About
About Dr Surakshith T K
Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist & Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopist in Delhi
Dr Surakshith T K is a Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist and Therapeutic Endoscopist in New Delhi, with over 15 years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal, liver and pancreaticobiliary disorders.
His clinical practice has a particular focus on advanced therapeutic endoscopy and third-space endoscopy, including POEM for achalasia, ESD, EMR and EFTR. He also has extensive experience in complex EUS and ERCP procedures.
He practises at Fortis Escorts Hospital, Okhla, Holy Family Hospital, and his consultation clinic in Kalkaji, South Delhi.
My focus
Advanced & third-space endoscopy
Modern endoscopy has evolved far beyond diagnostic gastroscopy and colonoscopy.
Third-space endoscopy is an advanced group of minimally invasive techniques in which the endoscopist works within the layers of the gastrointestinal wall to treat conditions that previously often required surgery.
My practice includes:
- POEM (Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy) for achalasia and selected esophageal motility disorders
- ESD (Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection) for early gastrointestinal neoplasia
- EMR (Endoscopic Mucosal Resection) for selected precancerous and early cancerous lesions
- EFTR (Endoscopic Full-Thickness Resection) for selected difficult gastrointestinal lesions
- Advanced EUS-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Complex ERCP, including pancreaticobiliary interventions
- Advanced imaging techniques including image-enhanced and magnifying endoscopy
I have performed 175+ POEM procedures and 250+ third-space endoscopic procedures, including POEM, ESD and EFTR.
My aim is to offer patients appropriately selected, minimally invasive treatment while combining advanced endoscopic expertise with careful clinical decision-making.
Third-space endoscopy works within the layers of the gastrointestinal wall — treatment without an external incision.
Experience
Experience in therapeutic endoscopy
My practice involves both routine and highly complex gastrointestinal procedures.
Advanced endoscopy
Third-space endoscopic procedures — POEM · ESD · EMR · EFTR
POEM
Achalasia · selected esophageal motility disorders · complex and previously treated cases
ESD & EMR
Advanced endoscopic management of selected early gastrointestinal neoplasia and superficial lesions.
ERCP — total
Pancreaticobiliary disorders, biliary obstruction, stones, strictures and other therapeutic indications.
EUS — total
Pancreaticobiliary disease, gastrointestinal lesions, tissue acquisition and EUS-guided interventions.
Advanced EUS & ERCP
The complex and interventional share of the totals above — EUS-guided drainage and tissue acquisition, difficult biliary access, stenting and other advanced therapeutic work.
These procedure numbers reflect my cumulative clinical experience and are intended to provide patients with context about my experience in advanced endoscopy.
Japan
International training in advanced endoscopy
I have undertaken advanced training in ESD, image-enhanced endoscopy and therapeutic endoscopy in Japan, including training at:
Jichi Medical University, Japan
Advanced training in endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and image-enhanced endoscopy (IEE) under the guidance of leading Japanese experts, with Professor Hironori Yamamoto, Division of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Hospital.
Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
Advanced exposure to ESD and image-enhanced/magnifying endoscopy, with a focus on the endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of early gastrointestinal neoplasia, with Professor Noriya Uedo, Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology.
Training in Japan has been an important part of my approach to advanced endoscopy, particularly the emphasis on meticulous lesion assessment, precise endoscopic diagnosis and organ-preserving treatment.
My approach to patient care
Advanced technology is only useful when it is applied to the right patient
My approach is based on three principles.
Correct diagnosis first
Before recommending an advanced procedure, I review the clinical history, previous investigations, imaging, endoscopy and relevant physiological testing.
Choose the least invasive effective treatment
When an endoscopic treatment can provide an effective alternative to surgery, it should be considered where appropriate. At the same time, I believe patients should be advised against procedures that are unlikely to benefit them.
Long-term outcomes matter
The objective is not simply to complete a procedure. It is to achieve a meaningful clinical outcome while anticipating complications, recurrence, nutritional issues and long-term follow-up requirements.
For complex cases, I also provide second opinions and treatment planning based on existing medical records and investigations.
Clinical practice
Conditions I treat
My clinical practice covers the full spectrum of gastroenterology and hepatology, with particular expertise in complex and advanced cases.
Gastrointestinal disorders
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Dyspepsia
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Swallowing disorders and esophageal motility disorders
- Achalasia cardia
Liver diseases
- Fatty liver / MASLD
- Viral hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Portal hypertension
- Liver-related complications
- Liver and hepatobiliary cancers
- Pre- and post-liver transplant management
Pancreaticobiliary disorders
- Pancreatitis
- Pancreatic cystic lesions
- Pancreatic and biliary cancers
- Bile duct strictures
- Choledocholithiasis
- Gallbladder and biliary disorders
GI cancers & precancerous lesions
- Early gastrointestinal cancers
- Superficial GI neoplasia
- Large or complex polyps
- Selected lesions requiring ESD, EMR or EFTR
Hospital affiliations
Where I practise in Delhi
Fortis Escorts Hospital, Okhla, New Delhi
I provide advanced gastroenterology, hepatology and therapeutic endoscopy services at Fortis Escorts Hospital, including complex endoscopic procedures and multidisciplinary management of gastrointestinal, liver and pancreaticobiliary disease.
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Holy Family Hospital, New Delhi
I also provide gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy services at Holy Family Hospital, New Friends Colony.
Book AppointmentKalkaji consultation clinic
For outpatient consultation, second opinions, review of investigations and follow-up, I consult at Kalka Gastro Liver & Obesity Clinic.
- Upper GI endoscopy
- Colonoscopy and polypectomy
- Manometry and pH study
- Fibroscan
- Second opinion and treatment planning
Qualifications
- MBBS
- MD — General Medicine
- DNB — Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist & Therapeutic Endoscopist.
Delhi Medical Council: DMC 74686
Professional memberships
I am associated with professional gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy societies, including:
- American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
- World Endoscopy Organization (WEO)
- Indian National Association for the Study of the Liver (INASL)
- Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI)
Referrals
Why patients are referred to me
Patients are often referred for evaluation when a case requires more than routine gastroenterology care. This includes:
- Achalasia requiring consideration of POEM
- Complex or recurrent esophageal motility disorders
- Lesions requiring ESD, EMR or EFTR
- Difficult gastrointestinal polyps or early cancers
- Complex pancreaticobiliary disease requiring EUS or ERCP
- Second opinions for difficult gastrointestinal or liver conditions
- Assessment of whether an advanced endoscopic procedure or surgery is more appropriate
For these cases, my role is not simply to perform a procedure, but to help determine whether the procedure is appropriate, which technique is best suited to the patient, and how the patient should be managed before and after treatment.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who is Dr Surakshith T K?
Dr Surakshith T K is a Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist and Therapeutic Endoscopist in New Delhi with over 15 years of experience in gastrointestinal, liver and pancreaticobiliary disorders. He holds MBBS, MD (General Medicine) and DNB (Gastroenterology & Hepatology), and his practice focuses on advanced therapeutic and third-space endoscopy including POEM, ESD, EMR, EFTR, EUS and ERCP.
Where does Dr Surakshith T K practise in Delhi?
He practises at Fortis Escorts Hospital, Okhla and Holy Family Hospital, New Delhi. Outpatient consultation, second opinions, review of investigations and follow-up take place at Kalka Gastro Liver & Obesity Clinic, 10/22 Nehru Enclave East, Kalkaji, New Delhi 110019, Monday to Saturday between 5:00 pm and 8:30 pm. Appointments can be made on +91 96861 37977 by call or WhatsApp.
What is third-space endoscopy?
Third-space endoscopy is an advanced group of minimally invasive techniques in which the endoscopist works within the layers of the gastrointestinal wall to treat conditions that previously often required surgery. It includes POEM for achalasia, ESD for early gastrointestinal neoplasia and EFTR for selected difficult lesions. Dr Surakshith has performed more than 250 third-space endoscopic procedures, including 175+ POEM.
Does Dr Surakshith perform EUS and ERCP?
Yes. Complex EUS and ERCP are a central part of his practice, with more than 10,000 ERCP and 5,000 EUS procedures performed, of which over 2,500 are advanced or interventional. This covers EUS for pancreaticobiliary disease, gastrointestinal lesions, tissue acquisition and EUS-guided intervention, and ERCP for biliary obstruction, bile duct stones, strictures and other therapeutic pancreaticobiliary indications.
Where did he train in ESD and image-enhanced endoscopy?
In Japan. He has trained in endoscopic submucosal dissection and image-enhanced endoscopy at Jichi Medical University, Japan, and in ESD and image-enhanced/magnifying endoscopy for early gastrointestinal neoplasia at the Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka.
Can I get a second opinion if I live outside Delhi or the NCR?
Yes. For patients travelling from outside Delhi and the NCR, relevant medical records, endoscopy reports, imaging and previous treatment details can be reviewed as part of a second-opinion consultation. Reports can be sent ahead on WhatsApp to +91 96861 37977 so that they are reviewed before the consultation.
This page describes Dr Surakshith T K’s training, experience and clinical practice. It is general information and does not replace an individual consultation. Last reviewed September 2026.
Book a consultation
If you have been diagnosed with achalasia, a gastrointestinal lesion, a pancreaticobiliary disorder, complex liver disease, or have been advised to undergo an advanced endoscopic procedure, you can consult me for evaluation and treatment planning.
For patients travelling from outside Delhi and the NCR, relevant medical records, endoscopy reports, imaging and previous treatment details can be reviewed as part of a second-opinion consultation.
- +91 96861 37977
- Kalka Gastro Liver & Obesity Clinic10/22, Nehru Enclave East, Kalkaji, New Delhi – 110019
- Mon–Sat, 5:00 pm – 8:30 pmProcedures at Fortis Escorts (Okhla) & Holy Family (NFC)