Dr. Shankar Zanwar - Gastroenterology Specialist in Mumbai
Consultant Gastroenterologist | Advanced Endoscopy Specialist
Top Gastroenterology Expert in Mumbai
Dr. Shankar Zanwar is a renowned gastroenterology specialist in Mumbai with special expertise in interventional endoscopy, pancreaticobiliary disorders, and digestive cancer screening. With over 16 years of experience, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures and neurogastroenterology, offering comprehensive care for a wide range of digestive health issues. His approach combines skill, empathy, and a strong academic foundation.
Dr. Shankar Zanwar is a renowned gastroenterology specialist in Mumbai with special expertise in interventional endoscopy, pancreaticobiliary disorders, and digestive cancer screening. With over 16 years of experience, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures and neurogastroenterology, offering comprehensive care for a wide range of digestive health issues. His approach combines skill, empathy, and a strong academic foundation.
Dr. Shankar Zanwar is a renowned gastroenterology specialist in Mumbai with special expertise in interventional endoscopy, pancreaticobiliary disorders, and digestive cancer screening. With over 16 years of experience, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures and neurogastroenterology, offering comprehensive care for a wide range of digestive health issues. His approach combines skill, empathy, and a strong academic foundation.
Meet Dr. Shankar Zanwar-Gastroenterology Specialist in Mumbai
Your Gut Health, In Expert Hands
Advanced Endoscopy Specialist
Dr. Shankar Zanwar specializes in therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopic procedures, offering precision care for complex GI conditions with advanced technology.
Pioneer in Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Treatments
Dr. Zanwar has introduced and successfully performed groundbreaking treatments, including Mumbai’s first scarless surgery for Hirschsprung's disease in a 2-year-old.
Trusted by Thousands for Precision and Care
With a reputation for accurate diagnoses and patient-centered care, Dr. Zanwar is highly regarded for his commitment to improving patients' gastrointestinal health with expert approach.
About Dr. Shankar Zanwar
- MD Medicine -2010 – Shri M P Shah Government medical college, Jamnagar, Gujarat
- DNB Gastroenterology – 2014 – Apollo Main Hospital, Chennai, Tamilnadu
- Advanced endoscopy training – 2017 – Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamilnadu
- Neurogastroenterology post graduate fellow – 2018, Ajou University, Suwon, South Korea
- Successfully performed Central India’s first Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)-guided liver abscess drainage.
- First to start plasma exchange therapy in Central India region for acute liver failure
- Presented research at the Young Investigators Awards during the Asia Pacific Digestive Week 2019 held in Seoul, South Korea.
- Torrent Young Scholar Award in Gastroenterology – South Zone 2015
- Won 1st prize in Gujarat Association of Physician’s conference, Medicine Quiz 2012
- Served as Assistant Professor in the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Christian Medical College, Vellore.
- Worked as a Consultant Gastroenterologist at CARE Hospitals, Nagpur, and as a Visiting Consultant at several leading hospitals across Nagpur from 2018 to 2021.
- Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital
- Reliance Foundation Hospital
- Wockhardt Hospital
Explore Our Interesting Cases
At Gastro Mumbai, we’ve helped thousands of patients overcome complex digestive and liver conditions with personalized, evidence-based care. From rare liver diseases to challenging endoscopic procedures, our team collaborates to find solutions where others see complications. Every case is a story of resilience, expertise, and trust.
Endosonography guided liver abscess drainage
A 62 year old male presented to us with fever and pain in abdomen. He was found to have pus collection in liver – sonography/CT guided aspiration was not feasible. We did the first endosonography guided pus drainage in central India region. Patient recovered in 2 days without major surgery
Removing large stones from bile duct
An 87 year old lady was referred from Abu Dabhi for jaundice and pain and her CT scan was suggestive of stone in bile duct. She was rejected for any endoscopic surgery we removed a large stone from her bile duct using endoscopic therapy – ERCP A major surgery was avoided
EUS guided gall bladder stone treatment
87 year old female who was admitted with fever and gallbladder swelling in ICU, surgery was very high risk for surgery. She was treated with gall bladder stent placement through intestine and was discharged with in 5 days post procedure.
Boerhaave’s syndrome
A 58 year old male who had rupture of esophagus and admitted in ICU after a failed surgery. He was treated endoscopically with closure of defect using a padlock clip.
First case of retroperitoneal paraganlioma detected on EUS from India
33 year old female presented to us with pain and CT scan outside was suggestive of mass in abdomen, biopsy using usual techniques was not possible. EUS guided biopsy found it to be a rare paraganglioma
Endoscopic tumor removal
90 year old male who had drop in hemoglobin was found to have GIST tumor in the stomach. This was removed by an advanced endoscopy technique – endoscopic full thickness resection – EFTR
POEM procedure for difficulty in swallowing
58 year old female who had difficulty in swallowing was diagnosed to have achalasia cardia. POEM procedure was done for her and she went home 3rd day and now is able to swallow even hard nuts.
Recognitions & Achievements
Milestone
Performed Mumbai’s First Scarless Hirschsprung’s Surgery on a 2-Year-Old
Dr. Shankar Zanwar successfully treated a 2-year-old child using a scarless laparoscopic pull-through surgery for Hirschsprung’s disease marking the first such case in Mumbai. The minimally invasive approach ensured faster recovery, no external cuts, and excellent outcomes.
Awarded Third Prize at the 65th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology
Dr. Shankar Zanwar was honored with the third prize for presenting an insightful video at the prestigious Video Digest session during the 65th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology. This recognition reflects his commitment to advancing gastroenterology through innovative research and presentations.
Recognition
Research Experience
Publications
ISGCON 2016, New Delhi – Study of EUS Elastography for differentiating benign and malignant lymph nodes
Plennary session-ISGCON 2018, Kochin – Outcome of management protocol to reduce von Willebrand factor (vWF) in acute hepatic dysfunction: Hepatotoxicity due to yellow phosphorus (rat killer) poisoning as a prototype
ISGCON 2018, Kochin – von Willebrand factor (vWF)-pheresis: A possible explanation how plasma exchange is beneficial in liver failure.
Won 1st prize in state level internal medicine quiz at Associations of Physicians of Gujarat annual conference 2012
Won 2nd prize in south zone level of “Torrent Young Scholar Award in Gastroenterology(TYSA)” in 2015 and was amongst the 12 national finalists.
Selected for neurogastroenterology post graduate programme by Korean society of gastroenterology at Ajou University, Suwon, South Korea, 2017.
Won 3rd prize at Video digest session at Indian Society Gastroenterology conference at Varanasi, December 2024
First in Mumbai – Successfully treated a 2-year-old child using a scarless laparoscopic pull-through surgery for Hirschsprung’s disease
First in literature – Adult hypertrophic pyloric stenosis treated with G-POEM
First in India – EDEE procedure – EUS directed TransEnteric in ERCP in altered anatomy in post liver transplant patient
First in region – Z POEM for Killian Jamieson diverticulum
First in Mumbai – PREM procedure
Care Beyond the Clinic
Browse through photos capturing Dr. Zanwar’s attentive interactions with patients. Whether it’s consulting with patients or offering guidance, these photos showcase his genuine dedication to improving patient health with care and expertise.
Medical Talks & Patient Testimonials
Watch Dr. Zanwar share valuable medical knowledge and expert advice on a range of gastroenterology health topics and hear the real stories of treated patients.
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