Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Gachibowli
Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Gachibowli
AIG Hospitals, located in the Gachibowli IT hub of Hyderabad, is one of India’s largest and most advanced multi-super specialty hospitals. Spanning a massive 1.4 million sq. ft., the facility is a unit of the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, which has been a global leader in gastric sciences for over three decades.
The hospital was founded by Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy, a world-renowned gastroenterologist and the first Indian doctor to receive all three Padma Awards (including the Padma Vibhushan in 2025). Under his leadership, AIG has become one of only 17 hospitals worldwide recognized as a Centre of Excellence for Gastroenterology by the World Endoscopy Organization.
Centres of Excellence (CoE)
While its roots are in Gastroenterology, AIG has expanded into a comprehensive quaternary care center with 8 core institutes:
Institute of Gastrosciences: Asia’s largest referral center for therapeutic endoscopy. It features 20+ endoscopic suites—the most in India—and is a world leader in performing the highest number of ERCP procedures annually.
Institute of Liver Sciences & Transplantation: A high-volume center for liver, kidney, heart, pancreas, and rare Islet Cell transplants. It features dedicated Liver ICUs and advanced regenerative therapy protocols.
Cardiac Sciences: Equipped with FFR and IVUS-enabled Cath Labs for complex angioplasties and a highly experienced team for robotic cardiac surgeries.
Oncology: Provides integrated medical, surgical, and radiation oncology, including advanced Linear Accelerators (LINAC) and specialized chemotherapy wards.
Renal Sciences: Offers comprehensive urology and nephrology services, specializing in robotic-assisted kidney transplants.
Pulmonary Sciences: A leader in interventional pulmonology, including EBUS and advanced respiratory critical care.
Innovation and World-Firsts
AIG is internationally acclaimed for pioneering procedures that have changed the landscape of modern medicine:
NOTES (Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery): Credited with performing the world’s first transgastric appendectomy (scarless surgery through the mouth).
Hybrid Operating Rooms: The first in India to feature Endo-alpha rooms, allowing medical and surgical teams to perform combined endoscopic and open surgical procedures simultaneously.
Advanced Robotics: Houses the latest da Vinci surgical systems for precision in oncology and transplant surgeries.
Research and Academics
AIG is a "Teaching Hospital" that prioritizes clinical intelligence and translational research through the Asian Healthcare Foundation (AHF):
Medical Education: A premier center for DNB training in Medical and Surgical Gastroenterology, Cardiology, and Radiology. It has trained over 1,000 national and international doctors.
State-of-the-Art Skill Labs: Features one of Asia’s most sophisticated skill labs (wet and dry labs) for surgeons to practice complex procedures like vascular anastomosis and POEM.
Research Frontier: Actively researching the gut microbiome, genetics of chronic pancreatitis, and cytotherapy for diabetes.
