- The Digestive Health Institute in Mumbai was founded in 2004 as the Centre for Obesity and Digestive Surgery.
- Dr
- Muffazal (Dr
- Muffi) Lakdawala, a trailblazer in scarless bariatric surgery, established it.
- It is acknowledged as the leading center for GI surgeries in India and Asia, specializing in laparoscopic and Single Incision techniques.
- The institute offers a comprehensive range of services, including Laparoscopic Surgery, Pancreatic Surgery, Hernia Surgery, and Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, among others.
- In 2009, it became the first Bariatric center in India to be awarded the Centre of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation USA.
- For four consecutive years, from 2017 to 2020, it was recognized as the #1 Bariatric Centre in Mumbai by the Times Health Survey.
- The center is reputed for treating patients of all ages from around the globe.
Digestive Health Institute Mumbai
Established Year: 2004
Location: Mumbai, India
Specialty: Single Specialty
About Hospital
Team Info
- The center boasts a dedicated team of nutritionists, physical trainers, physiotherapists, and psychologists who are focused on delivering top-notch medical services.
- The medical staff is exceptionally qualified and possesses extensive experience in their individual specialties.
- Additionally, their team offers nutritional counseling to assist patients in making behavioral and lifestyle changes.
Infrastructure
- • The center was the first Bariatric center in India to receive the Centre of Excellence award in Bariatric Surgery from the Surgical Review Corporation USA in 2009.#2025It was awarded the #1 Bariatric Centre in Mumbai by Times Health Survey for four consecutive years, 2017-2020.
Awards
- The institute features a waiting lounge and a help desk dedicated to assisting patients.
- They boast an extensive list of content and satisfied patients from across the globe.
- Their team supports international patients to ensure a comfortable medical journey.
- The collective expertise of the team covers all facets of wellness, guaranteeing a thorough approach and individualized care from the best professionals in the industry.
Hospital Address
#L3-01, 3rd Floor, Trade View Above Ikea, Utopia City, Gate, 4, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Worli Mumbai, 400013 India
Airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
Distance: 15 Km
Time: 35 Minutes
Railway Station: Mahalaxmi Railway Station
Distance: 4.5 Km
Time: 12 Minutes
Taxi: On Call
Hotels/ Guest Houses: Available
Facilities
- TV in room
- Private rooms
- Free Wifi
- Phone in Room
- Mobility accessible rooms
- Family accommodation
- Laundry
- Welcome
- Safe in the room
- Nursery / Nanny services
- Dry cleaning
- Personal assistance / Concierge
- Religious facilities
- Fitness
- Spa and wellness
- Café
- Business centre services
- Shop
- Dedicated smoking areas
- Beauty Salon
- Special offer for group stays
- Parking available
- Foreign currency exchange
- ATM
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Netbanking
- Medical records transfer
- Online doctor consultation
- Rehabilitation
- Pharmacy
- Document legalisation
- Post operative followup
- Diet on Request
- Restaurant
- International Cuisine
- Self-Cooking
- Airport pickup
- Local tourism options
- Local transportation booking
- Visa / Travel office
- Car Hire
- Private driver / Limousine services
- Shopping trip organisation
- Air ambulance