Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG Hospitals)

Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, widely known as AIG Hospitals, is one of Asia's premier gastroenterology-focused super-specialty hospitals, located in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana. Founded by the renowned gastroenterologist Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy, AIG has established itself as a global benchmark in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, and biliary system. With over 1,000 beds and a team of world-class gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and GI surgeons, AIG performs some of the highest volumes of advanced GI endoscopy procedures in Asia — including EUS, ERCP, enteroscopy, and per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM). AIG Hospitals also has a comprehensive liver transplant programme, surgical oncology, and multi-organ transplant capabilities. The hospital attracts patients from across India and from more than 80 countries, making it one of India's leading medical tourism destinations for gastrointestinal and liver diseases. AIG's unique positioning as a super-specialty GI hospital — rather than a generalist hospital — allows it to concentrate expertise, equipment, and clinical protocols in ways that translate into superior outcomes for GI and liver disease patients.

AIG Hospitals is structured around its core super-specialty of gastroenterology, hepatology, and GI surgery, with additional multi-specialty support. The gastroenterology department performs advanced therapeutic endoscopy including ERCP, EUS, endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), POEM, and third-space endoscopy. The hepatology division manages viral hepatitis (B and C), autoimmune liver disease, cirrhosis, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and biliary diseases. Liver transplantation (both living donor and deceased donor) is performed by a dedicated transplant team. GI and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery handles complex abdominal surgical cases. Medical gastroenterology, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), motility disorders, and nutritional medicine are also core services. Complementary specialties include nephrology, cardiology, pulmonology, endocrinology, and oncology for comprehensive patient management. The hospital's endoscopy programme also includes capsule endoscopy, double-balloon enteroscopy for small bowel diseases, and confocal laser endomicroscopy for real-time microscopic mucosal assessment. Nutrition and dietetics support is integrated into GI disease management.

AIG Hospitals has over 30 dedicated endoscopy suites equipped with high-definition video endoscopes, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) systems, and therapeutic endoscopy platforms. Dedicated GI and HPB operation theatres support complex minimally invasive and open GI surgeries. ICU capacity includes a hepatic ICU, surgical ICU, and cardiac ICU with specialised care for transplant and critically ill GI patients. Advanced imaging includes 3-Tesla MRI with MRCP, multi-detector CT with CT angiography, PET-CT, HIDA scan, and nuclear medicine. Fibroscan and transient elastography assess liver fibrosis non-invasively. The NABL-accredited clinical laboratory and blood bank operate 24 hours. A 24-hour pharmacy and a dedicated international patient lounge are available.

AIG Hospitals has a dedicated International Patient Services centre catering to patients from over 80 countries. The hospital provides a seamless journey for international gastroenterology and liver disease patients — from remote consultation and medical record review by AIG specialists, through arrival assistance, treatment, and post-discharge follow-up. An international patient coordinator assists with appointment scheduling, cost packages, medical visa documentation, airport transfers, and hotel accommodation near the hospital in Gachibowli. The hospital is approximately 30 km from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad. Multi-language interpreter services are available, and the hospital communicates in English as its primary international language. Major international health insurance plans are accepted.

AIG Hospitals holds JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation, the internationally recognised gold standard for hospital quality and patient safety, in addition to NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals) accreditation under Indian standards. The clinical laboratory is NABL accredited. AIG is empanelled with all major Indian insurance companies and TPA networks, and also accepts international insurance coverage. AIG Hospitals has received numerous national and international recognitions for excellence in gastroenterology and endoscopy, and Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy is recognised as one of Asia's foremost gastroenterologists. The hospital participates in international academic collaborations and clinical trials in GI diseases.