A trusted Laparoscopic|Robotic GI, Bariatric and Hernia Surgeon

Dr. Chirag Thakkar is a gastrointestinal, advanced laparoscopic, robotic and bariatric surgeon at Adroit Speciality Hospital in Ahmedabad. He is recognised among the top gastroenterologist surgeons in Ahmedabad for his focused work in gastrointestinal surgery, obesity surgery, hernia surgery, GERD, achalasia cardia and complex upper GI conditions.

He completed his MBBS from B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, followed by MS in General Surgery from Smt. N. H. L. Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad. He then worked as a senior resident in the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery at V. S. Hospital and continued advanced training at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute (SGPGI), Lucknow, one of India’s leading centres for gastrointestinal surgery.

His training includes complex abdominal procedures such as liver resections, pancreatic surgeries, oesophageal surgeries, colorectal surgeries and surgery for portal hypertension. He also completed a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic and gastrointestinal surgery at Kaizen Hospital under Dr. Sanjiv P. Haribhakti, where he trained in laparoscopic colorectal surgery, thoracoscopic and laparoscopic oesophageal surgery, laparoscopic hernia surgery and minimally invasive surgery for acute necrotising pancreatitis.

He holds the fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK, and received further training in oesophageal manometry and 24-hour pH impedance studies. His upper GI and bariatric surgery fellowship at Royal Aberdeen Infirmary, UK, strengthened his expertise in weight loss surgery and complex upper gastrointestinal care. Dr. Chirag Thakkar has worked as a Consultant Gastrointestinal, Laparoscopic, and Bariatric Surgeon at CIMS Hospital, Ahmedabad.

Then in 2016, he started ADROIT with the vision of providing a comprehensive centre for Obesity, GERD and Acid reflux, Achalasia cardia, Complex hernia, and other digestive problems. ADROIT became the first centre in Gujarat at that time to have the most advanced Esophageal manometry and 24 hr pH with Impedance study equipment for the diagnosis and evaluation of GERD and other digestive conditions.

Dr. Chirag has been performing robotic surgery for obesity, GERD, and hernia since 2025 using the latest Da Vinci Intuitive Robotic System. He completed the comprehensive FARIS Fellowship in Robotic Surgery, topped the FARIS 2025 batch, and earned the Robotic Travelling Fellowship to the UK. His focus on esophageal cancer also took him to Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, where he refined his skills in the management of esophageal cancer.

His areas of special interest include GERD, acid reflux, hiatus hernia, achalasia cardia, bariatric surgery, metabolic surgery, hernia, and complex AWR (Abdominal wall reconstruction) surgery. He is also very enthusiastic about the Robotic technology for further improving the surgery outcomes in Bariatric, hernia, and GERD surgery. For patients searching for the best surgeon for Laparoscopic or robotic bariatric, hernia, or GERD surgery, ADROIT Speciality Hospital offers specialised care guided by clinical experience, technology, and a patient-first approach.