Dr. Ajay Kumar Patwa, born on August 10, 1979, is a distinguished professor of Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He currently serves at the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit of the Medicine Department at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. His contributions span across patient care, research, and academic teaching. Dr. Patwa’s educational journey is noteworthy. He completed his MBBS in 2003 and his M.D. in Medicine in 2007, both from King George’s Medical University. He further specialized in Gastroenterology, earning his D.M. in 2013 from the prestigious Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) in Lucknow. Dr. Patwa’s professional career commenced as a Senior Resident at KGMU in 2007. He briefly served as a Registrar (Senior Resident) at Christian Medical College in Vellore before returning to KGMU as a Lecturer in 2009. His tenure at KGMU has seen him rise through the ranks, becoming an Assistant Professor in 2013, an Associate Professor in 2016, an Additional Professor in 2019, and eventually a full Professor in 2023. Beyond his academic and professional commitments, Dr. Patwa has been recognized for his contributions to medical and social services. He has received numerous Honors, including certificates of Honor from various organizations such as the Shri Narayan Seva Sansthan, Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj Smirti Manch, and Akshaya Charitable Trust. His dedication to the field has also been acknowledged by the Hari Om Sewa Kendra for his exemplary medical services. Dr. Patwa’s research is prolific and impactful. He has been involved in various studies, including notable works on liver injury induced by Tinospora Cordifolia during the COVID-19 pandemic, cognitive dysfunction in hepatitis C virus infection, and the severity of COVID-19 pneumonia among vaccinated and non-vaccinated patients. His research extends to topics such as the resistance of human fetal astrocytes to Zika virus, microalbuminuria in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients, and Comparison of Objectively Assessed Versus Patient-Reported Clarity of Last Rectal Effluent for the Prediction of Quality of Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy: A Prospective Study. His contributions to the medical field are not limited to his research. Dr. Patwa has played a significant role in re-establishing the endoscopy laboratory and the Gastroenterology and Hepatology unit at KGMU, ensuring that the department remains at the forefront of medical advancements and patient care. His leadership from 2014 to 2017 as the officiating head of the Department of Medical Gastroenterology was pivotal in its development.