HPB Treatment in Bahrain
Hepatology/Liver
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Dr Vinoda Metta
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It can be hard to diagnose problems with the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, or bile ducts because many conditions have similar symptoms. Signs like abdominal pain, jaundice, unexplained weight loss, digestive problems, or abnormal liver tests may suggest an Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary treatment in Bahrain condition.
At King’s Bahrain Clinic, you can get specialist assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for many liver, pancreatic, and biliary disorders from an HPB specialist in Bahrain. If you need advanced care, you also have direct access to experts at King’s College Hospital London in Dubai.
What is HPB treatment?
HPB stands for Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary. This medical specialty focuses on diseases of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts. These organs work together to help with digestion, metabolism, and your overall health. HPB care covers diagnosis, medical treatment, advanced scans, endoscopic procedures, cancer care, and surgery if needed.
What does HPB treatment do?
HPB specialists look into your symptoms, find the cause of the problem, and create a treatment plan just for you. Depending on what you need, treatment might include medication, changes to your lifestyle, endoscopic procedures, cancer therapies, less invasive treatments, or a referral for advanced HPB surgery. Often, a team of experts such as hepatologists, gastroenterologists, surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, and transplant specialists will work together to provide your care.
When should you see us?
You should consider a specialist assessment if you experience:
- Persistent abdominal pain
- Jaundice or yellowing of the skin and eyes
- Dark urine or pale-colored stools
- Unexplained weight loss
- Nausea or vomiting
- Recurrent gallbladder attacks
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Pancreatitis
- Persistent bloating or abdominal swelling
- A known liver, pancreas, gallbladder, or bile duct condition
Getting checked early can help find serious conditions before they cause complications.
What conditions do we treat and what services do we offer?
At King’s Bahrain Clinic, you can get specialist evaluation and ongoing care for many different HPB conditions, including:
Conditions commonly assessed
- Liver tumors and liver cysts
- Fatty liver disease
- Liver cirrhosis
- Hepatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Pancreatic cysts and pancreatic tumors
- Gallstones
- Gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis)
- Bile duct disorders
- Cholangitis
- Bile duct strictures
- Biliary obstruction
- Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer)
- Complex liver and pancreatic diseases
- Benign and malignant HPB conditions
Diagnostic and specialist services
Patients may be referred for specialist HPB consultations, liver and pancreatic disease assessment, gallbladder and biliary tract evaluation, advanced blood testing, CT and MRI review, FibroScan liver assessment, endoscopic procedure evaluation, cancer screening and surveillance, multidisciplinary case discussions, surgical second opinions, liver transplant assessment, and long-term follow-up for ongoing liver, pancreatic, and biliary conditions.
Who are the best doctors for HPB treatment in Bahrain?
The best doctors for HPB treatment in Bahrain are:
- Dr. Pooja Khanna
- Dr. Farooq Khan
These doctors have a lot of experience managing complex liver, pancreatic, biliary, and transplant-related conditions.
Why choose King's Bahrain Clinic?
At King’s Bahrain Clinic, patients receive care from specialists with experience managing both common and complex HPB conditions. The focus is on accurate diagnosis, practical treatment planning, and long-term follow-up when needed.
The clinic also offers a clear pathway to advanced specialist services for patients whose condition requires more complex care.
How can I book an appointment?
To book an appointment at King’s Bahrain Clinic, you can call us, fill out the online request form, or use the KingsHub app. Our team will help arrange any tests, specialist referrals, and follow-up care you might need.
FAQs
King’s Bahrain Clinic is the best clinic for HPB treatment in Bahrain. You get access to specialist care for the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts, all supported by the wider King’s network.
The best doctors for HPB treatment in Bahrain are Dr. Farooq Khan, and Dr. Pooja Khanna.
HPB stands for Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary. This term refers to the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts, and also to the medical specialty that treats diseases of these organs.
Symptoms may include abdominal pain, jaundice, dark urine, pale stools, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, bloating, and abnormal liver function tests. Some conditions may cause few symptoms in their early stages.
Yes. HPB teams diagnose and treat cancers of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts. Planning your treatment usually involves surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and hepatologists working together.
No. Many liver, pancreatic, and biliary problems can be managed with medication, regular check-ups, endoscopic procedures, or changes to your lifestyle. Surgery is only suggested when it is truly needed.
Yes. HPB specialists regularly diagnose and treat gallstones, gallbladder inflammation, bile duct stones, and other biliary problems.
Yes. If you need advanced HPB surgery or a liver transplant assessment, you can be referred through the King’s network for further evaluation and treatment.