- Dr. Sakshi Karkra
- Speciality: Hepatology, paediatric gastroenterology, and gastroenterology, paediatric
- Designation: Head – Pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology
- Education: MBBS, MD – Pediatrics
- Experience: 26+ years
- Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon
About Dr. Sakshi Karkra
Dr. Sakshi Karkra is a highly experienced Pediatrician with over 26 years of expertise in pediatric care. Based in Gurgaon, she currently practices at Artemis Hospital, Sector 51. Dr. Karkra completed her MBBS and MD in Pediatrics from the University of Rajasthan in 1995 and 1998, respectively. Further enhancing her qualifications, she pursued advanced training with a Fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Liver Transplantation, as well as specialized training in G I Neurophysiology from the USA. She also completed the Advanced Critical Care Nutrition Program at the Royal College of Physicians in the UK.
With a robust background in pediatric gastroenterology, Dr. Karkra brings over 14 years of specialized experience in this field, alongside her extensive general pediatric practice. Her clinical expertise covers a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, colonoscopy, enteroscopy, and endoscopic treatments for various gastrointestinal conditions. She is an active member of several prestigious medical organizations, such as ILTS, LTSI, CAPGAN, ISPGHAN, MIAP, and IMFDA.
Dr. Karkra is also an accomplished academician with numerous publications in both national and international journals. She has contributed to several postgraduate textbooks, further solidifying her reputation as a leader in pediatric healthcare.
Endoscopic Procedures:
- Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Enteroscopy
- Capsule endoscopy
Therapeutic Procedures:
- Removal of foreign bodies
- Insertion of PEG tubes
- Endoscopic variceal ligation
- Dilatation of achalasia
- Endoclip application
- Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC)
- Stenting and polypectomy
- Glue therapy for gastrointestinal bleeding
Clinical Focus:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Hepatology and Liver Transplantation
- Critical Care Nutrition
Memberships:
- International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS)
- Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI)
- Commonwealth Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (CAPGAN)
- Indian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ISPGHAN)
- Indian Academy of Pediatrics (MIAP)
- Indian Medical Association (IMFDA)
Awards and Honors:
- Recognition for contributions at Medanta – The Medicity
- Multiple publications in national and international journals
- Contributed to various postgraduate medical textbooks
