Dr. Swetha Rapolu
Consultant (Medical Gastroenterologist)
Medical Gastroenterology
Languages: English, Hindi, Telugu
About
Dr. Swetha Rapolu is a Consultant in the Department of Gastroenterology at AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad. She specializes in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic disorders, with expertise in advanced therapeutic endoscopy including ERCP, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), polypectomy, and gastrointestinal stent placement. Her clinical interests include inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), gastrointestinal oncology, biliary and pancreatic diseases, and minimally invasive endoscopic interventions. Dr. Rapolu is actively involved in clinical research and has authored several peer-reviewed scientific publications in the field of gastroenterology.
Qualifications
- DrNB (Medical Gastroenterology)
- DNB (General Medicine)
- MBBS – Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad
Certifications:
- ECFMG certified and cleared United States medical licensing exams
- NBI Endoscopy
Areas of Expertise
Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
Diagnostic & Therapeutic Upper GI Endoscopy
Colonoscopy & Polypectomy
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Disorders
Pancreatic Diseases
Biliary Disorders
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Gastrointestinal Oncology
Gastrointestinal Stent Placement
Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Procedures
Professional Experience
- Consultant – Gastroenterology | AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad (2023 – Present)
- Research Trainee (Remote) | Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA (2025 – Present)
- Consultant – Gastroenterology | Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital, Hyderabad (2021 – 2022)
- Resident & Doctoral Student – Gastroenterology | Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (2018 – 2021)
- Senior Resident – Internal Medicine & Pulmonology | Olive Hospitals (2017 – 2018)
- Resident & Doctoral Student – Internal Medicine | Medwin Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad (2014 – 2017)
- Duty Medical Officer | Aditya Hospital (2013 – 2014)
Research
Research Trainee (Remote)
- Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA | January 2025 – Present
- Collaborating on remote clinical research projects under the mentorship of Dr. Arunachalam.
- Involved in study design, data analysis, and clinical research methodologies.
- Contributing to research aimed at enhancing evidence-based clinical decision-making and patient-centered care.
Publications
Dr. Swetha Rapolu has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in reputed international journals covering:
Artificial Intelligence in Gastroenterology
Advanced Endoscopy
Gastrointestinal Imaging
Bowel Sound Analytics
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Precision Medicine
Deep Learning Applications in Endoscopy
Digital Biomarkers
Awards & Recognitions
- APJ Dr. Abdul Kalam Award – Excellence in Clinical Research and Public Service
- Vaidya Ratna Award - MAA Foundation
- Academic Excellence Award – Kasturba Medical College
- Best Oral Presentation Award – OSMECON
Professional Memberships
-American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
-Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
-Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI)
-Indian Medical Association (IMA)
-Committee Member – Women's Wing, Telangana Chapter, Indian Association of Gastroenterology (IAG)
Qualifications
- DrNB (Medical Gastroenterology)
- DNB (General Medicine)
- MBBS
Specializations
- Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
- Diagnostic & Therapeutic Upper GI Endoscopy
- Colonoscopy & Polypectomy
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Disorders
- Pancreatic Diseases
- Biliary Disorders
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Gastrointestinal Oncology
- Gastrointestinal Stent Placement
- Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Procedures