Dr. Ankit Potdar

Dr Ankit Potdar is a highly distinguished general, laparoscopic, and bariatric surgeon in Mumbai with a phenomenal 13 years of overall experience.

He holds an MS in General Surgery alongside elite international training, including a Diploma in Thoracic Surgery from the prestigious National Taiwan University Hospital.

Dr Ankit boasts an immense clinical volume, having executed over 5,000 laparoscopic surgeries and successfully treated more than 7,000 happy patients throughout his career.

He is renowned globally for his exceptional proficiency in advanced robotic procedures, complex abdominal wall reconstructions, and life-saving metabolic surgeries for severe obesity.

Currently, he serves as a Consultant at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Sushrut Hospital, offering patients state-of-the-art minimally invasive surgical care with fluent support in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati.

Area of Expertise

Dr Ankit brings profound knowledge to the medical management of severe gastrointestinal diseases, complex abdominal hernias, and critical metabolic disorders.

His unparalleled proficiency in advanced laparoscopic surgery ensures absolute surgical precision, rapid physiological recovery, and optimal digestive restoration for his patients.

Advanced Laparoscopic and General Surgery

For patients in Mumbai suffering from complex gastrointestinal conditions, Dr Ankit performs targeted surgical evaluations to rapidly ensure complete digestive recovery:

• Providing expert minimally invasive surgical care to effectively treat severe gall bladder diseases, complex appendicitis, and critical intestinal disorders
• Delivering meticulous surgical interventions for severe solid organ diseases and complex gastrointestinal cancers
• Ensuring rapid postoperative recovery by expertly executing state-of-the-art single port surgeries and advanced laparoscopic colorectal procedures

Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

To actively manage severe obesity for patients in Andheri West, Dr Ankit offers the following targeted weight-loss interventions:

• Administering cutting-edge bariatric procedures including sleeve gastrectomies, gastric bypasses, and precise gastric balloon placements to ensure sustained weight loss
• Utilising advanced metabolic surgical protocols to deliver meticulous mini gastric bypasses and duodenal-jejunal bypasses with sleeves (LDJB-S) for severe diabetes management
• Relieving critical metabolic risks through expert diagnosis and comprehensive surgical management of morbid obesity

Complex Hernia, Foregut, and Thoracic Surgery

Dr Ankit provides the following specialised procedures for patients in Chembur facing critical abdominal wall defects to overcome major functional challenges:

• Utilising expert surgical techniques to permanently repair complex hernias using advanced TAPP, TEP, ETEP, TAR, and IPOM Plus procedures
• Delivering comprehensive surgical care to effectively treat severe foregut diseases via fundoplication, cardiomyotomy, and precise gastrectomy
• Leveraging extensive international expertise to provide exceptional surgical care for complex thoracic and oesophageal conditions

Clinical Outcomes and Surgical Volume

Dr Ankit Potdar maintains an extraordinary track record of clinical excellence, consistently delivering life-saving general and bariatric surgeries at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital (KDAH):

• Surgical Volume: Executed a monumental volume of over 5,000 advanced laparoscopic surgeries.
• Patient Satisfaction: Successfully treated and managed over 7,000 happy patients across top-tier hospitals in Mumbai.
• Clinical Excellence: Maintains a remarkable 100% success ratio reflecting his peerless surgical precision.
• Specialised Focus: Widely recognised as a leading Chief Bariatric Surgeon executing all types of high-risk complex gastrointestinal procedures.

Education

Dr Ankit Potdar completed his medical education and elite surgical training from prestigious global and national medical boards:

• MBBS from Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Karad (2013)
• MS in General Surgery from MGM Institute of Health Sciences, Navi Mumbai (2017)

Dr Ankit Potdar is officially registered with the Maharashtra Medical Council (No. 0458, 2013).

Fellowships and Certifications

Dr Ankit Potdar has been awarded highly prestigious clinical fellowships reflecting his absolute mastery in advanced laparoscopic surgery:

• Diploma in Thoracic Surgery (DTS) from National Taiwan University Hospital, Taiwan (2020)
• Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS) from the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
• Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery (FALS)
• Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery
• Fellowship in Obesity and Metabolic Surgery (Taiwan)

Professional Memberships

Dr Ankit Potdar holds esteemed leadership positions and memberships with a vast array of global medical organisations:

• Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
• Indian Association of Gastrointestinal and Endo-Surgeons (IAGES)
• Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
• International Hernia Society (IHS)
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India (ACRSI)
• American Thoracic Society (ATS)
• Indian Association of Endocrine Surgeons (IAES)
• International Society of Coloproctology (ISCP)
• Emergency Medicine Association (EMA)
• Indian Society of Wound Management (ISWM)

Awards and Achievements

Dr Ankit Potdar is celebrated for his relentless dedication to clinical excellence and pioneering laparoscopic surgical care across Maharashtra's premier hospitals:

• Mentored the next generation of medical professionals while serving as an esteemed Assistant Professor and Lecturer at the MGM Institute of Medical Science.
• Regularly invited to present acclaimed research papers and innovative surgical posters at various prestigious national and international medical conferences.

Publications and Research

Dr Ankit Potdar has led impactful clinical research projects, contributing significantly to the advancement of general and bariatric surgery globally. His top three notable research studies include:

• An Observational Study to Evaluate the Incidence of Silent Gallstones Requiring Surgical Intervention, conducted at MGM Hospital.
• Comparison of Surgical Wound Infection After Preoperative Skin Preparation with various solutions: A Prospective randomized trial.
• A Pilot study to compare Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery v/s Endoscopic Gastric Plication in morbidly obese patients.

Professional Experience

Dr Ankit Potdar currently brings his extensive general surgery expertise to the following leading institutions, serving as a Consultant Surgeon at:

• Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute (Andheri West)
• Sushrut Hospital and Research Centre (Chembur)

Previously, he gained extensive medical leadership and advanced clinical experience serving as:

• Consultant at SRV Hospital, Goregaon
• Consultant at Global Hospital, Mumbai
• Assistant Professor and Lecturer at MGM Medical College and Hospital

Book an Appointment with Dr Ankit Potdar, General and Bariatric Surgeon in Mumbai

Ensure absolute digestive health and comprehensive metabolic management by booking a consultation with Dr Ankit Potdar at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital for expert laparoscopic hernia repairs and advanced robotic surgeries. Check his contact details and availability on HexaHealth today to book a seamless appointment.