Dr. Manish R. Motwani, M.S. (General Surgery), is one of India’s most renowned Laparoscopic Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgeons, with over two decades of surgical excellence. He is the Founder and Chief Bariatric Surgeon at Aastha Bariatrics, a Centre of Excellence (COE) in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery — one of only two recognized COEs in Mumbai and among ten across India.
With advanced training from global centres such as Lyon (France), Singapore General Hospital, and Brugge (Belgium), Dr. Motwani brings international expertise to India’s bariatric landscape. He has performed thousands of successful weight loss surgeries, making Aastha Bariatrics the highest volume bariatric centre in Mumbai and placing him among the Top 5 Bariatric Surgeons in India.
Diploma in Advanced Weight Loss Surgery – Lyon, France
Diploma in Advanced Laparoscopy – SGH, Singapore
Fellowship in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery – OSSI, India
Fellowship in Bariatric & Revisional Bariatric Surgery – Brugge, Belgium
FALS (Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery) – India
Senior Bariatric Surgeon at Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai
Founder of Aastha Health Care, a 50-bedded specialty Laparoscopic Hospital
Executive Council Member, Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
National faculty and trainer with Ethicon, Medtronic, and Lotus India
Featured on national news channels over 100 times
Published author of scientific papers in international journals
A passionate Rotarian since 2001, Dr. Motwani is the District Governor-Elect for Rotary District 3141 (2025–26). A true Rotary leader, he has:
Founded 3 new clubs and sponsored over 45 Rotarians globally
Held multiple key administrative roles including AG, DS, and Chief Coordinator
Produced and hosted VizBiz Talks and AlphaBytes, showcasing Rotarian talent
Published three Rotary books, including Brush Up Your Rotary Knowledge
Honored with prestigious Rotary recognitions including the Five Avenues of Service Citation and Club Builder Award
Dr. Motwani’s wife, Dr. Mahek Motwani, is a leading Aesthetic Gynecologist and Cosmetologist, and founder of The Pinnk Door – a premium cosmetology brand across Mumbai. Together, they are a Major Donor Couple in Rotary and proud parents to their daughter, Tanya, a budding medical student.
“Honor bespeaks worth,
Confidence begets trust,
Service brings satisfaction.”
– Dr. Manish R. Motwani
