Dr. Hema Tadimari
Consultant — General & Laparoscopic Surgery
- MBBS
- MS
- DNB
- FMAS
- FIBC
About Dr. Hema
Dr. Hema is an experienced General and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon with over 32 years of surgical practice. Her clinical work focuses on laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery, hernia repair and complex abdominal wall reconstruction, breast surgery and general surgical care. She is known for her meticulous operative technique, broad surgical experience and commitment to safe, evidence-based treatment.
She completed her MBBS and MS in General Surgery at the University of Bombay, securing top academic distinction in Surgery at both levels. She also cleared the DNB examination in General Surgery and has completed formal laparoscopic training, including recognised basic and advanced laparoscopic courses. This academic foundation has supported a long career across both clinical and teaching roles.
After leading a surgical team and holding a faculty position for over a decade at KEM Hospital, a major tertiary care teaching institution in Mumbai, Dr. Hema held senior consultant surgical posts at leading tertiary hospitals including Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore, and Columbia Asia Hospitals, Bangalore. In these roles she managed a wide range of elective and emergency surgical cases, contributed to service development, and helped establish structured pathways for advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgical care.
Her fellowship-level training spans bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery, breast surgery and endocrine surgery at recognised centres in India and abroad. She has also undertaken advanced training in single-incision laparoscopic surgery, metabolic surgery, and hernia repair with abdominal wall reconstruction.
Dr. Hema has a strong interest in surgical education, team-based care and continuous professional development. She has contributed to postgraduate training, mentoring and workshop participation, and to the adoption of newer minimally invasive surgical techniques. Her approach to patient care emphasises clear communication, individualised treatment planning, and choosing the safest and most appropriate surgical option for each patient.
Conditions Treated
Gall Bladder Disease
Gallstones and gall bladder polyps
Acute and chronic cholecystitis, including gangrenous and perforated gall bladder
Appendicular Disease
Acute and chronic appendicitis, including gangrenous and perforated appendix
Abdominal Wall and Diaphragmatic Defects and Hernias
Inguinal hernia
Ventral hernias
Femoral and obturator hernias
Interstitial and Spigelian hernias
Hiatal hernia
Small Bowel and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders
Acute abdomen and intestinal obstruction
Duodenal ulcer perforation and intestinal perforation
Complications of diverticulitis
Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST)
Meckel's diverticulitis and perforation
Obesity and Metabolic Disease
Obesity and obesity-related metabolic conditions
Benign Breast Disorders
Assessment of breast pain and breast lumps
Benign breast tumours, including benign phyllodes tumour
Intraductal papilloma of the breast
Fibroadenosis and fibrocystic disease
Chronic and idiopathic granulomatous mastitis, including flare-ups
Assessment and management of axillary and neck lumps
Anorectal Conditions
Haemorrhoids
Fissure in ano
Fistula in ano
Perianal and ischiorectal abscess
Pilonidal sinus, cyst and abscess
Skin and Soft Tissue Tumours and Infections
Lipomas, sebaceous cysts, inclusion cysts, moles, ganglions, fibromas, desmoid tumours, subcutaneous venous haemangiomas, pilomatricomas (scalp lumps) and small basal cell cancers
Hidradenitis suppurativa
Hypertrophic scars and keloids
Thorn, glass and other foreign body implantation
Patulous and split earlobe, and embedded ornaments in the nose or earlobe
Minor peripheral injuries
Corns and callosities
Ingrowing toenail
Diabetic foot
Fournier's gangrene
Folliculitis, boils, abscesses and MRSA infections
Procedures & Services
Gall Bladder and Appendix Surgery
Open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Open and laparoscopic appendicectomy
Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery
Open and laparoscopic hernia repair, with and without mesh
Advanced laparoscopic hernia techniques
Abdominal wall reconstruction, open and laparoscopic
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Open and laparoscopic surgery for small bowel and upper gastrointestinal disorders
Small bowel resection and anastomosis
Open and laparoscopic resection of Meckel's diverticulum
Emergency colostomy
Emergency gastrointestinal surgical procedures
Diagnostic laparotomy and laparoscopy
Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
Consultation and assessment for obesity
Bariatric and metabolic surgical procedures
Breast Procedures
Fibroadenoma excision
Microdochectomy
Hadfield procedure
Breast core biopsy
Breast cyst aspiration
Anorectal Procedures
Ferguson haemorrhoidectomy
Haemorrhoidal artery ligation
Chivate procedure
Stapled haemorrhoidopexy
Haemorrhoidal band ligation
Lateral internal sphincterotomy and sphincter dilatation
Fistulectomy and seton loop placement
Pilonidal sinus surgery
Excision, gluteus muscle advancement flap, Bascom I and II, Karydakis and Limberg procedures
Skin, Soft Tissue and Minor Surgical Procedures
Excision of skin and soft tissue tumours
Lymph node biopsy
Intralesional steroid injection
Scar revision and earlobe repair
Suturing of lacerations and degloving injuries
Foreign body excision
Corn excision, nail removal and matrixectomy
Diabetic foot debridement, transmetatarsal and below-knee amputation
Debridement for necrotising fasciitis
Abscess drainage
Professional Experience
Muscat Private Hospital, Oman
Consultant, General Surgery
Columbia Asia Hospitals, Bangalore, India
Senior Consultant Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore, India
Senior Consultant Surgeon
KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India
Surgical team lead and faculty member for over a decade at a major tertiary care teaching institution
Education & Training
MBBS
University of Bombay, India
MS (Master of Surgery), General Surgery
University of Bombay, India
DNB (General Surgery)
Diplomate of the National Board, New Delhi, India
FMAS
Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery, GEM Institute (Dr. Palanivelu), India
Fellowship in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
Cleveland Clinic Florida (Dr. Raul Rosenthal) and CODS, Mumbai (Dr. Muffazal Lakdawala)
FIBC
Fellowship of the International Bariatric Club (recognised by Duke University)
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