About
About Me
Dear patients...... Welcome to my practice!
I am Dr. Harshad Joshi a dedicated and experienced gastroenterologist
with over 12 years of experience in diagnosing and treating a wide
range of gastrointestinal disorders. My journey into the field of
gastroenterology began with a deep-seated passion for understanding
the complexities of the human digestive system and a commitment to
improving the health and well-being of my patients.
I completed my medical degree at Krishna Institute of Medical
sciences (KIMS) and pursued my residency in Internal Medicine at St
Philomena’s Hospital, Bangalore. My specialization in gastroenterology
was at Medical Trust Hospital, Kochi, Kerala; further honed during a
fellowship at University of Alberta, Canada, where I gained extensive
hands-on experience and advanced training in Inflammatory Bowel
disease.
Throughout my career, I have provided compassionate, patient centered care. I believe in a holistic approach to medicine, considering
not just the physical symptoms but also the emotional and
psychological aspects of health. My goal is to create a comfortable
and trusting environment where patients feel heard, respected, and
empowered to participate in their own care.
In my practice, I utilize state-of-the-art technology and the latest
medical advancements to diagnose and treat conditions such as acid
reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and
liver disorders. I am also skilled in performing advanced endoscopic
procedures, including colonoscopy and Double balloon Enteroscopy, to
accurately diagnose and manage gastrointestinal conditions.
Recent developments in IBD, especially Intestinal ultrasonography (IUS)
fascinates me. I was lucky to get trained at prestigious institutes like –
AMC, Amsterdam; Hospital San Raffale, Milan and Kitasato University,
Japan in the same arena.
Beyond my clinical practice, I am actively involved in research and
continuing education, staying at the forefront of gastroenterological
advancements to ensure my patients receive the best possible care. I
have published numerous articles in reputable medical journals and
frequently present at conferences to collaborate with fellow experts in
the field.
When I am not in the office, I enjoy being with my lovely daughters,
which help me maintain a balanced and fulfilling life. I am also a firm
believer in giving back to the community and regularly participate in
health education programs and volunteer initiatives.
Thank you for visiting my website. I look forward to partnering with you
on your journey to optimal digestive health.
Warm regards,
Harshad Joshi
Dr. Harshad Joshi
Consultant Gastroenterologist and IBD specialist
Dr. Harshad Joshi is a consultant Gastroenterologist in Mumbai. He is known for the management of bowel disorders including Crohn’s and Colitis and Pancreatic disorders apart from General Gastroenterology. And known to be a specialist in Small Bowel treatment, IBD treatment, Pancreas treatment in Mumbai. Dr. Harshad Joshi is a renowned and Best Gastroenterologist in Mumbai, holding more than a decade of rich clinical experience in the field of Gastroenterology. He is also an Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) Specialist in Mumbai. Dr. Harshad Joshi is a consultant Gastroenterologist in Mumbai.
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – Krishna Institute Of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra (1999- 2004)
- Diplomate national board (DNB) in Internal Medicine – St. Philomena’s Hospital, Bangalore (2006- 2009)
- Diplomate national board (DNB) in Gastroenterology – Medical Trust Hospital, Cochin (2011- 2013)
- Advanced Inflammatory bowel disease and clinical research fellowship – University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada (2017-2018)
- ECCO AOCC travel fellowship (2017) : As part of European Crohn’s colitis organization and Asian Crohn’s colitis organization joint fellowship award, plan to work at Amsterdam medical center for learning bowel ultrasound (3 weeks)
- IOIBD travel fellowship (2017) : As part of International organization of IBD travel fellowship award under mentorship of Prof. Geert D’Haenes, would focus on thiopurine metabolite in management of IBD
- Selected for the prestigious ‘14th Intensive IBD advanced course; in 2016 at ECCO congress for young Gastroenterologist, organized by European Crohn’s and colitis organization
- Certified as “Associate of Rome, The Rome foundation” in the year 2016
- Certificate course of BLS/ACLS, accredited by American Heart Association (AHA) at symbiosis institute, Pune
- Selected as a Mentee for the Pancreas India Program 2013
- Participation in the Kerala ISG IBD Task Force study on the Spectrum of IBD in Kerala, India
- Assessing utility of RASSF1A and RIP K2 biomarkers in Ulcerative colitis to predict flares
- Therapeutic metabolite monitoring in patients with IBD on Azathioprine
- To assess efficacy of Infliximab alone versus combination with 5-ASA in Ulcerative colitis
- EASL Monothematic Conference on Bacterial Infections in Cirrhosis (Barcelona, May 2013): Harshad VJ, Pradeep KR, Peter L, Bhat N. A Prospective Study of Cirrhotic Patients with Ascites in Terms of Clinical Profile, Prevalence and Outcome.
- Harshad VJ, Pradeep KR, Nilesh NT, Rony T, Charles P, Sunil KM. Renal Resistive index and its utility in patients with Cirrhosis. Indian J Gastroenterology (November 2013) Volume 32, Issue 1 Supplement: A81
- Harshad VJ, Pradeep KR, Nilesh NT, Rony T, Charles P, Sunil KM. Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube – A single-center experience. Indian J Gastroenterol (November 2013) Volume 32, Issue 1 Supplement: A 121
- Harshad VJ, Pradeep KR, Bhat N. Clinical profile and outcome of Ascites and Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis in Cirrhotics. J Clin Exp Hepatol 2013 Mar 1;3(1): S84-85
- ECCO Congress 2014: Kakkadasam Ramaswami P, Joshi H, Toke N, Panackel C, Mathai S. Role of Interferon Gamma Release Assay in Differentiating Gastrointestinal Tuberculosis from Crohn’s Disease
- Pradeep KR, Harshad VJ, Nilesh NT, Rony T, Charles P, Sunil KM. EUS FNAC of Mediastinal Lymph Nodes. Indian J Gastroenterol (November 2013) Volume 32, Issue 1 Supplement, A1-132
- Pradeep KR, Harshad VJ, Charles P, Benoy S, Sunil KM. Epidemiology of upper gastrointestinal bleed in a tertiary care center. Indian J Gastroenterol (November 2011), 30(1): A102
- Non-interventional cross-sectional clinicoepidemiological study to determine clinical subtypes of constipation in Indian subcontinent – SCION trial – in print
- A Randomized Prospective Investigator Blinded study of Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy with Magnesium Sulphate versus Polyethylene Glycol at a single centre
- Co -author for the Chapter ‘Management of Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed’ in Indian college of Physicians (ICP) monograph (to be published)
- Co – Author for the Chapter ‘Diagnostic Approach to a Patient with Persistently Elevated Transaminases’ in JAPI (Journal of association of physicians of India) – In print
- Co – investigator at P.D. Hinduja National research centre, Mumbai for PHASE III, RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED, MULTICENTER STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY (MAINTENANCE OF REMISSION) AND SAFETY OF ETROLIZUMAB COMPARED WITH PLACEBO IN PATIENTS WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE ACTIVE ULCERATIVE COLITIS WHO ARE NAIVE TO TNF INHIBITOR (GA29102) Laurel study
CAREER OBJECTIVES:
Dr. Harshad Joshi’s career objective is to be an expert and leader in the management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and in clinical research for optimizing the management of IBD patients
- Clinical and translational research in adult IBD patients
- Develop a small bowel clinic: which can cater to various luminal gastroenterology problems, apart from IBD
- Active development of patient education groups to train patients and healthcare professionals dealing with IBD
CLINICAL SKILLS:
Functional and motility disorders
- Dr. Harshad Joshi is competent in performing and interpreting Esophageal Manometry, Anorectal Manometry, Hydrogen Breath tests and 24 hr Ambulatory pH and pH impedance testing
- Well versed in performing Biofeedback therapy for patients with defecatory Disorders, Supragastric belching
Management of Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Adequate management of acute variceal and non- variceal Upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding: Skilled in procedures like Esophageal variceal band ligation, fundal variceal glue injection, hemoclip application, thermal co-aptive coagulation
- Insertion of SB tubes in management of UGI bleed
- Management of lower intestinal bleeding: skilled in therapeutic colonoscopic procedures- polypectomy, hemorrhoidal band ligation, hemorrhoidal sclerotherapy, Argon plasma coagulation (APC)
Luminal stenting / diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
- Have performed placement of more than 50 esophageal and colonic stents
- About 200 Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement during and after GI training
- Insertion of nasojejunal tubes under fluoroscopic guidance in acute pancreatitis patients
- Competent in performing diagnostic Upper GI endoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Colonoscopy
- Competent in performing diagnostic and therapeutic balloon assisted enteroscopies for evaluation of small bowel disorders
- Competent in basic Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures for choledocholithiasis, cholangiocarcinoma etc.
- Well versed with basic medical procedures like central line insertions, dialysis catheter insertion, endotracheal intubation, Diagnostic and therapeutic ascitic and plural paracentesis
