Dr. Megha Rustagi | Pediatric Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist in Ghaziabad

About Dr. Megha Rustagi

Dr. Megha Rustagi is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist working at Yashoda Hospital, Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad, with specialized training in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, and Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital, Mumbai. She completed her M.D. in Pediatrics from Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, and has expertise in managing pediatric gastrointestinal and liver disorders. Her clinical expertise includes pediatric diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, colonoscopy, liver biopsy, FibroScan, pH impedance studies, anorectal manometry, pediatric GI emergencies, and foreign body removal.

Dr. Rustagi has experience managing OPD, IPD and emergency pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology cases, along with pediatric liver transplant evaluation and follow-up. She has a strong academic and research background, including work on pediatric liver diseases, progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis and very early-onset inflammatory bowel disease. She has also received the Young Investigator Award at the European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Conference 2025.

Educational Qualifications

M.B.B.S., Jhalawar Medical College, Jhalawar, Rajasthan
M.D. (Pediatrics), Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra
Fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (M.U.H.S), Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital, Mumbai
Fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (ISPGHAN) , Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi

Experiences

Consultant, Department of Neonatology & Pediatrics, Yashoda Hospital & Research Centre, Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad
Fellow, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
Fellow, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital, Mumbai
Training in Diagnostic And Therapeutic Endoscopy and Colonoscopy, Aryavart Hospital, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Senior Resident, Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital, New Delhi
Senior Resident, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, New Delhi

Specializations

Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders
Pediatric Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy and Colonoscopy
Pediatric Liver Diseases
Endoscopic Guided Feeding Tube Insertion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Very Early-Onset IBD (VEO-IBD)
Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC)
Mitochondrial Liver Diseases
Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux & Motility Disorders
Pediatric GI Bleeding and Emergencies
Pediatric Nutritional Disorders
Pediatric Liver Failure and Transplant-related Care
Foreign Body Ingestion requiring endoscopic removal
Pediatric Hepatobiliary Disorders
Liver Biopsy (USG-guided and Blind)
Fibroscan
pH Impedance Study And Anorectal Manometry
Pediatric Liver Transplant Evaluation And Follow-up

Accomplishments & Awards

Presented E-poster in European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Conference 2025 and was awarded 'Young Investigator Award' for the same.
Presented paper in ISPGHAN conference 2024 on the topic entitled “ Clinical andgenetic spectrum of very early onset inflammatory bowel disease – a single center experience.
Presented paper in MAHAPEDICRITICON 2019 (Maharashtra State Conference) on the topic entitled “Serum Thyroid Profile In Critically Ill Children And Its Correlation To Clinical Outcome” and was awarded Second Prize.
Unilateral Neonatal Adrenal Hematoma Presenting With Signs Of Adrenal Insufficiency – presented at MAHAPEDICRITICON 2019 (Maharashtra State Conference) and was awarded First Prize.
VACTERL Syndrome With Bilateral Choanal Atresia And Bed Side Treatment Of Choanal Atresia - Presented at MAHAPEDICON 2018 (Maharashtra State Conference).

Research & Publications

Diverse presentation of hepatocerebral type of mitochondrial DNA depletion syndromes-a brief report, Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology.
Genetic Profiling of patients with Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis: Data from a single center in Western India, Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology.
Plummer Vinson Syndrome and role of Endoscopic Balloon dilatation in a 4 year old child, Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology reports.
Clinical Evaluation Of Acute Respiratory Distress And Chest Wheezing In Infants- Journal Of Natural Science, Biology And Medicine.
Evaluation of serum thyroid profile And Its Correlation To Clinical Outcome InCritically Ill Children, International Journal Of Health Sciences.
Comparison Of Caffeine Versus Aminophylline For Apnea Of Prematurity, Biomedical And Pharmacology Journal.

Training

Training in Diagnostic And Therapeutic Endoscopy and Colonoscopy, Aryavart Hospital, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
IAP-NNF Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
BLS and ACLS Certified