Dr. Varghese is HOD & Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology at Rajagiri Hospital. With nearly four decades of practice, he leads the department’s clinical and academic activities. He specializes in both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound, and has managed complex hepatobiliary and pancreatic disorders. Dr. Varghese is known for his mentorship of trainees and for contributing to multidisciplinary GI care pathways. He continues to advance GI endoscopy standards and patient‑centred treatment protocols.