Dr. Ashok Thorat

Dr Ashok Thorat is a liver transplant surgeon in Mumbai and HPB surgical specialist with 23 years of experience and over 60 peer-reviewed publications to his credit.

He holds an MS in Hepatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation from China Medical University Hospital, Taiwan and is a member of ILTS, IHPBA, and IASGO.

Patients looking for a liver transplant surgeon in Mumbai, expert robotic liver surgery in Mumbai, or advanced paediatric liver transplant in Mumbai will find Dr Thorat among the most internationally trained HPB surgeons practising in the city.

He has trained at prestigious institutions across Taiwan, Greece, and India, with a specialised focus on complex live donor transplantation and liver cancer surgery.

He consults in English and Hindi, ensuring clear communication for patients from diverse backgrounds.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Ashok Thorat manages the full spectrum of liver transplant, hepatobiliary oncology, and gastrointestinal surgical conditions through open, robotic, and minimally invasive approaches.

Liver Transplant Surgery in Mumbai

Dr Thorat independently performs both adult and paediatric liver transplants across live donor and deceased donor programmes:

• Complex Live Donor Liver Transplantation
• Adult Liver Transplantation (Live Donor and Deceased Donor)
• Paediatric Liver Transplantation
• Liver Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
• Pre and post liver transplant management
• Transplant Immunology and immunosuppression management

Robotic Liver Surgery in Mumbai

Dr Ashok Thorat is a specialist in Robotic Liver Surgery, one of the most advanced minimally invasive approaches available for hepatic resection:

• Robotic Liver Resection (Hepatectomy) for primary and metastatic liver cancers
• Robotic HPB Surgery for complex hepatobiliary conditions
• Minimally invasive approaches for liver tumour surgery

Hepatobiliary and HPB Surgery in Mumbai

Dr Thorat performs surgical management for cancers and complex diseases of the liver, bile ducts, and pancreas:

• Liver Cancer Surgery including partial and radical hepatectomy
• Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma and bile duct cancer surgery
• Pancreatic Cancer Surgery including Whipple's Procedure
• Gallbladder Cancer Surgery
• Complex HPB Oncosurgery

Gastrointestinal Oncology in Mumbai

Dr Ashok Thorat provides surgical management across the full range of gastrointestinal cancers:

• Gastrointestinal Oncology Surgery for stomach, colon, and rectal cancers
• Hepatic and Pancreatic Trauma surgery
• Trauma Surgery for complex abdominal injuries

Credentials and Trust Signals

Dr Ashok Thorat's academic and clinical qualifications include:

• MBBS from Pune University, Maharashtra (2003)
• DNB General Surgery from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2009)
• FIASGO from International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Oncosurgeons (2011)
• Fellowship in HPB and Liver Transplantation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan (2013)
• Fellowship in Surgical Oncology and HPB Surgery, Athens Medical Center, Athens, Greece
• MS in Hepatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan (2016)

Dr Thorat holds active medical council registration with the Maharashtra Medical Council (Reg. No. 2003031320, 2003), supporting his current practice as a liver transplant and HPB surgeon in Mumbai.

His MS in Hepatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation from China Medical University Hospital, Taiwan is a rare postgraduate degree in liver surgery obtained from one of Asia's leading transplant centres. This places Dr Thorat among a select group of Indian surgeons with formal master's level training in hepatic surgery abroad.

Dr Thorat has contributed over 60 publications and more than 70 international posters to the global medical literature, reflecting sustained academic output alongside clinical practice.

Professional Memberships

Dr Ashok Thorat holds the following international society memberships:

• International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS)
• International Hepato-Pancreato Biliary Association (IHPBA)
• International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Oncosurgeons (IASGO)

Hospital Affiliations in Mumbai

Current Practice

Dr Ashok Thorat currently practises as Senior Consultant at:

• SRCC Children Hospital, Mahalakshmi, Mumbai
• China Medical University Hospital, Taiwan as Visiting Consultant

Past Experience

• Apollo Hospital, CBD Belapur, Mumbai as Consultant
• Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan as Fellow in HPB and Liver Transplantation (2013)
• Athens Medical Center, Athens, Greece as Fellow in Surgical Oncology and HPB Surgery
• CSI Holdsworth Memorial Mission Hospital, Mysuru as Registrar

About Narayana Health SRCC, Mumbai

Narayana Health is one of India's most trusted hospital networks. SRCC Children Hospital, Mahalakshmi, Mumbai is a dedicated paediatric centre offering advanced paediatric liver transplant surgery, HPB surgery, and gastrointestinal oncology care in Mumbai. The hospital is supported by specialised paediatric surgical infrastructure and integrated transplant and critical care teams.

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