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Karnataka's First Rural Digestive Healthcare Initiative

Bringing Digestive Healthcare to Rural Communities

If patients can't come to us, we go to them. World-class gastroenterology care delivered directly to rural Karnataka villages, completely free.

Backed by Bangalore Gastro Centre Hospitals, Pioneers in Digestive Health

1500+
Patients Consulted
75+
Villages Served
5+
Rural Health Camps

Trusted Partners in Rural Healthcare

Rotary Cubbon Park Trust
Infosys Foundation
Dept of Health & Family Welfare, Govt of Karnataka
Bangalore Gastro Centre Hospitals Pvt Ltd
Measurable Impact

Transforming Rural Healthcare, One Patient at a Time

Our data-driven approach ensures transparency and accountability in every aspect of our rural digestive healthcare delivery. See the real impact we're making.

Consultations
1,500

Consultations

Free medical consultations

Blood Tests
300

Blood Tests

Diagnostic screenings

Endoscopies
100+

Endoscopies

Advanced procedures

Fibroscans
100+

Fibroscans

Liver assessments

Villages Reached
75+

Villages Reached

Rural communities served

Specialist Hours
400+

Specialist Hours

Expert consultation time

Endorsed by Leaders

Trusted by Karnataka's Healthcare Leaders

Dr. C.N. Manjunath

Member of Parliament, Bangalore Rural

Padma Shri AwardeeFormer Director, Sri Jayadeva Institute

Supporting Rural Digestive Healthcare Access

Dr. Manjunath shares his perspective on the importance of bringing specialist digestive healthcare directly to rural communities in Karnataka.

Dinesh Gundu Rao

Dinesh Gundu Rao

Hon'ble Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Govt of Karnataka

Karnataka Legislative AssemblyGovernment of Karnataka

Championing Rural Healthcare Access

Hon'ble Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao actively supports innovative healthcare initiatives that bring specialized medical services directly to rural communities across Karnataka.

Dr. Nageshwar Reddy

Chairman, AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad

Padma Vibhushan AwardeePadma Bhushan AwardeePadma Shri Awardee

Dr. Yogananda Reddy Meets Dr. Nageshwar Reddy

Dr. Yogananda Reddy meets with Dr. Nageshwar Reddy to discuss advancing digestive health programs in rural India, sharing insights on bringing specialized gastroenterology care to underserved communities.

Dr. Yogananda Reddy meets Dr. Nageshwar Reddy

Educational Resources

As a foundation, we are committed to educating people about gastroenterology and digestive health. Watch our educational videos in English and Kannada to learn about prevention, symptoms, and treatment of gastrointestinal conditions.

Our Leadership

Expert Medical Leadership

Our programs are led by internationally trained specialists committed to bringing world-class healthcare to rural communities.

Dr. Yogananda Reddy - Chief Gastroenterologist

Dr. Yogananda Reddy

Chief Gastroenterologist & Program Director

International gastroenterologist with over 20 years of clinical excellence, bringing NHS-trained expertise and world-class medical standards to rural Karnataka healthcare programs.

Professional Credentials

MBBSFRCP (London)MRCP (UK)CCT GastroenterologyNHS Excellence Award

Former Chief of Gastroenterology at Manchester University Hospitals, UK
Medical Director at Bangalore Gastro Centre

Our Journey

Rural Digestive Health Outreach Timeline

From our first rural camp to launching Karnataka's first mobile endoscopy unit, we're continuously expanding access to specialized digestive healthcare in rural communities.

29th May 2024

World Digestive Health Day

Bangalore Gastro Center inaugurated its first Rural Digestive Health Camp, launching the initiative to bring digestive healthcare programs to the underserved rural population of Karnataka.

2024 onwards

Expansion of Rural Outreach Camps

Conducted multiple camps across rural Karnataka:

  • Harohalli – Second rural digestive health camp
  • Kanakapura Road – Third camp, strengthening community reach
  • Sarjapur – Fourth camp, extending programs to rural belts
2025

Karnataka's First Endoscopy Unit on Wheels

Historic Mobile Healthcare Milestone in Ramnagara – Karnataka's first-ever Gastroenterology on Wheels vehicle was launched and inaugurated by the Honourable Member of Parliament, Shri Dr. C. N. Manjunath, marking a transformative step in taking advanced endoscopic programs directly to rural communities.

Partner With Us to Bring Life-Saving Digestive Care to Rural Karnataka

Join us in our mission to transform rural healthcare and save lives through early detection and expert treatment.