Dr. Sakshi Karkra
Pediatrics

Dr. Sakshi Karkra

Head - Pediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Artemis Hospital

34+ years of experience
Pediatric Gastroenterology
MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), MRCPCH (part II), Fellowship Paediatric Gastroentrology, Hepatology & Liver Transplant, Trained in G I Neurophysiology (USA), Advanced Program in Critical Care Nutrition - Royal

About the doctor

Dr. Sakshi Karkra is the Head of Paediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology at Artemis Hospital. She has over 20 years of experience in paediatrics and more than 14 years in paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and liver-related care.

She specializes in diagnosing and treating digestive and liver disorders in children, with expertise in advanced endoscopic and motility procedures such as upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, PEG tube placement, variceal ligation, liver biopsy, manometry studies, and therapeutic interventions for gastrointestinal conditions.

Dr. Karkra is widely experienced in managing complex paediatric gastrointestinal and liver diseases and is actively involved in academic work, research publications, and medical education. Her practice focuses on comprehensive, evidence-based, and child-centered care.

Area of expertise

Pediatric GastroenterologyPediatric Liver DiseasesEndoscopyColonoscopyHepatology

Why choose Dr. Sakshi

  • 34+ years of clinical experience
  • Specialist expertise in Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Fellowship-trained with international credentials
  • Compassionate, patient-first care with end-to-end support for visiting patients

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Paediatric Care

Children are not small adults, and they need doctors who understand that. Our paediatric teams care for newborns through teenagers, covering everyday illness, long-running conditions, and specialist surgery in units built to keep young patients calm. Parents are kept in the loop the whole way through, because caring for a child really means caring for the family around them.

Gastrosciences

Digestive trouble runs from a nagging acid problem to serious liver, pancreas, or bowel disease, and it is not always obvious which one you are facing. Our gastroenterologists and GI surgeons handle the diagnosis and the treatment together, including endoscopy, scans, keyhole surgery, and complex liver operations. You get a proper work up first, so treatment is based on what is actually wrong rather than guesswork.

Liver Transplant

Liver transplant is demanding surgery, and the results depend heavily on how experienced the team is. The units we work with run busy living and deceased donor programmes, with strong intensive care and proper multidisciplinary planning behind every case. You get a thorough assessment, a clear sense of the risks and the benefits, and steady support through what is a serious recovery.

Cardiac Care

Advanced heart care for conditions ranging from blocked arteries to complex valve and rhythm disorders. Get treated by experienced cardiac specialists using advanced surgical and minimally invasive techniques.

Orthopedics

Expert care for joint pain, spine conditions, sports injuries, and fractures through advanced orthopedic treatments and surgery. Get treated by experienced specialists focused on restoring mobility and improving quality of life.

Neurology

Conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nerves can be frightening, mostly because so much feels uncertain at the start. Our neurologists and neurosurgeons treat strokes, epilepsy, tumours, movement disorders, and spinal problems, with detailed imaging and careful planning before anyone recommends surgery. You will get a clear explanation of what is going on and what the realistic options are, not just a procedure date.

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