Dr. Prof. (Brig.) Atul Kumar Sood, VSM, a highly distinguished and renowned Gastroenterologist, brings an immense wealth of knowledge, experience and compassion to the forefront of patient care, with an illustrious career spanning over three decades.
An alumnus of the esteemed Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, over the years, Dr. Sood has showcased unparalleled dedication at various hospitals of the Indian Army, leaving a lasting impact on countless lives. He has also served on deputation in Sikkim, extending his healing touch to even the remotest corners of the country. In recognition of his exceptional service, Dr. (Brig.) Atul Kumar Sood was honoured with the Vishisht Seva Medal in 2020, bestowed upon him by the esteemed President of India.
An expert when it comes to Endoscopy, Cholangioscopy, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and Endoscopic RetrogradeCholangiopancreatography (ERCP), Dr. Sood has performed over 30,000 diagnostic and therapeutic procedures till date.
As you embark your recovery mission, know that you are in the hands of a world-class gastroenterologist, whose expertise and compassion are unmatched.
Educational Qualifications
M.B.B.S., Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
M.D. (Medicine), Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
D.N.B. (Medicine), National Board of Examinations (NBE), Delhi
D.M.Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
M.N.A.M.S. (Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences)
Experiences
Medical Officer, OP PAWAN (Sri Lanka), OP BAJRANG, OP RHINO (ULFA) - 1989-91
Professor & Head of Department, Gastroenterology, Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi- 2016-18
Director, Army Organ Retrieval & Transplant Authority (AORTA)- 2016-2018
DNB Gastroenterology Examiner, NBE- 2016-19
Professor, Command Hospital(Western Command), Chandimandir-Jun. 2020
PG Teacher Examiner & Member PG Board of Examiner, Pt. BD Sharma University of Health Sciences- Jun. 2020
Reviewer of Indexed publications MJAFI, GIISJ
Director/Commandant of Military Hospital, Dehradun
In-charge of Medical Management & Health of 1.5 lac troops in forward zone
Senior Consultant Gastroenterology, Paras Hospital, Panchkula, Haryana
Director & Head of Department of Liver & Digestive Sciences, Sarvodaya Hospital, Sec-8, Faridabad - 2022-2023
Director & HOD, Department of Gastroenterology, Yashoda Hospital & Research Centre, Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad- 2023- Present
Specializations
Alcoholic Liver Disease
Hepatitis B/C
Crohn's Disease/Ulcerative Colitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Pancreatic Biliary Interventions
Diagnostic & therapeutic upper & lower endoscopy
EUS-guided diagnostic & therapeutic interventions
Single balloon endoscopy
Therapeutic ERCP (biliary & pancreatic)
Diagnostic & therapeutic cholangioscopy
Accomplishments & Awards
Commendation by HE Governor of Sikkim, Personal Physician to HE, while on deputation to the Govt of Sikkim, 1997 & 1998
General Officer Commanding-in Chiefs (GOC-in-C) Commendation, 2012
Vishisht Seva Medal, President of India, 2020
Memberships
Life member, Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
Life member, Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI)
Life member, Indian National Association of Study of Liver (INASL)
Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
Research & Publications
Sood, A.K., et al. "Intestinal Myiasis due to Musca domestica: a report of two case", Japanese Journal of Infectious Diseases, 55 (6), 191-193, 2002.
Sood, A.K., et al."Intraspelnic pancreatic abscess successfully treated by endoscopic transpapillary drainage through the minor papilla", Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 62 (1), 192-194, 2005.
Sood, A.K., et al."Acute pancreatitis with gliptins: Is it a clinical reality", Indian Journal of Endocrinology & Metabolism/2230-8210, Vol-17/2013.
Sood, A.K., et al."Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis", Human Andrology, 5 (3), 58-60, 2015.
Sood, A.K., et al."Prevalence of occult hepatitis B infection in patients visiting tertiary care hospital", MJAFI, 72 (2), 140-144, 2016.
Sood, A.K., et al."A clinical study of insulin resistance in patients with chronic pancreatitis", MJAFI, S283-S296,2017.
Sood, A.K., et al."Visceral adipose tissue as a risk factor for diabetes mellitus in patients with chronic pancreatitis: a cross-sectional observational study", Diabetes Therapy, 8 (5), 1057-1064, 2017.
Sood, A.K., et al. "Prevalence & characteristics of the metabolic syndrome in patients with chronic pancreatitis", Annals of Nigerian Medicine, 11(1), 17-17, 2017.
Sood, A.K., et al. "Occult metabolic bone disease in chronic pancreatitis", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol 20 (9), Sep. 2017.
Sood, A.K., et al. "Abstracts- Indian Society of Gastroenterology", Indian Gastroenterology, Dec. 2017.
Sood, A.K., et al. "Spontaneous esophageal perforation as a cause of upper gastrointestinal bleed: A Rarity", 20 (9), 1112-1126, 2017.
Sood, A.K., et al. "Superglue in GI leaks: Use of Cyanoacrylate glue in GI Fistulae", Medico Research Chronicles, 5 (6), 448-453, 2018.
Sood, A.K., et al. "Cyclosporine in Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis- Effective Rescue for the Economically Challenged", IOSR Journal of Pharmacy, Vol8 (3) Ver-1, Mar 2018.
Sood, A.K., et al. "Superglue in GI leaks: Use of Cyanoacrylate Glue in GI Fistulae", Med Res Chron, DOI No 10.26838/MEDRECH.2018.5.6.452, 2018.
Sood, A.K., et al. "Pancreatitis & hyperparathyroidism: Still a rare association", MJAFI, 75 (4), 444-449, 2019.
Sood, A.K., et al. "Hepatitis B reactivation in patient with malignancy undergoing chemotherapy", Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 34, 741-741, 2019.
Sood, A.K., et al. "Focal calprotectin in ulcerative colitis can colonoscopy be replaced?" Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 34, 774-774, 2019.
Sood, A.K., et al. "Epidemiology of hepatitis C virus infection in tertiary care hospital", MJAFI, 76 (4), 443-450, 2020.
Sood, A.K., et al."A study of prevalence of occult hepatitis B virus infection, knowledge and preventive practices against hepatitis B virus in barbers serving in the Armed Forces", Journal of Clinical & Experimental Hepatology, 2021.
Sood, A.K., et al. "Microbiology of bile in extra hepatic biliary obstruction: A tropical experience", Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology, 39 (1), 54-58, 2021.
Sood, A.K., et al. "Cyclosporine in Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis-Effective Rescue for the Economically challenged", Hemoglobin, 6 (7.2), 6.8.
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