Dr. Aasima Boxwalla is a highly skilled Surgical Gastroenterologist and HPB Surgeon with extensive training in the diagnosis and surgical management of complex gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic, and biliary disorders. She brings a strong foundation in both open and minimally invasive surgical techniques, delivering precise, patient-focused care for benign and malignant abdominal conditions.
With advanced expertise in gastrointestinal and hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery, Dr. Aasima is proficient in managing conditions such as gallbladder diseases, gastrointestinal cancers, pancreatic disorders, bowel obstruction, and abdominal trauma. Her practice emphasizes laparoscopic and minimally invasive procedures, enabling faster recovery, reduced post-operative pain, and improved clinical outcomes.
Dr. Aasima completed her MBBS and MS in General Surgery, followed by a DNB in Surgical Gastroenterology & HPB Surgery, where she gained in-depth experience in liver, pancreas, and biliary system surgeries. She has received specialized training in liver transplantation and complex HPB procedures, including liver resections and transplant-related surgical care. She has also played an active role in liver transplant evaluations, pre-transplant workups, and post-transplant management.
Known for her meticulous surgical approach, Dr. Aasima integrates advanced imaging, diagnostics, and evidence-based surgical planning to ensure safety and precision in both elective and emergency cases. She is equally committed to patient education, ensuring clear communication and shared decision-making throughout the treatment journey.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Aasima is actively involved in academic research and medical education. She has presented at national and international conferences and authored research papers in areas such as liver transplant outcomes, pancreatic trauma, and minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery, contributing to ongoing advancements in her field.
- Surgical Gastroenterology
- G.I Oncosurgery
- Pancreatic Surgery
- Hepatobiliary Surgery
- Advanced Laparoscopy
- Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
- Colorectal Surgery
- Liver Transplant
- Awarded Gold Medal in Surgery during MBBS.
- TRAUMASICON 2015 (Chennai): 1st prize in the best paper presentation: ‘Non-operative management of pancreatic ductal injury.’
- MASICON 2017 Best Paper Presentation (Maharashtra): Does the ligation of the inter-sphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) procedure offer any advantages over standard fistulotomy and fistulectomy?
- Trinity 2017 (Mumbai): First prize in the best paper presentation: Does ligation of inter-sphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) procedure offer any advantages over standard fistulotomy and fistulectomy?
- Secured second position in the state (Maharashtra) level general surgery quiz (2016).
- Bangalore Liver Club presentation of a rare case: ‘When Christmas Comes Early—Curative Liver Transplant for a Patient with Hemophilia B’.
- IHPBA India 2020 (Bhubaneshwar): Poster presentation –’Role of PET-CT in management of incidental carcinoma gallbladder’.
- 4th annual conference LTSI-2022 Presented poster titled – ‘Outcomes of deceased donor waitlist in a tertiary care centre in south India’.
- The Cystoscope—An Alternative Choledochoscope for Open Operative Bile Duct Stones Localisation and Removal.
- Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery, 4(1), 259–263.
- Member of ASI
- Fellowship in HPB and Liver Transplant surgery at Aster CMI hospital, Bengaluru