Dr. Rajesh Upadhyay

Dr. Rajesh Upadhyay

About: Dr. Rajesh Upadhyay

Dr. Rajesh Upadhyay is the Director & Head of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi. With over 15 years of experience, he formerly chaired the Department of Gastroenterology/Hepatology at Jaipur Golden Hospital. He also leads the Indian Confederation for Health Care Accreditation (ICHA), focusing on patient safety. Dr. Upadhyay, a graduate of Patna Medical College, holds an MRCP degree and trained in the UK at prestigious institutions like Kings College Hospital, London. He specializes in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, with a certification in liver diseases from the British Post Graduate Medical Federation. Dr. Upadhyay has authored over 65 academic papers, contributed to numerous books, and delivered 300+ lectures globally. He has received several awards, including the R N Chugh Oration and the IMA national award for his outstanding contributions to medicine.

Work Experience:

  • Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist in India (1991 – Present)
  • Initiated Gastroenterology services in multiple hospitals across Delhi NCR

Education & Training:

  • Gastroenterology & Hepatology Training at Prestigious UK Institutions – Kings College Hospital, London, and Royal Infirmary, Glasgow (1980 – 1991)
  • Certification in Liver Disease – British Post Graduate Medical Federation
  • MRCP, UK (1982)
  • FRCP (Glasgow), UK
  • FICP
  • FAMS (Gastro)
  • FACP, USA
  • MBBS – Patna University (1977)

Awards:

  • Dr. BC Roy National Award
  • Dr. V. Parmeshwara Lifetime Achievement Award
  • IMA National Award – ‘Distinguished Medical Men for their contribution of the highest order in the field of Medicine’
  • Best Paper Award – Caledonian Society of Gastroenterologist, UK (1987)
  • Best Paper Award – IXth Annual Convocation, Indian Academy of Medical Specialists, India (1991)
  • IJCP-IMDB Excellence Award in Gastroenterology (2004)
  • Outstanding Reviewer Award – Journal of Association of Physicians of India (JAPI) for reviewing Gastroenterology and Hepatology papers (2008)
  • Outstanding Achievement Award – Jaipur Golden Hospital (2008)
  • Excellence Awards Gastroenterology – Delhi Medical Association (2013)
  • Physicians Day Award – API Chennai Chapter (2014)
  • Excellence Award – PMCH Alumni Association (Feb 2015)
  • Excellence Award – Health Premier League (2015)

Specialty Interest:

  • Liver Disease
  • Gastroenterology & Endoscopy
  • Diarrhea

Research Papers & Publications:

  • Original Research work on H. Pylori, NSAIDS, and Gut
  • Published world’s first paper on the interaction between H. Pylori & NSAIDS, one of the most cited papers (1986)
  • Over 100 academic papers and chapters in National/International Journals and Books
  • Over 200 presentations in various State, Regional & National Conferences in India
  • Invited Guest Speaker in Europe
  • Campylobacter Pylori Workshop, Leeds, UK (1987)
  • “Campylobacter Pylori and Gastroduodenal Disease” Symposium, Delft, Holland, (1989)
  • “Arthritis and Gut” International Workshop at Marbella, Spain (1989)

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