Dr. Sakshi Karkra

Dr. Sakshi Karkra is Head - Pediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology at Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram. Artemis lists more than 23 years of experience in paediatrics and more than 14 years in paediatric gastroenterology. Her qualifications include MBBS, MD in Paediatrics, MRCPCH Part II and fellowship training in paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and liver transplantation.

Her clinical work covers gastrointestinal and liver disorders in children, including chronic liver disease, portal hypertension, inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, motility disorders, achalasia and complex feeding or nutrition problems. She also provides evaluation and follow-up around paediatric liver transplantation and has additional training in gastrointestinal neurophysiology in the United States.

Artemis lists a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, enteroscopy, capsule endoscopy, foreign-body removal, PEG placement, variceal ligation, stricture and achalasia dilatation, polypectomy and liver biopsy. Her motility work includes oesophageal, anal and colonic manometry, pH-impedance studies and breath testing.

She speaks Arabic, English, Hindi and Punjabi. Her memberships include paediatric gastroenterology, liver-transplant and motility organisations, including ILTS and IMFDA.

Artemis also notes national and international publications and textbook contributions. Her current practice is suited to children who need coordinated gastroenterology, hepatology, nutrition, endoscopy or motility assessment within a paediatric hospital setting. Close coordination with paediatric surgery, transplant, nutrition and intensive-care teams may be needed in children with severe or multisystem disease.