Dr. Hrishikesh Salgaonkar

Dr. Hrishikesh Salgaonkar is a highly experienced Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgeon with more than 13 years of expertise in treating complex metabolic and gastrointestinal conditions. He has undergone advanced surgical training across India, Singapore, and the United Kingdom, specializing in Bariatric (Obesity & Weight Loss) Surgery, Metabolic Surgery, Acid Reflux Disease, Oesophageal Motility Disorders, and Hernia Repairs.

He holds prestigious fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons (England) in Oesophago-Gastric Surgery, along with dedicated clinical training in advanced gastrointestinal and minimally invasive procedures from Singapore and the UK. Dr. Salgaonkar spent over 5 years in the UK, focusing extensively on bariatric and metabolic surgeries, particularly at King’s College Hospital and the University Hospitals of North Midlands.

Throughout his career, he has trained with leading laparoscopic, bariatric, and robotic surgeons globally. His patient care philosophy is rooted in providing highly personalized, evidence-based treatments. Dr. Salgaonkar is also an avid academic contributor, with over 20 published research papers and several book chapters, and has won awards for his groundbreaking research work at global conferences.

• DNB (General Surgery)
• FNB (Minimal Access Surgery)
• MRCS (Royal College of Surgeons, England)
• FRCS (Oesophago-Gastric Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons, England)

• Obesity
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Oesophageal Motility Disorders
• Hiatal Hernia
• Abdominal Wall and Inguinal Hernias
• Sleep Apnea (Related to Obesity)
• Gallstones and Gallbladder Disorders

• Appendectomy
• Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Surgery
• Heller Myotomy
• Hernia Repair Surgery
• Weight Loss Surgery
• Gastrectomy
• Nissen Fundoplication Surgery
• Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
• Sleeve Gastrectomy
• Laparoscopic SADI-S / Duodenal Switch Surgery
• Gastric Band Removal
• One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB)
• Robotic Bariatric Surgery
• Anti-Reflux Surgery

• Indian Red Cross Society
• IAGES: Indian Association of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
• AMASI: Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
• APHS: Asia Pacific Hernia Society
• ELSA: Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia
• BOMSS: British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society
• OSSI: Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of India