You are the closest outreach town to Guwahati
Hojai is on the Guwahati–Lumding rail line and National Highway 27, roughly 150 km from Guwahati. That makes it different from the other outreach towns: a procedure does not have to be a big trip. For many Hojai families, endoscopy or colonoscopy can be planned as a single day out, with the consultation first at the Hojai OPD and the procedure a few days later in Guwahati.
| At a glance | Details |
|---|---|
| Venue | Prime Medical Centre, Main Road, near Laxmi Cinema Hall, Hojai · open in Google Maps |
| When | 2nd Saturday of every month |
| Timings | 9 AM – 4 PM |
| Within easy reach | Hojai town, Lanka, Doboka, Jamunamukh, Kampur, and Lumding by rail |
| Not done here | Endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP and EUS — these are done in Guwahati |
On the 2nd Saturday the Guwahati OPD may not run. If you plan to come to Guwahati for a test the same week, check the OPD calendar on WhatsApp first.
Reaching the clinic
- By road: Prime Medical Centre is on Hojai's Main Road, near the old Laxmi Cinema Hall — a short ride from the market area and the bus stand.
- By train: Hojai station is on the main line; local autos and e-rickshaws reach the Main Road within minutes.
- From Lumding side: Lumding is around 40–45 km east. Several trains stop at Hojai, so you can come for the OPD and return the same day.
- Bring: ultrasound reports, previous endoscopy or colonoscopy pictures, and your blood tests from the last year, with all medicines.
The "day-trip" plan for Guwahati procedures
Because Guwahati is within half a day from Hojai, the procedure plan is simpler. The table shows how each test can be organised — Dr. Agarwal decides which suits you at the OPD.
| Test | How it is usually planned | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Upper endoscopy (gastroscopy) | Fast overnight. Usually no sedation, so you can travel back the same day. | Apollo Clinic, Ulubari — morning slot, 8–10 AM |
| Colonoscopy | Bowel preparation at home the evening before; start early so you reach Guwahati in the morning. Done without sedation in most patients; sedation on request at Hayat. | Apollo Ulubari or Hayat |
| FibroScan (liver stiffness) | No preparation beyond a few hours' fasting. Painless, 10 minutes. | Hayat or Apollo Ulubari — can be done on the same visit as endoscopy |
| ERCP / EUS | Needs admission planning, blood tests and often a one-night stay. Bring an attendant. | Hayat Hospital, Kahilipara |
Colonoscopy preparation involves strong laxatives — read the preparation guide before the day and ask at the OPD if you have diabetes, kidney disease or take blood thinners.
What brings people from Hojai and the Nagaon belt to a gastroenterologist
There is little published data specific to Hojai itself. The points below draw on what is known about Assam and the Northeast, and on the questions that commonly bring people to a gastroenterologist.
- Long-standing acidity and indigestion — often managed for years with over-the-counter tablets. Worth one proper evaluation, including an H. pylori test, because Assam is a high-burden region for stomach and oesophageal cancer. Acidity, GERD & IBS
- Fatty liver found incidentally on an ultrasound done for another reason — common in anyone with a sedentary day, a big waistline or raised sugar. Fatty liver guide
- Gallstones and upper right-sided pain after fatty meals — assessed by ultrasound and, if the bile duct is involved, MRCP or EUS
- Constipation, piles and bleeding while passing stool — in people over 45, or with a family history of bowel cancer, bleeding needs a colonoscopy rather than only creams
- Hepatitis B and C — Northeast India has a significant burden; a one-time blood test settles whether you are infected. Hepatitis C can usually be cured.
- Jaundice after a fever or stone — see the jaundice page and do not wait for the monthly OPD if the eyes are yellow with fever
Step by step: from Hojai OPD to a finished test
- WhatsApp your reports and book the 2nd Saturday slot.
- At the OPD, the test and the date are fixed. Pick a Guwahati slot you can reach without staying overnight.
- Do any pre-procedure blood tests locally; results go to Dr. Agarwal on WhatsApp.
- Travel to Guwahati on the day — or the evening before for a colonoscopy at Hayat.
- Reports and biopsy results come on WhatsApp; the next review is usually at the next Hojai OPD.
Booking the Hojai OPD?
Send your reports on WhatsApp with your name and village or town. If a test is needed, we will try to line it up for a single Guwahati trip.
Do not wait for the outreach date if you have:
- Vomiting blood, or black, tarry stools — read what to do
- Yellow eyes with fever, shivering or tummy pain — what it means
- Severe or worsening abdominal pain, a rigid tummy, or repeated vomiting
- Confusion or unusual sleepiness in someone with liver disease
Go straight to the nearest emergency department in Hojai. The District Civil Hospital in Hojai and private hospitals in town provide emergency care; Nagaon and Guwahati are the next options.
Common questions — Hojai
When is the Hojai OPD and where is it?
Can I get an endoscopy or colonoscopy done in one day from Hojai?
Is the doctor available on other days for Hojai patients?
I have a gallstone on ultrasound but no pain. Do I need surgery?
Should I test my family for hepatitis B?
Related
Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Mayank Agarwal, MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Gastroenterology) · Assam Medical Council Reg. No. 19633 · Last reviewed:
This page gives general information about consulting Dr. Agarwal from Hojai and about digestive conditions that matter in this region. It does not replace a consultation — the right tests and treatment depend on your own reports and health. Venue details and dates are checked regularly but can change; please confirm on WhatsApp before travelling.
Based on:
- Terrault NA, et al. Update on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic hepatitis B: AASLD 2018 hepatitis B guidance. Hepatology 2018;67:1560–1599.
- Rinella ME, et al. AASLD Practice Guidance on the clinical assessment and management of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Hepatology 2023;77:1797–1835.
- EASL Clinical Practice Guidelines on gallstones. J Hepatol 2016;65:146–181.