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Dr. Ashwini Khanolkar is a highly experienced Paediatric Surgeon with over 15 years of clinical expertise, specialising in surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents. Based in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, she is known for her compassionate approach, surgical precision, and commitment to delivering safe, child-centred care.
Dr. Khanolkar holds MBBS, DNB (General Surgery), and MCh (Paediatric Surgery) qualifications, reflecting comprehensive training across general and paediatric surgical disciplines. She has further strengthened her expertise with an International Fellowship in Robotic Surgery (FARIS), enabling her to offer advanced and minimally invasive surgical solutions for paediatric conditions.
Her clinical practice focuses on the management of congenital anomalies, neonatal surgical conditions, paediatric abdominal and urogenital disorders, and minimally invasive paediatric procedures. Dr. Khanolkar places strong emphasis on accurate diagnosis, age-appropriate surgical planning, and gentle peri-operative care to ensure optimal outcomes and faster recovery for children.
Fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, Dr. Khanolkar communicates effectively with children and their families, guiding them through diagnosis, surgery, and recovery with empathy and clarity. She works closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive and coordinated paediatric care.
Associated with the Apollo network, Dr. Ashwini Khanolkar upholds the highest standards of clinical excellence and safety. Her dedication, advanced training, and family-centred approach have made her a trusted paediatric surgeon for parents seeking specialised surgical care for their children in Mumbai.
Experience
- 2023–Present
Consultant, Paediatric Surgery
Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai - 2021–2023
Visiting Consultant
Multiple Hospitals across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai - 2017–2021
Full-Time Associate Consultant
NH–SRCC Children’s Hospital, Haji Ali, Mumbai - 2014–2017
Senior Residency, Department of Paediatric Surgery
Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
Memberships
- Member of IAPS (Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons) since 2015
- Member of PESI-IAPS (Paediatric Endoscopic Surgeons of India- Section of Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons) since 2018
Awards
Paper Presentations
- Thoracoscopic Repair of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Unfurling the Curtains of the Abdomen
Free Long Paper Presentation, Thoracic Surgery Session
13th Annual Conference of PESICON 2018, New Delhi (23–25 February 2018)- Awarded 1st Prize
- The Laparoscopic Management of Choledochal Cyst in 131 Patients
Long Oral Paper Presentation
IAPSCON 2018, PGIMER, Chandigarh- Nominated for the IAPS–K.K. Sharma Award
- Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula Secondary to Ingestion of Small Coin Foreign Body
Short Oral Paper Presentation
IAPSCON 2018, PGIMER, Chandigarh- Awarded Best Paper Presentation
Short Video Presentation
- Thoracoscopic Excision of Foregut Duplication Cyst
41st Annual Conference of IAPS, Mumbai, October 2015
Poster Presentations
- Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor – A Hard Nut to Crack
Authors: Dr. Ashwini Khanolkar, Dr. Nirali Thakkar, Dr. Yogesh Kumar Sarin
IAPSCON 2015, Mumbai - Metanephric Adenofibroma Masquerading as Wilms’ Tumor
Authors: Dr. Ashwini Khanolkar, Dr. Prince Raj Pandey, Dr. Yogesh Kumar Sarin
Paediatric Solid Tumor Workshop 2016, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai - Prostatic Utricle Adenocarcinoma
Authors: Dr. Ashwini Khanolkar, Dr. Prince Raj Pandey, Dr. Nirali Thakkar, Dr. Yogesh Kumar Sarin
Paediatric Solid Tumor Workshop 2016, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
Additional Training & Academic Engagement
- Master of Ceremonies, Annual Surgical Update, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai (21 March 2010)
- Organising Team Member, XIX Annual IASG Conference, Mumbai (2–4 October 2009)
- Organising Member, 8th, 9th, and 10th Paediatric Surgery Updates,
Department of Paediatric Surgery, MAMC, Delhi
(National-level academic programs attended by MCh/DNB trainees and senior faculty) - Advanced Minimal Access Paediatric Bronchoscopy & Thoracoscopy Training,
CEMAST, Mumbai (6–8 November 2017) - Intensive Minimal Access Paediatric Surgery Training (Laparoscopy / Thoracoscopy / Bronchoscopy),
CEMAST, Mumbai (2–4 July 2018) - Organising Member, 16th Conference of the Maharashtra Chapter of the Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons,
Mumbai (22–24 March 2019)
Research and Publication
RESEARCH:
1) Dissertation on “COMPARISON OF PERCUTANEOUS PIGTAIL CATHETER DRAINAGE WITH TROCAR CHEST-TUBE DRAINAGE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF LIVER ABSCESS IN CHILDREN” for M. Ch degree under guidance of Dr Simmi K. Ratan
2) Dissertation on “TO STUDY THE ROLE OF NEWER MODALITIES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC ULCERS VIZ. VACUUM-ASSISTED CLOSURE THERAPY, CARBON DIOXIDE LASER THERAPY AND HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY” for DNB degree under Dr A. R. Undre
PUBLICATIONS:
1. Khanolkar A, Sarin YK. Unusual Gross Pneumocephalus and Pneumoperitoneum after VP Shunt Surgery: A Case Report. Journal of Neonatal Surgery 2015; 4(2):21.
2. Khanolkar AC, Thakkar NC, Sarin YK. Sacrococcygeal Teratoma with Yolk Sac Component in a Neonate. Journal of Neonatal Surgery 2015; 4(3):33
3. Chinya A, Khanolkar AC, Kumar J, Sinha SK. Isolated hydatid cyst of the pancreas masquerading as pancreatic pseudocyst. BMJ Case Rep 2015. doi:10.1136/bcr-2015-211307
4. Raj P, Ashwini Khanolkar AC, Sarin YK. Metanephric Adenofibroma Masquerading as Wilms’ Tumor. APSP J Case Rep. 2016; 7:37.
5. Sinha SK, Khanolkar AC, Thakkar NC, Raj P, Kumar P, Bhalotra AR. Thoracoscopic excision of foregut duplication cyst: A case report and review of literature. J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg 2016; 21:147-9.
Special Interests
- Newborn Surgeries including Congenital anomalies
- Advanced Minimal access surgery (Robotic Laparoscopic /Thoracoscopic)
- Paediatric Urology (Urinary tract anomalies and Reconstructive surgeries)
- Paediatric Oncosurgery (Solid tumors in children)
Videos
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Dr. Ashwini Khanolkar practice?
Dr. Ashwini Khanolkar practices at Apollo Hospitals, where she provides specialised paediatric surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents.
Who is Dr. Ashwini Khanolkar?
Dr. Ashwini Khanolkar is a Paediatric Surgeon with over 15 years of experience, specialising in the surgical management of congenital, neonatal, and childhood conditions. She is trained in advanced paediatric surgery and robotic surgical techniques and is known for her compassionate, child-centred approach.
What is Dr. Ashwini Khanolkar's specialization?
Dr. Ashwini Khanolkar specialises in Paediatric Surgery, including neonatal surgery, minimally invasive paediatric procedures, congenital anomaly correction, and advanced paediatric surgical care. She is not a general paediatrician.
What are Dr. Ashwini Khanolkar's medical qualifications?
Dr. Ashwini Khanolkar holds the following qualifications:
MBBS, DNB (General Surgery), MCh (Paediatric Surgery), and an International Fellowship in Robotic Surgery (FARIS).
How many years of experience does Dr. Ashwini Khanolkar have?
Dr. Ashwini Khanolkar has over 15 years of clinical experience in paediatric surgery, including senior residency, consultant roles at leading children’s hospitals, and her current practice at Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai.
What conditions does Dr. Ashwini Khanolkar treat?
She treats a wide range of paediatric surgical conditions, including congenital anomalies, neonatal surgical conditions, abdominal and urogenital disorders, paediatric hernias, and conditions requiring minimally invasive or robotic surgery.
Does Dr. Ashwini Khanolkar perform minimally invasive or robotic surgery?
Yes. Dr. Khanolkar is trained in minimally invasive and robotic paediatric surgery, allowing for smaller incisions, faster recovery, and improved outcomes for children whenever appropriate.
Is Dr. Ashwini Khanolkar experienced in treating newborns and infants?
Yes. She has extensive experience in neonatal and infant surgery, managing complex surgical conditions in newborns with a strong focus on safety and long-term outcomes.
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