Who Is Dr. Prasanna Bhat K S?
Currently, Dr. Prasanna Bhat, a Hepatologist, is practicing at Sakra World Hospital in Bengaluru. He has an intensive training background: MBBS, MD in General Medicine, DM in Hepatology. The definitions of both liver and hepatology encompass all diseases of the liver, biliary and pancreatic disease; thus, degenerative liver disease is in some respects a super-specialty relaxation of internal medicine.
While a medical school education provides a foundation, it does not necessarily reflect the entire professional capabilities. Dr. Bhat has been quietly developing his practice on a bedrock of thoughtfulness, precision, and being an informed advocate for his patients.
"Liver diseases are often asymptomatic until very advanced. It is my privilege and import role to assist my patients in identifying diseases at an early stage and having a dialogue regarding preventative care," he remarked in a prior meeting of colleagues.
Education and Training
Dr. Bhat started his medical career with a MBBS. He completed his post-graduate MD in General medicine, where he learned to review, diagnose, and treat a variety of conditions covering internal medicine. He then began and completed a DM in Hepatology, this is a formal degree that directs one's attention to liver diseases and medicine related to live transplants.
Once on the path of liver diseases, Dr. Bhat decided to remain within the slotted 'MD, DM' milieu provided by India, while retaining the ability to 'alternate' train standard internal medicine disorders or issues that may lead to present liver diseases, resulting in an ability to advise a patient both globally and specifically as liver diseases are sometimes 'running on and not presented' without timing based upon the distance from disease.
Specialization
Dr. Bhat's specialty is:
- Chronic liver disease (e.g. hepatitis B and C)
- Cirrhosis and its complications
- Fatty liver disease (NAFLD/NASH)
- Liver cancer (Hepatocellular carcinoma)
- Pre- and post-liver transplant care
- Biliary and pancreatic conditions
What is unique about Dr. Bhat is his focus on chronic diseases and long-term management. Most of his patients he sees through all stages of liver disease from diagnosis to transplant assessment and recovery.
Work History
Dr. Bhat has almost 20 years of clinical practice history. He made an impact with his time as a Consultant Hepatologist at Apollo Hospitals in Guwahati in 2015-2017, as it was the only place in Northeast India where hepatology care was previously lacking. His experience gave rise to the notion that once he left the region, the diagnosis and management of liver disease would be transformed in Northeast India.
He tends to work at Sakra World Hospital, where he is the Head of Hepatology. His work at Sakra has an outpatient and inpatient component, the latter of which includes managing complex cases and evaluating patients for liver transplantation.
He is involved in the Indian National Association for the Study of the Liver (INASL) where he is part of the assembly of clinicians, policy makers and allied health professionals contributing to various discussions and clinical standards that will ultimately shape the future of liver care in India.
Services Offered
While at Sakra World Hospital, Dr. Prasanna Bhat is skilled in providing the following services:
- Liver function testing and interpretation
- Fibroscan and liver imaging
- Endoscopic procedures (e.g., variceal bleeding, and more)
- Liver biopsy and diagnostic procedures
- Counseling for alcohol-related liver disease
- Liver transplant workup & coordination
- Management of drug-induced liver injury
Patients have commented on his calm, methodical demeanor, while also utilizing the time to create an atmosphere to explain a condition in a way that translates and resonates.