Metabolic Surgery — Dr. Avinash Tank in Palanpur
Dr. Avinash Tank holds periodic visiting consultations in Palanpur. Meet him close to home for an accurate diagnosis and an honest opinion — and if surgery is needed, it is done at Dwarika Hospital — Gastro, Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgery Center, Ahmedabad.
Dr. Avinash TankMCh · Surgical Gastroenterologist
Can patients from Palanpur get Metabolic Surgery treatment with Dr. Tank?
Yes. Dr. Avinash Tank — an MCh super-specialist with 25+ years of experience — holds periodic visiting consultations in Palanpur, where your metabolic surgery problem is assessed in person. Surgery that improves the body's control of blood sugar — often achieving long-term diabetes remission alongside weight loss. If surgery is advised, it is performed at Dwarika Hospital — Gastro, Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgery Center, Ahmedabad, with follow-up handled close to home.
Reviewed by Dr. Avinash Tank, MBBS · MS (General Surgery) · MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology, SGPGIMS)
Metabolic Surgery — how it works when you live in Palanpur
Surgery that improves the body's control of blood sugar — often achieving long-term diabetes remission alongside weight loss.
- Consult in Palanpur: diagnosis, reports review & honest opinion at the local visiting clinic
- Key-hole surgery at Dwarika Hospital: ~140 km from Ahmedabad — typical stay 1–3 days
- Follow-up near home: by phone/WhatsApp or at the next Palanpur visit
How your care works in Palanpur
Super-specialist care, without the guesswork
No need to travel to Ahmedabad just for an opinion — meet Dr. Tank in Palanpur.
MCh-qualified, 25+ years, 10,000+ procedures — not a generalist.
A clear, unbiased view on whether surgery is truly needed — and the least-invasive option.
Other treatments for Palanpur patients
Gallbladder Stone
Key-hole removal of the gallbladder (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) — the definitive, day-care treatment for painful gallstones.
Gallbladder Stone in Palanpur →
Liver Cancer
Surgical and multi-modality treatment of liver tumours — including resection of primary and secondary cancers in a dedicated GI cancer unit.
Liver Cancer in Palanpur →
Hernia
Laparoscopic mesh repair for all hernias — restoring the abdominal wall with small cuts, less pain and a fast recovery.
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Colonoscopy
A camera examines the entire large intestine to investigate bleeding, change in bowel habit or pain, screen for cancer and remove polyps in the same sitting.
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Complex and surgical cases are treated at Dwarika Hospital — Gastro, Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgery Center, Ahmedabad — with key-hole technology and a short, well-planned stay.
- Distance: ~140 km from Ahmedabad
- Travel: 2.5 hours by road
- Typical stay: 1–3 days for most key-hole procedures
409–418, 4th Floor, Gamara Capital, Beside AUDA Garden, Near Civic Center, Opp. Samanvay Residency / Safal Parisar 2, South Bopal, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380058
Dr. Tank explained everything clearly and never rushed. My gallbladder surgery was smooth and I was home the next day. Truly patient-first care.
— Priya M.More patient stories →See Dr. Avinash Tank in Palanpur
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Meet Dr. Avinash Tank at his Palanpur visiting consultation for diagnosis and an honest opinion. Surgery that improves the body's control of blood sugar — often achieving long-term diabetes remission alongside weight loss. If surgery is advised, it is performed at Dwarika Hospital — Gastro, Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgery Center, Ahmedabad.
Usually just one planned visit for the procedure itself (typical stay 1–3 days for key-hole surgery). Diagnosis happens locally in Palanpur, and most follow-up is done remotely or at the next local visit.
Yes — Dr. Avinash Tank holds periodic visiting consultations in Palanpur, so you don't need to travel to Ahmedabad just for a consultation.
Yes — Dr. Avinash Tank holds periodic visiting consultations in Palanpur. Message us on WhatsApp (+91 88660 20505) for the next available date.
Many problems are diagnosed and managed during your local consultation. You would only travel to Ahmedabad if you need advanced surgery — and we plan that visit carefully to keep it short.
Yes — share your reports on WhatsApp and we will give an initial view, so you only travel when it is genuinely needed.
Surgery is performed at Dwarika Hospital — Gastro, Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgery Center, Ahmedabad — equipped for key-hole, laparoscopic and advanced GI, bariatric and cancer surgery.
Most follow-up is done remotely by phone/WhatsApp, or at Dr. Tank's next visiting consultation in Palanpur.
Super-specialist GI, bariatric & cancer surgeon. SGPGIMS (India's premier GI centre) + advanced training in Japan & South Korea. Read full profile →
Last reviewed: June 2026Meet Dr. Avinash Tank in Palanpur
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