Dr. Avinash Tank
Trusted, laparoscopic surgical care from a super-specialist gastroenterologist — for gallbladder stones, hernia, GERD/acidity, piles and GI cancer — with accurate diagnosis, honest advice and patient-first treatment in Ahmedabad.
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Browse all conditions & symptoms A–ZWeight-loss & metabolic surgery for lasting results.
Learn more →Curative surgery for stomach, colon & rectal cancer.
Learn more →Laparoscopic gallstone & gallbladder surgery.
Learn more →Laparoscopic mesh repair, fast recovery.
Learn more →Liver tumours, cysts & resection.
Learn more →Complex pancreatic surgery & care.
Learn more →Gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP & EUS.
Learn more →Metabolic surgery for Type 2 diabetes.
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Bariatric, Gastro & Laparoscopic Surgeon
For over 25 years, Dr. Avinash Tank has helped patients across Ahmedabad, Gujarat and beyond — treating gallbladder stones, hernia, GERD/acidity, liver & pancreas disease and GI cancer — with accurate diagnosis and the least-invasive effective treatment. An MCh super-specialist trained at SGPGIMS with advanced fellowships in Japan & South Korea, he is known for honest advice, robotic & laparoscopic surgery expertise, and a laparoscopic-first approach.
The rooms and team behind every consultation — photographed at the hospital itself, not a stock library.
Real patient experiences in their own words — building trust before you ever step into the clinic.
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25+ years of experience, 15+ as a super-specialist, with 10000+ bariatric & GI surgeries.
MCh from SGPGIMS + advanced training in Japan & South Korea.
Fellowships in Liver, Pancreas & Bariatric surgery; IAGES & ASI member.
98% of patients recommend — known for accurate diagnosis & empathetic care.
Three deep libraries that answer your questions and link you to the right care.
Documented cases — the authority competitors can't copy.
A "difficult gallbladder" with dense scarring — removed safely by laparoscopic surgery without conversion to open.
Read the case →A pre-cancerous polyp found and removed during screening — a colon cancer prevented before it could form.
Read the case →Deep jaundice from a bile-duct stone relieved by ERCP — no open surgery needed.
Read the case →A large liver tumour resected with clear margins while preserving enough healthy liver to recover fully.
Read the case →Approximate figures – verify with clinician.
"Dr. Tank explained everything clearly and never rushed. My gallbladder surgery was smooth and I was home the next day. Truly patient-first care."
"After years of acidity, the laparoscopic surgery finally fixed it. Honest advice, no pressure, excellent result."
"A colonoscopy caught a polyp early. Calm, reassuring and thorough — I am grateful for the careful approach."
"Complex hernia repaired by laparoscopic surgery. Minimal pain, quick recovery, and a surgeon who genuinely listens."
Recognised nationally for excellence in Gastro, Bariatric and GI Cancer surgery.
Hospital honours · academic degrees · community recognition — the complete gallery
Evidence-informed guides, surgical insights and practical answers — written personally by Dr. Avinash Tank.
Omental Infarction: Causes & Treatment | A 17-Year-Old Girl Case Capsule. Recurrent Abdominal Pain, Managed Conservativ…
Read the expert guide Expert Read Level-1 Evidence for ICG in Laparoscopic CholecystectomyLevel-1 Evidence for ICG in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: What do randomized controlled trials actually tell us? #Exper…
Read the expert guide Expert Read Role of ICG in Acute Cholecystitis During Laparoscopic CholecystectomyRole of ICG in Acute Cholecystitis During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Can near-infrared fluorescence make the difficul…
Read the expert guide Expert Read Indocyanine Green (ICG) Fluorescence Imaging: Route, Timing, Half-Life and InterpretationIndocyanine Green (ICG) Fluorescence Imaging: Route, Timing, Half-Life and Interpretation A practical guide to ICG admi…
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Why Your Organs May Age at Different Rates What a new Nature Medicine study reveals about AI biological aging clocks, organ-specific aging, metabolism, liver health, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s disease Dr. Avinash Tank, MS, MCh, SGPGIMS Liver, Gastrointestinal & Obesity Surgeon Dwarika Gastro & Weight Loss Superspeciality Hospital, Ahmedabad Introduction How old is your body […]
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Supreme Court Upholds Doctors’ Liability Under Consumer Protection Act: What the 2026 Curative Petition Dismissal Means for Doctors and Hospitals. Doctors Under Consumer Protection Act: Supreme Court’s 2026 Curative Petition Decision Explained Medical-Legal Update | Doctors | Hospitals | Medical Negligence | Consumer Protection Act | Indian Medical Association v. V.P. Shantha Key Takeaway The […]
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216 UK Death Reports Linked to Weight-Loss Injections: What Mounjaro, Wegovy and Other GLP-1 Drugs Users Need to Know A surge in reported deaths and serious adverse reactions involving weight-loss injections in the UK has raised fresh concerns about the safety of GLP-1 medicines. But what do these numbers actually mean? Are Mounjaro and Wegovy […]
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Thin-Fat Indian Obesity Phenotype: Why Many Indians Look Slim but Have Dangerous Hidden Fat Author: Dr. Avinash Tank (MS, MCh, SGPGIMS) Liver, Gastrointestinal & Obesity Surgeon Dwarika Gastro & Weight Loss Superspeciality Hospital, Ahmedabad Thin Outside, Fat Inside: The Hidden Obesity Epidemic in Indians When most people think about obesity, they imagine someone who is […]
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Gujarat Bans Analogue Paneer, Cheese and Butter: What Consumers Need to Know About “Fake Paneer” and Its Health Risks Gujarat has taken a major food-safety step by banning the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution and sale of unstandardised analogue paneer, cheese and butter. The action follows inspections and laboratory testing that identified non-standard dairy substitutes being […]
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How to Get 100% Health Insurance Reimbursement in India (2026) The Complete Patient Guide to Choosing the Right Policy, Avoiding Hidden Clauses, Preventing Claim Rejections, and Maximizing Your Insurance Benefits Author: Dr. Avinash Tank (MS, MCh, SGPGIMS) Liver, Gastrointestinal & Weight Loss Surgeon Dwarika Gastro & Weight Loss Superspeciality Hospital, Ahmedabad Introduction Health insurance is […]
Read article →Doctor-written, evidence-based articles helping patients understand diseases, treatments and recovery.
Child Swallowed a Coin, Battery, Magnet, or Small Object? A Parent’s Emergency Guide to Foreign Body Ingestion. Child Swallowed a Coin, Battery, Magn…
An anal fissure is a small tear in the lining of the anal canal that causes sharp, knife-like pain and a little bright-red bleeding during and after bowel movements. Most fissures heal with treatment; chronic fissures are cured with a quick, minor procedure.
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Can Engineered Probiotic Bacteria Help Treat Pancreatic Cancer? New Research Explained in Simple Questions and Answers Researchers have developed a p…
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Surgery is performed at our main hospital in Ahmedabad, and Dr. Tank holds visiting consultations across Gujarat & Rajasthan.
409–418, 4th Floor, Gamara Capital, Beside AUDA Garden, Near Civic Center, Opp. Samanvay Residency / Safal Parisar 2, South Bopal, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380058
24×7 · Round-the-clock emergency & patient support
Apollo Hospitals · BAPS Yogiji Maharaj Hospital
Dr. Avinash Tank is a super-specialist bariatric, gastro & laparoscopic surgeon in Ahmedabad with 25+ years of experience, an MCh in Surgical Gastroenterology from SGPGIMS, and 10,000+ surgeries performed — known for honest diagnosis and the least-invasive effective treatment.
Not always. Dr. Avinash Tank first confirms the diagnosis with the right tests, then gives an honest opinion — many small, silent gallstones don't need immediate surgery, while symptomatic stones are usually best treated with laparoscopic gallbladder removal for a faster recovery.
A consultation costs ₹1500. You can book a clinic visit in Ahmedabad or an online video consultation — both include an honest assessment and a transparent cost estimate before any procedure.
Yes. Dr. Avinash Tank specialises in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery for hernia repair, gallbladder (gallstone) removal, and GERD/acidity (reflux) — techniques that mean smaller cuts, less pain and a quicker return to normal life compared to open surgery.
Dwarika Hospital — Gastro, Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgery Center is located in South Bopal, Ahmedabad. Dr. Avinash Tank also holds visiting consultations across Gujarat & Rajasthan, and offers video consultations for patients travelling from other cities or abroad.
Severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, yellowing of the eyes/skin (jaundice), or bleeding need urgent medical attention — call the clinic immediately or go to the nearest emergency department; do not wait for a scheduled appointment.
Yes — a second opinion is welcome and often reassuring. Bring your existing reports and scans; Dr. Avinash Tank will review them and give a clear, honest recommendation on whether surgery is truly needed.
Yes — consultations are available in English, Hindi, Gujarati, so you can describe your symptoms in the language you're most comfortable with.
Get a clear, honest answer from a super-specialist. Share your concern and the team will guide you — confidentially, with same-week slots.
