Dr. Waqar Ahmed Ansari

Dr Waqar Ahmed Ansari is a consultant general and minimal access surgeon at Wockhardt Hospital (Mumbai Central) and Masina Hospital (Byculla), with over 26 years of experience in surgery including 17 years as a specialist.

He holds an MS and FCPS in General Surgery along with multiple fellowships including FMAS, FIAGES, FICS, and FACRSI, and is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons and the National Academy of Medical Sciences.

Dr Waqar Ansari general surgeon Mumbai is a gold medallist in general surgery, having received the Dr LR Patel Prize and Dr SM Sane Prize (Gold Medal) for securing first place in the FCPS General Surgery examination, and the JC Lisboa Gold Medal for achieving the highest marks in the MBBS degree examination. He has extensive experience in laparoscopic and open abdominal surgery.

Doctor Waqar Ansari is fluent in English and Hindi and consults by appointment at both hospitals.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Waqar Ahmed Ansari treats patients with gallbladder problems, hernias, gastrointestinal conditions, biliary tract injuries, abdominal emergencies, and cancers of the digestive system, using both laparoscopic (keyhole) and open surgical techniques.

Laparoscopic and Gallbladder Surgery in Mumbai

Dr Ansari has particular expertise in therapeutic laparoscopic cholecystectomy and has performed numerous successful gallbladder procedures.

• Therapeutic laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• Common bile duct exploration (CBD)
• Laparoscopic appendectomy
• Diagnostic laparoscopy

Hernia Surgery

Dr Waqar Ansari hernia specialist Mumbai manages all types of abdominal wall hernias using open and laparoscopic techniques.

• Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TAPP and TEP)
• Open inguinal hernia repair
• Umbilical and incisional hernia repair
• Ventral hernia repair
• Complex and recurrent hernia management

Gastrointestinal Surgery in Mumbai

Doctor Waqar Ansari performs surgical management of conditions affecting the digestive system.

• Gastrointestinal procedures for benign and malignant conditions
• Surgery for gastrointestinal malignancies
• Biliary tract injury repair and reconstruction
• Laparotomy for complex abdominal conditions

Minimal Access (Laparoscopic) Surgery

Dr W Ansari performs a range of minimally invasive abdominal and thoracic procedures.

• Laparoscopic abdominal procedures
• Thoracoscopic procedures
• Minimal access surgery for complex cases
• Single-incision laparoscopic techniques

Colorectal Surgery

Dr Ansari holds the FACRSI (Fellowship of Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India) and manages colorectal conditions.

• Colorectal surgery for benign and malignant conditions
• Rectal and colonic procedures
• Anorectal surgery

Emergency and Trauma Surgery

Dr Waqar also manages acute surgical emergencies.

• Acute abdomen evaluation and surgical intervention
• Perforated viscus repair
• Intestinal obstruction management
• Abdominal trauma surgery
• Emergency laparotomy

Awards and Achievements

• Dr LR Patel Prize (Gold Medal) for standing first in FCPS General Surgery (2004)
• Dr SM Sane Prize (Gold Medal) for standing first in clinical and practical in FCPS General Surgery (2004)
• JC Lisboa Gold Medal for highest marks in MBBS degree examination (1998)
• Dr Jitendra Kumar Kar Gold Medal for the academic year 1998-99
• Distinction marks in Biochemistry (1st MBBS), Microbiology and Pathology (2nd MBBS), and General Surgery (3rd MBBS)

Education and Qualifications

Dr Waqar Ahmed Ansari completed his MBBS from the University of Mumbai in 2000. He earned an MS in General Surgery from the University of Mumbai in 2004, followed by an FCPS in General Surgery from the University of Mumbai in 2010.

His additional fellowships and credentials include:

• FMAS (Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery)
• FIAGES (Fellowship of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons)
• FICS (Fellowship of International College of Surgeons)
• FACRSI (Fellowship of Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India)
• FALS (Fellowship of Academy of Laparoscopic Surgeons)
• DNB in General Surgery
• MRCS Ed (Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh)
• MNAMS (Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences)

Professional Memberships

• Royal College of Surgeons
• National Academy of Medical Sciences
• Maharashtra Medical Council (Registration No 1207)

Hospital and Career

Dr Waqar Ahmed Ansari currently practises at the following hospitals:

• Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central (consultation fee Rs 1,500)
• Masina Hospital, Byculla (consultation fee Rs 300)

He previously served as Consultant at JJ Hospital and Grant Government Medical College, Mumbai Central.

Dr Waqar speaks English and Hindi.

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