Meet Dr Patwardhan

Dr Ashwin Patwardhan is a Specialist Gastroenterologist and Interventional Endoscopist with advanced training in endoscopy and a strong focus on multidisciplinary, evidence-based care. He is an Australian-trained clinician who completed gastroenterology training at The Royal Melbourne Hospital and Royal Hobart Hospital.

 

Following this, he completed two years of intensive endoscopy training, including an international fellowship at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Scotland. His clinical approach reflects high procedural standards, precision diagnosis, and clear communication with patients and referrers.
 

Dr Patwardhan is recognised for his calm, compassionate, and patient-centred manner. He prides himself on his ability to deeply understand each person’s concerns and explain diagnoses and management plans with clarity. He has expertise in a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, with particular interests in disorders of gut–brain interaction (DGBIs), pancreaticobiliary disease and interventional endoscopy.

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Dr Patwardhan’s private practice is based at Glen Iris Private and Cabrini Hospital. He combines this with public appointments at the Alfred Hospital and Bass Coast Health. As a passionate teacher in the medical space, he is an Honorary Clinical Lecturer with the University of Tasmania Medical School. Dr Patwardhan has published research in Australian and international gastroenterology journals and continues to contribute to ongoing research and innovation in gastrointestinal care.