According to Kashmir Dot Com, Dr Raina secured the Best Video Award for the second time at the
International Hepatopancreatic Biliary Conference, held in Dubai in 2025. Dr
Raina is the first Kashmiri gastroenterologist to achieve such an international
honour in the specialised field of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and
interventional endoscopy.

At the conference, Dr.
Raina showcased his clinical work titled “EUS-Guided Cystogastrostomy and
Direct Endoscopic Necrosectomy (DEN) in Post-Pancreatitis Walled-Off Necrosis,”
a sophisticated, minimally invasive technique used to treat severe pancreatic
complications. His presentation drew strong praise from experts worldwide for
its innovation, accuracy, and significant contribution to improving patient
outcomes, further enhancing Jammu and Kashmir’s standing in the field of
medical excellence.

Dr Raina is a Gastroenterologist,
Hepatologist, and Therapeutic Endoscopist and
Endosonographer (EUS), Third Space and Bariatric Endoscopist. He did his MBBS from the Government
Medical College, Srinagar and completed his post-graduation MD in Internal
Medicine from Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS). He then pursued a DM in Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Tata Hospital, Mumbai (2016-2019) and further enhanced his qualifications with the MRCP-UK certification.

Driven by a fervent
commitment to advancing his skills, he pursued several super-specialized
fellowships, including motility disorders, pH metry (FMPB), Diagnostic and
Therapeutic Endoscopic ultrasound (FEUS), Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy
(FATE), and Third Space Endoscopy (FTSE) at renowned global centres.

His areas of interest
cover a broad range of adult and pediatric gastrointestinal, liver,
pancreaticobiliary diseases, and Obesity. I’m an expert in diagnosing and managing
complex cases like early gastrointestinal cancers, Inflammatory Bowel Disease
(IBD), Motility Gastrointestinal disorders, small bowel diseases with capsule
Endoscopy and Enteroscopy. He has skills in diagnostic and
Interventional Gastrointestinal and mediastinal EUS (including EUS-guided biopsies, pseudocyst drainage, gallbladder, pancreatic, and Biliary drainage, Gastrojejunostomy, and variceal coiling), as well as third-space endoscopy (such as POEM, ESD, STER, and EFTR). He also performs direct endoscopic necrosectomy (DEN) for peripancreatic Necrotic
collections.

He introduced several
advanced endoscopic procedures such as POEM for achalasia cardia, POES for
Zenker’s Diverticulum, STER, and EFTR for submucosal tumor removal, G-POEM for
Gastroparesis and EUS-guided liver biopsy, and EUS EUS-guided coiling of Rectal
Varices. These innovations highlight his pioneering spirit and dedication to
advancing medical practices.

Expressing his gratitude,
Dr Raina told The Daily, “It is a moment of immense pride to represent Kashmir
on such a prestigious international platform and to be recognised for advancing
cutting-edge medical techniques among global gastroenterologists and surgeons.
I owe this award to my parents and my entire family.”