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.

​Dr Patwardhan’s private practice is based at Glen Iris Private and Cabrini Hospital. He combines this with public appointments at Bayside Health's Wonthaggi Hospital, Phillip Island Community Hospital and Alfred Hospital. 

Dr Patwardhan has published research in Australian and international gastroenterology journals, and continues to contribute to ongoing research and innovation in gastrointestinal care.

His areas of expertise include:

• Bowel cancer screening
• Hepatobiliary and pancreatic disorders, including Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and ERCP
• Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction, including Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Investigation and management of iron deficiency anaemia
• Liver disorders
• Luminal gastrointestinal disease, including gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), coeliac disease and inflammatory bowel disease
• Detection and endoscopic resection of colorectal polyps, including endoscopic mucosal resection.