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DR. SUMIT TALWAR

Department : General Surgery

Hospital : Manipal Hospital (HAL)

30 Years of Experience


Field of ExpertiseBariatric SurgeryRobotic SurgeryAdvanced Laparoscopic Surgery


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Dr. Ramesh S M

Department : gastroenterology, Surgical Gastroentology

Hospital : Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta

30 Years of Experience


Dr. Ramesh Makam is a renowned surgeon with more than 30 years of experience in the field of MAS Bariatric Surgery. He is one of the pioneers of Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery in the fields of GI Surgery, Gynaecology, Urology and Thoracic Surgery in Karnataka Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic surgery for splenectomy, colectomy and donor nephrectomy in India. Having performed more than 100 Bariatric surgeries to date, Dr. Ramesh is one of the few surgeons who has established Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery in India. The world-renowned Bangalore Endoscopic Surgery Training Institute Research Centre was established under Dr. Makam’s administration. He has trained over 600 practising surgeons from 5 continents and has been involved in several innovations including BEST Endotrainer, Virtual Reality Laparoscopic Surgery Simulator, and Circulation pump, used for training in Minimally Invasive Surgery. He also started the first Fellowship Course in Minimally Invasive Surgery affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.


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DR. RADHAKRISHNAN C N

Department : Pediatrics

Hospital : Manipal Hospital (HAL)

30 Years of Experience


Field of ExpertiseCongenital urological conditions with a special interest in hypospadiasNeonatal surgeryPaediatric TraumaPaediatric GIPaediatric laparoscopy and Robotic surgeryFellowship MembershipMember Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons.Member Indian association of Paediatric Urology.


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Dr. Z S Meharwal

Department : Cardiothoracic surgery

Hospital : Fortis Escorts Heart Institute

30 Years of Experience


Dr. Z.S. Meharwal is an Executive Director and Head - Cardiac Surgery, Heart Transplantation and VAD program and is part of the founding team of Doctors at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. He has more than 30 years of experience in cardiac surgery with over 30000 surgeries, including complex heart operations and Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD). He is a pioneer in many new cardiac operations in the country. He has been actively involved with teaching and training. He is the Programme Director of DNB Cardiothoracic Surgery at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. He has trained many cardiac surgeons in India and abroad who are now independent cardiac surgeons at different centers. Has been invited in national and international meetings as faculty and has published extensively in peer reviewed national and international journals. Dr. Meharwal has received many awards including President’s award for his contribution in the field of Cardiac Surgery.


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Dr. Richie Gupta

Department : Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery

Hospital : Fortis Escorts Heart Institute

30 Years of Experience


Dr. Richie Gupta has been in clinical practice in the field of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, since past 30 years. He is widely experienced in all aspects of Plastic Surgery such as gender affirmation (sex change) surgery, aesthetic surgery, cosmetic injectables, aesthetic breast surgery, body contouring, surgery of birth defects including cleft lip and palate, microvascular free flap and post cancer reconstructive surgery, cranio-maxillofacial surgery and hand surgery. He is the leading surgeon in the world in the field of gender affirmation surgery with over 3500 cases to his credit. This Department is also the leading unit in country in terms of number of sex change operations being performed, currently, around 240 per year. Dr. Richie has many publications in National and International Journals, to his credit. These can be accessed at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Richie-Gupta/research


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Dr. Jaideep Bansal

Department : Neurology

Hospital : Fortis Escorts Heart Institute

30 Years of Experience


Dr. Jaideep Bansal has over 30 years of clinical experience in neurology. He has done his MBBS MD from S.M.S. Medical College Jaipur. He has also worked as a Senior Resident Neurology in AIIMS New Delhi. Dr. Bansal is a DM (neurology) from G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi. His past work experience includes GB Pant Hospital in New Delhi, Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi. Dr. Bansal is working as Director HOD - Neurology at Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh. He has attended more than 70 national and international conferences and has been a part of number of seminars, CMEs and symposiums as chairperson/ speaker. He regularly conducts public lectures and organizes public awareness programmes. He is honoured by various medical organisation time to time. He is regularly involved in the DNB teaching programmes also. SPECIALITY INTEREST Stroke Epilepsy Headache Movement disorder, Migrane, dementia or alzheimer, Parkinson.


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Dr. Atul Kumar Mittal

Department : ENT

Hospital : Fortis Escorts Heart Institute

30 Years of Experience


Dr. Atul Mittal is an eminent E.N.T. Specialist, with a sound experience of 30+ years of practice and surgical proficiency. He is the Director of ENT at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram and with his efficacious leadership skills; he has successfully managed his practice and staff in providing patients with quality care. An MBBS, MS from Delhi University Dr. Mittal's surgical skills span the entire continuum of Otorhinolaryngology, performing more than 800 surgeries yearly. His areas of interest and expertise are - Minimal Access Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base surgery, Balloon Sinuplasty. Endoscopic Adenoidectomy and Sleep Surgery. He has extended his foray in surgery and also performs Thyroid and Laryngeal surgeries. Cochlear Implantation Program and immunotherapy in allergic respiratory diseases. He has many publications in national and international journals to his credit and also actively participates in conferences and CMEs Speciality Interests Minimal Access Endoscopic Sinus Skull Base surgeries Balloon Sinuplasty, Endoscopic Adenoidectomy with intracapsular tonsillectomy with coblation, Sleep surgery, Thyroid and Laryngeal surgeries, Cochlear Implantation Program, Immunotherapy in Allergic Respiratory Diseases


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Dr. Aniruddh Trivedi

Department : Cardiothoracic surgery

Hospital : Bombay Hospital

30 Years of Experience


SpecialityCardiovascular Coronary SurgeryArea of InterestTotal Arterial Beating Heart Surgery, All Other Adult Cardiovascular Procedures


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Dr. Suneel Shah

Department : Neurosurgery

Hospital : Bombay Hospital

30 Years of Experience


SpecialityNeuro Surgery


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Dr. Jatin Kothari

Department : Nephrology

Hospital : NANAVATI MAX HOSPITAL

30 Years of Experience


Work Experience:More than 29 years experience.Preceptorship in Kidney Transplantation-University of Toulouse- France , June 2014Transformational leadership course for Health Care management-International School of business(ISB)-Hyderabad –October 2012International Transplant Observership - Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston , June 2009Visiting Roche Preceptorship fellow in Kidney transplantation- University of Alabama-Birmingham, USA July 2006Clinical Fellowship in Nephrology and Transplantation, University of Toronto, Canada --July 2000-June 2003ISPD (International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis) Fellowship as Visiting ISPD scientist at University of Missouri Health Sciences-Columbia- Missouri, USA Jan 2000-March 2000Ad Hoc - Lecturer in Nephrology-Seth GS Medical College KEM Hospital –Mumbai , India June 1999- June 2000Fellow in Nephrology- Seth GS Medical College KEM Hospital –Mumbai, India . July 1997-June 1999Senior resident in Medicine-Bandra Bhabha Hospital, Mumbai. August 1996-January 1997Resident in Medicine- Seth GS Medical College KEM Hospital –Mumbai, India. July 1993-June 1996


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Dr. Subramania Iyer

Department : ENT

Hospital : Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Cochin

30 Years of Experience


With over four decades of unparalleled expertise, Dr. Subramania Iyer stands as a titan in the realm of surgical innovation and excellence. Having meticulously performed over 40,000+ major surgical procedures and more than 6,000+ free flap surgeries, his mastery in the field is undisputed. Dr. Iyer's accolades include pioneering the first-hand transplants in the country and leading the centre with largest number of composite tissue allotransplants globally, a testament to his groundbreaking contributions. Dr. Iyer's special interests lie in head and neck cancer surgery, secondary reconstruction, laryngeal reinnervation, and cutting-edge techniques like laser and robotic surgery, where he continues to push the boundaries of medical advancement. His contributions in field of medical training are pathbreaking with establishing the first three-year structured training programme in head and neck surgical oncology and Indias first and only masters training programme in deglutology and swallowing therapy


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Dr. H. Ramesh

Department : gastroenterology

Hospital : Lakeshore Hospital, Cochin

30 Years of Experience


More than 30 years of experience in Gastrointestinal Surgery. Served in key positions of the GI Surgery and Digestive Diseases Centres at renowned hospitals in the state.Performed the first Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in the state and pioneered the growth of basic and advanced Laparoscopic Surgery.


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Dr. Deepak P. Patkar

Department : Radiology

Hospital : Nanavathi Hospital

30 Years of Experience


Dr. Deepak P. PatkarDirector - Medical Services Head - ImagingQualificationWorked at Guy’s Hospital, London, as a visiting fellow for a period of little more than six months in 1989. (Got exposure to vast field of modern imaging, with special attention to Neuroradiology, small part Ultrasonography, Peripheral Colour Doppler, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography and CT scanning.)Short visiting fellowship in UCSF at San Francisco for a period of two weeks in December 1993. (Attended advanced training courses in Neuroradiology and Musculoskeletal Imaging )AwardOrganizer of Nanavati MRI Teaching course which is conducted on annual basis from 2001 to till date. This is attended by 300- 350 radiologists from across the country and also from Bangladesh, Nepal and Africa every year.Organized a number of MSRA meetings as IRIA (Maharashtra Chapter) president and secretary.Organizing Secretary of 60TH annual conference of IRIA – 2007, Mumbai 4th – 7th January, 2007, This is attended by 3500 radiologist across couMembershipDr. Deepak Patkar is one of India's leading consultant radiologist and Head of departments of Radiology of the Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, at the Vile Parle (West) in Mumbai, India.


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Dr. & Prof. Sasindran P.R

Department : Oncology

Hospital : Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut

30 Years of Experience


Prof. Sasindran is one of the finest radiation oncologists in Kerala with more than 3 decades of experience. He is an expert in advanced procedures like IMRT, RapidArc, IGRT, SRS, SBRT and Brachytherapy.QualificationMD in Radiation Oncology from Regional Cancer Center, Thiruvananthapuram. Training in various advanced techniques at Charity Comprehensive Cancer Center, Berlin Germany.Work ExperienceTeaching Experience: 30 years as teaching faculty in various medical colleges in Kerala including Medical College Calicut and Medical College Thiruvananthapuram. Worked in Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences for 3 years as Clinical Professor and Head of the department of Radiation Oncology which is a postgraduate center for Radiation Oncology. At present Head of the Department of Radiation Oncology Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut from 11/07/2011.Important procedures being done: This Department is equipped with External Beam Radiotherapy facility with Linear Accelerator imparting IMRT, IMRT with RapidArc and IGRT, also imparting Electron beam treatment.High dose Rate BRACHYTHERAPY facilities. Experience in SRS and SRT.30 years completed.Fellow of Indian Academy of Medical Specialities.Life Member of Association of Radiation Oncologists of India.Life Member of Indian Society of Oncology.OP Days and TimingsMon 10:00 am - 05:00 pmTue 10:00 am - 05:00 pmWed 10:00 am - 05:00 pmThu 10:00 am - 05:00 pmFri 10:00 am - 05:00 pm


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Dr. Akshay K Mehta

Department : Cardiology

Hospital : Nanavathi Hospital

30 Years of Experience


Dr. Akshay MehtaMD - General Medicine, DM - CardiologyInterventional Cardiologist, Cardiologist, 30 Years Experience OverallDr. Akshay Mehta is a Interventional Cardiologist and Cardiologist in Juhu, Mumbai and has an experience of 30 years in these fields. Dr. Akshay Mehta practices at Dr Mehtas' Heart and Physiotherapy Centre in Juhu, Mumbai,Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital in Vileparle West, Mumbai and Brahma Kumaris' Global Hospital Research Centre in Andheri West, Mumbai. He completed MD - General Medicine from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College in 1980 and DM - Cardiology from Topiwala National Medical College BYL Nair Charitable Hospital in 1986.He is a member of Cardiological Society of India (CSI),American College of Cardiology,American Heart Association,Association of Physicians of India (API),Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Association of Medical Consultants. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Coronary Angioplasty / Bypass Surgery,Coronary Angiogram and Cardiac Catheterisation etc. QualificationMD (Medicine) : 1978 - Seth G S Medical College KEM Hosp MumbaiDM (Cardiology): 1986 – T N Medical College BYL Nair Hosp., MumbaiExperienceResidency program in gen medicine at KEM hospital, Cardiology at BYL Nair hospital, Mumbai.Lecturer – Department of chest medicine : KEM Hospital. Research Assistant – Department of Cardiology : KEM Hospital.


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Dr. Surender K Yachha

Department : Organ transplant

Hospital : SAKRA World Hospital, Bangalore

30 Years of Experience


Dr. Surender K Yachha is one of the leading doctors in the field of paediatric gastroenterology. He holds 30 years of extensive experience in the field of gastro-intestinal disorders, liver disorders and pancreatic disorders in infants and children.QUALIFICATION:MD (Pediatrics), DM (Gastroenterology) Commonwealth Medical Fellowship in Pediatric Hepatology Pediatric Liver Transplantation (King’s College, London)He held high positions such as the Founder President of Indian Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ISPGHAN), Chairperson (National President) Pediatric Gastroenterology specialty of Indian Academy of Pediatrics etc.He set up the first post-doctoral certificate course aimed at paediatric gastroenterology for paediatricians (post MD) in the year 2000. He is also the recipient of 94 prestigious awards for his relentless efforts and contribution to healthcare services.His areas of expertise in paediatrics include- neonatal jaundice, celiac disease, constipation, abdominal pain , gastrointestinal bleeding, milk allergy, tuberculosis, extrahepatic portal venous obstruction, acute viral hepatitis and other esophageal disorders. He possesses expertise on liver disorders in infants and children and has experience in curing pancreatic disorders and portal hypertension. Before joining Sakra World Hospital, Dr. Yachha was the Professor and Head- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India.


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Dr. C. Ramachandra

Department : Pediatrics

Hospital : SAKRA World Hospital, Bangalore

30 Years of Experience


Dr. Ramachandra. C, is a Senior Consultant Pediatric Surgeon and Head of Department of Pediatric Surgery, Institute of Women and Child Health, Sakra World Hospital, Bangalore. He has more than 25 years experience in the field of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology. He has a unique mix of experience of having worked in Academic Institutions and Corporate Hospitals in his field. He has operated on more than 10,000 children with various surgical problems which include rare complex conditions.Qualifications:MS (General Surgery), MCh (Pediatric Surgery), Fellowship in Pediatric Surgery (USA)Area of Expertise:Pediatric Trauma including advanced Resuscitation; Reconstructive Surgery for Complex Urological Malformations; Pediatric Solid Tumors; Advanced Hepato Pancreatico Biliary Surgery in children; Airway Reconstruction in children; Advanced Thoracic Surgery in childrenAwards Recognitions:He is a keen teacher and has trained and mentored many Pediatric Surgeons and General Surgeons.He has participated in National and International Workshops and Conferences as a speaker and moderator on topics as varied as Neonatal Surgery, Pediatric Urology, Minimal Access Surgery, and Pediatric Airway Surgery.


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Dr. Shrinand V Vaidya

Department : Orthopaedic

Hospital : Gleneagles Global Hospital, Mumbai

30 Years of Experience


Dr. S. V. Vaidya has been performing joint replacement surgery since 1991. This includes primary and revision hip and knee replacement as well as shoulder, elbow replacements and replacement for bone tumors. His patients include many doctors and their near ones coming from all over the country for treatment.Dr. Vaidya is one of the Indian and Asian to become a member of the prestigious knee society, USA. He is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was trained under the able guidance of Dr. C.S. Ranawat, MD at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, USA. Dr. Ranawat is a household name in India, a pioneer and the co-designer of the world's first most successful artificial knee.Dr. Vaidya continued to serve his patients who come seeking his advice from all over the country and abroad. Today, he spreads the message of excellence in total joint replacement surgery. He works with a dedicated and talented team of resident doctors and physiotherapists. All this enriches the finer aspects of post-operative patient care owing to the personal involvement of the team members. Dr. Vaidya was a part of the team which performed knee replacement surgery on the former prime minister Shri Atal Behari Vajpayee.He is one of the few surgeons worldwide who specializes in using hiflex designs of the total knee which allows Indian style sitting crossed legged (hiflex design). He has exclusive access to computer navigation technology installed at Cumballa Hill Hospital which allows this surgery to perform precisely and with very small incisions.


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Dr. Abhay Dalvi

Department : gastroenterology

Hospital : Gleneagles Global Hospital, Mumbai

30 Years of Experience


Dr. Abhay Dalvi practices in Gleneagles Global Hospitals in Mumbai. Professional qualification's of the Doctor are MBBS and MS (General Surgery) and specializes in Surgical Gastroenterology. Dr. Abhay Dalvi is a Gastro Intestinal and Laparoscopic Surgeon with 30 years of experience currently working at Seth G S Medical College KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India. Dr. Abhay Dalvi is the current President Elect of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons. Dr. Abhay Dalvi is the Course Convenor - General Surgery at Center of Excellence for Minimal Access Surgery Training, Mumbai, India. Dr. Abhay Dalvi is also the Governing Council Member of Association of Surgeons of India and Co-opted Executive Committee Member of Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India.Dr. Abhay Dalvi Areas of Clinical Interest: Training surgeons in Minimal Access SurgeryBasic laparoscopic surgery – cadaveric model (Seth GS Medical College), Basic to Advanced laparoscopic surgery, Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery, Laparoscopic solid organ Surgery, GI and Hepato-biliary-pancreatic Surgery.


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Dr. Mallikarjuna Swamy

Department : Pediatrics

Hospital : BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Bangalore

30 Years of Experience


Dr. Mallikarjuna Swamy currently working as HOD of pediatric dept of BGS Glenegles Global Hospital, Kengeri, Bangalore.Qualification:MBBS - BANGALORE UNIVERCITY- 1990MD, DNB(Pediatrics), Diploma in Child Health.Experiences:SSNMC super Specialty Hospital, BangaloreManipal Hospital, Bangalore.


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Dr. Kiran Godse

Department : dermatology

Hospital : Fortis Hiranandani Hospital Mumbai (VASHI)

30 Years of Experience


Dr. Kiran Godse completed MD, DVD from B.Y.L.Nair Hospital, Mumbai under guidance from Dr. Marquis, Dr. Wadhwa, Dr. Trasi and Dr. Khopkar. He is an Associate professor of dermatology at Dr.D.Y.Patil medical college and hospital Nerul, Navi Mumbai. He has more than 40 publications in Indian and international journals. He has more than 50 presentations at various National and International conferences.Dr. Kiran Godse has won several scholarships from world congress of dermatology (2002), International congress of dermatology (2009) and European academy of dermatology and venereology (EADV). He has received the Imrich Sarkany grant from EADV and EADV fostering scholarship to attend allergy department of Dr. Wedi at Hanover. He has received IADVL oration on urticaria in 2010. He has received Dr. Lonkar award for diagnosis of delayed pressure Urticaria from IADVL Maharashtra branch. GA2LEN will open a collaborating center at D.Y.Patil hospital for research in urticaria in 2012.Dr. Kiran Godse was Joint general secretary of IADVL national executive in 2009. He was secretary of IADVL Maharashtra branch from 2007-2009. He is a coordinator of Special Interest Group Urticaria IADVL 2010. SIG Urticaria group has published patient education leaflets and IADVL consensus statement on urticaria management. In 2012 Der Macon Book on urticaria was released. He also holds Fellowship from U.S.A., UK and is a renowned Associate Professor at various prestigious colleges in Mumbai.


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Dr. Atul Ingale

Department : Nephrology

Hospital : Fortis Hiranandani Hospital Mumbai (VASHI)

30 Years of Experience


Dr. Atul Ingale is an consultant Nephrologist in Fortis. He has more than 20years of experience. Dr. Atul Ingale has completed his Master Degree from GMC ( Aurangabad ). Nephrology; Michigon (USA) recently honoured with FRCP. Dr. Atul Ingale has started his carrier as Jr. consultant Nephrologist Transplant Physician at PD Hinduja Hospital in 1991. Dr. Atul Ingale has been Honoured to conduct 1st Dialysis, 1st Kidney transplant of Navi Mumbai. Also attached to university of mumbai as Proffessor of Medicine. Has Previlage to be included in prestigious K- DOQI K- DIGO guidelines for Nephrology.Dr. Atul Ingale is a popular Nephrologist is currently practising at Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi.Dr. Atul Ingale experience is coupled with genuine concern for my patients. All of my staff is dedicated to your comfort and prompt attention as well.Dr. A.V.Ingale is a Senior Nephrologist Transplant Physician with rich experience Areas Of Expertise, Management of Kidney Diseases, Management of Hypertension, Management of Diabetic Diseases, Dialysis, Kidney Transplant, Kidney Infections.Dr Ingale has been awarded with health Icon Award by UP govt and Abdul Kalam excellence award by Government of India


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Dr. Prathima Reddy

Department : IVF & fertility

Hospital : Fortis La Femme, Bangalore

30 Years of Experience


Dr. Prathima Reddy was trained in the UK and has obtained the membership of the RCOG, London. She was then elevated to the status of Fellow of the Royal College, a title conferred by the college for her contribution to the advancement of the science and practices of obstetrics and Gynaecology. She has worked in UK for 10 years before coming back to India in the year 2000. She continued to be actively involved in women care, in some of the busiest units in the city. She was the first consultant to introduce the concept of evidence-based, protocol-led management of patients in match with international standards. This has contributed immensely in reduction of caesarean section rates and also helped in setting standards and improving patient care. All her patients are treated according to the present evidence-based guidelines. She has authored a Labour Ward Manual which aids doctors and nurses to deliver uniform care to all their patients. This has also helped to enhance the knowledge of her colleagues and promoted evidence-based care. Strict adherence to these guidelines has also led to the reduction in hysterectomy rates and promoted 'uterus saving' medical management of menstrual problems. She specializes in high-risk obstetrics and is the lead for tertiary referrals of complicated pregnancy related and gynaecological cases. She has special training and experience in complicated vaginal surgeries. She also performs laparoscopic and hysteroscopy surgeries, colposcopy and colposcopy-directed treatment for abnormalities of the uterine cervix.


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Dr. Lakshmi Mahesh

Department : Opthalmology

Hospital : SAKRA World Hospital, Bangalore

30 Years of Experience


Dr. Lakshmi's expertise as an ophthalmic plastic surgeon is recognized internationally. With 29+ years experience in the field, she is a pioneer of endoscopic lacrimal surgery in India. Most recently she held the esteemed position of President of the Oculoplastic Association of India (OPAI).She received the 2011 AIOS-APOS Santosh Honavar Award for best paper in Lacrimal, the 2015 AIOS Sujatha Savithri Rao Award for best paper in Orbit Oculoplasty and the prestigious FAICO from AIOS.Dr. Lakshmi was invited to serve as a Visiting Scholar to the famed Chinese University of Hong Kong. During this tenure, she trained doctors in Hong Kong and China and she often traveled to provide surgical care to patients in hospitals across locations in mainland China as well.Dr. Lakshmi is a leader and teacher. She has trained more than 30 fellows in India and abroad in the field of Oculoplasty.AREA OF EXPERTISE:Eyelid ProceduresBlepharoplasty – Surgery of the upper and/or lower eyelids.Ptosis Repair – Elevating droopy eyelids.Evaluations of eyelid laxity, lagophthalmos (improper eyelid closure), and malposition.Orbital ProceduresTreatment and management of orbital tumors.Surgeries for Graves’ disease – Thyroid eye diseaseEvaluation and repair of fracturesOrbital fracture repairs.


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Dr. Ghaleb Mohammad Hashim

Department : Orthopaedic

Hospital : RAK Hospital

30 Years of Experience


Dr. Ghaleb earned his MBChB in 1985 from Baghdad University, College of Medicine, Iraq, and his MD in 2006 from the Danish National Board for Orthopaedic Surgery, Aalborg University Hospital, Denmark. He is a qualified consultant orthopaedic surgeon in Norway, Sweden, and UK. During the last 25 years, he was involved in a considerable number of different types of orthopaedic operations focusing on knee and hip joint replacements surgeries and revisions. He has subspecialized in uni-compartmental knee replacement surgery, has performed more than 2,000 knee joint replacements and more than 500 hip joint replacement operations. Furthermore, he has subspecialized in lower extremities traumatology, knee joint sports injuries including arthroscopic approaches, and performed more than 1,000 arthroscopic knee joint operations. He has vast experience in general traumatology, ATLS, diabetic foot complications in lower extremities and amputations, treatment of chronic ulcers, diagnosis and treatment of shoulder, upper limb, and spinal disorders, and acute management of chest and vascular injury. Before joining RAK Hospital he has worked across different hospitals in Denmark, Norway, Iraq, and UK. Dr. Ghaleb has attended different trainings, courses, and scientific workshops national and international mostly in Europe and in United States. He has published numerous scientific papers in orthopaedic surgery abroad, clinical researches, and publications to his credit.


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Dr. Ashok Hande

Department : Neurosurgery

Hospital : Apollo Hospital, Navi mumbai

30 Years of Experience


Dr Ashok Hande has been practising neurosurgery for the past 25 years. A doctor has a special interest in surgery for brain stroke and neurorehabilitation. Having worked with reputed hospitals in Mumbai like K.E.M. Hospital, Jaslok Hospital and Lilavati Hospital in the past, he currently working as a senior consultant with Fortis Hospital (Vashi Mulund), Sahyadri Hospital and Ruby Hall Clinic (Pune). At Fortis Hospital in Vashi, he is a part of the well-established stroke unit. With a vast body of experience and success in the field of neurosurgery, he has also been credited for pioneering neurosurgery in Navi Mumbai.Professional MembershipsMember of Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons (ACNS)Member of Society of Young Neurosurgeons of AsiaMember World Stroke SocietyMember European Stroke SocietyMember of Neurological Society of IndiaMember of Neurological Surgeons society of India.Special InterestSurgery for Brain Stroke, Neurorehabilitation and Radiosurgery, Brain Tumor Surgery, Gamma-Knife Radiosurgery,Spine Surgery, Epilepsy surgery,Deep Brain Stimulation, Peripheral Neuro surgery, Surgery for Brain Stroke,Neurorehabilitation and Radiosurgery ,Vascular Surgery,Surgery Of The Facial Nerve,Lumbar Puncture, Laminectomy ,Nerve and Muscle Disorders,Neuromuscular Disorders


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Dr. Vigyan Jain

Department : Surgical Gastroentology

Hospital : Apollo Hospital, Navi mumbai

30 Years of Experience


Dr. Vigyan Jain practices in Apollo Hospitals in Navi Mumbai. Professional qualification's of the Doctor are MBBS from KEM Hospital in Bombay, MS from KEM Hospital in Bombay and FRCS from Edin and specializes in Bariatric Surgery.Detailed Experience22 years as a Consultant Surgeon in UK in GI Surgery.Set up Oesophago gastric Cancer services, then set up laparoscopic antireflux and hernia (Incisional and Inguinal) service. Set up lap Bariatric service in 2001 and have led it to become the largest service by numbers in 2018. He have extensive experience in Lap Gastric Sleeves, Bypasses, Bands and Duodenal Switch surgery and have performed more than 1000 cases.I am also a teacher and trainer for bariatric surgery in UK.Registration No:53705Research and PublicationsSeveral on Bariatric Surgery, Anti reflux surgery and incisional hernia surgeryProfessional MembershipsMaharashtra Medical CouncilFellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK.


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Dr. Prof Darius F Mirza

Department : Organ transplant

Hospital : Apollo Hospital, Navi mumbai

30 Years of Experience


Prof. Mirza has returned from the UK to Mumbai, his home city, after a distinguished career in HPB and Transplant Surgery, having spent 25+ years in Birmingham at the largest European HPB and liver transplant centre and currently working at Apollo Hospital, Navi Mumbai. He is leading the development of a specialist multidisciplinary Hepato Pancreato Biliary (HPB) and Transplant service for adults and children at the newly opened Apollo Navi Mumbai Hospital. Detailed ExperienceLead Consultant HPB and Transplant Surgery- Apollo Hospitals, Navi MumbaiConsultant HPB and Transplant Surgeon, Liver Units, Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Birmingham Childrens Hospital (1997 onwards)Hon Professor of HPB and Transplant Surgery, University of Birmingham (2013 onwards)Clinical Academic Lead for Transplantation (2015 onwards) Institute for Translational Medicine, University of BirminghamClinical Service Lead - Liver Surgery Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, 2012-2014Hon Senior Lecturer in Surgery, University of Birmingham Medical School, 1997-2013Consultant Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgeon Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne 1996-1997Hon. Senior Lecturer in Surgery University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Medical School, 1996-1997Senior Registrar / Senior Clinical Fellow; The Liver Unit, University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 1991-1996Clinical Fellow / Registrar First Dept. of Surgery, University of Vienna Hospital, Austria, 1989-1990Registration No : 55570


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Dr. Jean Marc Gauer

Department : General Surgery

Hospital : RAK Hospital

30 Years of Experience


Dr. Radhakrishnan has more than 32 years of experience in the field of Pediatric cardiology. In 1985, with an excellent academic record as an undergraduate and postgraduate student, he joined AIIMS as a Registrar in Cardiology to pursue Post Doctoral Degree (DM Cardiology). He has also worked in Guys and St. Thomas’ Trust Department of Paediatric Cardiology, London, and was an additional professor at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (1988), Lucknow.Dr. Radhakrishnan pioneered Interventional Cardiology in the field of congenital and acquired cardiac lesions. He was instrumental in carrying out Balloon dilation of the Atrial Septum and Mitral Balloon Valvuloplasty for the first time in the world at AIIMS, New Delhi. He was honored with the ISC Oration in 2010 for outstanding contributions to Clinical and Pediatric Interventions. He has received several other awards and orations.He serves as faculty for several colleges in India and abroad and has written over 546 articles in Indexed Journals, 617 abstracts and over 20 chapters in books. Since 1995, he has been involved in conducting workshops on echocardiography, pediatric interventions, etc. in India and abroad such as in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, etc.Awards and HonorsHe was one of the first in the world to describe Ballon Dilation of the Atrial Septum in Transposition of Great Vessels in literature. The technique is now used extensively in both Pediatric and adult practice worldwide.


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Dr. Rajakumar D V

Department : Neurosurgery

Hospital : Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta

30 Years of Experience


Dr. Deshpande V Rajakumar is the Director of Department of Neurosurgery at Fortis, Bangalore. With a keen interest in brain tumours and expertise in minimal access surgeries of the brain and spine, Dr. D V Rajakumar figures among the very few doctors to conduct Endoscopic Brain Tumour Removals. He is renowned for Endoscopic approaches to complex surgeries, and has presented papers on related subjects in international forums.He has been a member of various organisations such as Neurological Society of India, Bangalore Neurological Society, Skull Base Society of India, Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Japan, and Congress of Neurological Surgeons, USA. He has presented and published papers on Endoscopic Approach to the Skull Base at the International Congress of Skull Base at San Diego and on several approaches to the brain and spine.He has vast experience as a Neurosurgeon, specialising in Minimal Access Surgeries of the Brain and Spine. He also has an illustrious track record of teaching at eminent hospitals. His areas of interest have been Brain Tumours (including Skull Base Tumours), Cerebrovascular Diseases, and Spine. He is currently developing new Endoscopic approaches to Brain and Spine Diseases. Bangalore’s first Neurosurgeon to perform Pedicle Screw Fixation for Spine Injuries, Dr. D V Rajakumar helped to develop the Cadaver Laboratory at the Harper Hospital, carrying out many dissections of the human skull and brain.


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