Bangalore Gastro Centre (BGC) Hospitals has established itself as Karnataka’s top-rated and most trusted digestive health institute. Founded on a commitment to providing specialized, high-quality digestive healthcare, BGC focuses exclusively on gastroenterology services, delivering personalized and effective treatments for patients with gastrointestinal conditions. As the first exclusive tertiary-level Medical Gastroenterology Hospital in Karnataka, BGC has become synonymous with excellence in digestive health.
Pioneering Patient-Centered Services
Innovation is at the core of BGC’s success. The hospital has introduced several groundbreaking initiatives, including its seven-day outpatient gastroenterology services, which include Sundays. This unique offering ensures that patients who are unable to visit during weekdays still have access to specialist care, demonstrating BGC’s commitment to patient convenience and accessibility. The hospital is also the first in Karnataka to provide free telephone gastroenterology advice to doctors from semi-urban and rural areas, ensuring that quality care is available even in underserved regions.
Beyond the hospital’s walls, BGC runs a Free Rural Outreach Digestive Health Programme, which provides essential healthcare services to underserved communities across Karnataka. This self-funded programme exemplifies BGC’s dedication to improving healthcare access, regardless of socioeconomic status. Additionally, BGC offers free health tips on Vistara News in the local language to help individuals manage their digestive health through lifestyle and dietary choices.
Cutting-Edge Research and Education
Bangalore Gastro Centre also places a strong emphasis on education and research. The hospital is actively involved in gut microbiome testing research, a collaborative effort with 3BIGS from South Korea, positioning itself at the forefront of gastroenterological research and innovation in India. BGC is proud to be the first hospital in the region to undertake this important research initiative.
To promote public health awareness, BGC shares daily health tips on its dedicated YouTube channel, reaching out to a wider audience and empowering individuals to manage their digestive health.
Bangalore Gastro Center: Prestigious Awards and Accreditations
BGC’s dedication to excellence has been recognized both nationally and internationally. The hospital has earned numerous accolades, including:
- Best Hospital for Gastroenterology in South India at the Asia Health Awards 2024
- Single Speciality Hospital (Gastroenterology) of the Year 2023-2024 at the India Excellence Awards
- Best Hospital for Gastroenterology – India at the Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Awards 2024
- Best Hospital for Gastroenterology at the Global Recognition Awards 2024
- Best Hospital for Gastroenterology 2024 at the Indo Arab Summit in Dubai
These accolades reflect BGC’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient care and medical excellence. Notably, BGC is the only National Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NABH) accredited standalone medical gastroenterology institute in Karnataka.
Leadership: Co-Founder Yogananda Reddy
Yogananda Reddy, the co-founder of Bangalore Gastro Centre, brings over two decades of experience in gastroenterology from the United Kingdom, where he served as a consultant and clinical director. His vision to establish a high-quality gastroenterology hospital in Bangalore has resulted in BGC becoming a trusted brand in Karnataka’s healthcare landscape.
Under his leadership, BGC has pioneered several initiatives, including:
- Karnataka’s first exclusive, tertiary-level gastroenterology hospital
- Seven-day outpatient gastroenterology services, making specialist care more accessible
- A free telephone advice service for doctors in semi-urban and rural areas
- The self-funded Free Rural Outreach Digestive Health Programme to benefit underserved communities
- Providing free health tips on Vistara News to help manage digestive health
- Offering tertiary digestive health services to other multi-speciality hospitals
Yogi Reddy’s focus on patient care and trust has been instrumental in BGC’s rise as a top healthcare provider.
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Leadership at Bangalore Gastro Centre: Dr. Sailaja Reddy
Dr. Sailaja Reddy, co-founder of Bangalore Gastro Centre (BGC), is instrumental in shaping the hospital’s success. She earned a Gold Medal in Surgery from Kasturba Medical College and completed her postgraduate training in radiology in the UK, where she worked as a Consultant Radiologist at Pennine Acute Hospitals.
Her expertise allows BGC to maintain high standards of patient care and implement innovative initiatives, such as the introduction of seven-day outpatient gastroenterology services. Dr. Sailaja also prioritizes patient feedback, ensuring the continuous improvement of services and staff training, which is essential for building trust with patients.
In addition to her leadership at BGC, Dr. Sailaja serves as a Consultant Radiologist at Everlight Radiology in the UK, providing teleradiology services to various hospitals, including University College Hospital in London. She is dedicated to advancing medical knowledge through research, with publications in international journals and presentations at major conferences, including the Radiological Society of North America and the European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology.
Beyond her professional commitments, Dr. Sailaja enjoys reading, practicing yoga, and trekking in the Himalayas.
Her ability to balance work and personal life, stating, “The more work you give, the better I will manage my day,” serves as an inspiration to her team and reinforces BGC’s commitment to compassionate, high-quality healthcare.
Bangalore Gastro Centre’s commitment to excellence in gastroenterology, innovative patient services, and community outreach has made it a leader in digestive health. With visionary leadership from co-founders Yogananda and Sailaja Reddy, BGC continues to set new benchmarks in specialized healthcare, making a lasting impact on Karnataka’s medical landscape.
