
MD, DM (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Pratin Bhatt
Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist and Endoscopist
Trained at KEM Hospital, Mumbai
Read full profileSatellite · Ahmedabad
A specialist gastroenterology practice led by Dr. Pratin Bhatt and Dr. Dhaval Gupta, offering advanced endoscopy, hepatology, and digestive care, with the attention every diagnosis deserves.
15,000+
Endoscopies
60+
POEM procedures
KEM · Sion
DM trained
Mon to Sat
9:30 AM to 8 PM

Dr. Pratin Bhatt and Dr. Dhaval Gupta
About the practice
Satellite Gastro Associates is a specialist gastroenterology practice in Satellite, Ahmedabad, led by Dr. Pratin Bhatt and Dr. Dhaval Gupta. We offer the full breadth of digestive, liver, and pancreatic care, with an emphasis on advanced endoscopy and time spent in conversation.
Our doctors trained at KEM and Sion in Mumbai, two of India's most respected centers for gastroenterology. The technical grounding shows in what we can offer in the clinic. The temperament shows in how we explain what we find.
Our doctors

MD, DM (Gastroenterology)
Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist and Endoscopist
Trained at KEM Hospital, Mumbai
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MD, DM (Gastroenterology)
Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist
Trained at Sion Hospital (LTMMC), Mumbai
Read full profileOur specialities
Painless upper GI evaluation with same-day results.
Large bowel evaluation for bleeding, pain, and screening.
Treatment for bile duct stones and obstructions.
Advanced imaging for pancreas, bile duct, and deep lesions.
Non-surgical treatment for achalasia and swallowing disorders.
Advanced endoscopic surgery without external incisions.
Non-invasive liver stiffness and fat measurement.
Direct visualization inside the bile duct.
Conditions we treat
A starting list, organized by where in the body the concern lives. If something does not appear here, it does not mean we cannot help. Please call, message, or write in. We will guide you to the right evaluation.
Conditions affecting swallowing and the food pipe.
Acidity and reflux (GERD)
Burning chest, sour taste, chronic cough.
Difficulty swallowing
Food sticking, slow swallowing, regurgitation.
Achalasia
Food pipe muscle does not relax. Often treated with POEM.
Barrett esophagus
Changes from long-term reflux. Needs surveillance.
Hiatus hernia
Part of stomach pushes up through the diaphragm.
Conditions of the stomach and upper digestive tract.
Gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach lining.
Stomach ulcers
Sores in the stomach or duodenum lining.
H. pylori infection
A common cause of ulcers, treatable with medicine.
Indigestion (dyspepsia)
Bloating, early fullness, upper belly pain.
Stomach cancer
Early detection through endoscopy. Treatable when found early.
Liver and hepatology conditions, including hepatitis and fatty liver.
Fatty liver disease
Increasingly common. Often without symptoms.
Hepatitis B
Chronic viral infection. Well-managed with treatment.
Hepatitis C
Now curable in most cases with oral medicines.
Alcoholic liver disease
Liver damage from chronic alcohol use.
Cirrhosis
Advanced liver scarring. Needs careful monitoring.
Jaundice workup
Yellow eyes or skin. Multiple possible causes.
Acute and chronic pancreatic conditions, plus pancreatic cancer.
Acute pancreatitis
Sudden severe upper belly pain. Often from gallstones.
Chronic pancreatitis
Long-term inflammation with digestion issues.
Pancreatic cysts
Fluid-filled sacs. Some need monitoring or removal.
Pancreatic cancer
Early evaluation with EUS for suspicious findings.
Small and large intestine conditions.
IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
Chronic bloating, cramping, irregular stools.
Inflammatory bowel disease
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease.
Chronic diarrhea
Multiple possible causes. Needs targeted workup.
Constipation
Especially when long-standing or new in older adults.
Colon polyps
Often pre-cancerous. Removed during colonoscopy.
Colon cancer
Highly treatable when caught through screening.
Gallstones, bile duct stones, and related conditions.
Gallstones
Common cause of right upper belly pain.
Bile duct stones
Often treated with ERCP, avoiding surgery.
Cholangitis
Bile duct infection. Needs prompt treatment.
Bile duct strictures
Narrowing that may need stenting.
Bleeding from anywhere in the digestive tract. Always warrants evaluation.
Vomiting blood
Upper GI bleed. Needs urgent endoscopy.
Black stools
Sign of upper GI bleeding.
Blood in stools
Multiple causes. Always evaluate.
Hemorrhoids
Common cause of bright red bleeding.
Anemia of unknown cause
May indicate slow GI blood loss.
Non-surgical endoscopic options for weight management.
Intragastric balloon
Endoscopically placed balloon for weight loss.
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty
Stomach reshaping without surgery.
Weight regain after bariatric surgery
Endoscopic revision options.
In their words
“We listen first. Most digestive concerns have a clear answer once we have heard the whole story.”
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