A practising Gastroenterologist since 1989, Dr. Lawate was the topper in DM (Gastro) from the famous Christian Medical College, Wellore, as a culmination of a brilliant academic career. He is a Consultant Gastroenterologist in many renowned Hospitals and Institutions in Pune- Jehangir Nursing Home (since 1990 where he built up the Department). Mangeshkar Hospital, Sanjeevan Hospital and Maharashtra Medical Foundations Joshi hospital.