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Department : General Surgery

26 Years of Experience

Dr Ashish Pitale is a Senior Consultant Surgeon with special expertise in Laparoscopic (key hole) Surgery including Bariatric ( Weight Loss) surgery. He is a medical graduate ( MBBS) and postgraduate ( MS ) from the Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University.He did his Senior Residency from Dr RML Hospital in New Delhi. In the year 2000, he obtained FRCS, the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK.He then went to the UK for higher surgical training where he gained extensive experience in Gastrointestinal, Laparoscopic,, Thyroid and Breast surgery. On completion of his higher surgical training , Dr Pitale returned to New Delhi .He has his own clinic in Dwarka and is attached fulltime to Columbia Asia Hospital,Palam Vihar,Gurgaon.

Department : Cardiothoracic surgery

26 Years of Experience

Dr Mandana joined Fortis as Consultant in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery. He has performed many critical and complex cardiothoracic and vascular surgeries throughout his career. He completed his MS in General Surgery from S.N. Medical College, Rajasthan University, did his MCh (Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery) from Kasturaba Medical College Hospital, Manipal. After that he completed fellowship of European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgeons from University Hospital of Wales, Cardif, United Kingdom (2000)

Department : Gynaecology & obestetrics

26 Years of Experience

Dr. Anu Sridhar is a Senior Obstetrician and Gynecologist. She has over 20 years of experience specialized in the field of Obstetrics Gynecology, experienced in handling all the problems associated with Maternity and Childbirth including High-risk pregnancies like Hypertension, Gestational diabetics, Multiple pregnancies, Vaginal birth after Caesarian section, Instrumental deliveries etc.She is also well experienced in the field of Gynecology and well versed in procedures like Vaginal hysterectomy, Abdominal hysterectomy, Colposcopy, Oncological procedures etc. She has authored articles on Oncology, High-risk pregnancy etc., in both National and International journals. She is a faculty member in various CMEs conducted by BSOG. She has also been a regular speaker at various conferences conducted by BSOG and FOGSI. She has also been a Post Graduate teacher guide for DNB students at St. Martha's Hospital

Department : Urology

26 Years of Experience

Dr. Mohan is also known to be the pioneer in Laser Urology and an expert in complex reconstruction of the urinary tract and major uro-oncological procedures in both adult and pediatric age groups. He has further utilised his extensive experience knowledge as a Kidney Transplant Surgeon to help set up one of the most successful kidney transplant programs in West and East Africa as well as in the Middle East.Years of Experience

Department : Spine & Neck

26 Years of Experience

Dr. Gautam Das is President-Elect of Indian Society for Study of Pain, He is author of 4 popular textbooks on pain management, He an editor-in-chief: "Journal on recent advances in pain", Past chief editor in "Indian Journal of Pain", Ex-chairman in World Institute of Pain in India, Iran, Pakistan, Sri Lanka section. He is examiner of FIPP exam, USA Netherlands. He is the Director of Aesculap Academy Pain Management Fellowship, Kolkata. He is faculty at DMIMS, Wardha; Padjadjaran University, Indonesia; ESI Institute of Pain Management, Kolkata. He is visiting consultant at TATA Medical Center (TATA cancer hospital, Kolkata) BR Singh Railway Hospital, Kolkata. He has Persued his MBBS, MD - Anaesthesiology FIPP.He has worked at Dardia Pain Clinic, Consultant 2007 - 2017, 2002 - 2007, BORRC, Consultant 2007 - 2017, B R Singh Railway Hospital, Visiting Consultant 2012 - 2017, Medica Superspeciality Hospital, Visiting Consultant 2017 - 2017, Tata Medical Center (Cancer Hospital), ConsultantAwards Achieved by Dr. Gautam Das'Best Pain Clinic' in India by Indian Society for Study of Pain - 2011'Excellence in Pain Practice' by World Institute of Pain, USA - 2010Gold Medalist MD (Anesth), Calcutta University - 1996Associate MembershipsIndian Society for Study of PainInternational Association for study of painDaradia Pain FoundationWorld Institute Of Pain

Department : Neurology

26 Years of Experience

Dr. Uday Murgod works as a Consultant Neurologist at the Manipal Hospital, Bangalore. He is also associated with the Medha Speciality Centre. He completed his MBBS from the Mysore University. He has an MD in Internal Medicine and further went on to pursue his DM in Neurology from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences.

Department : Pediatrics

26 Years of Experience

Dr. Subhash Rao is a practising Pediatrician in Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi, Navi Mumbai with an experience of 30 years in this field. He is located in Navi Mumbai.Dr. Subhash Rao is an experienced, skilled and awarded doctor in his field of specialization.He also worked at Child Care Clinic from 1994 to 2017.Dr. Subhash Rao completed MBBS from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai in 1990,DNB - Paediatrics from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion,Mumbai in 1993 and Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion,Mumbai in 1992.Dr. Subhash Rao team includes experienced and caring professionals who share the belief that our care should be comprehensive and courteous - responding fully to your individual needs and preferences.Dr. Subhash Rao is a member of Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) and Indian Medical Association (IMA). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: New Born Care,Paediatrics,Vaccination/ Immunization and well baby care etc. Dr. Subhash Rao areas of Interest: NICU management of neonates, Neonetal resuscitation, Care of ventilated neonatesand Neonetal emergencies

Department : ENT

26 Years of Experience

With over 26 years of experience as an ENT specialist, Dr. P. Harihara Murthy has expertise in performing laser, microscopic and endoscopic surgeries for treating disorder and issues related to the ears, nose, and throat.

Department : Oncology

26 Years of Experience

Prof. S.Rajasundaram is a leading known Surgical Oncologist in South India with over 20yrs of experience . He is the Director of Oncology at Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai. He has a vast experience of successfully operating on more than 15,000 major surgeries so far which includes complex Head Neck Cancer surgeries with micro vascular reconstruction, Laproscopic GI Gynaec- Onco Surgeries and state of art breast cancer surgeries which includes, Onco-Plastic Reconstruction and Sentinel Lymph node Biopsy.Dr. Raja Sundaram is one of the renowned pioneer Surgical Oncologist of South India who laid down foundation for establishing Sundaram Cancer Centre in Chennai to provide comprehensive Cancer Treatment to his patients at affordable cost. With his rich experience in laparoscopic traditional Cancer Surgery. Dr. Raja Sundaram is a proud achiever of university rank as he has been awarded with gold medal. Dr. Raja Sundaram has been interested in Academics Research. Hence, he has scores of research papers in peer renowned journals and delivered enormous talks both nationally internationally as an invited speaker. Dr. Rajasundaram is a life member of ASI , ISO, IASO, AROI, ESMO and OGSSI. Dr. Raja Sundaram is a firm believer that “Early detection saves life“ hence, Sundaram Cancer Foundation organizes series of Cancer screening programs from time to time through the use of mobile screening units under the leadership of Dr. Raja Sundaram for early diagnosis.

Department : Cardiothoracic surgery

26 Years of Experience

Dr. Rajpal Singh is an eminent interventional cardiologist with experience in performing both elective and primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) and complex device therapy. His proficiency in managing the acute cardiac emergencies is profound. Dr. Rajpal has performed over 6000 angiographies (radial and femoral) and over 4000 PCIs as a first operator. He practices and firmly believes in evidence based medicine. He regards that effective communication with family and patient is one of the cornerstones of delivering an excellent patient centric clinical care. He has been an Interventional Cardiologist at Wolverhampton Heart and Lung Centre (UK). In addition to complex coronary interventions, he is a accomplished clinician for both Brady-arrhythmia management and complex device therapies. He has implanted more than 1250 pacemakers and about 300 ICD/CRT procedures to his credit. Dr. Rajpal Singh has with him with over 26 years experience. Dr. Rajpal Singh is an Alumni of Bangalore Medical College, and did his MRCP from Royal College of Physicians, Ireland. He was awarded the CCST in cardiology from Post Graduate Medical Training Board (UK). He has been also awarded the ESC W10 Interventional Cardiology Fellowship in 2005 – 2006. He is also actively involved into academics and has presented many presentations and abstracts to his credit. He has contributed significantly to the medical fraternity on various aspects of cardiac disorders and its management at national international conferences. He is a honorable member of British Cardiovascular Interventional Society (BCIS) and European Association of Cardiovascular Percutaenous Interventions( EAPCI). Area Of Expertise: Primary Coronary Angioplasty with short Door to Balloon times, and timely invasive management of acute coronary syndrome cases Imaging Assisted Coronary Interventions( OCT, IVUS FFR) Expertise in Rotablation, Left Main Angioplasty, Bifurcation, and other complex Angioplasties Management of Brady arrhythmias and Ventricular Arrhythmias (Pacemakers, ICDs, and CRT therapy) Runs a Heart failure clinic that ensures evidence-based medical management supplemented with device therapy (ICD, CRT, LVAD) Cardiac Transplant Workup He is a trained and accredited clinician for TAVR and EVAR therapies He is an invited speaker at both national and international conferences His Team comprises of a well trained Electrophysiologist, capable of undertaking Electrophysiological Studies ( EPS) and RadioFrequency Ablation( RFA) with 3D mapping techniques, for cardiac arrhythmias

Department : Oncology

26 Years of Experience

Dr. K.G. Kallur completed his MBBS at a reputed medical college in Hubli and then completed his DRM from a prestigious medical institute in Mumbai and MD in Radiation Oncology from a reputed cancer institute in Karnataka. He has 26 years of experience in the field of Nuclear Medicine with special interest in Radiopharmacy. He received PET training and fellowship at Rush Presbyterian St Luke's Medical Centre, Rush University Chicago, USA.Dr. K.G. Kallur is a member of the Society of Nuclear Medicine, India and a founding member of ANMPI (Association of Nuclear Medicine Physicians of India). He is a member of the Association of Nuclear Cardiology Society of India and is a former President of the Southern Chapter of SNM of India. He has also been the President of ANMPI (Association of Nuclear Medicine Physician of India) for the year 2010-12, with a lot of presentations and papers, both national and International, to his credit.

Department : Urology

26 Years of Experience

Special Interest:Laparoscopic and Robotic Urology Endourology, Lasers Transplantation Artificial IntelligenceWork Experience:26 years experience in endourology and laparoscopic urology and uro-oncology.Consultant and HOD, Urology, Uro-oncology and Renal Transplantation, SevenHills Hospital, Mumbai, 2010-2018.Faculty, Department of Urology, KEM Hospital, Mumbai.Education:M.B.B.S (Bachelor Of Medicine And Bachelor Of Surgery) Seth GSMC KEM Hospital, MumbaiM.S (Master Of Surgery) Tata Memorial Hospital, MumbaiDNB (Diplomate Of National Board) Gen SurgeryMNAMSM.Ch (Master Of Chirurgiae) GenitoUrinary Surgery, Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, MumbaiDNB ( Diplomate Of National Board ) GenitoUrinary SurgeryMRCS (Edin ,UK)Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Urology, Guildford, UK.Training in Laparoscopic and Robotic Urology, IUPUI, Indianapolis, USAFellowship in Endourology, MumbaiHargobind Foundation FellowshipBirla Smarak Foundation FellowshipEagle Travelling Fellowship (USI).

Department : Cardiology

26 Years of Experience

Dr. Rajiv C. is a well-known cardiologist with an experience of over 26 years in the field of Interventional Cardiology. He completed his MBBS from TD Medical College, Alappuzha, and went to pursue his MD in Internal Medicine from Government Medical College, Kottayam. With a special interest in the management of cardiovascular diseases, he did his DM in Cardiology from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences. Dr Rajiv completed his one-year commonwealth fellowship in 2004 by the British Council (UK) under the guidance of Prof. Alan G. Fraser in the Wales Heart Research Institute and University Hospital of Wales. He also obtained accreditation of the European Association of Echocardiography in 2006. Further, he had multiple trainings in 3-D ECHO in 2009 in Hongkong; IVUS and rotablation in 2010 in Miyasaki, Japan; renal denervation in Frankfurt, Germany in 2013 and percutaneous aortic valve replacement in Switzerland in 2013.Dr Rajiv has performed over 20,000 coronary angiograms (femoral/radial) and over 7,500 angioplasties including complex coronary angioplasties involving left main, complex bifurcations, calcified coronary lesions, chronic total occlusions and bypass graft angioplasties. He is also adept at coronary imaging (IVUS-intravascular ultrasound OCT- Optical Coherence Tomography), and fractional flow reserve and rotablation and IVL (Intravascular Lithotripsy) for calcified coronary lesions. He has been instrumental in the expansion of the aortic stent programme at Amirta Hospital Kochi started by its first chairman late Prof. K.K. Haridas. Dr Rajiv also performs stent grafting and hybrid cardiac procedures routinely.

Department : Neurology

26 Years of Experience

SpecialityNeurology

Department : General Surgery

26 Years of Experience

Dr. Panigrahi completed his Master’s in Surgery in 1990 from the VSS Medical College, Sambalpur, Orissa, India. After gaining proficiency in the entire spectrum of General Surgery, he focused his attention towards minimal access and laparoscopic surgery in the reputed Safdarjung Hospital and Lohia Hospital, New Delhi as well as the reputed Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. He has vast knowledge in the areas of laparoscopic cancer surgery, laparoscopic gynecological and urological procedures (including hysterectomy and nephrectomy) and bariatric (weight-loss) surgery.Dr. Panigrahi is also experienced in thoracoscopic advanced surgery, including pneumonectomy. He performs over 60-70 major laparoscopic surgeries as well as open GI surgeries per month at RAK Hospital. He has successfully been heading the Minimal Access Surgery Department at RAK Hospital since 2009 and has managed various critical cases – he does not shy away from taking the responsibility for intricate complex cases and is the trusted ‘Go to’ Surgeon for many patients from the UAE and internationally.His areas of specialization include:Laparoscopic cholecystectomy and Common Bile Duct BypassLaparoscopic appendectomy, hiatus hernia, gastrectomyLaparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and bypass (Weight Loss Surgery)Laparoscopic colonic surgery for benign conditions and cancerLaparoscopic repair for prolapsed rectumLaparoscopic and open surgery for hepatic tumors, anterior resection for cancer rectumLaparoscopic surgery for renal cancer and bladder cancer

Department : Gynaecology & obestetrics

26 Years of Experience

Dr. Hemanandini is a consultant in Gynaecology and Obstetrician . She can also be visited at Apoorva Diagnostics and Motherhood Hospital, and Ovum Hospital. She is a specialist in treating high risk pregnancies and vaginal hysterectomies. Other areas of her interest are Endoscopy, Infertility, Prenatal Diagnosis, Adolescent Gynaecology Antenatal screening.She has undergone special training in Robotic Surgery at Rosewell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, New York and also got her fellowship from the same institute. Dr. Hemanandini is one of the very Gynaecologists who are experts in performing Robot assisted surgeries in India. She is a very friendly and kind doctor who encourages her patients to enjoy the beautiful journey called pregnancy and child birth, rather be apprehensive about it. Dr. Hemanandini shares her passion in teaching too. She has served as a faculty in the department of Gynaecology in several medical colleges

Department : Nephrology

26 Years of Experience

Professional MembershipsMember: Indian Best Practice Guidelines for CKD 2005.Convener: Updates if Indian BestPractice Guidelines for CKD 2012.Core Committee member for Indian Guidelines for Bone Mineral Diseases.Core Member: PD working group - Improving PD practices in India.Member of Sub- Group formed by FICCI for development of Standard Treatment Guidelines forselectivecommon disease conditions in the country.Member: Zonal Coordination Committee of Government of Karnataka for Organ Transplantation(ZCCK).Key Opinion Leader Transplantation in India – recognized by The Transplantation Society.Member: Expert Committee for framing guidelines for use of Vaptans in NephrologySpecial Interest:Peritoneal Dialysis.Renal TransplantationClinical Nephrology-Diabetic nephropathyRenal AnaemiaDetailed Experience:Professor of Medicine / Nephrology HOD, Nephrology, Command Hospital, Air Force, Bangalore.Senior Advisor of Medicine Nephrology at CH (EC) at Kolkata.Professor Head, Department of Nephrology, St. John’s Medical College Hospital (2003-2014)Working in Apollo Hospitals since last AssignmentRegistration No:KMC - 14786Awards and Achievements:First place in MBBS.SRS Gold Medal.Best Scientific Paper Award – Indian Society of Nephrology - 1994Commendation by Chief of Air Staff - 1998Vishisht Seva Medal – President of India - 2000Elected Fellow-Indian Society of Nephrology - 2011Best researcher at International Society of Blood Purification Annual Meeting - 2011 Research and Publications:Evaluation of Control of Diabetes Mellitus and Glycosolated Haemoglobin.Nortrypataline poisoning MJAFI 1987.Chloroquin resistant falciparum malaria and chemotherapy Chemoprophylaxis in Botswana Botshelo.HIV status and herpes infection in Africans.Psychometric evaluation in patients on Haemodialysis Acetate Vs Bicarbonate.Hepatitis ‘C’ – A growing concern in Haemodialysis JAPI, 1998.

Department : Gynaecology & obestetrics

26 Years of Experience

An Obstetrician Gynaecologist with more than 26 years of experience, Dr. Sherly Mathen is one of the most respected medical professionals in the state.Trained in all aspects of women’s health, she is an expert in laparoscopic, conventional and robotic gynaecological surgeries and management of high-risk pregnancies.QualificationsMD in Obstetrics Gynaecology (KMC, Manipal) | DGO (KMC, Manipal) | MBBS (MR Medical College, Gulbarga)AchievementsConsultant Gynaecologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon coordinator for DNB teaching programme at Lourdes Hospital, KochiSpecialist Obstetrics Gynaecologist, Preventive Medicine, Al Ain, UAEGynaecologist, New Medical Centre, Abu DhabiGynaecologist, Kalyani General Hospital, ChennaiGynaecologist, Armugam Nursing Home, ChennaiProficient in English, Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Arabic

Department : Gynaecology & obestetrics

26 Years of Experience

Dr. Gayathri D Kamath is an senior obstetrician and gynecologist, Dr. Gayathri’s expertise lies in the field of high-risk obstetrics, medical disorders in pregnancy, gynecologic disorders, and oncology. Being a life member of Bangalore Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Federation of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of India, she has 26 years of expertise to back her up. She has been on the National Advisory Board for cervical cancer prevention. She has also presented papers in national and international fora.Worked as a Senior Resident in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai for three years.Worked as an infertility counselor at Gunasheela Institute of Research and Reproduction, Bangalore-a premier institute for infertility for South India. Subsequently worked as a registrar at Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore (regional institute for oncology) to gain expertise in handling Gynaecological Oncology. Lecturer in Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore for two years before pursuing private practice.She is also a life member of Bangalore Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Federation of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of India. Previously, she has been on the National Advisory Board for cervical cancer prevention. Dr Gayathri’s expertise lies in the field of high-risk obstetrics, medical disorders in pregnancy, gynecologic disorders and oncology.

Department : Urology

26 Years of Experience

Dr. Anil Bradoo is a Urologist in Chembur East, Mumbai and has an experience of 26 years in this field. Dr. Anil Bradoo practices at Excel Urology Centre in Chembur East, Mumbai,Shushrusha Citizens Co-Operative Hospital in Dadar West, Mumbai and Sushrut Hospital and Research Center in Chembur East, Mumbai. He completed MBBS from University Of Bombay in 1984,MS - General Surgery from University Of Bombay in 1989 and MCh - Urology from University Of Bombay in 1992.Registration No :55727He is a member of Indian Medical Association (IMA). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Pyelolithotomy,Urinary Tract Infection (UTI),Ureteroscopy (URS),Pyeloplasty and Transurethral Resection of The Prostate (TURP) etc.

Department : gastroenterology

26 Years of Experience

Dr. Satish G Kulkarni currently working as a senior gastroenterologist at Apollo Hospital, Navi Mumbai and having 26 years of experience.Detailed ExperienceSenior lecturer and Faculty member, Department of Gastroenterology, BYL Nair Hospital, October 1996 to September 1999.Senior Research Associate, Department of Gastroenterology, BYL Nair Hospital, July 1996 to September 1996.Resident Medical Officer, Department of Gastroenterology, BYL Nair Hospital, August 1993 to July 1996.Resident Medical Officer, Department of Medicine, LTMG Hospital, March 1990 to July 1993.Other ExperienceMember of Organization Committee, Digestive Diseases CME, BYL Nair Hospital and TN Medical College, June 1996.AttachmentsConsultant Gastroenetrologist attached to MGM New Bombay Hospital, Vashi, from December 1999.Formerly, Consultant Gastroenterologist at Hindu Sabha Hospital, Ghatkopar, Inlaks General Hospital and Sushrut Hospital, Chembur from December 1999 to February 2006.Professional MembershipsLife member of Indian Society of Gastroenterology since 1995.Life Member of Association of Physicians of India since 1996.Life Member of Society of Gastro-intestinal Endoscopy of India since 2009.Life Member of Indian Association for study of Liver since 2013.International Member of American society of Gastro-intestinal endoscopy since 2010.International Member of American Association for the Study of Liver Disease since 2010.

Department : Surgical Gastroentology

26 Years of Experience

Dr. Sharad Sharma currently performing Bariatric Surgeries as the main focus of interest. Have established the Bariatric Units. Passed Masters in Surgery in 1994.He has worked as an associate professor, graduate and post graduate teacher in the MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai. He started performing Laparoscopic Surgeries in 1998. In 2003 he obtained the Diploma in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at Gem Hospital, Coimbatore (endorsed by the Society for American Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons, SAGES) under Dr. C Palanivelu. in 2006 he obtained training in D2 Gastrectomy at NUH, Singapore.In 2007, he was awarded Fellowship (FIAGES) by Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons. In 2008 he was awarded Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS) by the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India.In 2009, he qualified in the 'Essentials of Bariatrics' examination conducted by the Association of Surgeons for Metabolic Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). In 2009 he trained in Bariatric Metabolic Surgery under Dr. Philip Schauer at The Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA.He was awarded Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery (FALS) by the FIAGES in 2012

Department : Organ transplant

25 Years of Experience

Dr Ravikumar Karunakaran serves as HOD and Senior Consultant in the Department of Urology at Aster MIMS Hospital, Calicut. His areas of interest are Endourology and Uro-oncology. Being an eminent urologist and transplant surgeon, he has extensive experience in the field and has done over 350 successful Kidney transplants till time.He has qualified his MBBS from Madras University, MS in General Surgery from Mangalore University and DNB in General Surgery as well as Urology.Dr Ravikumas has been the Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences and also holds a Diploma in Laparoscopy.Experiences:Prior to joining Aster MIMS, he was working as Consultant Urologist and Transplant Surgeon at Medical Trust Hospital, Ernakulum.Qualifications: MBBS, MS in General Surgery, DNB in General Surgery and Urology, MCh in Urology, MNAMS

Department : Surgical Gastroentology

25 Years of Experience

Dr. Prashanth Rao is a Laparoscopic Surgeon in Parel, Mumbai and has an experience of 25 years in this field. Dr. Prashanth Rao practices at Global Hospitals in Parel, Mumbai. Dr. Prashanth Rao completed MBBS from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College in 1990 and MS - General Surgery from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College in 1995.Dr. Prashanth Rao is a member of Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI) and Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES). Service provided by the doctor is: Laparoscopic Surgery. Currently associated as a Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery and Minimal Access Surgery, GI Oncosurgeon and Bariatric Surgeon at Global Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Pioneered Single Port Surgery in the world using an access device ( the Triport). Dr. Prashanth Rao One of the few in the country doing a total laparoscopic whipple's procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy).Dr. Prashanth Rao Expertise in GI and Minimal Access Surgery.Specializes in Advanced laparoscopic procedures like lap D2 Gastrectomy and lap / Thoracoscopic esophagectomy, to name a few. Member of the prestigious Indian Medical Association.

Department : Opthalmology

25 Years of Experience

Dr. Gul Nankani passed his MBBS from Grant Medical College, Mumbai in 1989 and passed his Masters in Ophthalmology in 1992 from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. He trained at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London and the Royal Free Hospital, London. Which he followed up with a fellowship in Anterior Segment Ophthalmology at L.V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India. Dr. Nankani established his private practice in 1995 at Krishna Eye Centre at Dadar. He set up the second branch of Krishna Eye Centre at Sion in 2007. Growth is the mantra of life and he has since, expanded his practice with a new state-of-the-art center at Parel. He was an honorary consultant at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai for 12 years. He is a visiting consultant at the Central Private Hospital, Sharjah, UAE.Dr. Nankani specializes in phacoemulsification cataract surgery by No Injection, No Stitch, and No Patch method. He is a pioneer in topical cataract surgery and has done more than 12,000 surgeries. By using his vast experience in implanting premium Intraocular lenses, he has been able to provide customized visual rehabilitation with spectacle-freedom to his cataract patients. Dr. Gul Nankani is an experienced Lasik Refractive surgeon, besides having in-depth knowledge in the management of glaucoma and other anterior segment disorders.

Department : Opthalmology

25 Years of Experience

Dr. Sonia Nankani completed her post-graduation in Ophthalmology from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. She did her Fellowship in Cornea and Microsurgery at L.V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India. She then gathered immense experience from TN Medical College, DY Patil Medical College and rose to the position of Head of Department at Rajawadi GMH, Ghatkopar. Presently she is Professor and HOD at Bombay Hospital and has been a PG guide for several students. Her forte is corneal surgeries. She is a reputed corneal transplant surgeon and performs both penetrating and lamellar surgeries.In 2008, she performed for the first time in Maharashtra, the tooth in eye surgery (Modified Osteo Odenton Keratoprosthesis). Since more than 15 blind people with the bilateral Corneal disease have benefitted from this surgery. In 2009, she performed the first limbal stem cell transplant surgery in the city of Mumbai using autologous cultivated stem cells in a child.She is also famous for the no-patch phacoemulsification cataract surgery, is proficient in Lasik surgery, and has even trained in medical retina also at L.V Prasad Eye Institute to be able to treat the expanding population with Diabetic Retinopathy and Age-Related Macular Degeneration. She has now taken a rather keen interest in starting her new state-of-the-art center in Parel, a unit for cosmetic Ophthalmology with a highly trained and specialized team.

Department : Hematology

25 Years of Experience

Dr Radheshyam MD, DM is the pioneer in the field of Medical Oncology with more than 25 years of strong academic experience in his field. He received advanced training from the world's leading institutions including M.D. Anderson Cancer Institute, USA, International School for Cancer Care, Oxford, UK, University of New South Wales, Australia, to name a few. Regarded as an eminent oncologist and having experience of visiting renowned cancer hospitals around the world, Dr. Radheshyam has had an excellent academic career in managing all types of cancer and haematological disorders, with several peer-reviewed publications in leading journals. He is pioneer in conducting various Drug trials conducted over 50 chemotherapy drugs in nationally and internationally trials. He has special interest in Bone Marrow Transplant programme and also undergone advanced trainings at Hadassah University, Israel; Detroit medical center, The New York hospital USA , Cornell Medical center and at Harper Hospital, Michigan, USA. Dr. Radheshyam has been a major contributor in developing the field of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation in Karnataka. He performed the first intra-arterial chemotherapy through port in Karnataka and also is credited for performing the first Bone Marrow Transplant in Karnataka.

Department : Cardiothoracic surgery

25 Years of Experience

Dr. Anto Sahayaraj R is a senior cardiothoracic surgeon at Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai. He specializes in pediatric cardiac surgery, including neonatal cardiac surgeries, conduit surgery, unifocalisation of MAPCAs and re-do surgeries. He has considerable expertise in complex heart valve surgery including aortic root enlargement, re-do heart valve surgery and surgery for infective endocarditis. He has one of the largest experiences in homograft aortic valve replacement in India.Dr. Anto Sahayaraj R was involved in the first pediatric transplantation in India in 2008 and has been since, actively involved in heart transplantation and ECMO both in India and abroad.Dr. Anto Sahayaraj R has peer-reviewed publications in International journals and has made presentations in national and international conferences. Aside from cardiac surgery, he is interested in developing low-cost medical devices and animal research.Dr. Anto Sahayaraj R Honors Awards Korea Save the Child award - 2008. Asia Pacific Cardiac Society meeting, Jeju, South Korea. Dr. Anto Sahayaraj R Areas Of ExpertisePaediatric Cardiac Surgery, Heart Valve Surgery, Re-do Cardiac Surgery,Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS), Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG). He has an excellent community of General Surgeons in India. caring, skilled professional, dedicated to simplifying what is often a very complicated and confusing area of health care.

Department : Cardiology

25 Years of Experience

Dr. Sanjiv Agrawal is a reputed Interventional Cardiologist in Fortis Malar hospital chennai with experience over 25 years.He is skilled in carrying out both Elective and Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) to manage single and multi-vessel CADs. He also offers treatment for Complex Coronary Lesions such as: Vein Graft Intervention and Chronic Total Occlusion. In his career over two decades and a half, he has performed over 16000 Angiographies and 5300 Angioplasties. He is the pioneer in performing Multivessel Angioplasty with 5 Stents upon the youngest patient in Asia.He is a member of Indian Medical Association (IMA) and a Fellow of Indian College of Cardiology.He takes keen interest in research and has several publications to his credit in noted medical journals.After graduating with MBBS from Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Government Medical College and Sasson General Hospital Pune in 1981, he pursued MD in General Medicine, in BJ Medical College Pune in 1985. Thereafter, He did DM in Cardiology from Christian Medical College, Vellore, in 1990. Then he did a fellowship in Interventional Cardiology in Melbourne, Australia in 1994. He did another Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology from Royal Victoria Hospital, UK in 1996.Dr. Sanjiv Agrawal is an eminent interventional cardiologist with an extensive experience in performing both elective and primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) to manage single and multi-vessel CADs. Honors Awards Member of Cardiology Society of India. Fellow of Indian College of Cardiology. Areas Of Expertise Cardiology - Interventional Interventional Cardiology.

Department : Spine & Neck

25 Years of Experience

Dr. Shivakumar S Kupanur is a Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon Head of dept. of Neurosurgery at Sparsh hospitals, Bangalore.Dr Shivakumar has done his graduation (MBBS) from Mysore University. He was further crowned with DNB Neurosurgery after his extensive training at Manipal Institute for Neurological Disorder (MIND), Bangalore. Further, he underwent special training for vascular surgery and complex spine surgery. He served as consultant in BGS Global Hospital, Sagar Hospital and Manipal Hospital, subsequently he headed department in Sapthagiri Super Speciality Hospital Currently, he is working as Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon and heading the department at Sparsh Hospital Yeshwantpur, Infantry road and Neurotrauma centre at Sparsh AIMS, Bellur.Currently, he is working as Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon and heading the department at Sparsh Hospital Yeshwantpur, Infantry road and Neurotrauma centre at Sparsh AIMS, Bellur.Dr Shivakumar has more than 10 years of experience in the field of Neurosurgery. He has performed more than 3000 complex neurosurgical and spinal surgeries. He has special interest in Stereotactic and functional Neurosurgery. He has performed Awake Craniotomy surgeries for eloquent lesions, one of the challenging surgery.He has a strong academic and research interest in the field of Neurosurgery and has presented and published many papers in different conferences, CME’s and journals. He has also conducted several clinical trials.He is a life member of NSI, BNS and Associate member of AANS, AO Spine.