Dr. Rajesh Upadhyay

Name: Dr. Rajesh Upadhyay,

Specialty: Gastroenterology | Hepatology | Pediatric Gastroenterology

Qualification/Board Certification: MBBS – University of Patna; MRCP (UK) – Royal Colleges of Physicians, London; Certification in Liver Diseases – British Post Graduate Medical Federation (King’s College Hospital, London); FRCP – Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPS), Glasgow; FICP – Indian College of Physicians; FACP – American College of Physicians; FIAMS (Gastro) – Indian Academy of Medical Specialists; Delhi Medical Council Registration No. 15095 (2002)

Affiliation(s): Maxim Specialists Clinic, Pitampura | Max Super-Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh

Locations (City/State): Delhi, India

Languages Spoken: English, Hindi

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: N/A

About the Doctor

Dr. Rajesh Upadhyay is one of Delhi’s most distinguished and nationally celebrated gastroenterologists and hepatologists, with a career spanning over three decades of exceptional clinical practice, academic leadership, and nationally recognized contributions to the field of gastroenterology and liver medicine. He earned his MBBS from the University of Patna and went on to achieve an extraordinary array of postgraduate qualifications from some of the world’s most respected medical institutions — including the MRCP (UK) from the Royal Colleges of Physicians in London, a specialized Certification in Liver Diseases from the British Post Graduate Medical Federation at King’s College Hospital London, and the FRCP from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow. He further holds fellowship designations from the Indian College of Physicians (FICP), the American College of Physicians (FACP), and the Indian Academy of Medical Specialists in Gastroenterology (FIAMS), making him one of the most multiply credentialed gastroenterologists in India.

Dr. Upadhyay’s clinical career has been distinguished by senior leadership roles at India’s most prominent hospitals. He served as Chairman and Head of Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Jaipur Golden Hospital (1992–2013), followed by Senior Consultant at Max Hospital Pitampura (2010–2013), and then as Director and Head of Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Max Super-Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh (2013–2016). He currently practices at Maxim Specialists Clinic in Pitampura and Max Super-Speciality Hospital in Shalimar Bagh, Delhi.

The depth of Dr. Upadhyay’s national and international recognition is exceptional. He is a recipient of the prestigious Dr. B.C. Roy National Award (2014) — India’s highest honor in medicine — as well as the IMA National Award for Distinguished Medical Men (2014), the Excellence Award in Gastroenterology from the Delhi Medical Association (2011), the R.N. Chugh Oration Award from the Association of Physicians of India (API) Delhi Chapter (2009), the IJCP Excellence Award in Gastroenterology (2002), the Best Gastro Paper Reviewer Award from JAPI (2004), and the Best Paper Award by IAMS (1992). He has served as President of the Association of Physicians of India (2015), Chairman of the Scientific Committee at APICON 2015, and Director of the Indian Confederation for Healthcare Accreditation (ICHA). He is a member of the Delhi Medical Association and the Indian Medical Association. Dr. Upadhyay is currently welcoming new patients.

Highlights at a glance:

• Over 30 years of experience in gastroenterology, hepatology, and pediatric gastroenterology
• Recipient of the Dr. B.C. Roy National Award — India’s highest medical honor
• MRCP (UK) from the Royal Colleges of Physicians, London
• Certification in Liver Diseases from King’s College Hospital, London
• FRCP from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow
• FACP from the American College of Physicians
• Former Director & HOD, Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Max Super-Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh
• Former Chairman & HOD, Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Jaipur Golden Hospital (21 years)
• President, Association of Physicians of India (2015)
• IMA National Award for Distinguished Medical Men (2014)
• Director, Indian Confederation for Healthcare Accreditation (ICHA)
• Registered with Delhi Medical Council (Reg. No. 15095)
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

• Medical School (MBBS): University of Patna
• MRCP (UK): Royal Colleges of Physicians, London, UK
• Certification in Liver Diseases: British Post Graduate Medical Federation – King’s College Hospital, London
• FRCP: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPS), Glasgow
• FICP: Indian College of Physicians
• FACP: American College of Physicians (USA)
• FIAMS (Gastro): Indian Academy of Medical Specialists

Medical Conditions Treated

• Liver diseases (cirrhosis, hepatitis, fatty liver disease, liver failure)
• Hepatitis B — acute and chronic management
• Hepatitis C — evaluation and antiviral treatment
• Hepatitis E and viral hepatitis conditions
• Alcoholic liver disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD/NASH)
• Acute and chronic pancreatitis
• Ulcerative colitis and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Crohn’s disease
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and acidity
• Peptic ulcer disease
• Gallstones and biliary disorders
• Esophageal disorders and dysphagia
• Gastrointestinal bleeding (upper and lower)
• Colorectal conditions and bowel disorders
• Liver tumors and hepatocellular carcinoma
• Ascites and portal hypertension
• Pediatric gastrointestinal and liver conditions
• Abdominal pain and digestive disorders

Medical Procedures Performed

• Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (gastroscopy)
• Colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy
• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
• Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
• Liver biopsy and histopathological evaluation
• Fibroscan (transient elastography) for liver fibrosis assessment
• Variceal band ligation and sclerotherapy for esophageal varices
• Endoscopic hemostasis for gastrointestinal bleeding
• Paracentesis for ascites management
• Hepatitis B and C antiviral therapy management
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) management and biologic therapy
• H. pylori testing and eradication therapy
• Enteral stent placement for GI obstruction
• Capsule endoscopy
• Pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy and evaluation
• Manometry and motility studies
• Liver function evaluation and chronic liver disease monitoring

Services Offered

Dr. Upadhyay provides a comprehensive and world-class range of gastroenterological and hepatological services at his Delhi practice locations, combining British and American postgraduate credentials with over three decades of senior clinical leadership experience. His expertise spans the full spectrum of digestive, liver, biliary, and pancreatic diseases in both adults and children, making him one of the most complete and distinguished gastroenterology consultants in northern India.

Hepatology & Liver Disease Management:

As a specialist with dedicated training in liver diseases at King’s College Hospital London — one of the world’s top liver transplant and hepatology centers — Dr. Upadhyay provides expert management of all liver conditions including viral hepatitis (B, C, and E), cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, alcoholic liver disease, portal hypertension, and hepatocellular carcinoma. He offers comprehensive liver function evaluation, fibroscan assessment, liver biopsy, and long-term disease monitoring with the most current antiviral and hepatoprotective treatment regimens.

Endoscopy & Interventional Gastroenterology:

Dr. Upadhyay performs a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures including upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, and endoscopic ultrasound. He provides endoscopic management of gastrointestinal bleeding, esophageal varices, biliary obstruction, and colorectal conditions, combining procedural precision with decades of endoscopic experience.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Care:

Dr. Upadhyay provides comprehensive evaluation and long-term management of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, employing the latest medical and biological therapies to achieve disease remission and preserve patients’ quality of life.

Pancreatic & Biliary Disease Management:

Dr. Upadhyay evaluates and manages acute and chronic pancreatitis, gallstones, bile duct obstructions, and pancreatic conditions, performing ERCP for biliary and pancreatic interventional procedures when indicated.

Pediatric Gastroenterology:

Dr. Upadhyay also provides specialized gastroenterological and hepatological care for children and adolescents, evaluating and managing pediatric liver diseases, gastrointestinal infections, IBD in children, and other pediatric digestive conditions.

Services at a glance:

• Comprehensive gastroenterology consultations and evaluations
• Liver disease diagnosis and long-term management
• Hepatitis B, C, and E antiviral treatment
• Fatty liver (NAFLD/NASH) assessment and management
• Cirrhosis monitoring and portal hypertension management
• Upper GI endoscopy (gastroscopy)
• Colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy
• ERCP for biliary and pancreatic conditions
• Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
• Liver biopsy and fibroscan assessment
• Variceal band ligation and sclerotherapy
• Gastrointestinal bleeding management
• Acute and chronic pancreatitis treatment
• Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease management
• Irritable bowel syndrome and GERD management
• Ascites and paracentesis management
• Pediatric gastrointestinal evaluation and endoscopy
• H. pylori testing and eradication

Accepted Insurances

No specific insurance information is available in the records for Dr. Upadhyay. Please contact Maxim Specialists Clinic or Max Super-Speciality Hospital directly to confirm accepted insurance plans, cashless facility availability, and consultation fees.

Practice Locations

Location 1 — Maxim Specialists Clinic, Pitampura Address: 10, MD Market, Near Muni Maya Ram Jain Hospital, Pitampura, Delhi, India Phone: Please contact the clinic directly for current contact number and appointment scheduling.

Location 2 — Max Super-Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh Address: C and D Block, Shalimar Place Site, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, Near Haiderpur Badli Mor Metro Station, Yellow Line, Delhi, India Phone: Please contact the hospital directly for current contact number and appointment scheduling.

Hospital Affiliations

• Max Super-Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh — New Delhi (Former Director & HOD, Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
• Jaipur Golden Hospital — Delhi (Former Chairman & HOD, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 1992–2013)
• Max Hospital, Pitampura — Delhi (Former Senior Consultant)