Expert Colorectal Surgeon in Mumbai / Colorectal Doctor In Mumbai – Dr. Husain Gheewala

A colorectal surgeon — often called a colon surgeon or bowel surgeon — is a specialist in operations on the colon, rectum and anus. Dr. Husain Gheewala is a colorectal surgeon in South Mumbai who performs open, laparoscopic and robotic surgery for bowel cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, rectal prolapse and anorectal conditions.

About Dr. Husain Gheewala

  • MBBS — MIMER Medical College, Pune; surgical training at Saifee Hospital, Mumbai
  • MRCS — Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK
  • Two-year Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery — York NHS Hospital, Yorkshire, UK
  • Robotic surgery certification — Severance Yonsei Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
  • 10+ years of surgical experience across the UK, South Korea and India

What a Colorectal and Colon Surgeon Treats

Symptoms Indicating the Need for Colorectal Surgery

  • Rectal bleeding or blood in the stool
  • A lasting change in bowel habits
  • Persistent abdominal pain or bloating
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Severe anal pain or discharge
  • Chronic constipation or diarrhoea
colon symptoms

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Colorectal Surgeon or Gastroenterologist?

Both specialists look after the bowel. A gastroenterologist focuses on medical treatment and endoscopy; a colorectal surgeon diagnoses and also operates when surgery is needed. Read colorectal surgeon vs gastroenterologist to decide who to see first.

Diagnosis

  • Colonoscopy — examines the whole colon and rectum; see why regular colonoscopy can save your life
  • Sigmoidoscopy — examines the rectum and lower colon
  • CT colonography — a specialised CT scan of the colon
  • Biopsy — tissue sampling during endoscopy

Colorectal Surgeries Performed

CategoryProcedures
Colon resectionsRight hemicolectomy; extended right hemicolectomy; left hemicolectomy; extended left hemicolectomy; transverse colectomy; sigmoid colectomy; subtotal colectomy; total colectomy
Rectal and pelvic surgeryAnterior resection; low anterior resection; abdominoperineal resection; panproctocolectomy; Hartmann’s procedure; rectopexy; pelvic floor repair
Stoma surgeryColostomy formation and reversal planning
Anorectal surgeryHaemorrhoidectomy; fistulectomy; fissurectomy; pilonidal sinus excision
General and emergencyAppendicectomy; surgery for perforation and obstruction

Minimally Invasive Colon Surgery: Laparoscopic and Robotic

Wherever it is safe, Dr. Gheewala operates through small incisions. Laparoscopic colorectal surgery reduces blood loss, pain and hospital stay and speeds the return of bowel function. For complex pelvic operations, robotic colorectal surgery adds 3D magnified vision and wristed instruments — Dr. Gheewala is also a certified robotic surgeon in Mumbai .

Hospitals and Clinic Hours

Dr. Gheewala operates at Saifee Hospital, Wockhardt Hospital (Mumbai Central), Masina Hospital, Noor Hospital, Cumballa Hill Hospital, Apollo Spectra Hospital (Tardeo), Elizabeth Hospital and Conwest Manjula Badani Jain Hospital. The clinic is open 8.00–21.00, seven days a week.

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FAQs

A colorectal surgeon diagnoses and surgically treats diseases of the colon, rectum and anus, including bowel cancer, polyps, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, rectal prolapse, piles, fissures and fistulas. Many operations are performed with laparoscopic or robotic techniques to reduce pain and shorten recovery.

Yes. Colon surgeon, bowel surgeon and colorectal surgeon usually describe the same specialist. The term colorectal reflects that training covers the colon, the rectum and the anus. Dr. Gheewala completed a two-year colorectal surgery fellowship at York NHS Hospital in the United Kingdom.

See a colorectal surgeon if you have rectal bleeding, a lasting change in bowel habits, persistent abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, anal pain or discharge, or if you have been told you may need bowel surgery. Symptoms lasting more than two weeks should be examined by a specialist.

Yes. Many colon and rectal operations, including hemicolectomy and anterior resection, can be performed laparoscopically through small incisions, with less pain and a shorter hospital stay than open surgery. Robotic surgery is an option for complex pelvic operations. The best approach depends on your condition and overall health.

Dr. Gheewala is affiliated with Saifee Hospital, Wockhardt Hospital in Mumbai Central, Masina Hospital, Noor Hospital, Cumballa Hill Hospital, Apollo Spectra Hospital in Tardeo, Elizabeth Hospital and Conwest Manjula Badani Jain Hospital. The hospital for your procedure is agreed at consultation.

Get in Touch

If you are experiencing symptoms related to colorectal conditions, or if you need expert advice and treatment, don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Husain Gheewala. Schedule an appointment today to receive the highest standard of care from a leading colorectal surgeon in Mumbai.