Brief Profile:
Dr. K. Bala Murali Krishna is one of the best Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist and Therapeutic Endoscopists in Hyderabad with over 14 years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic and biliary disorders. He currently serves as HOD & Senior Consultant – Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Therapeutic Endoscopy at Citizens Speciality Hospital.
His clinical expertise covers a wide range of digestive and liver conditions, including fatty liver, cirrhosis, hepatitis, jaundice, gastrointestinal bleeding, acid reflux, inflammatory bowel disease and other complex gastrointestinal disorders.
Dr. Bala Murali Krishna has extensive experience in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound. He has also worked extensively in the management of complex gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary conditions and is committed to evidence-based, patient-centred care.
An academic achiever, he was awarded the Gold Medal for securing State First Rank in DM Gastroenterology (2011–2012). He has also contributed to medical research through publications on gastrointestinal bleeding, endoscopy, gastric cancer and pancreatitis.
Work Experience:
- Senior Consultant - Gastroenterology, KIMS Hospital, Kondapur, May 2015 - August 2026
- Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, Atharv Gastro & Liver Clinic, Madinaguda, February 2016 -Present
- Assistant Professor – Gastroenterology, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, September 2012 - February 2015
- Visiting Consultant - Gastroenterology, Narayana Hrudayalaya, Hyderabad, February 2013 - May 2015
- Visiting Consultant - Gastroenterology, Premier Hospital, Hyderabad, February 2013 - May 2015
- Visiting Consultant - Gastroenterology, Olive Hospital, Hyderabad, April 2013 - April 2015
- Senior Resident – Gastroenterology, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad – September 2008 - November 2008
- Assistant Professor – Paediatrics, Niloufer Hospital, Hyderabad, September 2007 - September 2008
Medical Qualification:
- MBBS, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, 2003
- MD – Paediatrics, Niloufer Hospital, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, 2007
- DM – Gastroenterology, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, 2012
Area of Expertise:
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Liver diseases (Hepatology)
- Pancreatic & Biliary disorders
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Cirrhosis of Liver (CLD)
- Fatty Liver
- Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C
- Diagnostic & Therapeutic Endoscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy & Colonoscopy)
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
- Advanced Endoscopic Interventions
- Esophageal and Anorectal Manometry
- 24Hr Ph Impedance
Publications:
- Utility of Endoscopy in Evaluating Abnormal Findings of the Gastrointestinal Tract on CT Scan . Indian Journal of Gastroenterology.2010;29(1):A40
- Etiology of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Children. Indian Journal of Gastroenterology.2012;31(1):A100
- As a co author in Association of Interleukin-10 Promoter Polymorphism(1082 G/A) and Gastric Cancer in Andhra Pradesh Population of South India. Iran J Cancer Prev.2012;5(3): 117-23
- As a co author in Hypertriglyceridemia induced pancreatitis in pregnancy and its management issues : A case based study. Apollo Med 2020;2:105-7
Awards & Accolades:
- Gold Medalist (State 1st ) in DM (Gastroenterology) for the academic year 2011 - 2012
