Upper GI Endoscopy (Gastroscopy)
Examination of the food pipe, stomach and duodenum to investigate pain, reflux, vomiting, difficulty swallowing and upper GI bleeding. Biopsies and therapeutic measures can be performed in the same sitting.
Specialist digestive & liver care in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Advanced Digestive Care.
Trusted Expertise.
GastroCare Hospital is a dedicated gastroenterology and liver hospital serving patients from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) and the surrounding districts of Marathwada. We offer outpatient consultation, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, liver assessment and advanced pancreaticobiliary procedures — led by Dr Rahul Talele, DNB Gastroenterology.
- DNB Gastroenterology & MD Internal Medicine
- Five years at the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad
- More than 20,000 endoscopic procedures performed
- ERCP, EUS and FibroScan available on site
Appointments within 24–48 hoursRequests are usually scheduled within one to two working days
Key Specialties
Six focused services under one roof
Every service below is provided by the hospital’s gastroenterology team, so you do not have to travel between centres for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
Gastroenterology
Consultation and management for acidity, ulcer, IBS, IBD, constipation, bloating and other digestive complaints.
Explore gastroenterologyLiver Care
Liver Disease and Cirrhosis Clinic for fatty liver, hepatitis B and C, alcohol-related liver disease and cirrhosis.
Explore liver careAdvanced Endoscopy
Diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy, including bleeding control and dilatation.
Explore endoscopyERCP
Endoscopic treatment for bile duct stones, obstructive jaundice, strictures and stent placement.
Explore ERCPEUS
Endoscopic ultrasound for detailed imaging of the pancreas, bile duct, lymph nodes and gut wall.
Explore EUSFibroScan
Non-invasive liver stiffness and fat measurement to stage liver damage without a biopsy.
Explore FibroScan
Meet your gastroenterologist
Dr Rahul Talele
Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist and Advanced Endoscopist — founder and lead specialist at GastroCare Hospital.
Dr Talele completed his MBBS at BJ Medical College, Pune, followed by an MD in Internal Medicine and a DNB in Gastroenterology. He spent five years in training and clinical practice at the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad — one of India’s largest dedicated gastroenterology centres — receiving structured training in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), including advanced third-space endoscopy procedures.
He has performed more than 20,000 endoscopic procedures. His clinical focus is accurate diagnosis first, clear explanation of what is actually happening, and treatment that avoids unnecessary tests and unnecessary surgery wherever an endoscopic option is appropriate.
- MBBS — BJ Medical College, Pune
- MD Internal Medicine
- DNB Gastroenterology
- EUS & ERCP trained
- Third-space endoscopy
Procedures & diagnostics
Advanced procedures and diagnostic services
GastroCare Hospital performs both routine and advanced endoscopic work on site, so referral patients from across Marathwada can be assessed, treated and followed up in one place.
Colonoscopy
Examination of the large bowel for bleeding, chronic diarrhoea, anaemia and colorectal cancer screening, with polyp removal and biopsy where needed.
ERCP
Advanced endoscopic treatment for common bile duct stones, obstructive jaundice, bile leaks, strictures and pancreatic duct problems — usually without open surgery.
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
High-resolution ultrasound from inside the gut to characterise pancreatic masses, cysts, bile duct narrowing and lymph nodes, with fine-needle sampling when indicated.
FibroScan & Liver Assessment
Transient elastography to measure liver stiffness and steatosis — a quick, painless clinic test used to stage fatty liver, hepatitis and cirrhosis.
GI Bleeding & Variceal Treatment
Urgent endoscopic assessment of haematemesis, melaena and occult blood loss, with band ligation, glue injection and other haemostasis techniques.
Whether a particular procedure is suitable for you depends on your symptoms, reports and fitness for sedation. Suitability is decided only after clinical assessment.
Conditions we manage
Conditions treated at GastroCare Hospital
If your symptom is on this list, an early specialist review usually settles both the diagnosis and the treatment plan in very few visits.
- Acidity, reflux and GERD
- Peptic ulcer disease
- H. pylori infection
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Inflammatory bowel disease — ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease
- Chronic constipation and bloating
- Fatty liver disease (MASLD / NAFLD)
- Hepatitis B and hepatitis C
- Alcohol-related liver disease
- Liver cirrhosis and its complications
- Gallstones and bile duct stones
- Obstructive jaundice
- Acute and chronic pancreatitis
- Pancreatic cysts and masses
- Blood in vomit or black stools
- Piles, fissure and rectal bleeding
- Difficulty swallowing and food impaction
- Unexplained weight loss and appetite loss
- Anaemia caused by gut blood loss
- Abdominal tuberculosis and other gut infections
Hospital facilities & patient-care approach
Purpose-built for digestive procedures
The facility is designed around one need: making endoscopic diagnosis and treatment safe, comfortable and efficient for patients who often travel from outside the city.
Dedicated endoscopy suite
Procedure rooms equipped for diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy and advanced pancreaticobiliary work, with continuous patient monitoring.
Liver assessment & FibroScan
Non-invasive liver stiffness and fat measurement in the clinic, so fatty liver, hepatitis and cirrhosis can be staged without a liver biopsy in most patients.
Monitored recovery area
A quiet recovery bay with privacy curtains and monitoring until the sedation wears off and you are fit to be discharged with written instructions.
Diagnostic imaging access
Cross-sectional imaging is arranged in coordination with partner diagnostic centres for liver, pancreas and biliary disease, so staging and planning are not delayed.
Inpatient & day-care beds
Observation and short-stay beds for patients who need monitoring after a procedure or during treatment of acute GI bleeding and pancreatitis.
On-site laboratory support
Rapid liver function tests, complete blood counts, coagulation and biochemistry to support safe endoscopy and to track treatment response.
Our patient-care approach
- Diagnosis before treatment. We explain what the test is for and what the result means, in plain language.
- No unnecessary intervention. If a medicine or a lifestyle change will work, that is offered first.
- Written instructions. You leave with a written plan covering medicines, diet, warning signs and the next review date.
- Coordination with your doctor. Referring physicians receive a summary of findings and the plan.
- Travel-friendly scheduling. Out-of-town patients are grouped so that consultation, tests and procedure happen in the fewest possible visits.
Patient education
Understand your condition before your visit
These articles are written for patients and families, in plain language, and reviewed by the treating clinician. They are general information — not a substitute for personal medical advice.
Liver health
Fatty liver disease: why it matters and what actually helps
Fatty liver is common in Maharashtra and often found on a routine ultrasound. Here is how it is graded, what FibroScan adds, and which changes genuinely reverse it.
Procedure guide
Colonoscopy preparation: a step-by-step guide that works
Most failed colonoscopies are preparation failures. This is the diet, the timing and the common mistakes to avoid the day before your test.
Symptoms
Blood in vomit or black stools: when to go to hospital immediately
Gastrointestinal bleeding can be serious. Recognising the warning signs early makes endoscopic treatment simpler and safer.
Liver health
Hepatitis B and C: testing, monitoring and treatment
Both infections are manageable — and hepatitis C can be cured. What the tests mean and who needs treatment.
Procedure guide
Preparing for upper GI endoscopy in 24 hours
Fasting rules, your regular medicines, sedation, and how to plan the rest of your day after the procedure.
Digestive health
Gallstones and bile duct stones: what the symptoms mean
Why a silent gallstone often needs nothing, and why a stone stuck in the bile duct needs urgent ERCP instead.
Location & appointments
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Outpatient consultation, endoscopy and FibroScan are available on scheduled days. Please request an appointment before travelling so your reports can be reviewed in advance.
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Frequently asked questions
Questions patients ask us most
Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
Walk-in patients are seen where possible, but waiting times are unpredictable and procedures such as endoscopy and FibroScan are scheduled in advance. We recommend requesting an appointment by phone, WhatsApp or the enquiry form so that your slot is reserved and your previous reports can be reviewed before you arrive.
Is an online request a confirmed appointment?
No. A request submitted through the website, WhatsApp or email is an enquiry only. It becomes a confirmed appointment only after the hospital’s team contacts you and confirms the date and time. Please do not travel long distances on the basis of an unconfirmed request.
Which doctor will I be consulting?
Consultations and procedures at GastroCare Hospital are led by Dr Rahul Talele, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Advanced Endoscopist (MBBS; MD Internal Medicine; DNB Gastroenterology), who trained and worked for five years at the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad. You can read his full profile here.
Is endoscopy painful? Will I be asleep?
Most upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy at GastroCare Hospital are performed under sedation, so patients are comfortable and usually have little or no memory of the procedure. The level of sedation is decided by the endoscopist based on your age, weight, other illnesses and the type of procedure planned. You will be monitored throughout and observed in the recovery area afterwards.
How should I prepare for my procedure?
You will be given written instructions when your appointment is confirmed. In general, upper GI endoscopy requires fasting for about 6–8 hours, while colonoscopy requires a specific low-fibre diet and bowel-preparation solution the day before. Always tell us about blood thinners, insulin, diabetes medicines and any allergies before the procedure.
See our guides: preparing for endoscopy and colonoscopy preparation.
Do you treat patients from outside Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar?
Yes. A large part of our work is referral care for patients travelling from Jalna, Beed, Hingoli, Nanded, Parbhani, Latur, Dharashiv (Osmanabad) and other districts of Marathwada. Where possible we group consultation, investigations and the procedure to reduce the number of trips you need to make — please mention that you are travelling from outside the city when you enquire.
What should I bring to my first consultation?
Please bring all previous prescriptions, discharge summaries, ultrasound, CT or MRI reports and films, blood test results, endoscopy or colonoscopy reports and biopsy reports. A list of your current medicines — including anything bought over the counter or herbal — is also very helpful. Please bring your identity and insurance documents if you plan to use them.
Can I ask about my reports over WhatsApp?
WhatsApp is used only to arrange appointments and share administrative information such as appointment timings and preparation instructions. We do not provide diagnoses, report interpretation or prescription changes over WhatsApp, and no guaranteed response time applies to clinical questions. For medical concerns, please book a consultation.
Do you provide emergency care for GI bleeding?
Gastrointestinal bleeding — vomiting blood, black tarry stools or sudden severe weakness with a low blood count — needs urgent assessment. Please call the hospital on (phone) before arriving so the team can prepare, or go to the nearest emergency department if you are unable to reach us. Do not delay care while waiting for a reply to a message.
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Not sure which specialist you need?
Describe your symptoms and share your reports — our team will guide you to the right consultation or test and explain what to expect.