Dr. Hemant Bhansali
Experience: 46+ years
Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Introduction
Dr. Hemant Bhansali is a highly experienced general and laparoscopic surgeon based in Mumbai. People usually visit him when they need safe, minimally invasive procedures for hernias, severe gallstone pain, or complicated gastrointestinal issues. After over four decades in the operating room, patients trust his hands when standard medications fail, and surgery becomes the only realistic way to find relief.
About Dr. Hemant Bhansali
Dr. Hemant Bhansali holds a very unique distinction in the medical field. He earned the very first Ph.D. in Laparoscopic Surgery in India. Over his massive 46-year career, he became one of the early pioneers of keyhole surgery across the country. He is known for having conducted numerous successful surgeries on the abdominal region. In addition to being an active doctor at Nanavati Max Hospital, Dr. Hemant Bhansali is also an inventor who has patented surgical instruments that he invented, including the “Bhansali Clamp”. It is intriguing to know that despite his multiple medical degrees, He even pursued a degree in law. Dr. Hemant Bhansali currently works closely with the Indian Institute of Technology in Mumbai to help engineers develop smarter, haptic-sensing medical instruments.
Qualifications
- MBBS – Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai
- MS (General Surgery) – Grant Medical College, Mumbai
- FCPS – College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai
- FICS – International College of Surgeons, Chicago
- PhD (Laparoscopic Surgery) – Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
- LLB – New Law College, Mumbai
His educational background goes far beyond typical surgical training, mixing deep clinical research with medical device engineering.
Awards & Recognition
- First Rank in Final MBBS from Bombay University
- First PhD in Laparoscopic Surgery across India
- Award from Johnson and Johnson for promoting surgical science
- Patents for medical instruments like the Volume Priority Insufflator
Specialities & Expertise
- Laparoscopic hernia repairs
- Gallbladder removal surgeries
- Bariatric and weight loss procedures
- Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty
- Laser treatments for piles and fistulas
- Thyroid and breast operations
Patient Experience & Approach
Patients often mention how approachable Dr. Hemant Bhansali is despite his heavy senior status. Before scheduling any surgery, he likes to draw diagrams to explain exactly how the laparoscopic tools will fix the internal problem. He does not rush people out of his office. Instead, he openly discusses the expected post-surgery pain levels and the exact timeline for getting back to normal work routines.
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