Dr. Ashwin Porwal

Dr Ashwin Porwal is a highly skilled General Surgeon in Pune with 20 years of clinical experience specializing in advanced proctology, laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery, bariatric surgery, hernia repair and comprehensive colorectal and pelvic floor surgery.

Dr Ashwin is widely recognized for his precision in complex proctological and minimally invasive surgical procedures, structured evidence based treatment protocols and a compassionate patient centric approach focused on long term surgical outcomes and recovery.

Dr Ashwin Porwal currently serves as Consultant at Healing Hands Clinic, Dhole Patil Road, Pune. A pioneer in proctological surgery in India, he performed the first STARR surgery for chronic constipation in Maharashtra in 2009, introduced MRI Defecography in Pune and has successfully treated over 1 lakh piles patients with his definitive protocol based treatment approach.

Dr Ashwin Porwal consults in English.

Areas of Expertise

Advanced Proctology and Haemorrhoid Management

• Laser haemorrhoidopexy and stapler haemorrhoidopexy (MIPH) for advanced grades
• India's first plant based patented medication (Pilokit) for early grade haemorrhoids
• Comprehensive graded protocol based haemorrhoid treatment planning

Anal Fistula and Anorectal Surgery

• Surgical management of anal fistula in ano and complex fistula
• Advanced device based fistula treatment procedures
• Anal fissure and perineal wound management

Chronic Constipation and Pelvic Floor Surgery

• STARR surgery for chronic constipation management
• Pelvic floor disorder evaluation and surgical treatment
• Pelvic organ prolapse surgical management

Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery

• Advanced laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgical procedures
• Bariatric and metabolic surgery for obesity management
• Advanced hernia and component repair surgeries

General Surgery and Colorectal Care

• Comprehensive general surgical procedures
• MRI Defecography based colorectal diagnostic evaluation
• Probiotic and integrative management for functional bowel disorders

Education and Credentials

• MBBS – B J Medical College, Pune (2004)
• DNB General Surgery – Poona Hospital and Research Centre, Pune (2008)
• Training in Proctology Piles, Prolapse and Constipation – Dr Antonio Longo, St Elizabeth Hospital, Austria
• Certified Training in Pelvic Floor Disorders and Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery – Dr Antonio Longo, Clinica Madonna Della, Rome
• Diploma in Laparoscopy – EITS-IRCAD, France
• Certified Training in Bariatric Surgery – Genova Medical School, Italy

Memberships

• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Registration Details

• Maharashtra Medical Council – Registration No. 93218 (2004)

Research and Publications

• Probiotics for chronic constipation: A randomized, prospective, placebo-controlled study. ResearchGate.
• Herbal Medicine for Diarrhoea-Predominant IBS: A Randomised Controlled Clinical Study. ResearchGate.
• Effects of a Bacillus subtilis HU58 and Heyndrickxia faecalis SC208 spore-forming probiotic formula on gastrointestinal health: results of a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study. ResearchGate.
• PiloKit: a prospective, open-label clinical study for the management of haemorrhoids, anal fissures, and perineal wounds. ResearchGate.
• Device for the treatment of anal fistula-in-ano and complex fistula-in-ano. ResearchGate.
• Integrating Proctoscopic Assessment With Patient Experience of Micronized Purified Flavonoid Fraction in Treatment of Grade I to II Hemorrhoids: the IMPACT-HD. ResearchGate.
• A Device for the Treatment of Anal Fistula-in-Ano and Complex Fistula-in-Ano. ResearchGate.

Professional Experience

Current Experience

• Consultant, Healing Hands Clinic, Dhole Patil Road, Pune

Past Experience

• Extensive training and clinical experience in proctology, laparoscopic surgery and bariatric surgery across leading institutions in India, Austria, Italy and France

Book an Appointment with Dr Ashwin Porwal, General Surgeon in Pune

To consult Dr Ashwin Porwal for advanced proctology, haemorrhoid treatment, anal fistula surgery, chronic constipation management, bariatric surgery and comprehensive general surgical care, book a priority appointment at Healing Hands Clinic, Dhole Patil Road, Pune.

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