Dr. Ajay Kumar Jain is a senior gastroenterologist, researcher, and Sr consultant & Head department of Gastroenterology at Shalby Hospital, Indore with expertise in liver diseases, biliary disorders, and inflammatory bowel disease.
Education
- MBBS – MGM Medical College, Indore (1984)
- MD (Medicine) – M.Y. Hospital, Indore (1988)
- DM (Gastroenterology) – G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi (1993)
- DNB (Gastroenterology) – National Board, New Delhi (1994)
Professional Experience
- Sr. Consultant & Head, Dept. of Gastroenterology, Choithram Hospital & Research Centre, Indore (2006–2025). Special interest: Chronic viral hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, biliary malignancies, IBD.
- Consultant, Gastroenterology, Choithram Hospital (1996–2006)
Faculty/Clinical Positions:
- Senior Research Associate, G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi (1994–1995)
- RML Hospital, New Delhi (1995–1996)
- Fellowships/Residencies at Christian Medical College Vellore, Nizam’s Institute Hyderabad, and M.Y. Hospital Indore.
Fellowships & Training
- Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Training – Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre, Boston, USA (1999–2000)
- Clinical fellowships in Vellore, Hyderabad, and New Delhi.
Research & Publications
- Over 45 peer-reviewed publications in international and Indian journals.
Topics include:
- Viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Gall bladder and biliary diseases
- Gastrointestinal infections and complications
- Notable multi-centric contributions to Indian Society of Gastroenterology consensus statements and national surveys.
Awards & Distinctions
- Merit scholarships during MBBS.
- Hargovind Foundation Medical Fellowship (1998).
- Government of India Merit Certificate in Biology (1977).
Memberships
- Life member, Indian Society of Gastroenterology
- Life member, Indian Association for the Study of Liver
- Life member, Indian Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences
- Life member, Indian Association of Laser Surgery & Medicine
