The Department of Medical Gastroenterology at Baby Memorial Hospital provides comprehensive care for all types of digestive and liver disorders through advanced, minimally invasive techniques. The department specialises in diagnosing and managing diseases of the oesophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas, liver, and biliary system, ensuring accurate assessment and effective treatment. With a team of expert gastroenterologists and interventional endoscopists, the department focuses on early detection and precision-based therapy using the latest endoscopic and imaging technologies. Equipped with modern endoscopy suites, it offers a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as Upper and Lower GI Endoscopy, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), and ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) to identify and treat conditions like pancreatitis, strictures, gallstones, bleeding, and gastrointestinal cancers—often eliminating the need for major surgery.

The department also performs advanced endoscopic treatments including variceal ligation, polypectomy, biliary and pancreatic stenting, stricture dilatation, and PEG tube placement under high-definition video guidance to ensure safety and comfort. Common conditions such as acid reflux (GERD), ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), liver cirrhosis, and digestive tract cancers are managed through a multidisciplinary approach combining expert medical care, nutritional guidance, and continuous monitoring. Supported by round-the-clock emergency endoscopy and intensive care facilities, the Medical Gastroenterology Department at Baby Memorial Hospital stands as a leading centre in Kerala for advanced digestive health management, offering patients faster recovery, improved outcomes, and a better quality of life.