Name: Dr. Rajesh Upadhyay

Specialty: Hepatology; Gastroenterology; Pediatric Gastroenterology

Qualification / Board Certification: MBBS; MRCP (UK); Certification in Liver Diseases — Kings College Hospital, London; FRCP — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow; FICP — Indian College of Physicians; FACP (US) — American College of Physicians; FIAMS (Gastro) — Indian Academy of Medical Specialists

Affiliation(s): Maxim Specialists Clinic — Pitampura, Delhi; Max Super-Speciality Hospital — Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi

Locations (City/State): Pitampura, Delhi; Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, India

Languages Spoken: English and Hindi

Accepting New Patients: Yes — Enquiries available at clinic locations

Registration Number: Delhi Medical Council — Registration No. 15095 (2002)

About the Doctor

Dr. Rajesh Upadhyay is one of India’s most highly decorated and internationally credentialed Hepatologists and Gastroenterologists, with an extraordinary career spanning over 48 years of clinical practice, academic leadership, and pioneering contributions to the field of gastroenterology and liver diseases. He holds a remarkable constellation of international and national qualifications — MBBS from the University of Patna, MRCP (UK) from the Royal Colleges of Physicians London, a specialized Certification in Liver Diseases from the British Post Graduate Medical Federation at Kings College Hospital London, FRCP from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow, FACP (US) from the American College of Physicians, FICP from the Indian College of Physicians, and FIAMS in Gastroenterology from the Indian Academy of Medical Specialists. This extraordinary breadth of international credentials reflects a lifetime of academic achievement and clinical excellence across three continents.

Dr. Upadhyay has held some of the most senior leadership positions in Indian gastroenterology, serving as Chairman and Head of Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Jaipur Golden Hospital from 1992 to 2013, and as Director and Head of Department at Max Super-Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh from 2013 to 2016. He is a recipient of the Dr. B.C. Roy National Award — India’s highest medical honor — along with nine other prestigious national and international awards and recognitions. He has served as President of the Association of Physicians of India and as Chairman of the Scientific Committee for APICON 2015, reflecting his leadership role at the highest levels of Indian medicine.

He currently practices at Maxim Specialists Clinic in Pitampura and at Max Super-Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi. He is a pioneer in advanced gastroenterology procedures including ERCP, gastroscopy, and complex liver disease management, with numerous publications in leading national and international medical journals. He is accepting new patients at both locations.

Key highlights about Dr. Upadhyay include the following:

• Over 48 years of clinical experience in hepatology and gastroenterology
• Recipient of the Dr. B.C. Roy National Award — India’s highest medical honor — 2014
• IMA National Award for Distinguished Medical Men 2014
• Internationally trained — MRCP UK, FRCP Glasgow, FACP US, Kings College London Liver Certification
• Former President of the Association of Physicians of India
• Former Chairman and HOD at Jaipur Golden Hospital; Former Director and HOD at Max Super-Speciality Hospital
• Pioneer in advanced gastroenterology and liver disease procedures
• Numerous national and international publications
• Member of IMA and Delhi Medical Association
• Currently accepting new patients at two Delhi locations

Education & Training

Dr. Upadhyay completed his medical education and postgraduate training across prestigious institutions in India, the United Kingdom, and the United States, earning one of the most internationally recognized qualification portfolios of any gastroenterologist practicing in India. His education and training include the following:

• Medical School: MBBS — University of Patna, India
• Postgraduate Qualification: MRCP (UK) — Royal Colleges of Physicians, London, United Kingdom
• Subspecialty Certification: Certification in Liver Diseases — British Post Graduate Medical Federation, Kings College Hospital, London, United Kingdom
• Fellowship: FRCP — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPS), Glasgow, Scotland
• Fellowship: FICP — Indian College of Physicians, India
• Fellowship: FACP (US) — American College of Physicians, United States
• Fellowship: FIAMS (Gastroenterology) — Indian Academy of Medical Specialists, India
• Registration: Delhi Medical Council — Registration No. 15095 (2002)
• Professional Memberships: Delhi Medical Association (DMA); Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Upadhyay diagnoses and manages a comprehensive range of hepatological, gastroenterological, and gastrointestinal conditions. Conditions he commonly treats include the following:

• Liver Diseases (Acute and Chronic — All Forms)
• Hepatitis B — Diagnosis, Management, and Antiviral Treatment
• Hepatitis C — Diagnosis, Management, and Antiviral Treatment
• Hepatitis E — Acute Hepatitis Management
• Liver Cirrhosis and Complications (Ascites, Varices, Encephalopathy)
• Fatty Liver Disease (Non-Alcoholic and Alcoholic)
• Liver Failure (Acute and Chronic)
• Ulcerative Colitis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Acid Reflux and GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
• Abdominal Pain and Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis
• Peptic Ulcer Disease and H. Pylori Infection
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Gastrointestinal Bleeding (Upper and Lower GI)
• Colorectal Conditions and Bowel Disorders
• Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Diseases
• Pediatric Gastrointestinal and Liver Conditions
• Gastrointestinal Oncology — Diagnostic Evaluation and Coordination

Medical Procedures Performed

• ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) — Biliary and Pancreatic Duct Evaluation and Intervention
• Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy) — Stomach and Esophageal Evaluation
• Colonoscopy — Lower GI Evaluation and Biopsy
• Liver Biopsy and Histopathological Assessment
• FibroScan and Non-Invasive Liver Fibrosis Assessment
• Endoscopic Variceal Band Ligation for Portal Hypertension
• Ascites Drainage (Paracentesis)
• Hepatitis B and C Viral Load Monitoring and Antiviral Management
• Abdominal Ultrasound and Imaging Interpretation
• Pediatric Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Esophageal Manometry and pH Studies
• Polypectomy and GI Polyp Removal
• Capsule Endoscopy for Small Bowel Evaluation
• Advanced Biliary Interventions via ERCP
• Chronic Liver Disease Monitoring and Management
• Gastrointestinal Oncology Diagnostic Evaluation

Services Offered

Dr. Upadhyay’s hepatology and gastroenterology practice across Maxim Specialists Clinic and Max Super-Speciality Hospital in Delhi provides a comprehensive and internationally benchmarked range of liver disease and gastrointestinal services. His practice is distinguished by over 48 years of clinical leadership, international training credentials from the United Kingdom and United States, and pioneering expertise in advanced endoscopic and hepatological procedures.

Liver disease evaluation and management is the primary subspecialty focus of Dr. Upadhyay’s practice. He provides comprehensive assessment and long-term management of all forms of liver disease including viral hepatitis B, C, and E, liver cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, autoimmune liver conditions, and acute and chronic liver failure. His specialized Certification in Liver Diseases from Kings College Hospital London — one of the world’s leading liver transplant and hepatology centers — reflects training at the highest international level in this subspecialty.

Hepatitis B and C treatment services are core clinical offerings. Dr. Upadhyay manages the complete hepatitis care pathway from initial diagnosis through viral load monitoring, antiviral therapy selection and optimization, fibrosis staging, and long-term surveillance for liver cancer in chronic hepatitis patients. His extensive experience in this area reflects decades of clinical practice at the forefront of hepatitis care in India.

Advanced endoscopy and ERCP services form a technically demanding and critical component of his practice. He performs ERCP for the diagnosis and treatment of biliary and pancreatic duct disorders including bile duct stones, strictures, and pancreatic conditions, as well as upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, and therapeutic endoscopic procedures for conditions including GI bleeding, polyps, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Inflammatory bowel disease management including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease is provided with a comprehensive approach encompassing diagnostic endoscopy, histological assessment, and individualized medical management using the latest evidence-based treatment protocols including biological therapy where appropriate.

Pancreatitis evaluation and management services are provided for both acute and chronic pancreatitis, including assessment of underlying causes, nutritional support planning, pain management, and ERCP-based interventions for pancreatic duct complications.

Pediatric gastroenterology services are available through Dr. Upadhyay’s subspecialty training, providing specialized gastrointestinal and liver care for children and adolescents with conditions including pediatric hepatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, functional GI disorders, and other pediatric gastrointestinal conditions.

Services available at Dr. Upadhyay’s practice include the following:

• Comprehensive liver disease consultation and management
• Hepatitis B, C, and E diagnosis and antiviral treatment
• Liver cirrhosis management and complication prevention
• Fatty liver disease evaluation and management
• ERCP — biliary and pancreatic interventions
• Gastroscopy and upper GI endoscopy
• Colonoscopy and lower GI evaluation
• Liver biopsy and fibrosis assessment
• FibroScan and non-invasive liver staging
• Ulcerative colitis and inflammatory bowel disease management
• Pancreatitis evaluation and management
• Gastrointestinal bleeding evaluation and endoscopic treatment
• Abdominal pain evaluation and gastrointestinal diagnosis
• Pediatric gastroenterology and liver disease services
• Acidity and GERD treatment
• Gastrointestinal oncology diagnostic consultation

Accepted Insurances

Specific insurance plans accepted at Dr. Upadhyay’s clinic locations are not publicly listed. Patients are encouraged to contact Maxim Specialists Clinic or Max Super-Speciality Hospital directly to confirm accepted insurance providers, cashless hospitalization arrangements, and consultation fee structures. Common insurance providers that may be accepted at his practice locations in Delhi include the following:

• Star Health and Allied Insurance
• ICICI Lombard Health Insurance
• New India Assurance
• United India Insurance
• Niva Bupa (formerly Max Bupa) Health Insurance
• CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme)
• ECHS (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme)
• Mediassist and other Third-Party Administrators (TPAs)
• Corporate Health Insurance Plans

Note: Please contact the clinic directly to verify current insurance acceptance and cashless facility availability prior to your visit.

Practice Locations

Location 1 — Primary Practice

Practice Name: Maxim Specialists Clinic

Address: 10, MD Market, Near Muni Maya Ram Jain Hospital, Pitampura, Delhi, India

Location 2

Practice Name: Max Super-Speciality Hospital

Address: C and D Block, Shalimar Place Site, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, Near Haiderpur Badli Mor Metro Station, Yellow Line, Delhi, India

Note: Patients are encouraged to contact the clinic or hospital directly for appointment scheduling, consultation fees, and updated contact numbers.

Hospital Affiliations

Max Super-Speciality Hospital — Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi

Max Super-Speciality Hospital Shalimar Bagh is part of Max Healthcare — one of India’s most respected and largest hospital networks. As the institution where Dr. Upadhyay served as Director and Head of Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology from 2013 to 2016, and where he continues to practice, it represents his primary hospital affiliation. The hospital offers advanced gastroenterology, hepatology, and GI surgical services within a state-of-the-art multi-specialty environment.

Jaipur Golden Hospital — New Delhi (Former Affiliation)

Jaipur Golden Hospital is a well-established multi-specialty hospital in Delhi where Dr. Upadhyay served as Chairman and Head of Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology for over 21 years from 1992 to 2013. During this tenure he built one of Delhi’s most recognized gastroenterology and hepatology departments and established his reputation as a pioneer in advanced endoscopic and liver disease procedures.

Max Hospital — Pitampura, New Delhi (Former Affiliation)

Dr. Upadhyay served as Senior Consultant at Max Hospital Pitampura from 2010 to 2013, providing specialist gastroenterology and hepatology services at this community hospital facility in north Delhi before transitioning to his current role at the Shalimar Bagh campus.