A surgeon who believes patients should leave clinic with answers, not more questions.

I'm Dr. Azhar Attar, a laparoscopic, robotic and laser minimal access surgeon based in Pune, and the founder of Ikigai, The Surgicare Clinic, Pimpri. I trained in colorectal surgery at St Mark's Hospital, London, one of the world's foremost centres for colorectal care, and bring that international expertise to patients across Pune. My practice spans colorectal and GI surgery, hernia repair, gallstone disease, appendix, varicose veins, laser proctology (piles, fissure, fistula, pilonidal sinus), weight-loss surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) and medical weight management, as well as breast and thyroid surgery.

Surgery has changed. Instruments are smaller, imaging is sharper, robots and lasers are steadier, and recoveries are faster. My job is to use those tools where they truly help, and to be honest when they don't.