MBBS, DNB - General Surgery, FRCS - Laparoscopic Surgery, DNB - Surgical Gastroenterology
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Dr Ashwin Porwal, proctologist & surgeon, is the founder of Healing Hands Clinic, India’s leading chain of speciality proctology clinics. He graduated fromthe prestigious B.J. Medical College, Pune. He completed his DNB in GeneralSurgery and holds a Diploma in Proctology. Dr Porwal has dedicated his careerto research and practice in Proctology and has been mentored by Dr AntonioLongo, world renowned colorectal surgeon and inventor of the MIPH andSTARR surgeries.Dr Porwal performed the first STARR surgery for Chronic Constipation, inMaharashtra, and has currently performed the maximum number of thissurgery in Asia. He introduced the Leonardo Laser in India for treating piles,fistula, fissure and varicose veins. He was also the first to perform P.O.P.S.surgery in India which is an excellent technique for female pelvic organprolapse. Currently, Healing Hands Clinic performs the maximum number ofStapler Hemorhhoidopexies per month in Asia.Dr Porwal has formulated a non-surgical regimen for treatment of early piles,acute fissure and constipation called MCDPA. It is a combination of herbalmedicines, diet counselling and physiotherapy. He has also devised his owntechnique called Dr Porwal’s DLPL (Distal Laser Proximal Ligation) for curingcomplicated and recurrent fistulas.Dr Porwal has presented a number of research papers at various internationalconferences. He regularly gives training in Proctology to surgeons and studentsfrom across India and overseas.Dr Porwal is also the chief mentor at Healing Hands Clinic, the only MUHS certified Training centre for Proctology.
Visited For Colorectal Surgery
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In 2018, I started experiencing irritation in the gluteal cleft area which was frequently misdiagnosed by top doctors in Chicago as a sweat rash. When the condition did not resolve, I went to a proctologist who correctly stated that it was indeed a fistula. I sought a second opinion which confirmed my fears. However I was amazed to discover that in the USA, all top doctors were practicing only one procedure for this condition – Fistulotomy. They had heard about the use of laser in correcting this condition but none had any experience with it. When I researched peer reviewed scientific papers on the latest procedures that would preserve the sphincter muscle, Fistula-tract Laser Closure (FiLaC™) and Dr. Porwal’s own DLPL technique came up. In addition, there were some videos of DLPL technique being performed by Dr. Ash on YouTube. While I found doctors performing FiLaC in Brazil and Germany, Dr. Porwal’s own DLPL procedure sounded more cutting edge and promising but I was apprehensive about visiting India and the logistical issues associated with travelling to the other side of the world. However after lengthy conversation with him and his staff, all my fears were squashed and I booked a surgery date with him. When I arrived, I was simply amazed. I can’t begin to describe the level professionalism with which Dr. Porwal and his staff conduct themselves. The Clinic is just as awesome as any other high level medical facility in Chicago but that is not what impressed me as much. It was Dr. Porwal’s bedside etiquette, skill, and professionalism that blew me away. The evaluation and the cutting edge DLPL procedure were all done in one day and the results were highly successful. The post-operative care that I received from Dr. Porwal personally, during the whole month that I stayed in India (my choice) was astonishing. He is a genius and a perfectionist. It wasn’t just the Fistula that he eradicated. He also fixed any other problems in the area to make sure no future complications arose. He contacted me every day and if I wanted to see him, the appointment was arranged immediately. Long story short, I’m cured for life. As Americans, we often have preconceived notions about other countries and their health care standards. **** ** **** ** ****** ****** ** ****** *** ******* **** ******** ** ********* **** ******** ****** *** ****** One only finds that out when he steps out of his comfort zone. I did, and now I know better.
Chicago, IL
Visited For Fistula SurgeryLaser Piles Treatment
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We came here to Healing Hands From Jawhar, near Palghar. We have consulted number of hospitals and doctors before coming here.
We online searched for more options and came across Dr. Porwal sir videos. We found all of them and the methods were quiet comforting .We thought of trying to contact atleast atleast once. We called and Dr. Namita received the call. She counseled us. And gave us detailed information about the treatment procedures. She cleared all the doubts.
After coming here today we found everything that was visible online. Actually a much better version of it. We came from a lot distance so we were taken care of everything.
In our previous experience we had to run at different places for blood tests and MRI scans. Here we didi not had to run for anything anywhere.
Most importantly we were specially taken care by Healing Hands Foundation. Yes, we are not financially stable post pandemic . We spoke to Dr. Namita about it.
She managed everything for us. It was really unexpected that under charity patients are also treated equally like VIP patients. We did not have to move even a needle here(just a phrase).
I mean they all took care of of us so nicely. I'm expressing this because I do not want others to be misguided to others . Yes Healing Hands provide you what they promise. The system that works here is like on auto mode who know what patient and relative actually needs. They do not only care for patient but also provide comfort to relative as well.
Wonderful experience. Im happy to see and witness such hospital and its hospitality here.
Once again
Thanks to Dr. Ashwin Porwal, Dr. Namita, Dr. Varsha, Sisters and Dr. Manisha madam and Foundation's Tejashri madam. All staff and mama's and maushi each and every person.
These all people helped him to cure before going home.
Fistula is serious thing, and it should be taken seriously. I really loved that Foundation is also working towards awareness of such health conditions. These issues needs to come in focus and must be normalised to speak about. As only the one who suffers know the pain.
Kudos to the team and Healing Hands Family
-Yakub Memon and family
Visited For Fistula Surgery
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Hi all of you. I am sharing on behlf of Kisan Tukaram Kale residing at SHRIGONDA, Ahmednagar. I suffering from a strong pain of Fistula disease since last many days. Actually I was not aware about
such kind of disease before consult and visit to HEALING HANDS CLINIC, PUNE.
I want to share my real experience with this clinic's diagnose method, IPD treatment facilities, Cooperation of hospital's all team and staff members.
I just want to say only one thing all of these was TREMENDOUS and FABULOUS.IM SHARING FROM MY BOTTOM OF MY HEART THAT, ASMITA MADAM AND DR. PARTH ARE SO KIND CALM AND COMPOSED. Told about the health condition, explained it thoroughly and guidance was exact on point.
Because of I am from very poor family ( having agriculture background ) and I don't think so that is I will be bare this operation treatment cost or not.
But due to the well and neatly guidance of staff member's I have decided to do my FISTULA surgery here.
I want to request to all of those patients who are suffering from such kind of diseases like FISSURE, FISTULA, HERNIA, PILES please don't be shy to openly discussed on these.
Because if we can earlier going to hospital and have a treatment on these, so we don't need to operate it. Without any delay we should cover/control it with the help at accurate time only. So let's start to discuss on this and try to avoid major issues that may arise in future.
ONE MOST AND IMPORTANT THING IS THAT WE DID THESE SURGRY (FISTULA) UNDER THE KIND SUPPORT OF HEALING HANDS FOUNDATION AND RELEASED AND MADE US FEEL FROM FINANCIAL BURDON ALSO.
Thanks much once again to entire team of HEALING HANDS CLINIC and FOUNDATION , PUNE.
If anyone wants to further information regarding this please feel free to call me ** ** ******* ****** **********
Thanks.
Visited For Rectocele Repair
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Hi everyone.
This message is to spread awarness of disase that is hidden by most of the people due to unknown reasons like fear of society sometimes financial issue. I am writing this message to you all as I was also a patient just like you until I found Healing Hands. Firstly I also I had a internal fears of various factors but I decided to visit the doctor. So the first step is that we have to fight our internal fears and the society fear because we are the one's who are suffering the problem. After visiting to healing hands I came to know that the problem that I was having was completely normal and many others are having the same problem so another thing is s that it is not a disease or problem that we have is rare or new it is completely normal. After getting convinced by this A great thanks to healing hands fpr their support and their ability to convince me and after getting treated and Operated I am completely fit and fine. I also request each and every patient that they should come up with these problems and speak up instead of creating many other problem in our system Cause A stitch in time save nine and another thing is that health is wealth as we all know. So it's a humble request to all of you suffering from such problems to come ahead speak up boldly and eradicate this problem as soon as possible.
Another big thanks to healing hands foundation it was because of their support that I am finally back to normal. It is the internal fear that we have to overcome. Another fear that is financial fear it is the healing hands foundation that will help you overcome it.
Once. again a big thanks to healing hands foundation.
Thank You
Visited For Piles Surgery
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This clinic is absolutely unreliable. I visited them twice with an appointment and here are my observations:1. The appointment system is meaningless, on both days I waited for 1.75 - 2hrs!2. The doctor you take an appointment with, is not guaranteed to treat you; First visit: I had taken an appointment with Porwal on the first visit and on reaching the clinic, the lady at front desk told me he left and Gandhi will be attending me.Second visit: Again specifically took an appointment with Porwal, hoping first visit was an exception. Was not attended to for 1hr 45mins. When he finally arrived, he kept saying that working with other patients takes time! Complete disregard for the patient's time.3. The interaction with the lead doctor was dissatisfactory, they will spend a minute or two with you and then ask an assistant to guide you; the assistant will also rush you to leave.4. A preliminary inspection is done by a lady doctor, keep this in mind if you are uncomfortable of being treated by the opposite gender.5. The medicine prescribed is ayurvedic and proprietary, you will not be able to purchase it from a regular pharmacy. You will be asked to purchase from the in-house pharmacy.6. The overall experience was below par, while the doctor claims they need time to work with patients* *** ****** ********* ***** ** ** ****** **** ***** ******* ** ********* *** ******** ****** ** ***** ********** ********** There is no empathy for the patient.*Note: I refused to avail any consultation during the second visit as I was randomly made to wait for 1hr 45min, with a very flimsy excuse.
Visited For Laser Piles Treatment
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My struggles with Piles started when I was about to to complete my engineering. Due to vigorous studies and hectic schedules I was not focused on my diet and health. One sudden morning as I was passing stool, I started feeling pain in my rectum and when I had a glance at it, my anus was bleeding. I became so scared that I couldn't move from the toilet seat and stopped passing stool. This continued for few days. I was so afraid and akward that I did not even tell it to my parents. After few days or stopped, I continued with my regular life, until last year when the issue resurfaced. This time it was much hurting Lots of pain ans bleeding. I couldn't even sit in a place without being uncomfortable and being in pain. My daily schedule was affected so badly that I had to cancel many of my important work and postpone daily meetings. This condition came at a very crucial time in my life when I was about to take a big leap in my life and have a new career. I told everything to my parents and we started visiting few doctors. Everything gave temporary relief but the problem still pertain.
Then I read about HHC and decided to give it a try. Here I was diagnosed by Dr. Porwal for stage 2 piles and he suggested me to do laser surgery to permanently get rid of the problem.
But then again when I enquired about the total expenditure, I was concerned about the funding. As already many of my family's saving was given for my master's.
Then HH only provided me with the solution and introduced me to HHF. HHF being so generous, decided to help me and took care of some of my fundings.
My encounter with Piles made me realise that it is a very common disease, and yet many people hide it and don't discuss it openly even with their family members, and it makes it even bad.
I therefore would personally request everyone to come forward with their problems and get a solution for it.
And there can never be any organisation better than the Healing Hands clinic.
Visited For Fissure
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Hi
Im
Ashish Shevate,
I am beneficiary of your awareness camp activity.
I visited your Camp at Saswad, was diagnosed free by Dr. Leena.
She guided me about the issue in detail and helped me with my money issue also.
Anita madam was in touch with me also.
She also guide me.
I received proper guidance from HHF team and was benifitted from it.
Dr. Ashwin sir and Dr. Snehal mam
Thankyou so much for your facility for patients like me from foundation. ***** ******* ******* ********* ********* *** **** **** ***** ****** ***** ***** ****** **** ***** *** **** ***** ******** ****** **** * ***** *** ***** ****** ***** ********** ***** ******** ******* ******** ****** ***** ***** ******** **** ** ******** *** ******** ******* ***** ******* ***** ** ****** ****** * ********* ***** ** ****** ****** ** ******** ***** ******* ****** **** ********
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I was suffering from a complex fistula for a long time. There were four unsuccessful surgeries performed by various doctors in past with a history of recurrence of the problem before I visited Healing Hand Clinic. Dr. Porwal assured that with his DLPL / laser technique, the problem would be cured completely with negligible chances of recurrence. Time and again he compassionately reassured me that I was in safe hands. Rightly said by him, I’m feeling completely satisfied and more than happy that I’m fully cured now.
I have very high regards for Dr Ashwin Porwal for his extra ordinary medical and professional skills. He is exceptionally talented *** ******* ******* ** *** ***** ** *********** Moreover, he also has maintained world class systems at the clinic to handle large number of patients every day. I experienced very high standards set in every aspect - from reception, registration, admission, surgery, to post operative treatment. Every team member is a thorough professional, and deals with the patient with a sense of empathy.
The sincerity with which Dr. Porwal uses his knowledge, skill, technique and experience is unparallelled in clinical experience that patients get in India.
I wish that there are many more Dr. Ashwin Porwals available to help ailing patients in Indian society. I wish him all the best in continuing the noble work. May god bless Dr. Ashwin Porwal, and the Healing Hands Clinic.
With sincere regards,
~ Swapna Kulkarni
Visited For Pilonidal Sinus Surgery
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Thanks to Dr. Ashwin Porwal and all team of Healing hand clinic, all are great and kind. Really feel like family. Great hospitality. Thx to Dr. ASHWIN PORWAL assistant Dr. Ms. Varsha specially, she is very kind and friendly so reply all our queries and clear all doubts . My son was suffering from last many years, 1st surgery done in Surat in 2011,but in 2012,again recreation, than after everytime lots of medicine and painful dressing. Now in Dubai he is doing job, in Dec 2018,Dr recommended again surgery, so he was very depressed for painful surgery and dressing, but luckily i searching on Google for latest technology, that time on Precto, i found Dr. Ashwin Porwal, then after i contect on clinic and Dr. Varsha was clear all process and i satisfied as a parent.I wish my son as soon recover and without pain all process. Really on 24th jan dr done laser surgery Pilonidoplasty, next day mornings he was on his routine life. He was done his dressing by himself so easy for all. After two week and four weeks follow up. Today he will back to Dubai and tomorrow he will join his duty. and Best Dr and latest advance technology use and painless treatment. In India only one center provide this facility and concern and care of patients. Feel like home. Next day patient on routine life. Very experienced dr and care for his patient, time to time all team call to patient and connected so if any problem, they solve as soon. No words to said about Healing hand, only Thx. They give smile to their patients. **** ********* ** ******* **** ** **** *** ****** ****** ** ***** **
Visited For Piles Surgery
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I have both pros and cons in here..
The hospital is extremely neat and clean. The method of dealing with the patient is extremely good.
I liked the concept of a dedicated SPOC (Single Point of Contact).
When we first visited here, we had to wait a little even after having an appointment but all the wait was worthwhile.
Dr Ashwin Porwal, as everyone knows is one of the finest, explained the situation/condition very nicely and told me not to worry. He suggested for a laser surgery because of the severity. He gave me medicines too which were to be used for 15 days or till I decide for the surgery.
The hospital has a wonderful concept of payment for the surgery, with or without insurance. They will help you with everything.
I went through the surgery and it was so smooth. I thank each and every one member of the Healing Hands Clinic. The doctor also came in for a visit. He is so down to earth and good being.
I was allocated to Dr Twinkle as my the single point of contact.
She is really good and responsive. She consoled me all the time and replied to all the questions.
But I feel that her communications had not been proper...
1. Regarding the total cost, there were confusions around and we expected, as told, a different amount and received a different one.
Although, my company’s insurance got this covered and we had to give only 10k as a part of the difference amount. This was committed and has been a big relief.
my sincere thanks to HHC for that.
2. We had to keep on asking her what we need and what not, there were constant calls n msgs which she responded but I feel that it’s her responsibility to tell the patient everything considering that the patient knows nothing. I didn’t like the fact that she considered things to be understood on their own.
In normal circumstances that is a good approach but not while the patient is in for a surgery for the very first time and is already afraid. She needs to tell even the minute detail.
3. Just before the day of surgery, she said she will mail me everything, meaning what to eat n what to do. But there were just oral communications. And when I asked for a mail for my own safety and so that I can adhere to those and remember everything, she refused of having said anything regarding mail. That was odd.
Anyway..
I was asked to be with only one family member as per the rules. more than one is not allowed. I had to request a lot to get permission for more. I was given an ambulance for the journey that was again a relief. Got a wonderful room too but didn’t have adjustment for the person who will accompany for the night. But guess that is fine.
The doctor who conducted colon hydrotherapy was little agitated and high voiced initially but then I asked her not to be angry. She treated me well after that. She was nice then.
All the staffs and the complete hospital is highly recommended but am I little sad about the communications and behaviour at some points.
My overall experience is very good.