Dr. Sakshi Karkra is a highly experienced and internationally trained expert in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Liver Transplantation. With over two decades of clinical experience, she has dedicated her medical career to managing complex gastrointestinal, liver, and nutritional disorders in children. She is well-versed in handling cases of chronic liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), acute liver failure, metabolic liver disorders, celiac disease, chronic diarrhea, feeding difficulties, and liver transplants. Dr. Karkra brings her global exposure, especially from the UK, to provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each child’s needs. She is also known for her focus on preventive care and patient-family education.
- Deep expertise in pediatric GI and liver medicine with a focus on advanced endoscopy and motility studies
- Leadership role at Artemis Hospital’s dedicated pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology unit
- International fellowship training in pediatric GI, hepatology, and liver transplant, plus GI neurophysiology in the USA
- Extensive experience in managing complex conditions with child-sensitive care and accurate diagnosis
- Active contributor to journals and postgraduate textbooks, with recognition for clinical excellence.
Education Background:
- MBBS – University of Rajasthan, 1995
- MD (Pediatrics) – University of Rajasthan, 1998
- MRCPCH (UK pediatric board qualification)
- Fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Liver Transplant
- Advanced training in GI Neurophysiology (USA) and Critical Care Nutrition (Royal College of Physicians, UK)
Awards & Accolades:
- Appreciation award for outstanding service at Medanta – The Medicity
- Multiple publications in national and international journals
- Contributor of chapters in postgraduate medical textbooks
- Member of leading professional societies including ILTS, ISPGHAN, CAPGAN, MIAP, IMFDA, and LTSI
Dr. Sakshi Karkra specialises in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology with expertise in endoscopic and motility diagnostics, child nutrition, liver function disorders, and digestive tract conditions.
Medical Problems Treated by Doctor
- Pediatric liver diseases including hepatitis and cirrhosis
- Digestive disorders like GERD, IBD, celiac disease, malabsorption
- Swallowing difficulty, feeding disorders, and failure to thrive
- Portal hypertension and related variceal bleeding
- Motility disorders detected via manometry and pH-impedance testing
- Nutritional disorders and GI complications following organ transplant
Medical Procedures Performed by Doctor
- Upper and lower GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, enteroscopy, and capsule endoscopy
- Foreign body removal, PEG tube placement, stenting, sclerotherapy
- Endoscopic variceal ligation, dilatation for achalasia and strictures
- Polypectomy, glue injection, endoclip application
- Anal, esophageal, and colonic manometry
- pH & impedance studies, breath tests, transit studies, liver biopsy, and paracentesis
- Pediatric liver diseases including hepatitis and cirrhosis
- Digestive disorders like GERD, IBD, celiac disease, malabsorption
- Swallowing difficulty, feeding disorders, and failure to thrive
- Portal hypertension and related variceal bleeding
- Motility disorders detected via manometry and pH-impedance testing
- Nutritional disorders and GI complications following organ transplant
- Upper and lower GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, enteroscopy, and capsule endoscopy
- Foreign body removal, PEG tube placement, stenting, sclerotherapy
- Endoscopic variceal ligation, dilatation for achalasia and strictures
- Polypectomy, glue injection, endoclip application
- Anal, esophageal, and colonic manometry
- pH & impedance studies, breath tests, transit studies, liver biopsy, and paracentesis