Dr Saiprasad Lad
Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist and Therapeutic GI Endoscopist
Who is Dr. Saiprasad Lad and what does he specialise in?
Dr. Saiprasad Lad is a Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist, and Therapeutic GI Endoscopist at S.L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim, Mumbai. With over 12 years of clinical experience, he specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic, and biliary disorders, and is trained in advanced therapeutic endoscopy.
Tip: Dr. Lad holds MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Gastroenterology), and ESEGH (London, UK) qualifications — the DM is the highest super-specialty degree in digestive and liver diseases in India.
At SL Raheja Hospital in Mumbai, Dr. Lad offers comprehensive care across general gastroenterology, liver diseases, and advanced endoscopic procedures. His patient-centred approach combines evidence-based medicine with minimally invasive techniques to manage both routine and complex digestive conditions.
What are Dr. Saiprasad Lad's areas of clinical expertise?
Dr. Lad's clinical and procedural expertise spans a broad range of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary conditions. His key areas of specialisation include:
- Advanced Therapeutic Upper GI Endoscopy — more than 8,000 diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed
- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Colonoscopy — over 4,000 procedures including colorectal cancer screening and polyp removal
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) — more than 2,000 procedures for benign and malignant pancreatobiliary disorders
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) — over 1,000 procedures for pancreatic, biliary, and GI tumour evaluation
- Variceal band ligation and management of portal hypertension
- Endoscopic hemostasis — glue injection, hemoclip application, Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC), gold probe therapy
- Stricture dilatation for esophageal and gastrointestinal narrowing
- Foreign body removal and food bolus impaction management
- Polypectomy and PEG tube insertion
- Liver disease management — fatty liver, cirrhosis, viral hepatitis, alcohol-related liver disease
| Procedure | Volume Performed |
|---|---|
| Upper GI Endoscopy | 8,000+ |
| Colonoscopy | 4,000+ |
| ERCP | 2,000+ |
| Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) | 1,000+ |
Which gastrointestinal and liver conditions does Dr. Lad treat?
Dr. Saiprasad Lad at SL Raheja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai, manages a wide spectrum of digestive, hepatic, pancreatic, and biliary conditions, including:
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) — chronic acidity, heartburn, and reflux-related complications
- Dyspepsia and Gastritis — indigestion, gastric inflammation, and acid-related disorders
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) — abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) — Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease
- Gastrointestinal bleeding — upper and lower GI sources
- Fatty liver disease, alcohol-related liver disease, and viral hepatitis
- Liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension
- Acute and chronic pancreatitis
- Pancreatic cysts and tumours
- Gallstones, bile duct stones, biliary strictures, and obstructive jaundice
- Pancreatobiliary malignancies
- Esophageal disorders and peptic ulcer disease
- Colorectal cancer screening and polyp management
Warning: Symptoms such as unexplained weight loss, persistent abdominal pain, blood in stools, or jaundice require prompt specialist evaluation. Do not delay consultation.
What are Dr. Saiprasad Lad's qualifications and training?
Dr. Lad holds the highest super-specialty qualification in gastroenterology and has supplemented his training with international exposure in the United Kingdom.
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| MBBS | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery |
| MD (Medicine) | Doctor of Medicine — Internal Medicine |
| DM (Gastroenterology) | Doctorate of Medicine — Gastroenterology (highest super-specialty qualification in digestive and liver diseases) |
| ESEGH | Advanced training in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary practices, London, United Kingdom |
What can patients expect from a consultation with Dr. Lad at SL Raheja Hospital?
SL Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate in Mahim, Mumbai, provides Dr. Saiprasad Lad's patients with access to a multidisciplinary care environment. He works alongside hepatologists, surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and critical care specialists to deliver coordinated management for complex digestive and hepatobiliary disorders.
Each consultation with Dr. Lad involves a detailed clinical evaluation, accurate diagnosis, and an individualised treatment plan. His approach prioritises minimally invasive endoscopic options wherever clinically appropriate, reducing the need for open surgical intervention. Patients with conditions such as GERD, IBD, liver cirrhosis, pancreatitis, and biliary obstruction benefit from his combined expertise in clinical gastroenterology and advanced therapeutic endoscopy.
- Detailed history-taking and clinical assessment
- Advanced endoscopic diagnostics and therapeutics on-site
- Multidisciplinary case review for complex conditions
- Evidence-based, individualised treatment planning
- Long-term disease monitoring and preventive digestive healthcare
Book a consultation with Dr. Saiprasad Lad at SL Raheja Hospital
Use the booking form on this page or reach out directly at info@rahejahospital.com