Dr. Jignesh Ashwinbhai Gandhi, an esteemed Professor & Unit Head in the Department of Surgery at Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai, is now bringing his expertise to AB Plus Multi Speciality Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. As a highly accomplished surgeon specialising in robotic surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, and advanced laparoscopic procedures, Dr. Gandhi is dedicated to delivering world-class surgical care using the latest innovations in minimally invasive techniques.

Exceptional Qualifications & Global Expertise

Dr. Gandhi holds an M.B.B.S. and M.S. in Surgery from Shivaji University, where he was awarded a gold medal for his outstanding academic achievements. To further refine his expertise, he pursued specialised training in Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Surgery at the Royal Free Hospital, London, under the mentorship of Professor Brian Davidson. In 2023, he earned the prestigious FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, solidifying his status as a leader in the field.

Leadership in Surgical Education & Research

In addition to his clinical excellence, Dr. Gandhi is deeply involved in medical education and research. As a Sectional Editor for the Journal of Minimal Access Surgery and an Editorial Board Member for the Hernia Journal, he actively contributes to advancements in surgical science. His expertise is also recognised by the National Board of Examinations (NBE), where he serves on the specialty board for Minimal Access Surgery.

Affiliations & Professional Contributions

Dr. Gandhi is a respected member of several international surgical organisations, including:

• International HPB Association
• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
• Association of Surgeons of India

His extensive research portfolio includes peer-reviewed publications on hernia surgery, hepatobiliary procedures, and minimally invasive surgical techniques, further advancing the field of modern surgery.

• January 2022 till date – Professor of Surgery & Unit Head , Department of Surgery , KEM Hospital , Mumbai.
• October 2008 till 20th January 2022 –Associate Professor & Unit Head, Department of Surgery, KEM Hospital, Mumbai.
• May 2001 to 30th September 2008 – Lecturer, department of Surgery, KEM Hospital, Mumbai.
• July 1999 to April 2001 – Clinical Associate at Hindu Sabha & Lilavati Hospital with Dr. Narendra Mehta.
• Jan 1999 to June 1999 – Consultant at BARC Hospital.
• July 1998 to Dec 1998 – Research Clinical fellow & Registrar at KEM Hospital.
• Aug 1995 to June 1998 – Post graduation in Surgery at Krishna Hospital, Karad.
• Jan 1995 to July 1995 – Clinical Assistant to Dr R. A. Bhalerao at Hinduja Hospital.

Specialised Services at AB Plus Multi Speciality Hospital

Dr. Gandhi offers a comprehensive range of advanced surgical treatments, including:

• Abdominal Wall Reconstructive Surgery (AWR)
• Complicated Hernia Surgery (Open & Laparoscopic)
• Laparoscopic TAR
• eTAP Surgery
• Hepatobiliary Surgery
• Robotic Surgery for Enhanced Precision & Faster Recovery

Book Your Consultation Today

With a commitment to surgical excellence and patient-centered care, Dr. Jignesh Ashwinbhai Gandhi is now available for consultations at AB Plus Multi Speciality Hospital, Ahmedabad. If you are seeking expert treatment for hernia repair, hepatobiliary conditions, or advanced robotic surgery, schedule your appointment today and experience world-class care closer to home in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

To book your appointment, please call us at +9173738 48848.

• Gajjar, A., Gandhi, J., Prajapati, R., Mahadar, R., Shrivastava, R., Chaudhari, R., Shinde, P., Takalkar, Y., Thakur, B., Impact of Cadaver training for learning abdominal wall reconstruction: Our early experience. Hernia 2023 Oct. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-023-02907-8
• Baig, S., Gandhi, J., Gajjar, A., Priya, P., Sane, D., Strategies for closing the posterior rectus sheath during enhanced-view Totally Extraperitoneal Rives-Stoppa repair (eTEP-RS). Journal of Minimal Access Surgery 2023 Sept. https://doi.org/10.4103/jmas.jmas_177_23
• Gandhi, J., Gajjar, A., Enhancing Mesh Explantation Reporting: A Novel Classification System for Improved Surgical Decision-Making and Patient Outcomes. Hernia 2023 Sept. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-023-02877-x
• Gandhi, J., Shinde, P., Shetty, T., Gajjar, A., Dorsal Lingual Lipoma (Yellow Epulis): A Case Report. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 2023 Sept. https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2023/62223.18442
• Gandhi J, Kashyap A, Shinde P. Postoperative Distal Enteral Tube Refeeding in Stoma Patients: A comparative analysis of clinical outcomes. Polish Journal of Surger 2023 Oct.
• Gandhi JA, Shinde PH, Banker AM, Takalkar Y. Computed tomography for ventral hernia: Need for a standardized reporting format. Journal of Minimal Access Surgery. 2022 Jul 16.
• Gandhi JA, Churiwala JJ, Chaudhari SN, Shinde PH. Enhanced Recovery Protocol for Boerhaave Syndrome: Our Experience. Indian Journal of Surgery. 2022 Feb;84(1):67-71.
• Arora E, Mishra A, Mhaskar R, Mahadar R, Gandhi J, Sharma S, Parthasarathi R, Praveen Raj P, Palanivelu C, Ramana B. Are drains useful in eTEP ventral hernia repairs? An AWR surgical collaborative (AWRSC) retrospective study. Surgical Endoscopy. 2022 Feb 14:1-7.
• Gandhi J, Shinde P, Chaudhari S, Banker A, Deshmukh V. Decalogue of transversus abdominis release repair–technical details and lessons learnt. Polish Journal of Surgery. 2021;93:16-25.
• Gandhi JA, Churiwala JJ. The unsung heroes of hernia surgery. Hernia. 2021 Dec;25(6):1737-8.
• Gandhi JA, Shinde PH, Chaudhari SN, Banker AM. Enhanced Drainage Protocol in Large Amoebic Liver Abscess. The Surgery Journal. 2021 Oct;7(04):e351-6.
• Gandhi J, Banker A, Chaudhari S, Shinde P. Role of Indocyanine Green to Mitigate Wound Complications in Component Separation Technique for Ventral Hernia Repair—Our Early Experience. World Journal of Surgery. 2021 Oct;45(10):3073-9.
• Gandhi JA, Shinde P, Kothari B, Kharkongor M. Complicated Ventral Hernia: A Perquisite for Perforated Peptic Ulcer—Unusual Clinical Scenario. The Surgery Journal. 2021 Apr;7(02):e66-8.
• Shrivastava RP, Gandhi JA, Banker AM. URINARY BLADDER PARAGANGLIOMA–CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE. International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports. 2021 Mar 22;5(1):69-69.
• AWR (Hernia) Surgery in India: An Update, Letter to Editor, Indian Journal of Surgery, January 20, 2021.
• Gandhi JA, Shinde PH, Chaudhari SN, Banker AM. Novel Use of Intraoperative Fluoroscopy in an Era of ICG for Complex Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. The Surgery Journal. 2021 Jan;7(01):e35-40.
• Gandhi JA, Shinde PH, Churiwala JJ, Husain S. Tubular Ileal Duplication Causing Perforative Peritonitis in an Adult: A Rare Presentation. The Surgery Journal. 2021 Jan;7(01):e14-7.
• Surgeon and COVID times; Invited Editorial, Al Ameen J Med Sciences 2020;13(3):137-140.
• Gandhi JA, Churiwala JJ, Shinde PH, Chaudhari SN. Surgical Mask–the Saviour: from its Invention to the COVID-19 Era. Indian Journal of Surgery. 2020 Jun;82(3):278-9.
• Gandhi JA, Shinde P, Kothari B, Churiwala JJ, Banker A. Endoscopic pre-aponeurotic repair (EPAR) technique with meshplasty for treatment of ventral hernia and rectus abdominis diastasis. Indian Journal of Surgery. 2020 Apr 20:1-5.
• Gandhi J. Making of a Surgeon. Al Ameen J Med Sci. 2019;12(2):54-5.
• A Prospective Interventional study to Test Efficacy of PERFACT Procedure in the treatment of Perianal fistula. International Journal of Education and Research in health science, Dec 2018.
• Gandhi JA, Shinde P, Shetty T, Churiwala J. Retrorenal appendix: An atypical position of the vermiform appendix. Int J Anat Var Vol. 2018 Sep;11(3):99.
• Gandhi JA, Shinde PH, Nagur BK, Digarse RD. Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Scope‑induced Duodenojejunal Flexure Perforation: The World’s First Case. Journal of Digestive Endoscopy. 2017 Jul;8(03):145-7.
• Gandhi JA, Shinde PH, Digarse RD. Evaluation of abdominal wall closure technique in emergency laparotomies at a tertiary care hospital. International Surgery Journal. 2016 Dec 10;3(4):1796-801.
• Gandhi JA, Shinde PH, Digarse RD. Role of limited caecal resection in patients with acute gangrenous appendicitis. International Surgery Journal. 2016 Dec 10;3(4):1893-7.
• Gandhi JA, Shinde PH, Pandrowala SA, Digarse RD. A modified surgical approach to sacrococcygeal pilonidal disease: our experience. International Surgery Journal. 2016 Dec 10;3(4):1831-6.
• Gandhi JA, Shinde PH, Patil PD, Thakkar SA, Digarse RD. To assess the role of multisite instillation of bupivacaine-xylocaine combination for reducing post-operative pain after elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2016 Dec;4(12):5154.
• Gandhi JA, Shinde PH, Awasthi AA, Digarse R, Kawle AP. Comparative study of chlorhexidine dressings versus simple gauze dressings in midline laparotomy wound. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2016 Oct;4(10):4272.
• Gandhi J, Pandrowala S, Choudhari S, Bhandari S. Laparoscopic Removal of a Giant Gastroduodenal Bezoar. World Journal of Laparoscopic Surgery. 2016 Aug 1;9(2):101-3.
• Shah N, Gandhi J, Bhagvat Vikrant M. Giant Retroperitoneal Sarcoma. Bombay Hospital Journal. 2015;57(3):333.
• Gvalani A; Gandhi JA Use of Antesternal Colon Conduit for Corrosive Stricture Esophagus: Indian Journal of Surgery 2012.
• Gvalani A; Gandhi J Use of Serosal Patch to prevent Duodenal Stump blow out: Bombay Hospital Journal,2012
• Gandhi J Use of PEG tube for retrieval of Accidental Ingested Mercury: Journal of Post Graduate Medicine,2012
• Kulkarni V; Gandhi J Body Packer Syndrome: Journal of Post Graduate Medicine 2011
• Dahiya G; Gandhi J Appendicitis; Watch out for Tuberculosis; www.gastrohep.com, September 2011.
• Deshpande A; Gandhi J Duodenal Villous Adenoma Carcinoma sequence; www.gastrohep.com. March 2007.
• Gandhi J Guest Editorial on “Damage Control Surgery and the Abdomen”, Asian Journal of Rheumatology and Orthopedics. April-June2006.
• Gandhi J Guest Editorial on “Damage Control Surgery “, Asian Journal of Rheumatology and Orthopedics, Dec 2005.
• Hardikar J; Gandhi J Emphysematous Cholecystitis; Atypical presentation of Acute Cholecystitis, Bombay Hospital Journal.
• Gandhi J Co-authored a book titled “Hernia; What can you do about it”
• Gandhi J Right Sided Pancreatic-Pleural fistula: A rare clinical presentation. BHJ; Jul-Aug 2003.
• Deshpande A; Gandhi J Gastric Cancer presenting with Acute Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation; Indian Journal of Gastroenterology; Jul-Aug 2002(21)

Membership:

• International HPB Association.
• Fellow – IAGES
• Membership – SAGES, USA
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Association of Medical Consultants (AMC)