Dr. Ashok Kumar
MCh · FRCS · FACS
🔪 Surgical Gastroenterologist
Dr. (Prof.) Ashok Kumar
MBBS · MS · MCh (Surg. Gastro.) · FRCS · FACS · FICS · FASCRS
Senior Consultant — Charak Hospital, Lucknow
MCh Surg. Gastro.
FRCS England
FACS
Former Prof. SGPGI
🏥 NABH Hospital
25+Years Exp.
₹1,000Consult Fee
Mon–SatOPD Days
10–4 PMOPD Timings
About Dr. Ashok Kumar
Dr. Ashok Kumar is one of India's most distinguished Surgical Gastroenterologists, with over 25 years of clinical and academic excellence. He holds an MCh in Surgical Gastroenterology from SGPGI, Lucknow (1995) and international fellowships including FRCS (England, Edinburgh, Ireland), FACS, and FASCRS, conferred without examination in recognition of his surgical eminence.
A Former Professor at SGPGI — one of India's premier postgraduate medical institutions — Dr. Kumar has mentored 5 PhD scholars, supervised postdoctoral fellows and trained generations of GI surgeons. His research has been published in leading national and international surgical journals. He now serves as Senior Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist at Charak Hospital & Research Centre, Dubagga, Lucknow, bringing world-class GI surgical expertise to patients across Uttar Pradesh.
🏆 Academic & Leadership Highlights
- Former Professor, Dept of Surgical Gastroenterology, SGPGI, Lucknow
- 5 PhD scholars supervised; several MD/MCh/Postdoc mentorships
- President — Association of Colon & Rectal Surgeons of India (2017–2018)
- President — Association of Surgeons of Uttar Pradesh (2019)
- Fulbright-Nehru Visiting Lecturer Fellow (US-India Education Foundation)
- Commonwealth Fellow (Association of Commonwealth Universities)
- 13 international fellowships conferred — FRCS England, Edinburgh & Ireland; FACS; FASCRS
- Elected Fellow — National Academy of Medical Sciences (FAMS)
Education & Qualifications
MBBS
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
MS
MS — General Surgery
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
MCh — 1995
MCh — Surgical Gastroenterology (Super-Speciality)
Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), Lucknow
International Fellowships & Awards
FRCS England (without examination)
Royal College of Surgeons of England
FRCS Edinburgh (without examination)
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
FRCS Ireland (without examination)
Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland
FRCPSG (without examination)
Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow
FACS
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
FICS
Fellow, International College of Surgeons
FASCRS
American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons
FACRSI (Honorary)
Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons of India
FAMSI (Honorary)
Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
FAMS
National Academy of Medical Sciences, India
Fulbright-Nehru Visiting Lecturer Fellow
US-India Education Foundation
Commonwealth Fellow
Association of Commonwealth University (ACU)
UICC ICRETT Fellowship
International Union Against Cancer
Areas of Expertise
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Colorectal Cancer Surgery
Expert in curative resections for colon & rectal cancers with sphincter-saving techniques.
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Sphincter Saving Surgery
Preserving natural bowel function in rectal cancer through anterior resection & IPAA.
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Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis
Restorative proctocolectomy and ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) for UC.
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Crohn's Disease Surgery
Bowel-preserving surgery, stricturoplasty and resection for complex Crohn's disease.
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Biliopancreatic Surgery
Whipple procedure, pancreatic resections, biliary reconstruction and CBD stone management.
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Laparoscopic GI Surgery
Minimally invasive cholecystectomy, colectomy, appendicectomy and anti-reflux surgery.
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Fecal Incontinence & Pelvic Floor
Sphincteroplasty, SNS, graciloplasty and comprehensive pelvic floor reconstruction.
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Rectal Prolapse & ODS
Rectopexy, Delorme's procedure and STARR for rectal prolapse and obstructed defecation.
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Anal & Perianal Surgery
Stapled haemorrhoidopexy, fistulotomy, fissure surgery and perianal tumour excision.
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Conditions Treated
OPD Schedule
🏥 HospitalCharak Hospital & Research Centre, Dubagga, Lucknow
📅 OPD DaysMonday – Saturday
🕐 OPD Timings10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🚨 Emergency24 × 7 GI Surgical Emergency
💰 Consultation Fee₹1,000
📍 AddressHardoi Road, near Safaid Masjid, Dubagga, Lucknow – 226003
Leadership Positions
2017–2018
President
Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India
2019
President
Association of Surgeons of Uttar Pradesh
2019–2021
Hon. Secretary
Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology
2013–2015
Hon. Secretary
Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India
2019
Governing Council Member
Association of Surgeons of India
1998–2002
Secretary
Ostomy Association of Uttar Pradesh
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ashok Kumar is a Surgical Gastroenterologist with M.Ch (Surgical Gastroenterology) from SGPGI, Lucknow and 25+ years of surgical experience. He specialises in colorectal cancer surgery, sphincter-saving surgery for rectal cancer, biliopancreatic surgery, pouch surgery for ulcerative colitis, laparoscopic GI surgery, and surgery for fecal incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. He holds international fellowships including FRCS (England, Edinburgh, Ireland), FACS and FASCRS.
Sphincter-saving surgery removes the rectal tumour while preserving the anal sphincter, avoiding a permanent colostomy. Dr. Ashok Kumar is specially trained in Low Anterior Resection (LAR) and Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis (IPAA), allowing patients to maintain normal bowel function. This approach is suitable for most mid and upper rectal cancers when adequate margins can be achieved.
The Whipple procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) is a complex operation for cancers of the head of the pancreas, ampulla, bile duct or duodenum. Dr. Ashok Kumar removes the head of the pancreas, duodenum, part of the bile duct and gallbladder, then reconstructs the digestive tract. It is performed at Charak Hospital with a multidisciplinary oncology team. Recovery takes 4–6 weeks.
Yes. Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) — also called 'pouch surgery' — removes the entire colon and rectum but creates an internal reservoir from the small intestine, allowing normal bowel emptying without a permanent stoma. Dr. Ashok Kumar is specially experienced in pouch surgery and offers this to patients with medically refractory ulcerative colitis or those at risk of colonic malignancy.
Dr. Ashok Kumar offers the full range of haemorrhoid treatments at Charak Hospital:
► Stapled Haemorrhoidopexy (MIPH) — minimally invasive, no external wound, rapid recovery. Ideal for Grade 3–4 haemorrhoids.
► Open Haemorrhoidectomy — conventional surgery for large or complex haemorrhoids.
► Rubber Band Ligation — office procedure for Grade 1–2 haemorrhoids.
► Medical management for mild symptoms.
Most procedures are day-care with return to normal activities in 3–7 days.
Rectal prolapse — where the rectum protrudes through the anus — is treated surgically. Options include:
► Laparoscopic Rectopexy (Frykman-Goldberg or Wells procedure) — preferred for young patients; the rectum is fixed to the sacrum through keyhole surgery.
► Delorme's procedure — mucosal stripping performed through the anus; suitable for elderly high-risk patients.
► Perineal rectosigmoidectomy (Altemeier) — for complete full-thickness prolapse. Dr. Ashok Kumar selects the optimal approach based on the patient's age, anatomy and fitness.
Fecal incontinence is the involuntary loss of stool — a distressing but treatable condition. Dr. Ashok Kumar offers:
► Sphincteroplasty — surgical repair of a torn anal sphincter
► Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS) — a minimally invasive implant that stimulates the nerves controlling the sphincter
► Dynamic graciloplasty — muscle transposition for severe cases
► Conservative management: pelvic floor physiotherapy, biofeedback, dietary changes, bulking agents
He supervised research on fecal incontinence during his tenure at SGPGI and has extensive experience in all surgical and non-surgical options.
Yes. Dr. Ashok Kumar performs a full range of laparoscopic (minimally invasive) GI surgery at Charak Hospital, including laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic colectomy, laparoscopic anterior resection for rectal cancer, laparoscopic appendicectomy and anti-reflux surgery. Laparoscopic techniques offer smaller scars, less pain, shorter hospital stay and faster recovery compared to open surgery.
📍 Charak Hospital & Research Centre, Hardoi Road, near Safaid Masjid, Dubagga, Lucknow – 226003.
Serving GI surgery patients from Lucknow, Hardoi, Sitapur, Unnao, Barabanki, Raebareli, Kanpur and across Uttar Pradesh.
