- Speciality: Medical Gastroenterologist
- Designation: Senior Consultant – Medical Gastroenterologist, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi
- Education: MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Gastroenterology), MNAMS
- Experience: 46+ years
- Hospital: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi
About Dr. Sohan Lal Broor
Dr. Sohan Lal Broor is a renowned medical gastroenterologist with over 46 years of clinical, academic, and research experience. He currently serves as Senior Consultant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi. A graduate of PGI Chandigarh, Dr. Broor holds an MD in General Medicine and a DM in Gastroenterology, along with a prestigious fellowship from the Medical College of Wisconsin, USA. He is widely respected for his pioneering work in endoscopic dilatation for corrosive esophageal strictures, a technique now globally accepted as first-line treatment. His special interests include peptic ulcer disease, gastric acid physiology, small bowel disorders, and advanced therapeutic endoscopy. He has significantly contributed to medical education and has served in leadership roles in the Indian Society of Gastroenterology and the Asian Pacific Association of Gastroenterology.
Dr. Broor has been a key advisor to institutions like UPSC, AIIMS, PGI, and the National Board of Examinations. He has authored numerous scientific papers and served as an editor for reputed gastroenterology journals. His compassionate patient care, dedication to research, and commitment to training future gastroenterologists make him a trusted name in his field. His expertise includes managing complex GI conditions such as GERD, IBD, liver disorders, pancreatitis, and GI cancers with advanced, minimally invasive treatments.
Work Experience
- 46+ years of clinical and academic experience in Medical Gastroenterology
- Senior Consultant, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
- Former Professor & Head, Department of Gastroenterology, GB Pant Hospital (1985–1997)
- Past Secretary (1990–1996) and President (1996–1997) of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology
- Past Chairman, ISG Small Bowel Research Group
- Past Chairman, Education & Training Committee, Asian Pacific Association of Gastroenterology
- Delivered invited lectures and participated in numerous national and international conferences
- Former Editor/Editorial roles with Indian Journal of Gastroenterology and Tropical Gastroenterology
Specialty & Interests
- Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
- Corrosive esophageal strictures – pioneer in endoscopic dilatation techniques
- Peptic ulcers and gastric acid secretion physiology
- Small bowel disorders and physiology
- Liver diseases, including pregnancy-related complications
- Inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s, colitis)
- Functional GI disorders such as IBS and chronic constipation
- Esophageal and colorectal cancers
- Research and innovation in minimally invasive endoscopic techniques
- Training and mentoring young gastroenterologists
Memberships
- Life Member, Indian Society of Gastroenterology
- Life Member, Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India
- Life Member, Association of Physicians of India
- Founder Member, Indian Academy of Gastroenterology
- Past Member, American Association of Gastroenterology
- Past Member, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Education & Training
- MD (General Medicine) – PGI Chandigarh
- DM (Gastroenterology) – PGI Chandigarh
- MNAMS (Gastroenterology)
- Fellowship in Gastroenterology – Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA
Honors & Awards
- Recipient of memorial prizes in Social & Preventive Medicine and Pharmacology during MBBS
- Work on endoscopic treatment for corrosive esophageal strictures cited in international textbooks
- Publication in Endoscopy Journal (2016): EUS-guided gastrojejunostomy with NAGI stent
- Widely recognized as a pioneer in endoscopic dilatation procedures
Treatments Offered
- Acidity & GERD management
- Peptic ulcer & stomach ulcer treatment
- Non-surgical piles treatment
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Chronic constipation & colitis management
- Endoscopic esophageal dilatation
- Fatty liver & acute/chronic pancreatitis care
- Management of digestive and acid-peptic disorders
- Treatment for Crohn’s disease, diverticular disease, and gastritis
- Care for colorectal cancer, swallowing disorders, and stomach pain