Dr Amit Kumar Tiwari

A hernia, gallbladder stones, recurring abdominal pain or piles often start as small, ignorable problems. Most people put off surgery for months, hoping things will settle on their own. They rarely do. Untreated surgical conditions usually grow harder to manage and end up needing more aggressive treatment than they would have at the start. The smarter approach is to consult an experienced general surgeon early.

At Heritage Hospitals, surgical patients are looked after by Dr Amit Kumar Tiwari, a top general surgeon in Varanasi with strong training in advanced laparoscopic techniques. He focuses on accurate diagnosis, the least invasive surgical option suited to your case, and a smooth recovery.

Dr Amit Kumar Tiwari is a trained minimally invasive surgeon in Varanasi with 9+ years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS and MS degrees from IMS BHU, followed by senior residency at the Trauma Centre, IMS BHU. He went on to receive his Fellowship in Laparoscopic Surgery (FIAGES) from Chennai, sharpening his expertise in advanced minimally invasive procedures.

He has previously served as an Assistant Professor at Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences, Varanasi, and as an Associate Professor at Naraina Medical College, Kanpur. Before joining Heritage Hospitals, he worked as a Consultant Laparoscopic Surgeon at Ujala Cygnus Medicare, Varanasi. Today, he actively practises advanced laparoscopic repairs, including TAPP and SCOLA, alongside the full range of open and laparoscopic abdominal surgeries.

Areas of Expertise

• Advanced laparoscopic hernia repair (TAPP, SCOLA)

• Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery

• Laparoscopic appendectomy

• Open and laparoscopic abdominal surgery

• Treatment of piles, fistula, and fissure

• Surgery for varicose veins

• Emergency general surgery

• Pre and post-operative surgical care

Heritage Hospitals offers a full range of surgical care, from routine procedures to complex laparoscopic interventions. Our department handles both planned and emergency surgeries with equal precision. Key services include:

• Laparoscopic gallbladder stone removal

• Hernia repair (open and laparoscopic, including TAPP)

• Laparoscopic appendix surgery

• Cryosurgery and laser treatment for piles

• Surgery for varicose veins

• Treatment of chronic pancreatitis

• Management of haemorrhoids and fistula

• Advanced laparoscopic repairs, including SCOLA

• 24/7 emergency surgical consultation and admission

The surgical wing is supported by four modern operation theatres, advanced laparoscopic equipment, HEPA-filtered sterilisation systems, and round-the-clock ICU support.

Surgical conditions often connect with gastroenterology, gynaecology, urology and internal medicine. At Heritage Hospitals, Dr Amit Kumar Tiwari works closely with these specialities, alongside radiology and anaesthesia teams, to plan and execute the safest possible procedure for each patient. From diagnosis to discharge, your care stays coordinated and well-monitored.

A lot of surgical conditions go undiagnosed until they reach a painful stage. You should consult a general & laparoscopic surgery doctor if you experience:

• Abdominal pain that comes back or worsens

• A visible bulge or lump in the groin or abdomen

• Right upper abdomen pain after meals (gallstones)

• Sharp lower right abdominal pain (appendix)

• Bleeding, pain or swelling around the anal area

• Visible, twisted veins on the legs with pain or heaviness

• Recurrent indigestion linked to gallbladder issues

• Any swelling or lump that is growing over time

Early consultation with a qualified general surgeon in Varanasi often makes the difference between a simple day-care procedure and a more complex surgery later.