Consultant:
Dr. Jose F. Alvares – MD, DM (Gastroenterology), DNB (Gastroenterology)

OVERVIEW

At Victor Hospital, our Department of Gastroenterology is one of the most advanced in South Goa, offering comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic care for all gastrointestinal, liver, and pancreatic disorders.

Led by Dr. Jose F. Alvares, a senior gastroenterologist with decades of expertise, the department is equipped with a full range of state-of-the-art Colour Video Endoscopy systems and operates 24/7 to manage all emergency gastro-intestinal conditions — from variceal bleeds to acute liver failure.

We also have a dedicated Hepatology Unit with complete facilities for the management of fulminant hepatic failure, hepatic encephalopathy, and complex liver disorders, ensuring timely, expert intervention.

Specialized Procedures Offered

• Variceal Sclerotherapy & Band Ligation – for bleeding esophageal varices
• Esophageal Dilatation & Stent Insertion – to treat narrowing or blockage of the esophagus
• ERCPs (Diagnostic & Therapeutic) – including sphincterotomies, stone extraction, and endoprosthesis insertion
• Endoscopic Management of Chronic Pancreatitis
• Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) – for patients with long-term swallowing difficulties due to cancer or neurological conditions
• TIPS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt) – for severe, treatment-resistant esophageal bleeds
• Comprehensive Workup for Chronic Liver Disease – including liver transplant assessment
• Serological Screening – for Hepatitis A, B, C, D & E
• 24-Hour Emergency Endoscopy Services – for acute bleeds and liver emergencies

Advanced Equipment

• Video Gastroscopes – for both adult and pediatric patients
• Video Colonoscopes – for both adult and pediatric patients
• Video Duodenoscopes – for both adult and pediatric patients
• Full range of endoscopic accessories for:
  • Photocoagulation Therapy
  • Argon Plasma Coagulation Therapy

With decades of dedicated service in Goa, Dr. Alvares and his team bring unmatched expertise, cutting-edge technology, and compassionate care — making Victor Hospital a complete gastroenterology centre for South Goa.