Profile
Dr. Darshan Parekh is a skilled Gastroenterologist and Advanced Endoscopist, widely regarded among the best gastroenterologists in Mumbai for his expertise in early GI cancer detection, interventional endoscopy, and motility disorders. With his advanced training in Japan and USA, he brings over 11 years of rich experience in delivering precise, evidence-based gastrointestinal care.
His academic contributions—including multiple original publications, international presentations, and prestigious awards—further establish him as a forward-thinking clinician committed to advancing the field of gastroenterology and endoscopy. He is currently serving at Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai.
Awards & Recognitions:
- 2nd Runner up Best Presenter Award: TAGE Annual Meeting 2026, Bangkok, Thailand.
- International Scholarship Award: United European Gastroenterology Week 2024, Vienna, Austria.
- Poster of Distinction: Digestive Disease Week 2024, Washington DC, USA.
- Young Investigator Award: Asian Pacific Digestive Disease Week 2023, Bangkok, Thailand.
- Silver medal: ASGE Endoscopy World Cup at Digestive Disease Week 2020, Chicago, USA.
Areas of specialization
- Early detection & resection of GI tumors (EMR, ESD, EFTR, STER)
- Diagnostic & interventional GI endoscopy
- ERCP & Cholangioscopy
- EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound)
- POEM for Achalasia Cardia
- Endoscopic treatment of GERD (ARMS/ARMA procedures)
- Esophageal & Anorectal Manometry
- Management of motility disorders & functional GI diseases
Education
- MBBS
- MS (General Surgery)
- FAGE (LTMMC & LTMGH, Sion, Mumbai)
- FANMS (USA)
- FESD (Japan)
Affiliations
- American Society of GI Endoscopy (ASGE): Committee member
- World Endoscopy Organization: Committee meber
- European Society of GI Endoscopy
Publications
- Multiple original research papers in leading international journals
- Contributor to studies on advanced endoscopic techniques, biliary interventions, motility disorders, and therapeutic endoscopy
- Regular presenter and faculty at global gastroenterology conferences
- Extensive training in ESD, EFTR, STER, POEM, and advanced therapeutic endoscopy from Japanese pioneers