Dr. Aparna Govil

Dr Aparna Govil Bhasker Dr Aparna Govil Bhasker is a bariatric, laparoscopic, and general surgeon with 26 years of clinical experience practising at several hospitals across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.

She was the first female surgeon in over 20 years to take up surgery as a specialisation at her institution. She has performed 2500+ bariatric surgeries and holds the IFSO Travelling Scholarship (Argentina, 2008) and SRC Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery accreditation (USA, 2011).

Whether a patient needs sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass, revision bariatric surgery, metabolic surgery for diabetes, intragastric balloon, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repair, or anti-reflux surgery, Dr Aparna Govil Bhasker provides thorough evaluation and comprehensive surgical care.

She consults in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Aparna Govil Bhasker offers comprehensive bariatric, metabolic, and laparoscopic surgical care backed by dedicated fellowship training, international society membership, Harvard-level clinical research credentialling, and a high-volume practice spanning over two decades across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.

Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

Patients with morbid obesity, obesity with Type 2 diabetes, or obesity-related metabolic comorbidities requiring surgical weight loss management receive structured bariatric surgical care from Dr Aparna Govil Bhasker, who holds the IFSO Travelling Scholarship, SRC Center of Excellence accreditation, IFSO international membership, and OSSI membership.

• Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve Surgery) for morbid obesity
• Single Incision Sleeve Gastrectomy (SILS approach)
• Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for morbid obesity
• Laparoscopic Banded Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Laparoscopic Mini Gastric Bypass (One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass)
• Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy with Duodeno-Jejunostomy
• Laparoscopic Duodenal Switch Surgery for super-obesity
• Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy with Duodenal Ileostomy (SADI)
• Metabolic Surgery for Type 2 Diabetes in patients with lower BMI
• Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding

Revision Bariatric Surgery

Patients with inadequate weight loss, weight regain, or complications from a previous bariatric procedure require revision surgery, which is a technically demanding area that Dr Aparna Govil Bhasker performs.

• Revision Sleeve Gastrectomy to Gastric Bypass
• Revision Gastric Band to Sleeve or Bypass
• Re-Sleeve Gastrectomy for insufficient weight loss
• Revision for Sleeve Gastrectomy complications (GERD, sleeve dilation)
• Conversion of Sleeve to SADI or Duodenal Switch for inadequate weight loss

Intragastric Balloon (Non-Surgical Weight Loss)

Patients who are not yet candidates for bariatric surgery or who prefer a non-surgical weight loss approach receive structured evaluation and intragastric balloon management from Dr Aparna Govil Bhasker.

• Intragastric Balloon Insertion (endoscopic)
• Balloon-based weight loss programme
• Pre-bariatric weight optimisation using intragastric balloon

Pre-Bariatric Evaluation and Post-Bariatric Follow-Up

Patients considering bariatric surgery require comprehensive pre-operative assessment and long-term post-operative monitoring.

• Bariatric Surgery Candidacy Assessment (BMI, comorbidities, psychological evaluation)
• Pre-Bariatric Nutritional Assessment and Optimisation
• Comorbidity Evaluation (diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnoea, dyslipidaemia, PCOS)
• Post-Bariatric Long-Term Follow-up (nutritional supplements, weight maintenance)
• Post-Bariatric Body Contouring Coordination

Obesity Medical Management

Patients who require non-surgical obesity management, pre-surgical weight optimisation, or evaluation for GLP-1 medications versus surgical options receive structured management from Dr Aparna Govil Bhasker, who has authored blogs comparing GLP-1 drugs (Ozempic, Wegovy) with bariatric surgery.

• Non-Surgical Weight Management evaluation and counselling
• GLP-1 Medication (Ozempic, Wegovy, Semaglutide) evaluation vs surgery (published blog 2026)
• Weight Loss Medications vs Bariatric Surgery counselling (published blog 2026)
• BMI assessment and obesity staging
• Dietary and Lifestyle Modification Counselling

Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery

Patients with gallstones, hernias, appendicitis, GERD, or other conditions amenable to laparoscopic surgery receive minimally invasive surgical management from Dr Aparna Govil Bhasker.

• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for gallstones and cholecystitis
• Laparoscopic Appendicectomy for appendicitis
• Laparoscopic Hernia Repair (inguinal, ventral, incisional)
• Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery (Fundoplication for GERD)
• Laparoscopic Adhesiolysis for abdominal adhesions
• Diagnostic Laparoscopy
• Laparoscopic Splenectomy

General Surgery

Patients requiring conventional general surgical management for common conditions receive structured care from Dr Aparna Govil Bhasker.

• Hernia Repair (open and laparoscopic)
• Thyroid Surgery
• Breast Lump Excision
• Abscess Drainage
• Lipoma and Sebaceous Cyst Excision
• Minor Surgical Procedures

Credentials and Trust

• MBBS, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (MGIMS), Wardha (2002)
• MS (General Surgery), Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (MGIMS), Wardha (2006)
• Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Center for Obesity and Diabetes Surgery, Mumbai (2007)
• Diploma in Principles and Practice of Clinical Research, Harvard Medical School, USA (2015)

She previously served as Section Chief Bariatric Surgery at Saifee Hospital (2007-2017) and Consultant Bariatric Surgeon at Apollo Hospital CBD Belapur (2016-2017).

She is registered with the Maharashtra Medical Council (Registration No. 2002042100, 2002).

Professional Memberships

• International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
• Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
• Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES)
• Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Association of Medical Consultants (AMC)

Hospital Affiliations

Dr Aparna Govil Bhasker consults at the following hospitals across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai:

• Apollo Spectra Hospital, Chembur, Mumbai (Consultation Fee: ₹2000)
• MetaHeal Laparoscopy and Bariatric Surgery Center, Andheri West, Mumbai (Consultation Fee: ₹2500)
• Apollo Hospitals, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai (Consultation Fee: ₹3000)
• Saifee Hospital, Girgaon, Mumbai (Consultation Fee: ₹1000)
• Currae Specialty Hospital, Kapurbawdi, Thane (Consultation Fee: ₹1500)
• Namaha Hospital, Kandivali West, Mumbai (Consultation Fee: ₹1000)
• Gleneagles Global Hospital, Parel, Mumbai (Consultation Fee: ₹1000)
• Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital, Andheri West, Mumbai (Consultation Fee: ₹1000)
• Suchak Hospital, Malad East, Mumbai (Consultation Fee: ₹1000)
• Sunshine Global Hospital, Piplod, Surat (Consultation Fee: ₹1000)
• Parkview Super Speciality Hospital (Consultation Fee: ₹1000)

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr Aparna Govil Bhasker has contributed to bariatric surgery through IFSO Travelling Fellowship, Harvard Clinical Research Diploma, SRC Center of Excellence accreditation, and published patient education blogs on contemporary bariatric topics.

Published Blogs

• Are GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic or Wegovy Better Than Weight Loss Surgery? (May 2026)
• Weight Loss Medications vs Bariatric Surgery: Which Is the Right Option? (May 2026)
• GLP-1 Medications for Weight Loss: How They Work and Who Should Use Them (May 2026)

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