks following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Basha Jahangeer, Sreekanth Appasani, Saroj Kant Sinha, Pradeep Siddappa, Harpal Singh Dhaliwal, Ganga Ram Verma, Rakesh Kochhar. Endoscopy. 2014;46 Suppl 1 UCTN:E49-50
• Role of 13NH3 PET/CT in delineating pancreatic necrosis in patients with acute pancreatitis as compared to contrast enhanced CT – results of a pilot study. Raghava Kashyap, Bhagwant Rai Mittal, Abdul Khaliq, Manish Manrai, Niranjan Khandelwal, Sreekanth Appasani, Anish Bhattacharya, Rakesh Kochhar. Pancreatology. 2014 May-Jun;14(3):154-8.
• Utility of narrow band imaging in predicting histology in celiac disease. Sinha SK, Berry N, Muktesh G, Siddappa P, Basha J, Prasad K, Appasani S, Ashat M, Vaiphei K, Singh K, Kochhar R. Indian J Gastroenterol. 2020 Aug;39(4):370-376.
• Stents for benign and malignant esophageal strictures. Hourneaux de Moura EG, Toma K, Goh KL, Romero R, Dua KS, Felix VN, Levine MS, Kochhar R, Appasani S, Gusmon CC. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2013 Oct;1300:119-143.
• Pancreatic fluid collections: What is the ideal imaging technique? Dhaka N, Samanta J, Kochhar S, Kalra N, Appasani S, Manrai M, Kochhar R. World J Gastroenterol. 2015 Dec 28;21(48):13403-10.
• Bee Sting to Boerhaave's Syndrome. Sheshala K, Kumar GN, Misra KC, Hemanth C, Appasani S. Indian J Crit Care Med. 2021 Mar;25(3):346-348.
• Endoscopic dilation with bougies versus balloons in caustic esophageal strictures: 17year experience from a tertiary care center. Singh AK, Reddy YR, Jena A, Appasani S, Gupta P, Sinha SK, Kochhar R. Surg Endosc. 2023 Aug 31.

Achievements

• Secured 1st rank in schooling from L.K.G. to 10th std
• Stood 1st in the college during Intermediate Education
• Secured 52nd rank in Medical Entrance in 1st attempt - 1995
• Best outgoing student of the 1997 batch – Andhra Medical College
• Secured 1st rank in NIMSET (MD Entrance) in 1st attempt - 2003
• Secured 1st rank in All India PGI entrance for DM gastroenterology – 2008
• '10' Gold Medals during Graduation in Andhra Medical College
• Best poster award in small bowel section @ ISGCON 2010
• JGH Travel award @ APDW 2011
• Presidential Poster Award @ ACG 2011
• Best Oral Paper @ ISGCON 2011
• Best International Paper Award @ ACG 2012
• Travel Award @ APDW 2012
• Young Investigator Award @ APDW 2012
• Poster of Distinction @ DDW 2013
• Best Poster Award @ ISG 2013
• Best Oral Paper (2nd Prize) @ ISG 2013