Dr. Dhaivat Vaishnav - Sr. Gastrointestinal & Robotic Surgeon

About Dr. Dhaivat Vaishnav

Dr. Dhaivat Vaishnav is a highly skilled GI and Robotic surgeon known for introducing several surgical firsts in Gujarat. With a strong focus on advanced, precision-based care, he combines deep clinical knowledge with modern technology to deliver safe and effective outcomes. Patients often seek him as a trusted gastrointestinal surgeon in Ahmedabad for complex gastrointestinal and pancreatic conditions.

Professional Background

• Dr. Vaishnav completed his MBBS from Government Medical College, Surat, followed by MS in General Surgery from SMIMER Medical College, Surat. He further pursued DNB in Surgical Gastroenterology under renowned pancreatic surgeon Dr. H. Ramesh at Lakeshore Hospital & Research Center, Kochi. Early in his career, he served as Assistant Professor at PDU Medical College, Rajkot, and later worked as consultant at Apollo Cancer Care Hospital, Columbia Asia Hospital, and GCS Medical College. He was also a founder member of the Department of Surgical Gastroenterology at GCS Medical College before joining Zydus Hospitals as Consultant GI and HPB Surgeon.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Vaishnav has wide-ranging expertise across gastrointestinal and hepatopancreatobiliary care, including:

• Minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic procedures
• Advanced pancreatic surgery for benign and malignant conditions
• Gall bladder and biliary surgery
• Colorectal, esophago-gastric, and liver surgeries
• Complex abdominal wall and high-risk GI surgeries
• He is recognized for meticulous planning and execution, especially in technically demanding procedures.

Clinical Interests

Dr. Vaishnav has a special clinical interest in pancreatic disorders such as acute and chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. As a pancreatic surgeon, he has been part of Gujarat’s first robotic Whipple procedure and has independently performed first-in-state robotic spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy and robotic fundoplication. His work as a robotic surgeon reflects his commitment to less invasive surgery with faster recovery and better precision. His focus on pancreatic surgery and hpb surgery is driven by patient safety and long-term outcomes.

Key Highlights

Dr. Vaishnav is known as the best gastrointestinal surgeon in Ahmedabad because of his:

• Pioneer of robotic GI and HPB surgeries in Gujarat
• Extensive national and international training and exposure
• Multiple publications in indexed international surgical journals
• Active contributor to global research collaborations
• Recipient of several academic awards, travel grants, and mentorship programs
• Life and international member of leading surgical and gastroenterology societies
• Patients searching for a gastroenterologist surgeon in Ahmedabad benefit from his balanced approach of academic excellence and practical clinical care.

Consultation at Zydus Hospitals, Ahmedabad

Appointments are available at Zydus Hospitals, Ahmedabad, on 079 66190300/66190201 from Monday to Saturday.