Dr Prasanna completed his MBBS from JJM Medical College, Davanagere (1998), followed by an MD in General Medicine (2002) and a DM in Gastroenterology from SGPGI, Lucknow (2007)
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bengaluru, has appointed Dr Prasanna KS as Consultant – Medical Gastroenterology. With over two decades of extensive experience in diagnosing and treating complex gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreatic disorders, Dr Prasanna brings exceptional clinical and academic expertise to the department. His proficiency in advanced endoscopic techniques, including diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, EUS, ERCP, and manometry, strengthens the hospital’s commitment to providing comprehensive and precise gastroenterological care.
Dr Prasanna completed his MBBS from JJM Medical College, Davanagere (1998), followed by an MD in General Medicine (2002) and a DM in Gastroenterology from SGPGI, Lucknow (2007). His academic journey and training at some of India’s most reputed institutions, including Apollo Indraprastha Hospital, Delhi, and KMC, Manipal, have equipped him with deep expertise across a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions such as liver diseases, pancreatic disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, and functional GI disorders.
Dr Prasanna KS, Consultant – Medical Gastroenterology, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, said, “It is a privilege to join Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, an institution known for its excellence in patient care and medical innovation. I look forward to working with a team that shares a commitment to compassionate, evidence-based gastroenterology, and to contributing towards improved digestive health and well-being for our patients.”
Dr Prasanna has contributed to several peer-reviewed journals and international conferences, with research spanning drug-induced liver injury, varicella zoster cranial polyneuropathy, pregnancy-specific liver diseases, and portosystemic myelopathy. His work reflects a strong dedication to advancing medical understanding and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based care.
