Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Bengaluru, has announced the onboarding of five
distinguished specialists; four Consultant Medical Gastroenterologists and two senior
Interventional Cardiologists; marking a major advancement in its mission to deliver
comprehensive, advanced, and compassionate care for patients with complex gastrointestinal,
hepatobiliary, pancreatic disorders as well as advanced cardiac rhythm and coronary
conditions.

The newly joined experts include:
1. Dr. Yashavanth H S is a highly skilled Consultant in Medical Gastroenterology, with over
14 years of experience. He specialises in advanced procedures including ERCP, EUS
therapeutics, third space endoscopy (POEM & ESD), and neuro gastroenterology. He
pioneered the full-fledged gastroenterology department, offering comprehensive care
for chronic liver disease, IBD, and complex biliary pancreatic conditions.

2. Dr. Harish Babu Reddy N A is a Consultant in Medical Gastroenterology with advanced
training from premier institutions DM from PGIMER Chandigarh and MD from AIIMS
New Delhi. He specializes in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, ERCP, EUS, and
other advanced interventions, delivering evidence based, patient centric care for
gastrointestinal, liver, and pancreatic disorders.

3. Dr. Bharath T is Consultant in Medical Gastroenterology with over a decade of
experience. Holding DNB in Gastroenterology and an Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship
from Manipal Hospitals, he excels in endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS, polypectomy,
and capsule endoscopy. He is committed to minimally invasive procedures and holistic
management of complex GI and hepatobiliary conditions.

4. Dr. Sreenivasa D is Lead Consultant  Medical Gastroenterology with over three
decades of clinical expertise in managing complex gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and
pancreatic disorders. He specialises in advanced therapeutic endoscopic procedures
including ERCP, EUS guided interventions, POEM, ESD, enteroscopy, capsule endoscopy,
and advanced pancreatic and biliary interventions. Known for his patient-centric
approach and precision in minimally invasive gastrointestinal care, he has also
contributed extensively to academic training and research in gastroenterology.

5. Dr. V S Prakash is Lead Consultant  Interventional Cardiology & Cardiac
Electrophysiology with nearly 36 years of experience. He completed advanced fellowships
in cardiac electrophysiology in Taipei and the United States, along with interventional cardiology
training in Germany. A pioneer in catheter-based AF ablation in India since 1999, he has
performed 6,000+ EP ablations and 35,000+ angioplasties, and is former President of the
Cardiological Society of India Karnataka Chapter and Cardiological Society of India Bangalore
Chapter.

6. Dr. Vanitha N is Consultant  Interventional Cardiology specialises in complex coronary
angioplasty & stenting, pacemaker/ICD/CRT implantation, peripheral & renal

angioplasty, and heart failure management. With a strong focus on women’s heart
health and preventive cardiology, she delivers precise, evidence based, and patient
centric care for comprehensive cardiovascular conditions.

With this strengthened team, Manipal Hospital Yelahanka continues to build a comprehensive
gastroenterology and cardiology ecosystem that combines cutting-edge technology, specialised
clinical expertise, and compassionate patient centred care, ensuring every patient receives the
right care at the right time, close to home.