
Mr Ashish KelkarConsultant General and Colorectal Surgeon in Kettering
Professional statement
Mr Ashish Kelkar is a mightily experienced and highly regarded consultant general and colorectal surgeon who specialises in colorectal cancer, rectal bleeding, haemorrhoids, hernias and hernia surgery, anal fissures, and gallbladder surgery. He is currently practising at the Woodlands Hospital in Kettering.
Mr Kelkar, who also possesses expertise in inflammatory bowel disease, rectal prolapse surgery, and pelvic floor function, successfully completed an MBBS in medicine at the Seth GS Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital in Mumbai in 1991, and shortly afterwards followed this up by obtaining a masters in surgery from the King Edward Memorial Hospital in 1995.
Mr Kelkar is also an expert when it comes to performing both laparoscopic surgery and open cholecystectomies. He is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and has published an extensive amount of peer-reviewed articles in well-established medical journals, with a particular focus on colorectal cancer and lymph node retrieval in colorectal cancer patients.
Mr Kelkar, who also possesses expertise in inflammatory bowel disease, rectal prolapse surgery, and pelvic floor function, successfully completed an MBBS in medicine at the Seth GS Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital in Mumbai in 1991, and shortly afterwards followed this up by obtaining a masters in surgery from the King Edward Memorial Hospital in 1995.
Mr Kelkar is also an expert when it comes to performing both laparoscopic surgery and open cholecystectomies. He is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and has published an extensive amount of peer-reviewed articles in well-established medical journals, with a particular focus on colorectal cancer and lymph node retrieval in colorectal cancer patients.
Clinics

Woodland Hospital
Kettering, Rothwell Rd, Rothwell, Kettering, NN16 8XFMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 35 years of experience
- Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon, Woodlands Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Pelvic floor function diagnosis
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Education
- MBBS, Medicine, Seth GS Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (1991)
- Masters, Surgery, King Edward Memorial Hospital (1995)
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
Registration number: 4755737
Reviews
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- Was very helpful and although I could not afford to proceed further with private treatment. Was happy to write to my GP to get me reffered via the NHSDoctor's response -Thank you so much. As long as you get the treatment you need the rest doesnt matter
- Dr Ashish Kelkar took care of me very well. Confident and professional approach , I have no issues after the surgery
- A wonderful man, I met with Dr Kelkar after making an appointment the day prior. He listened to me and was extremely professional and friendly. He arranged for me to be admitted immediately after my consultation with me explaining exactly what was going to take place.Doctor's response -Glad to be able to help you with your condition
- Excellent service and help after many months with no proper diagnosis.Thank you .Doctor's response -Thank you so much for your faith. Apologies for the late reply