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Dr. Geeta Malkan Billa

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Dr. Geeta Malkan Billa
Experience:
30 Years
Locations
Gender
Male
Languages Spoken
English, Hindi
Designation
Full Time Consultant - Gastroenterology

About Dr. Geeta Malkan Billa

Dr. Geeta Malkan Billa is the best hepatologist and gastroenterologist in Mumbai, India. She has practiced as a consultant hepatologist (liver disease specialist), liver transplant physician and gastroenterologist at Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital since March 2013 and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her patients. From 1981 to present, Dr. Billa has held positions as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at various institutions throughout the country, including teaching hospitals, and has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating both common and complex digestive diseases and conditions associated with the liver. Dr. Billa graduated from University of Bombay with an MBBS, MD in General Medicine, and DM in Gastroenterology.

She has a special interest in liver diseases such as fatty liver (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), hepatitis B and C, and liver cancer. Dr. Billa also treats patients with serious conditions like cirrhosis and end-stage liver disease, and she is experienced in caring for patients before and after liver transplantation.

To further strengthen her knowledge, she completed a 2-year hepatology and liver transplantation fellowship at the University of Toronto, Canada. After returning to India, she worked with leading hospitals in Mumbai like Bombay Hospital, Fortis, and Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital before joining Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital.

Apart from treating patients, Dr. Billa has also contributed to medical research and education. She has published several papers in national and international journals and has been actively involved in teaching postgraduate students at reputed hospitals like Nair Hospital and KEM Hospital.

Dr. Geeta Malkan Billa’s Qualifications

  • MBBS – University of Bombay, 1988
  • MD – General Medicine – University of Bombay, 1993
  • DM – Gastroenterology – University of Bombay, 1995

Dr. Geeta Malkan Billa’s Speciality

  • Liver Disease Treatment

Liver disease is a broad term for any condition that damages the liver and impairs its ability to filter blood, process nutrients, and fight infections. Key types include fatty liver disease, viral hepatitis, and cirrhosis.

  • Chronic Liver Disease

Chronic liver disease is long-term damage to the liver that lasts for more than six months, leading to slow inflammation, scar tissue (fibrosis), and permanent scarring (cirrhosis). Common causes include heavy alcohol use, viral hepatitis, and fatty liver disease.

  • Endoscopy

An endoscopy is a medical test where a doctor uses a thin, flexible tube with a tiny camera and light to look inside your body. It helps find the cause of pain or sickness in areas like your stomach, throat.

  • Gastritis Treatment

Gastritis is the medical term for inflammation, irritation, or swelling of the stomach lining. It occurs when the protective mucous barrier of the stomach weakens, allowing digestive juices to damage and inflame the tissue. It can be acute (severe and sudden) or chronic (developing slowly and lasting long-term).

  • Peptic / Gastric Ulcer Treatment

A gastric peptic ulcer is an open sore on the inner lining of the stomach, caused when stomach acid and digestive juices damage the protective mucous membrane.

  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of long-term conditions that cause swelling and sores in the digestive tract, mainly featuring Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

  • Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is a medical test that checks the inside of your large intestine (colon and rectum) using a long, flexible tube with a camera. It is used to screen for colon cancer, find and remove polyps, and explain belly pain or bleeding.

  • Polypectomy

A polypectomy is a safe, minimally invasive medical procedure used to remove polyps abnormal tissue growths most commonly from the colon, uterus, or nasal passages.

  • Liver Biopsy

A liver biopsy is a medical procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the liver for lab analysis. The three main methods are percutaneous, transvenous (transjugular), and surgical biopsies.

  • Management of Acid Reflux

Acid reflux is when stomach acid flows up into your esophagus, causing common signs like heartburn, regurgitation, and a sore throat. It happens when the muscle valve at the bottom of your food pipe relaxes too often.

  • Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is the swelling and inflammation of the pancreas, an organ that helps digest food and control blood sugar. The two main types are acute (short-term) and chronic (long-lasting).

 

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