Dr. Shankar Zanwar
Gastroenterologist — Gleneagles Global Hospitals
Dr. Shankar Zanwar is a 16+ year gastroenterology consultant in Mumbai specializing in ERCP, biliary stones, and pancreatic conditions. Expert therapeutic endoscopist.
About Dr. Shankar Zanwar
Dr. Shankar Zanwar is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatobiliary Specialist at Gleneagles Global Hospitals in Mumbai, with over 16 years of dedicated clinical experience. He holds qualifications including MBBS, MD, and DNB, and has built a reputation as a highly skilled therapeutic endoscopist across India's leading medical institutions. His clinical foundation combines academic training at premier institutions with extensive hands-on experience in complex gastrointestinal and pancreato-biliary conditions.
Dr. Zanwar's clinical expertise spans the full spectrum of gastroenterological disorders, from common conditions such as reflux, acidity, bloating, and diarrhea to advanced therapeutic interventions. He is particularly skilled in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for bile duct stones and biliary strictures, esophageal manometry for swallowing disorders, endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for early gastrointestinal cancers, and management of chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cysts using endoscopic ultrasound guidance. His minimally invasive approach to luminal stenting, radiofrequency ablation, and therapeutic procedures reflects current best practices in gastroenterology.
International patients are a significant part of Dr. Zanwar's practice. He has treated patients from across the Gulf region, Africa, and the broader Indian subcontinent, bringing fluency in English and Hindi to support seamless communication. His patient-centered approach ensures that overseas visitors feel confident and well-informed throughout their diagnostic and treatment journey, whether managing chronic pancreatitis, pancreato-biliary cancers, or complex biliary obstructions.
Dr. Zanwar practices at Gleneagles Global Hospitals in Parel, Mumbai—an accredited multi-specialty center equipped with state-of-the-art endoscopy suites, advanced imaging (CT, MRCP, endoscopic ultrasound), and comprehensive ICU support. The hospital's commitment to international patient services, combined with its NABH accreditation and high standards of clinical governance, makes it an ideal destination for gastroenterological care. For international patients considering treatment in Mumbai, Dr. Zanwar offers a combination of deep clinical expertise, therapeutic endoscopic capability, and a track record of successful outcomes across complex biliary and pancreatic diseases.