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Duvvur Nageshwar Reddy (born 18 March 1956) is an Indian gastroenterologist and endoscopist. He is the founder and chairman of the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, the world’s largest gastroenterology hospital in Hyderabad.[2] He is the first Indian doctor to receive all the three Padma Awards.[3] He is a fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences[4] and has served as the Chairman of the World Endoscopy Organization Research Committee.[5][6]

Born (1956-03-18) 18 March 1956 (age 70)
Visakhapatnam (Andhra State)
EducationKurnool Medical College
Madras Medical College
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
OccupationDoctor
Yearsactive1978-Present
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D. Nageshwar Reddy
*Master Endoscopist Award (2009)
Born (1956-03-18) 18 March 1956 (age 70)
Visakhapatnam (Andhra State)
EducationKurnool Medical College
Madras Medical College
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
OccupationDoctor
Years active1978-Present
Known forGastroenterology
RelativesCarol Ann Reddy (Wife)[1]
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ProfessionMedicine
FieldGastroenterology
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Reddy's clinical and research work has focused on therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy, particularly pancreato-biliary endoscopy and endoscopic interventions for pancreatic and biliary disorders. He has also been involved in the training of gastroenterologists and endoscopists through professional and clinical education programmes.[7]

Reddy received the Dr. B. C. Roy Award in 1995,[8] the Padma Shri in 2002,[9] the Padma Bhushan in 2016, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2025.[2][10] He has also received international recognition from endoscopy and gastroenterology organisations, including the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.[11]

Early life and education

Reddy was born on March 18, 1956 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.[12][13] He comes from a family of doctors; he is a third-generation physician, with both his father and grandfather were doctors.[14] He completed his early schooling in the city before enrolling at Kurnool Medical College, where he received his M.B.B.S.degree. He later pursued postgraduate training at Madras Medical College, earning his M.D. in General Medicine. Following this, he joined the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, where he completed his D.M. in Chandigarh.[15][16]

Career

Early career and academic roles

Reddy began his medical career in the early 1980s, working in gastrointestinal endoscopy, clinical research, and medical education.[9] After earning a Doctorate of Medicine in gastroenterology from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, he specialized in gastrointestinal endoscopy, which was then an emerging field in India.[17] He began working as an assistant professor of gastroenterology at Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, and later served as a professor at Guntur Medical College.

Asian institute of gastroenterology

Asian Institute of Gastroenterology

In 1994, Reddy founded the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology in Hyderabad, focusing on therapeutic endoscopy and early adoption of day-care units for endoscopic procedures.[18] The institute serves patients from India and neighboring countries, including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Malaysia.

Asian Institute of Gastroenterology Hospitals has organized free medical camps and outreach programs for underserved populations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital participated in efforts to develop treatment protocols for gastrointestinal symptoms in infected patients.[9][19]

Reddy has also been involved in initiatives to expand diagnostic access, including mobile endoscopy units and screening programs in rural areas.[20][21]

Research and training

Reddy's research has centered on therapeutic pancreato-biliary endoscopy and innovations in transgastric endoscopic surgery.[7] He has participated in international endoscopy workshops and contributed to training programs for endoscopists worldwide.

Reddy has received multiple honors, including the Dr. B. C. Roy Award in 1995 for contributions to medical science,[8] the Padma Shri in 2002,[10] and the Padma Bhushan in 2016 for his work in gastroenterology.[22] In 2009, he was awarded the Master Endoscopist Award by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE).[11]

In 2021, he received the Rudolf V. Schindler Award from ASGE,[23] followed by a Lifetime Achievement Award from the World Endoscopy Organisation.[6][24] In 2025, he was honored with the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, for his contributions to medicine.[25] Later that year, he became the first Indian gastroenterologist to receive the Legends of Endoscopy Award from Japanese gastroenterologists at the Tokyo Live Global Endoscopy 2025 event.[26][27]

Reddy has authored over 1,000 peer-reviewed publications and has spoken at international medical conferences.[17]

Selected publications

Books

  • Recent Advances in Pancreas - ECAB - E-Book. Elsevier India. 12 December 2014. ASIN B00WU284Z4.
  • Innovations in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Springer Verlag, Singapore. 28 April 2021. ISBN 978-9811592461.
  • Updates in Pancreatic Endotherapy, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics, E-Book. Churchill Livingstone. 15 September 2023. ISBN 978-0443183621.
  • ERCP E-Book. Elsevier - Health Sciences Division. 23 July 2024. ISBN 978-0323933629.

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