About Dr. Gourdas Choudhuri

• Dr. (Prof.) Gourdas Choudhuri stands as one of the most eminent figures in Indian gastroenterology, celebrated as a visionary clinician, leader, researcher, and medical educator.
• He is widely acknowledged for introducing several advanced GI technologies to India, most notably being the first physician to initiate Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) in the country, as well as pioneering Extracorporeal Shockwave Biliary Lithotripsy (ESWL), which revolutionised the treatment of complex bile duct stones.
• Having completed his MD and DM in Gastroenterology at the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, he quickly emerged as a leading expert in hepatobiliary medicine and advanced GI interventions.
• His leadership at the Department of Gastroenterology at SGPGI, Lucknow, transformed the institute into one of the top-ranking GI centres in India, attracting trainees and researchers nationwide.
• Over his tenure, Dr. Choudhuri played a defining role in shaping liver and digestive healthcare policy and practice in India, contributing significantly to curriculum design, clinical guideline development, and service expansion in gastroenterology and hepatology.
• Dr. Choudhuri has also held esteemed positions in multiple professional societies, including serving as President of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology.
• As an academician and researcher, Dr. Choudhuri has published more than 200 scientific articles in leading national and international journals, authored book chapters, delivered prestigious orations, and served on editorial boards of major GI publications.
• Dr. Choudhuri is a frequent speaker and chairperson at global conferences, helping bridge Western medical advancements with Indian clinical practice.
• His contributions also extend into medical philanthropy, rural liver disease education, hepatitis prevention initiatives, and patient awareness programs.