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DR SACHIN WANI
Gastroenterologist
Introduction
Dr. Sachin Wani is one of the best Gastroenterologist in Thane . Dr. Sachin Wani has been born and brought up in Thane. Dr. Sachin Wani finished his MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi Medical College in 2000, MS Surgery from GMC, Miraj in 2006 and Diplomat in National Board (DNB) GI and HPB surgery (Superspeciality) in 2010 in Fortis Mulund Hospital. Dr. Sachin Wani has undergone training in laparoscopic GI Oncosurgery at Tata Memorial Hospital in 2009. Dr. Sachin Wani has also done his training in Laparoscopic Hepato-Biliary Surgery and Laparoscopic liver resections at NHS Hospital, Southampton UK in 2012. Dr. Sachin Wani is currently working as a consultant GI, HPB specialist and Laparoscopic GI Oncosurgeon at Currae Speciality Hospital, Thane and Joy Multispeciality Hospital, Chembur. Dr. Sachin Wani specializes in Laparoscopic GI and HPB Surgery, Shunt surgery for Portal Hypertension, Laparoscopic GI Oncosurgery and Colorectal Surgery, Laparoscopic liver resection and liver transplantation Dr. Sachin Wani has a lot of national and international papers and publications to his credit including an international publication in the journal of laparoendoscopy and advanced surgical techniques on one of the largest number of laparoscopic pancreatic necrosectomy in the world. Dr. Sachin Wani also has authored a text chapter on obstructed defaecation syndrome in clinical GI Surgery textbook which serves as a learning tool for general and GI Surgeons across India and the world.
Hospital Associations
Currae Specialty Hospital.
Services/Interest
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic
- Liver Surgery
- Liver Transplant
- Cancer Surgery
- Fistula Treatment
- G.I. Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- Obesity Treatment
- Intestine Surgery
- Piles Surgery Surgical Gastroenterology
- Gall Bladder (Biliary) Stone Treatment
- Gastritis Treatment .
Experience
Dr. Sachin Wani is one of the best Gastroenterologist in Thane having 13 years of experience.
Professional Memberships
Indian Medical Association (IMA).
Awards and Recognitions
Awarded Prize for Presentation on STARR, at Thane Surgical Society Meeting - 2012.
Education
MBBS , MS - General Surgery , DNB - Gastroenterology .
I Speak
English , Hindi.
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Write FeedbackWho is a gastroenterologist?
Gastroenterologists are the physicians who have extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the large intestine, small intestine, stomach, esophagus, and biliary system which is made up of liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts.
What does a gastroenterologist do?
Gastroenterologist primarily assesses the structure of the digestive tract and are experts in diseases of the digestive tract.
They specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of the following symptoms and conditions: Abdominal pain, bleeding in the digestive tract, colorectal cancer, stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, constipation and diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, polyps, diverticular disease, Crohn's disease, gallbladder disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), colitis, heartburn, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), hemorrhoids, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, and ulcers.
When should you see a gastroenterologist?
You should see a gastroenterologist if you're experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- Abdominal pain or bloating
- Bowel movement urges that are hard to control
- Changes in bowel habits
- Dark urine
- Diarrhea
- Esophageal pain
- Excessive gas or belching
- Heartburn (acid reflux)
- Leakage/underwear stains
- Lethargy
- Loss of appetite or weight
- Pale-colored stools
- Rectal bleeding
- Vomiting
What diseases do Gastroenterologists treat?
A gastroenterologist treats any condition affecting the gut, such as:
- Oesophagitis, gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and duodenal ulceration.
- Inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn’s disease.
- Malignancy (cancer) and benign (non-cancerous) tumors of the gut.
- Hepatitis
- Hiatal hernia
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Liver disease
What procedures do gastroenterologists perform?
Endoscopic ultrasounds to examine the upper and lower tract and other internal organs. Colonoscopies to detect colon cancer. Cholangiopancreatography to identify tumors, gallstones, or scar tissue in the bile duct area. Sigmoidoscopies to evaluate blood loss in the bowel. Liver biopsies to assess fibrosis and inflammation. Capsule endoscopies to examine the small intestine. Double balloon enteroscopy to examine the small intestine.
What happens in your first appointment with a gastroenterologist?
Your gastroenterologist will begin by asking you about the symptoms you have been getting, the duration of the symptoms, any previous tests, and treatments, risk factors, other medical problems, medications, allergies, and social history and will conduct an examination and provide a list of tests.