Dr. Ashok Thorat

Dr Ashok Thorat is a highly distinguished and internationally trained Liver Transplant Surgeon and HPB Surgical Specialist in Mumbai, bringing 23 years of elite surgical expertise to the management of end-stage liver disease and complex hepatobiliary cancers.

He currently serves as a Senior Consultant at the prestigious SRCC Children Hospital, Narayana Health, Mahalakshmi, and holds the esteemed position of Visiting Consultant at China Medical University Hospital, Taiwan.

Possessing a formidable academic foundation, he holds a DNB in General Surgery, augmented by international fellowships in Taiwan and Greece. Crucially, Dr Thorat holds a highly rare MS in Hepatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation from Taiwan, placing him among a highly select group of Indian surgeons with formal master's level training in hepatic surgery abroad.

He is one of the few elite surgeons who independently perform complex live donor transplantations and advanced robotic liver surgeries.

He ensures clear, empathetic communication and consults fluently in English and Hindi.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Ashok Thorat provides exceptionally precise, life-saving surgical interventions for patients battling catastrophic organ failure, aggressive hepatobiliary cancers, and severe abdominal trauma across premier hospitals.

Liver Transplant Surgery

Adults and children suffering from end-stage liver disease, severe liver cirrhosis, or catastrophic liver failure require highly orchestrated, rapid-response organ replacement to survive. Dr Ashok is among the select few doctors who independently perform these highly complex procedures:

• Complex Live Donor Liver Transplantation (Adult and Paediatric)
• Deceased Donor Liver Transplantation
• Liver Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
• Advanced Transplant Immunology and Immunosuppression Management

Robotic Liver Surgery and Oncosurgery

Individuals diagnosed with severe primary liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma), massive metastatic liver tumours, or complex hepatic lesions demand highly magnified, minimally invasive surgical precision to safely remove malignant tissue while preserving healthy liver function. Dr Ashok provides elite robotic support:

• Advanced Robotic Liver Resection (Hepatectomy)
• Minimally Invasive HPB Surgery for Complex Hepatobiliary Conditions
• Targeted Robotic Approaches for Liver Tumour Surgery

Advanced HPB Surgery and Pancreatic Cancers

Patients experiencing complex hilar cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer), severe pancreatic cancer, or advanced gallbladder cancer require highly invasive, dynamically managed surgical procedures to halt disease progression and restore biliary flow. Dr Ashok offers authoritative surgical care:

• Complex Liver Cancer Surgery (Partial and Radical Hepatectomy)
• Precision Pancreatic Cancer Surgery (including the Whipple's Procedure)
• Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Oncosurgery

Gastrointestinal Oncology and Hepatic Trauma

Patients suffering from catastrophic hepatic and pancreatic trauma following severe accidents, or those dealing with complex stomach, colon, and rectal cancers, require immediate, life-saving surgical intervention. Dr Ashok provides comprehensive surgical management:

• Advanced Hepatic and Pancreatic Trauma Surgery
• Complex Abdominal Trauma Surgery
• Gastrointestinal Oncology Surgery (Stomach, Colon, Rectum)

Credentials and Trust Signals

Dr Ashok Thorat possesses an incredibly robust academic foundation, augmented by over two decades of high-volume surgical practice and elite international fellowships across Taiwan and Greece:

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

Dr Ashok Thorat's MS in Hepatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation is an exceptionally rare postgraduate degree obtained from one of Asia's absolute premier transplant centres. This elite qualification solidifies his position as one of the very few surgeons globally with formal master's level training specifically dedicated to hepatic surgery.

Research, Publications, and Academic Contributions

A deeply dedicated academic surgeon and thought leader in hepatobiliary sciences, Dr Ashok Thorat actively contributes to global medical literature:

Key Research and Publications:

• Authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications in highly reputed international journals, advancing global protocols in liver transplantation and HPB surgery.
• Presented more than 70 international posters at major surgical and transplantation congresses worldwide, reflecting sustained and impactful academic output alongside his rigorous clinical practice.

Professional Memberships

Demonstrating his unwavering commitment to advancing liver transplant and HPB surgical protocols globally, Dr Ashok holds esteemed memberships in elite international medical bodies:

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

Current Hospital Affiliations in Mumbai

Dr Ashok Thorat currently consults as a leading Liver Transplant Surgeon at the following premier healthcare facilities:

• SRCC Children Hospital, Narayana Health, Mahalakshmi, Mumbai
• China Medical University Hospital, Taiwan (Visiting Consultant)

(Past affiliations include Apollo Hospital CBD Belapur, Chang and Athens Medical Center Greece).

Book an Appointment with Dr Ashok Thorat, Liver Transplant Surgeon

For highly specialised robotic liver resections, expert pancreatic cancer evaluations (Whipple's procedure), and comprehensive live donor liver transplant consultations, connect with the medical experts at HexaHealth to check availability and book your appointment with Dr Ashok Thorat.