Siwan
Laparoscopic Surgeon near Siwan: Dr. Rajnish Kumar Thakur, Gopalganj
Best Surgeon in North Bihar? Why Families Travel to Gopalganj
Searching for the best surgeon in North Bihar usually means looking for three things: real experience, the right equipment and a hospital your family can actually reach. Our hospital is in Gopalganj, Bihar, and we care for patients from Gopalganj district and from Siwan, Saran (Chhapra), East Champaran (Motihari) and West Champaran (Bettiah), as well as from Kushinagar and Deoria across the border in Uttar Pradesh. Some of our patients also come from Nepal. Dr. Rajnish Kumar Thakur, our founder and chief surgeon, has more than 16 years of experience and over 10,000 surgeries. We offer laparoscopic surgery in North Bihar for gallbladder stones, hernia, appendix and more, laser treatment for piles and fistula, and urology procedures for kidney stones and the prostate. Gopalganj sits where NH 27 and NH 531 meet and shares a border with Uttar Pradesh, so families on both sides of the state line can reach us by road and rail. Please choose your district below for the route, the Ayushman card rules that apply to you, and our advice on planning the trip and the follow-up with fewer journeys. You can also send your reports on WhatsApp to +91 72739 94786 before you travel.
Our guides for patients from each district
We have written a guide for families from each district, with the real route to Gopalganj and the details that matter for that journey.
- Siwan: NH 531 and the Siwan to Thawe rail line; gallbladder stone surgery.
- Chhapra and Saran: NH 531 through Siwan and the Chhapra to Thawe line; hernia repair.
- Motihari and East Champaran: NH 27 across the Gandak; laser treatment for piles and fistula.
- Bettiah and West Champaran: the Jadopur Mangalpur bridge over the Gandak; hydrocele and general surgery.
- Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh: NH 27 and the Kaptanganj to Thawe line; using a UP Ayushman card in Bihar.
- Deoria, Uttar Pradesh: rail via Siwan and NH 727A; kidney stone surgery.
How Gopalganj connects to the region
Our hospital is on Kamla Rai College Road, beside Hotel Ralson, Arar, Gopalganj, Bihar 841428. These are the main links that bring patients to us. Road and bridge conditions change, so please check a map app and local news before a long journey.
- NH 27 passes through Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh, then Gopalganj and Motihari in Bihar.
- NH 531 links Chhapra to Gopalganj through Siwan and meets NH 27 at Gopalganj.
- NH 727A runs from Gorakhpur through Deoria and Salempur into Bihar up to Mairwa in Siwan district.
- The Jadopur Mangalpur bridge over the Gandak, opened in 2016, links Gopalganj with Bettiah; heavy vehicles were stopped on it in May 2026 after a gap was found in a span.
- Gopalganj railway station is on the Chhapra to Thawe line, and Thawe Junction, a few kilometres away, is also reached by lines from Siwan and from Kaptanganj through Padrauna and Tamkuhi Road.
Laparoscopic surgery in North Bihar and other treatments patients travel for
Most patients who travel to us from other districts come for planned operations. The most common are listed here; for each one, we explain the problem, the operation and recovery in simple words.
Coming from another district: a simple plan
A little planning saves a second journey. Please read our patient guide and surgery preparation checklist for more.
- Send your reports and a short note about the problem on WhatsApp to +91 72739 94786, and ask us whether you should come and whether to come fasting.
- Dr. Rajnish Kumar Thakur's OPD runs Monday to Friday, 10 am to 7 pm. Our cardiology OPD is every Thursday and our oncology OPD is on the first Saturday of every month.
- Our hospital and emergency are open 24 hours. In a serious emergency far from Gopalganj, please go to the nearest hospital first.
- Bring all reports, the patient's Aadhaar card, the Ayushman card if any, a phone linked to the Aadhaar, the daily medicines and one adult attendant.
- After surgery, we can answer many questions on WhatsApp, and simple dressings can be done near home if our surgeon agrees.
Ayushman card from another district or from Uttar Pradesh
We are empanelled under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY for general surgery and laparoscopic surgery packages, about 50 procedures such as gallbladder stone, hernia, hydrocele and appendix operations. As of mid-2025, gynaecology and urology packages were not part of our empanelment.
A Bihar card from any district is used here in the usual way. For patients from Uttar Pradesh, the National Health Authority's portability guidelines make PM-JAY beneficiaries eligible, by default, for treatment in other states; a planned operation needs pre-authorisation approved by Uttar Pradesh as the home state. Our help desk checks your eligibility and package before admission. See our Ayushman Bharat page.
How to judge the best surgeon in North Bihar for your operation
No hospital can honestly call itself the best for everyone. A better question is whether a surgeon is right for your operation. We encourage you to ask about these points, for us or for any other surgeon, and to read laparoscopic versus open surgery to understand your options. For Dr. Rajnish Kumar Thakur, you will find the answers on his profile.
- Degrees and training: he holds an MS in General Surgery from NMCH Patna and worked as a senior resident at IGIMS Patna and Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi.
- Experience: more than 16 years, over 10,000 surgeries and more than 2 lakh patients treated.
- Support around the operation: our ICU, anaesthesia specialist, pathology, digital X-ray, ultrasound and endoscopy, all in one hospital.
- Honest advice: we tell you whether you need surgery at all, and whether keyhole or open surgery suits you.
- What our patients say: a Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 84 reviews (as of 29 September 2026).
Patients from nearby districts
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best surgeon in North Bihar?
There is no official ranking, and the right surgeon depends on your operation. We do not compare ourselves with other doctors, but we are glad to share the facts: Dr. Rajnish Kumar Thakur, our founder and chief surgeon in Gopalganj, has an MS in General Surgery from Patna, trained at IGIMS Patna and Lady Hardinge Medical College, and has more than 16 years of experience. Our hospital has a 4.4 Google rating. We encourage you to check such facts for any surgeon.
Do you have branches in Siwan, Chhapra or Motihari?
No. Dr. R.K. Thakur Hospital has one location: Kamla Rai College Road, beside Hotel Ralson, Arar, Gopalganj, Bihar 841428. Our district guides are written for patients who travel to us from those districts. They cover the route, planning and Ayushman rules; we do not have a branch in those districts.
Where can I get laparoscopic surgery in North Bihar close to my district?
At Dr. R.K. Thakur Hospital in Gopalganj, we offer laparoscopic surgery for gallbladder stones, appendix, hernia, ovarian cysts, hysterectomy and diagnostic laparoscopy. You can reach us from Siwan and Chhapra on NH 531, from Motihari and Kushinagar on NH 27, and from Bettiah across the Gandak. Please choose your district above for the full route, or send your reports on WhatsApp to +91 72739 94786.
Is there a surgeon near the UP Bihar border who accepts UP Ayushman cards?
Gopalganj shares a border with Kushinagar and Deoria. Under the National Health Authority's portability guidelines, PM-JAY beneficiaries from Uttar Pradesh can be treated at empanelled hospitals in Bihar, with pre-authorisation approved by Uttar Pradesh. Our empanelment covers general and laparoscopic surgery packages, so our help desk checks your case before admission.
How do I choose a surgeon in North Bihar for a planned operation?
Check the surgeon's degrees and training, years of experience, how often they perform your operation, and whether their hospital has an ICU, anaesthesia support and in-house tests. Ask whether you need surgery at all, and whether keyhole or open surgery suits you. Read patient reviews. A good surgeon answers these questions openly before you agree to anything, and we are always glad to answer them.
Which day should I come from another district?
Dr. Rajnish Kumar Thakur's OPD runs Monday to Friday, 10 am to 7 pm. If you may need a heart fitness check before surgery, please plan a visit that includes a Thursday, when our cardiology OPD is held. Start early so that tests can be done on the same day. Our emergency is open 24 hours.
Can I send reports before travelling?
Yes. Please send clear photos of the reports and a short note about the problem on WhatsApp to +91 72739 94786. Our team will tell you whether you should come to the OPD, what to bring and whether to come fasting. This is not a substitute for an examination, but it helps you avoid an unnecessary journey from a distant district.
My district is not listed. Can I still come?
Yes, you are welcome. We treat patients from any district or state. Our district guides cover the places from which most of our outside patients travel, but the same OPD timings, emergency services and Ayushman help desk apply to everyone. Please call or WhatsApp +91 72739 94786 for directions from your town.
Dr. Rajnish Kumar Thakur
Founder and Chief Surgeon: Laparoscopic, Laser, Urology and General Surgeon
MBBS, DA, MS (General Surgery)
View detailsWhat patients say on Google
Real reviews from patients and families, as posted on our Google Business Profile.
4.4
based on 84 Google reviews (as of 1 Oct 2026)
- zaheer udddinJun 2024
I Recently Visited this Clinic in Gopalganj, Earlier I was a bit Hesitant, But Once I met the Doctor, I was so Sure & Confident that I am in Good Hands, Very Well Experienced Doctor Well Behaved Staffs Nice Arrangements & Most Important, Very Easy Procedure. Would Always be Thankful to Mr. RK Thakur & His Team.
- arav singhaniaNov 2025
My relative hernia surgery at Dr RK Thakur Hospital Went Very Well, Skilled Doctors, Caring Staff and Smooth recovery, Highly Satisfied.
- Jamal EnterprisesJun 2026
डाक्टर साहब बहुत अच्छे है उनका बात करने का अंदाज बहुत ही निराला है स्टाफ के बारे में कुछ नहीं कहा जा सकता बाकी हॉस्पिटल अच्छा है
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Doctor sahib is very good, and the way he talks to patients is truly special. I cannot say much about the staff, but otherwise the hospital is good.
