Principle 01
Super-specialist judgement
DrNB Surgical Gastroenterology with HPB and oncology focus. Your patient is reviewed by a surgeon who operates only in this field, not a general surgeon adjacent to it.
For referring physicians
A surgical opinion, when one is genuinely useful.
Most referring physicians want the same things: a clear surgical opinion within days, not weeks; a patient who returns with a plan they understand; and timely written communication back to the practice. This page is for general physicians, gastroenterologists, medical oncologists, endocrinologists, and family doctors who refer to Dr. Reddy at Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Nellore.
What you can expect
A partnership, not a handover.
Principle 02
Apollo's infrastructure
24/7 surgical ICU, in-house CT and MRI, blood bank, and full multidisciplinary cover (critical care, cardiology, oncology). Patients with comorbidity are managed safely.
Principle 03
Conservative when appropriate
Many referrals leave with a non-surgical plan. Most consultations begin by reviewing existing scans rather than ordering new ones. Your patient is not pushed toward surgery they do not need.
Principle 04
You stay in the loop
Consultation note, operative note, discharge summary, histopathology, and structured follow-up are sent back to you. The referral is a partnership, not a handover.
Indications
When a surgical opinion adds value
The list below is not exhaustive. If you are unsure whether a case warrants a surgical review, a brief WhatsApp message with a summary is the fastest way to find out, often the answer is no surgery is needed, and the patient is saved a trip.
- Symptomatic gallstones, suspected acute cholecystitis, gallbladder polyps over 1 cm
- Inguinal, ventral, incisional, recurrent, and complex hernias, particularly cases needing eTEP
- Suspected GI malignancy on imaging or biopsy (oesophageal, gastric, colorectal, HPB)
- Pancreatic masses, complex pancreatic cysts, pancreatitis with surgical implications
- Liver lesions on imaging, suspected HCC, colorectal liver metastases
- Bariatric eligibility (BMI ≥ 32.5 with comorbidity, BMI ≥ 37.5 without)
- Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy or colonoscopy with biopsy
- Post-operative complications from surgery elsewhere, fistula, leak, recurrence, persistent pain
Referral channels
Three ways to refer.
01
WhatsApp · doctor-to-doctor
Fastest route. Send patient summary, scans, and any biopsy reports. Dr. Reddy responds personally within a working day. Use the same number listed for patient bookings, identify yourself as a referring physician.
02
Apollo Nellore · appointment desk
For patients you would like to book directly into the Apollo OPD, the hospital appointment desk runs 24/7. Mention this is a physician referral so the case is flagged for review of existing reports before the consult.
03
Written referral letter
A formal letter on your letterhead, scanned and emailed or sent with the patient, is welcomed for medico-legal continuity. Address to: Senior Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterology, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Nellore.
The communication loop
What you receive in return
Communication back to the referring physician is the single most under-served part of most surgical referrals. Dr. Reddy treats it as part of the case, not as paperwork.
- 01
Initial consultation note
Within 24 hours of OPD review.
- 02
Pre-operative plan
When surgery is offered, with rationale and alternatives.
- 03
Operative note
On the day of surgery.
- 04
Discharge summary
Signed by the consultant, with histopathology pending status if relevant.
- 05
Histopathology report
Forwarded once available, typically 5 to 10 days post-op.
- 06
Structured follow-up updates
For oncology cases, at every surveillance imaging point.
About Dr. Reddy
Training and experience
DrNB Surgical Gastroenterology, Manipal Hospitals Bengaluru. 9+ years and 3,000+ surgeries. Full publication list and conference record on the About page.
Procedures
Surgical scope
Laparoscopic, HPB, GI oncology, and bariatric surgery, with detailed pages on technique and outcomes for each procedure.
Hospital
Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Nellore
24/7 surgical ICU, on-site imaging, blood bank, full multidisciplinary backup, and empanelment with all major insurers.