Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy

Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy

Gender	Male
Specialization	Gastroenterology, Therapeutic Endoscopy, Pancreato-Biliary Endoscopy, Advanced Minimally Invasive GI Procedures
Location	AIG, Hyderabad

Qualification

• MBBS from Kurnool Medical College

• MD (Gen. Med.) from Madras Medical College

• DM (Gastroenterology) from PGIMER, Chandigarh

• Honorary DSc

• Fellowships: FAMS, FRCP, FASGE, FACG, MWGO, FAGA, FJGES

Achievements & Awards

• Founder and Chairman of the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG), Hyderabad — a global leader in GI care

• Only Indian recipient of all three Padma Awards: Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan (2025) for outstanding medical contributions

• Awarded the Dr. B.C. Roy National Award (1995)

• Master Endoscopist Award by ASGE (2009)

• Recognized as Master of World Gastroenterology Organisation (2013)

• Received the Rudolf V. Schindler Award by ASGE (2021), a top honor in endoscopy

• Honored with the Legends of Endoscopy Award (Japan, 2025)

• Holder of multiple national gold medals for academic excellence

Other Information

• Globally renowned gastroenterologist and therapeutic endoscopist, pioneer in pancreato-biliary endoscopy, third-space endoscopy, and minimally invasive GI procedures

• Developed and promoted advanced techniques like POEM (peroral endoscopic myotomy) for achalasia

• Authored over 670 research articles and contributed to key international textbooks

• Former President of the World Endoscopy Organization and international conference chair

• Conducted over 200 global workshops to train specialists in advanced endoscopy

• Editorial board member of leading journals including Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and World Journal of Gastroenterology

• Advocate for affordable, high-quality GI care and led development of COVID-19 GI treatment protocols

• Celebrated for clinical excellence and mentoring the next generation of gastroenterologists