Acidity and Acid Reflux Treatment in South Delhi: When to See a GI Surgeon
Repeated acidity, heartburn or a sour taste in the mouth is a reason to come in for a consultation. Many people who visit with these symptoms have not been told whether they also have a hiatus hernia. That is often found later, during the assessment.
Dr Saurabh Bansal (DMC 37887), GI, Advanced Laparoscopic & Colorectal Surgeon, sees and treats acidity and GERD patients at THE CLINICS, Hauz Khas and Green Park, from the first visit. Medical care comes first: an OPD consultation, medicines, upper GI endoscopy when it is needed, testing and treatment for H. pylori, and diet and lifestyle advice. Laparoscopic fundoplication or hiatus hernia repair is considered only when it is needed after that assessment.
What happens at an acidity or GERD consultation
At the OPD visit, Dr Bansal takes your history and examines you. Depending on your symptoms, the plan may include medicines for acidity or reflux, an upper GI endoscopy, testing and treatment for H. pylori infection, and diet and lifestyle advice, including meal timing and bedtime habits. You do not need a prior diagnosis of hiatus hernia to book this visit. Most people come with acidity, heartburn or reflux.
When acidity may mean a hiatus hernia
A hiatus hernia is present when part of the stomach sits up through the diaphragm. People usually do not know they have one. It is often found among patients who come for acidity or GERD care, sometimes on endoscopy or other tests. If a hiatus hernia is contributing to your symptoms, that is discussed at the same consultation, including whether repair should be considered. Read more on the hiatus hernia surgery page.
When surgery is considered
Most people are treated without an operation. Surgery is discussed only when medicines and other medical care have been used properly and symptoms still disturb sleep or daily life, when a hiatus hernia is contributing, or when fundoplication has already been advised after tests. If an operation is planned, Dr Bansal performs laparoscopic fundoplication at THE CLINICS MISC, Hauz Khas, often a modified Toupet (partial posterior) wrap, generally without mesh. A hiatus hernia can be repaired in the same operation.
The all-inclusive package for laparoscopic GERD and hiatus hernia surgery is ₹1.5–2 lakh. This figure is for surgery, not for the consultation. The final cost depends on room category, mesh type, approach and the patient's condition. Insurance facilities available. A written quotation is given after examination and tests.
Book an acidity or GERD consultation
Call +91 83683 75734 or +91 92173 81353 to book an acidity or GERD consultation. Insurance facilities available. You can also book a consultation online.
THE CLINICS MISC, H2, Hauz Khas, opposite Neeli Masjid, New Delhi 110016 (Mon–Sat, 9 am–6 pm). THE CLINICS, G32 Ground Floor, Green Park main market Road, New Delhi 110016 (Mon–Sat, 6–8 pm). If surgery is later advised, it is carried out at Hauz Khas.
In the press
Dr Bansal has been quoted and has written on acidity, reflux and everyday habits. You can read: India Today on late dinners, bedtime habits and night-time acidity (31 October 2026); The Week on whether evening chai or coffee can trigger acidity (31 October 2026); Hindustan Times on waking with a sour taste after night-time acid reflux (30 October 2026); and a video conversation on GERD and acid reflux, signs, diet and treatment. More coverage is listed in the media.
Related pages
See also: GERD and acid reflux treatment in South Delhi; hiatus hernia surgery; inguinal hernia surgery; incisional and ventral hernia surgery; and colorectal surgery.
Frequently asked questions
Who can I see for repeated acidity or GERD in South Delhi?
You can book an acidity or GERD consultation with Dr Saurabh Bansal, GI, Advanced Laparoscopic & Colorectal Surgeon, at THE CLINICS, Hauz Khas and Green Park. He sees these patients from the first visit and starts with medical care: medicines, upper GI endoscopy when needed, H. pylori testing and treatment, and diet and lifestyle advice.
Can acidity or GERD be managed without surgery?
Yes. Most people are treated with medicines, diet and lifestyle advice, and, when needed, endoscopy and H. pylori treatment. Surgery is considered only when symptoms continue despite a proper medical trial, when a hiatus hernia is contributing, or when you need a surgical discussion after tests. This page does not replace a consultation.
When might acidity mean a hiatus hernia?
A hiatus hernia is often found among people who come with acidity, heartburn or reflux, and who did not know they had one. It may be seen on endoscopy or other tests. If it is contributing to your symptoms, Dr Bansal discusses that at the same clinic, including whether repair should be considered.
When is laparoscopic fundoplication or hiatus hernia repair discussed?
Only after clinical review and, typically, medical treatment and tests such as an upper GI endoscopy. If medicines are not enough, or if a hiatus hernia is part of the picture, laparoscopic fundoplication — often a modified Toupet (partial posterior) wrap — may be discussed, sometimes with hiatus hernia repair in the same operation.
What does GERD or hiatus hernia surgery cost at THE CLINICS?
The all-inclusive package for laparoscopic GERD and hiatus hernia surgery is ₹1.5–2 lakh. This is the surgery package, not the consultation fee. The final cost depends on room category, mesh type, approach and the patient's condition. Insurance facilities available. A written quotation is given after examination and tests.
How do I book an acidity or GERD consultation?
Call +91 83683 75734 or +91 92173 81353, or book online. OPD is at THE CLINICS MISC, Hauz Khas (Mon–Sat, 9 am–6 pm) and THE CLINICS Green Park (Mon–Sat, 6–8 pm). Insurance facilities available.
