Dr. Ananth Pai Kalsank

Dr. Ananth Pai Kalsank is a lead surgeon at NMC Royal Hospital, DIP, with over 30 years of experience in general and laparoscopic surgery. He heads the department of surgery and serves on the hospital's higher management and Disaster Management committees. Widely recognised across Dubai for his expertise in minimally invasive techniques, he is particularly known for hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, and daycare procedures that allow patients to return home the same day.

His practice focuses on laparoscopic (keyhole) approaches to common surgical problems—hernias, appendicitis, gallstones, varicose veins, thyroid and breast conditions, and haemorrhoids and anal fistulas. He pioneered the use of minimally invasive VAAFT (video-assisted anal fistula treatment) with collagen injection in the UAE, a technique recognised by its Italian inventor, Piercarlo Meinero. Dr. Ananth has also managed several complex abdominal wall hernia cases using multimodal treatment strategies—work he presented live at international conferences in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

He is an ideal choice for patients seeking daycare surgery with minimal downtime, or those needing repair of hernias and gallbladder removal without large incisions. His approach combines proven minimally invasive methods with careful patient selection to deliver safe, effective outcomes.