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Dr. Syed Asif Rafiq – Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist in Awantipora, Pulwama

Dr. Syed Asif Rafiq is a highly skilled Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist in Awantipora, Pulwama, with 13 years of overall clinical experience across Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Hepatology. Patients searching for “best gastroenterologist near me,” “liver specialist in Pulwama,” “stomach doctor in Awantipora,” “endoscopy doctor near me,” or “hepatologist in Kashmir” consult Dr. Rafiq for accurate diagnosis, advanced endoscopic care, and compassionate patient counseling.

He holds MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), and DNB (DM) in Gastroenterology & Hepatology, and is extensively trained in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, and ERCP.

Dr. Syed Asif Rafiq brings 13 years of progressive medical experience, combining strong foundations in Internal Medicine with advanced expertise in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Key Clinical Experience:

Assistant Professor of Medicine – TMU Moradabad (2016–2018)
Managed OPD and IPD patients, counseled families, formulated evidence-based treatment plans, and maintained continuity of care.

Junior Resident – ABG Hospital, Moti Nagar, New Delhi (2012–2013)
Worked in medical casualty and emergency services, managing acute medical cases and critical presentations.

MD Internal Medicine – GMC Srinagar (2013–2016)
Extensive exposure to emergency care, OPD/IPD management, and COVID ward services during the pandemic.

DNB (DM) Gastroenterology & Hepatology – GMC Srinagar (2018–2021)
Performed:

3000+ upper GI endoscopies (diagnostic & therapeutic)

1000+ colonoscopies, including polypectomies

500+ ERCPs assisted and several performed independently

Advanced procedures such as EVL, APC, GI stenting

Patients from Awantipora, Pulwama, Shopian, Pampore, and nearby South Kashmir areas regularly search for a trusted gastroenterologist in Pulwama, and rely on Dr. Rafiq for both routine and complex digestive and liver-related problems.

Qualifications

MBBS, MD Internal Medicine, DNB Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Research & Publications

Dr. Syed Asif Rafiq’s expertise is rooted in high-volume procedural gastroenterology and hepatology practice, with a strong emphasis on endoscopic precision, procedural safety, and outcome-based learning rather than purely academic publishing.

His professional advancement is shaped by:

Extensive procedural experience in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy

Observational learning from complex GI bleeding, liver disease, and portal hypertension cases

Hands-on management of advanced liver disorders and endoscopic emergencies

Continuous skill refinement through case audits and procedural outcome reviews

Staying updated with national and international gastroenterology guidelines

Dr. Rafiq actively participates in clinical discussions, departmental reviews, CME programs, and protocol-based learning, ensuring that his practice remains aligned with modern standards of gastroenterology and hepatology care.