Dr. Avinash Tank
Trusted, key-hole 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 →Keyhole 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 key-hole-first approach.
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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.
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A "difficult gallbladder" with dense scarring — removed safely by key-hole 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.
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"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 keyhole 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 keyhole 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
A plain-language look at how laparoscopic surgery transformed gallbladder treatment — faster recovery, smaller scars, and the same safety in experienced hands.
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Screening colonoscopy can prevent colon cancer, not just detect it. Here is who should be screened, when to start, and exactly what to expect.
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How weight-loss surgery puts Type 2 diabetes into remission — often within weeks — and who is most likely to benefit.
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Most acidity settles with medicine — but reflux that keeps coming back, or returns the moment you stop tablets, may need a permanent surgical fix. Here is how to tell.
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Piles are common, treatable and rarely need the painful surgery people fear. Separating the myths from the facts — and when bleeding needs urgent checking.
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Yellowing of the eyes and skin is a signal that should never be ignored. Here are the common causes of jaundice and the warning signs that mean you need help now.
Read article →Doctor-written, evidence-based articles helping patients understand diseases, treatments and recovery.
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Rectal cancer affects the last part of the large bowel. Thanks to modern sphincter-preserving surgery, often combined with chemo-radiotherapy, most patients can be cured while keeping normal bowel function and avoiding a permanent stoma.
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Read more →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
Mon–Sat · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM +91 88660 20505 Also at: 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 key-hole (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 key-hole 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.
