Dr. (Prof.) Anil Arora is a distinguished Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over 35 years of clinical, academic, and leadership excellence, currently serving as Chairman of the Institute of Liver, Gastroenterology & Pancreaticobiliary Sciences at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi.
Education & Fellowships
- MBBS, MD, DNB (Medicine), DM (Gastroenterology) – AIIMS, New Delhi
- Fellowship in Liver Transplantation – Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham (1999)
- FRCP (Edinburgh), FRCP (London), FAMS
Professional Profile
- Nationally renowned KOL in Gastroenterology & Hepatology
- 35+ years of clinical, academic, administrative, and endoscopy experience
- Known for visionary leadership, patient-centric care, and innovative teaching approaches
Current Position
- Chairman, Institute of Liver, Gastroenterology & Pancreaticobiliary Sciences
- Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
Clinical Expertise
- Comprehensive GI, hepatic & pancreaticobiliary care
- Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterology
- Minimally invasive and interventional endoscopy
- Management of complex GI & hepatobiliary emergencies
- GI nutrition & metabolic diseases
Professional Strengths
- Strong blend of clinical expertise, interventional skills, and healthcare leadership
- Highly respected mentor with a student-centric teaching style
- Drives quality healthcare delivery through structured protocols and innovation
Key Responsibilities
- Leading inpatient & outpatient GI/hepatology services
- Overseeing GI endoscopy and interventional programs
- Mentoring postgraduate trainees and young gastroenterologists
- Guiding clinical governance & institutional development
- Positions Held (Chronological Highlights)
- Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (1991–Present)
- Chairman, Institute of Liver, Gastroenterology & Pancreaticobiliary Sciences (2014–2024)
- Chairman & Director, GI Endoscopy (2010–2014)
- Senior Consultant & Head, Hepatology Services (2004–2010)
- Associate Consultant (1996–2004)
- Junior Consultant (1991–1996)
- AIIMS, New Delhi
- Pool Officer, Gastroenterology (1990–1991)
- Senior Resident, Gastroenterology (1987–1990)
- Senior Resident, General Medicine (1987)
- Postgraduate (MD Medicine), 1984–1986
Academic & Research Contributions
- 240+ indexed publications in national & international journals
- Led major endoscopy, hepatology & GI research initiatives
Contributor to national guidelines on:
- Hepatitis B
- Immunosuppression & HBV
- Liver disease in pregnancy
- GI bleeding on antiplatelets/anticoagulants
- Kidney–liver interface disorders
Major Achievements & Milestones
- Established North India’s first advanced diagnostic & therapeutic endoscopy unit (1992)
- Leads one of India’s most advanced Third Space Endoscopy Programs with 530+ POEM procedures
- Initiated India’s first structured Certificate Course in GI Motility
- Internationally recognized teacher and workshop leader in endoscopy
Speaker Profile
- Sought-after national and international faculty
- Experienced in delivering keynote lectures, hands-on GI endoscopy training, and leading academic workshops
