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Department : Organ transplant

16 Years of Experience

Welcome to a realm of unparalleled healthcare, meticulously guided by the eminent Dr. Arun, our esteemed Head of Department and Senior Anesthesiologist. As the luminary at the helm, Dr Arun transforms our hospital into a beacon of excellence, particularly in the pivotal field of Anesthesiology.In his capacity as the Head of the Anesthesiology Department, Dr Arun is the guardian of safety and comfort, orchestrating an environment where every patient's journey is marked by precision, care, and unwavering commitment. His visionary leadership makes our hospital a true center of excellence, where medical encounters transcend routine protocols, epitomizing a commitment to the highest standards of healthcare.Choosing our hospital under the stewardship of Dr Arun is choosing an assurance of well-being. His role extends far beyond administering anesthesia; it embodies an unwavering dedication to ensuring each patient feels secure, understood, and cared for. Dr Arun's consultations are more than medical interactions; they are personalized dialogues where patient concerns are met with a unique blend of empathy, expertise, and commitment that defines our medical ethos.Make the empowered choice to entrust your care to Dr Arun, the lead architect of safety and well-being in our hospital. His dynamic approach to Anesthesiology ensures that your journey within our medical center is marked by the assurance of a true center of excellence – a place where expertise meets empathy, and your trust in our care is the cornerstone of your health and comfort.

Department : Oncology

16 Years of Experience

Dr. Akshat Malik currently working as a senior Head Neck Oncosurgeon at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket,Max Multi Speciality Centre, Panchsheel Park, Max Institute of Cancer Care-Lajpat Nagar, Delhi.Work Experience: Senior Resident, Tata Memorial Centre, MumbaiClinical Fellow, Tata Memorial Centre, MumbaiSpecialist Senior Resident, Tata Memorial Centre, MumbaiSenior Clinical Fellow, Imperial College NHS Trust, LondonEducation Training: MBBS – Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, IndoreMS – Delhi UniversityDNB – National Board of ExaminationsFellowship in Head Neck Surgery – Tata Memorial Centre, MumbaiM. Ch. (Head Neck) – Tata Memorial Centre, MumbaiVisiting Fellow, Royal Marsden Hospital, London Princess Alexandra Hospital, BrisbaneRoyal College of Surgeons (RCS) Senior Clinical Fellow in Advanced Head Neck Surgery – Imperial College NHS Trust, LondonMemberships: American Society of Clinical OncologyENT UKBritish Association of Head Neck OncologistsAwards Information: Annual Best Paper Award 2018 by Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology (Triple O) journalIst prize in Anoop Raj Resident’s Quiz at scientific session held on 28th-29th April 2012Prize for Best Dissected Specimen in dissection- held at Dept of Anatomy, SAIMS, 2004.

Department : Organ transplant

16 Years of Experience

Dr. Pragnesh Desai currently working as a senior Kidney Transplant ,Urology, Robotics, Uro-Oncologist at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket Max Multi Speciality Centre, Panchsheel Park, New delhi.Work Experience: Consultant- Dept of Urology, Robotics, Renal Transplant Uro-Oncology, Max Superspecialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi (March 2019 onward)Associate Consultant- Dept of Urology, Robotics, Renal Transplant Uro-Oncology, Max Superspecialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi (Aug 2018- Feb 2019)Attending Consultant- Dept of Urology, Robotics, Renal Transplant Uro-Oncology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi (Jan 2017- July 2018)Junior Consultant, Urology Renal Transplant, PSRI Hospital, Sheikh Sarai, New Delhi (Jan 2016- Dec 2016)Senior Resident (M. Ch), Dept of Urology and Robotics, AIIMS, New Delhi (Jan 2013- Dec 2015)Senior Resident, Dept of General Surgery, SJH, New Delhi (Oct 2009- Sep 2012)Resident (DNB, Dept of General Surgery, SJH, New Delhi (Jan 2006- Dec 2009).Memberships: American Urological AssociationIndian Society of Organ TransplantationUrological Society of IndiaNorth Zone Urological Society of IndiaDelhi Urology SocietyAssociation of Surgeons IndiaMember of National Academy of Medical SciencesEducation Training: MBBS, (SNMC, Agra)DNB Surgery (Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi)M.Ch Urology (AIIMS, New Delhi)

Department : Organ transplant

16 Years of Experience

Dr. Sudhakar S Kanti currently working as a senior Kidney Transplant Surgeon at Columbiaasia Hospitals, Bangalore.Dr. Sudhakar completed his M.B.B.S from the prestigious Madras Medical College and FRCS in Glasgow. He has worked in UK for 7 years in various hospitals such as Royal Sussex Count Hospital, Brighton General Hospital, Castle Hill Hospital, Hull Royal Infirmary etc. He has served as president of Indian Medical Association and is a life member of IMA and Indian Society of Organ Transplantation. He was the co-investigator in the International MOST study phase 3B Neoral study and Everolimus (ASCERTAIN) trial.

Department : Urology

16 Years of Experience

Dr. Appu Thomas is currently serving as the Professor and Head of the Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences. He has worked in Government Medical Colleges including Calicut, Alappuzha, Thrissur and Kottayam and was relieved in 2004 as Professor of Urology and Vice – Principal at Kottayam Medical College.He is included in the practice of Urology from 1980 onwards under various capacities. He has trained about 40 urologists who work around the world. He has more than 30 publications to his credit in international and national journals.

Department : Gynaecology & obestetrics

16 Years of Experience

Dr. Abhilasha Narayan is an experienced consultant - gynaec oncology and robotic and laparoscopic surgeon at the HCG Cancer Centre, Bengaluru. She is highly trained and certified in gynaec oncology and specialises in treating cervical and ovarian cancer. Dr. Abhilasha also has extensive experience in colposcopy, administering chemotherapy, and palliative care management of cancer patients. She takes a collaborative approach to care, providing guidance and support to her patients throughout their treatment.Area of ExpertiseDr. Abhilasha Narayan is serving as a consultant - gynaec oncology and robotic and laparoscopic surgeon at HCG Cancer Centre, Bengaluru.She is specialised in gynaec oncology and her primary interest lies in treating cervical cancer ovarian cancer surgery.Her secondary interest lies in preventive oncology practices.Dr. Abhilasha is trained in colposcopy, administering chemotherapy and palliative care management of cancer patients.

Department : General Surgery

16 Years of Experience

Areas of Special Interest– Gastro Intestinal surgery– HepatoBiliary surgery– Liver cancer– Pancreatic cancer– Robotic surgery– Colorectal cancer surgeries– Robot Assisted Whipple Pancreaticoduodenectomy– Therapeutic Endoscopies– Diagnostic Endoscopies– TACE– PTBD– Advanced Laparoscopic surgeryKey Achievements– The GMCAA Prof. Manoj Kr. Choudhury – Best Post-Graduate (Surgery) 2011 Award, Gauhati Medical college and Hospital, Guwahati, 2011– Was awarded Bursary for the IASGCON- Ahmedabad – 2014– Trained in Robotic Surgery (CMR certified )– Trained in Liver Transplantation– Speaker at various conferencesMembership– IHPBA– Association of Surgeons of India– Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India– Indian Association of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons– Liver Transplantation Society of India

Department : Cardiology

16 Years of Experience

Detailed ExperienceIn a career span of 15 years, Dr. Prasad has done a commendable job in performing Coronary Angiogram, Coronary Angioplasty, Peripheral Angioplasty, Valvuloplasties, Device closures of ASD, PDA, Permanent Pacemaker implantation.Awards and Achievements:Dr. Prasad has presented several papers at various locations across India.Research and PublicationsPrimary PTCA and stenting in AMI-SJIC experience, presented in Bangalore CSI.Coil closure of PDA SJIC experience, presented at CSI held in Bangalore.He has attended Various Conferences and workshops held at the National and International level.Notable among them are Paris course on Intervention.Singapore Interventional workshop.Special InterestAcute MI AngioplastyRegistration No:KMC - 39856Awards and Achievements:Dr. Prasad has presented several papers at various locations across India.

Department : Neurology

16 Years of Experience

Dr. Krishen Ranganath is a highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist with 16 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry in the UK and has wide-ranging expertise in treatment and management of mental health problems.After completing MBBS from Bangalore University, Dr. Krishen trained in Psychiatry in the UK and completed his specialist training in Adult Psychiatry and Rehabilitation Psychiatry. He has also had the experience of working in other sub-specialties like Geriatric Psychiatry, Child Psychiatry, Learning Disability Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Forensic Psychiatry and Early Intervention in Psychosis. He also holds a Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry from Ireland. He did an internship in Medical Leadership in the UK. He holds a Certificate (Part 1) in Clinical Psychopharmacology from the British Association of Psychopharmacology. He completed his Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychiatry from the University of Birmingham, UK.He worked as a Consultant Psychiatrist in the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. He was the Lead for Mental Health Act and the Lead Consultant for Recovery Teams. He also had his own Private Practice in the UK.With his clinical knowledge and broad experience, Dr. Krishen provides a high quality, evidence-based, holistic, comprehensive, fully confidential, personalized and innovative mental health service. He is proficient in English, Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

Department : ENDOCRINOLOGY

16 Years of Experience

Dr. Priya Chinnappa is the Consultant for Endocrinology at the Fortis La Femme Hospital, Richmond Road, Bengaluru. Dr. Priya propagates and practices a holistic approach towards healing. She has been practicing for 16 years and has established herself as a reputed medical professional attending to a wide range of problems that include diabetes, thyroid problems, osteoporosis, PCOS , adrenal and pituitary disorders.Dr. Priya Chinnappa is an consultant- Diabetes and Endocrinology in fortis la femme Hospital , she has completed MBBS, Manipal University,Diploma - Diabetes and Metabolism, American Board of Endocrinology, USA, Fellowship - Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism - Cleveland Clinic Foundation, USADr. Priya Chinnappa special Interests - Diabetes care management, Thyroid treatmentBone and mineral disorders including osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency and parathyroid disorders, Pituitary, adrenal and gonadal disorders ,Early and delayed puberty Pituitary and Adrenal Disorders, Growth Problems, Sexual Health, Loss Of Sex Drive, Gestational Diabetes (Diabetes During Pregnancy), Hormonal Disorders, Bone Health, Parathyroid, Vitamin D Deficiency, Calcium Disorders, Preventive Health Checkups, Bariatric problems, Fever, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.

Department : Organ transplant

16 Years of Experience

Dr. Ajay Shridhara Shetty is a Senior Consultant Urologist and Andrologist besides a Specialist in Renal Transplantation. He joined Bangalore Baptist Hospital (a unit of Christian Medical College, Vellore) in 2010 as a Consultant of Urology. In keeping with the missionary philosophy of the Hospital, he was entrusted with the responsibilities of developing high quality “urology services” at an affordable cost, particularly in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Endo-Urology and Urologic Oncology. He also started the Female Urology and Andrology services (including male infertility evaluation) at Bangalore Baptist Hospital. He has also mentored many undergraduate medical students for three years as an Associate Professor in the International Medical School, Malaysian Science University. He is also a recognised Postgraduate guide and teacher in DNB.Services offered:Laproscopic Urological SurgeriesEndourological proceduresUro oncological surgeriesKidney TransplantPerform interpret UrodynamicsAwards Recognitions:He was awarded the Dr.B.Ramamurthy DNB Gold medal for General Surgery in 2004 at national level.The administration of Bangalore Baptist Hospital made him the DNB Program Co-ordinator and Assistant Chief of Medical Staff.It was during this period Bangalore Baptist Hospital was adjudged as the best DNB training hospital among the accredited teaching hospitals in India by (NBE), Government of India New Delhi.

Department : Neurology

16 Years of Experience

Detailed ExperienceObserver for a period of one month under Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, Head Dept Neurology, Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute, Trivandrum, India. Working as Assistant Professor in Neurology,D Y Patil Medical College, Nerul, Navi Mumbai.Working as Neurologist Research Officer with the Indo US cross cultural study on cognitive disorders among the elderly in the city of Mumbai since October 2007Assistant Professor in Medicine (Jan 2004-July 2004) Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, IndiaPost graduate guide for DNB Neurology Fortis Hospital MulundRegistration No: MMC/ 2000/05/2145Awards:Gold medal in anatomy(First MBBS, University of Kerala)First Rank in order of Merit(MD Gen. Med, Shivaji University) First Rank in order of Merit(DM Neurology. Mumbai University)PresentationsPublications:Co authored invited review article on ‘Prognosis of Pediatric Epilepsy’ for Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences June 2008Professional Memberships:American Board of NeurologySpecial Interest:Stroke NeurologyHeads the acute stroke care programCognitive neurology and Dementia

Department : Opthalmology

16 Years of Experience

Dr. Mahesh Uparkar is a Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon in Belapur, Navi Mumbai and has an experience of 16 years in this field. Dr. Mahesh Uparkar practices at Apollo Hospitals in Belapur, Navi Mumbai and Fortis Hiranandani Hospital in Vashi, Navi Mumbai. He completed MBBS from Seth G S Medical College Mumbai in 2000 and MS - Ophthalmology from K E M Hospital in 2004. He is a member of MMC. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Diabetic Eye Checkup,Eye Checkup - General,Ophthalmologic examinations,Geriatric ophthalmology and Eye Surgery etcRegistration No : 2000/02/1153Awards and AchievementsMBBS - Gold Medal in Eye and ENT - LH Hiranandani Prize.MS - Gold Medal - GT Mazumdar Prize.FMRF - Best Research Fellow Prize - Swarnalatha Punshi Prize.Research and PublicationsDiagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges.Principal components' analysis of multifocal electroretinogram in retinitis pigmentosa.Laser photocoagulation (810 nm diode) for threshold retinopathy of prematurityAn Asian scenario of ROP ,Uparkar M. Retina. 2010 SepIntravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents as an adjunct in the management of Coats' disease in children.Professional MembershipsAIOS (All India Ophthalmological Society) - Life Member U11307AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology) International MemberSpecial Interest:Retinal diseases, ROP

Department : General Surgery

16 Years of Experience

Dr. Anand Mishra is a Consulting Physician at Fortis Hiranandani Hospital Vashi, Navi Mumbai. His area of interest is life style diseases such as diabetes,hypertension, dyslipedemia, metabolic syndrome.Dr. Anand Misra is a consultant in internal medicine at Fortis. He has more than 10 years of experience in his field. He has completed his M.B.B.S. from Gandhi medical college, Bhopal (Barkatullah University), specialization in medicine, D.N.B. from National board of examination new Delhi.He is a prominent Physician with special interests in Critical Care, Diabetes, Infectious Diseases, Preventive Cardiology and Life style Diseases.Registration No :2014/04/1772Professional MembershipsAssociation of Physicians of India (API)Member National academy of medical sciences (MNAMS)

Department : Surgical Gastroentology

16 Years of Experience

Dr. Sangram Karandikar currently working at Apollo Hospital Navi mumbai. Dr. Sangram Karandikar practicing Laparoscopy, Gastro - Intestinal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery General Surgery since 16 years.Professional MembershipsLife Member of:National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)Society of Gastro - Intestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI)Indian Association of Gastro – Intestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES)Member of World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS) Special Interest:GI Surgery,Bariatric Surgery,Anal Fissure SurgeryGall Bladder (Biliary) Stone TreatmentAppendicitis TreatmentAnal Fissure Treatment (Non-Surgical)Intestine SurgeryLiver resectionAbdominal surgeryPiles SurgeryEndoscopyLiver SurgeryFistula SurgeryHernia Repair SurgeryLaparoscopic Hernial RepairHydrocele Treatment (Surgical)

Department : Oncology

16 Years of Experience

Dr. Sandip Bupte is an Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon with sound experience in Medical Surgical aspect breast Oncology. He has competent Surgical Skill in Oncoplastic Breast Surgeries with sound Clinical experience in Diagnosis Management of Benign and Malignant Diseases of the Breast. Moreover, He has achieved speciality training in Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT) in UK which latest treatment for early breast cancer.He has successfully achieved my Clinical Attachment mainly at Breast Unit of Guys St Thomas Hospital, London Royal Marsden Hospital; London UCL attached Hospitals in UK.To the date and worked with various renowned Breast Surgeon in UK and India.He has done fellowship Speciality Training in Breast Oncosurgery from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India.Fellowship Training:Guys St Thomas Hospital London, UKRoyal Marsden Hospital, London, UKUCL ( Whittington Hospital ) London, UKSpecial Interest:All breast cancer surgery (Benign-malignant)Oncoplastic breast surgeriesImplant based breast reconstructionBRACA Clinic Breast cancer screening clinicConduct free awareness on breast cancer prevention for general population

Department : Oncology

16 Years of Experience

Dr Shishir Shetty currently working as a senior surgical oncologist at Apollo Hospital, Navi MumbaiDetailed ExperienceMore than 16 years’ experience in treating cancer patients.He is honoured to be the first qualified surgical oncologist from Tata Memorial Hospital, Navi Mumbai He has done approximately 7500 cancer surgeries in Navi Mumbai Raigad DistrictSpecialisation - Trachea, Lung, Liver and Pancreatic and Breast surgeries. He served as Director Oncology Services – Fortis Hospital, Head Oncology Services – D Y Patil Hospital, Navi MumbaiHe is expert member for several private and charitable cancer foundation for development of Oncology services. Registration No ;78008Professional MembershipsMaharashtra Medical Council (MMC) Indian Society of Oncologist (ISO)Indian Medical Association (IMA)Mumbai Oncology Association (MOA)Indian Association of Cancer Research (IACR)Special Interest :Special interest in cancer genetics and Research

Department : Pediatrics

16 Years of Experience

Dr. Naresh Kumar Biyani currently working as a senior pediatric neuro surgeon at Apollo Hospital, Navi Mumbai.Special InterestHydrocephalus TreatmentSpinal Dysraphism and Tethered Cord SyndromeCranial DysraphismPediatric NeuroOncologyEpilepsy SurgeryMicroneurosurgeryDetailed ExperienceLokmanya Tilak Medical College and General Hospital, trauma centre (largest trauma care centre in South Asia) and zonal centre for cadaveric transplantation .Residency in General Surgery (from 28/03/1997 to 31/01/2000)Bombay Hospital Medical Research Centre- Senior Resident in Neurosurgery (from 14/07/2000 to 21/07/2003)Fellowship in Pediatric NeurosurgeryDana Children’s Hospital ,Tel-Aviv Medical Centre , Tel-Aviv, Israel (from 04/02/2004 to 31/01/2006) Tel Aviv Medical Centre is a premier tertiary care superspeciality hospital, which is pioneer in setting superior standards in medical treatment in Israel and a prestigious research centre internationally acclaimed . This institution has attained many first in world including first intraoperative MRI . It is attached to the Tel Aviv UniversityGreat Ormond Street Hospital for children, London, U.K. (from 17/07/2006 to 30/06/2007) Great Ormond Street Hospital for children is the oldest children hospital situated in heart of London that has set standards in treatment for children for past 150 years . Fellowship programme is under auspicious of the Royal College of Surgeon of England, London .Visiting Consultant PediatricNeurosurgeon Bombay HospitalBhatia HospitalFortis Hospital,MulundHiranandani Fortis Hospital, VashiJupiter Hospital, ThaneB.J.Wadia Children Hospital, ParelRegistration No : 83299

Department : gastroenterology

16 Years of Experience

Dr. Purushothman currently working as a senior gastroentrologist at Apollo Hopsital, Navi Mumbai.QualificationMD, DM (Gastroenterology ) Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopic interventions and Endoscopic ultrasound , Gentofte University, Copenhagen, Denmark.Detailed ExperienceHe had worked as assistant professor at Bhopal Memorial Hospital and research center in Bhopal MP and during his tenure at BMHRC he acquired skills in ERCP , EUS and other therapeutic interventions and got fellowship in advanced endoscopic intervention from Gentofte university Denmark. He had worked as full timer consultant Gastroenterologist in Fortis hospital Mulund (2011-2015), and Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital (2015-2017). He is currently working at Nanavati hospital Vile Parle and Hirandnani Hospital powai .His timing at Apollo are Monday Wednesday and Friday 9am -1 pm .Registration No : 2011/11/3501Special InterestEvaluation and management of various types of Liver diseases.Pancreato-biliary diseases management like acute pancreatitis or chronic pancreatitis or cancers of Bile duct and pancreas.Complex therapeutic endoscopic procedures: Esophageal, Pyloric ,Enteral and colonic stenting.Endoscopic removal of early cancers and benign tumour , (EMR/ESD)Endoscopic interventions for obesity management. Metabolic Bariatric endoscopy .Pancreatobiliary procedures like ERCP. EUS (done more than 3000 therapeutic Ercp and Eus)IBD management

Department : Dental Medicine

16 Years of Experience

A Periodontist with more than 16 years of experience, Dr. Abdul Hafiz is an expert in dental procedures in children and young adults. Trained in full mouth rehabilitation of children under general anaesthesia and conscious sedation, he also excels in providing specialized dental care to differently abled children.QualificationsMDS (AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore) BDS (SDM College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad)AchievementsFormer Professor UG trainer at MES Dental College, Perinthalmanna, KeralaConsultant Paediatric Dentist at some of the most reputed hospitals in Malappuram, Kannur and CalicutPublished articles in various international and national journalsProficient in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada

Department : Cardiology

16 Years of Experience

Dr Ganesh Nallur Shivu works as Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Sparsh Superspecialty Hospitals, Bangalore. He graduated from Bangalore Medical College in 2000. He undertook internal medicine training in UK and obtained MRCP in 2004. He obtained his cardiology training in the All Wales Cardiology Training Program and secured CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) in cardiology. He completed his interventional cardiology fellowships in the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK and Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK. He completed his PhD in Diabetic Cardiomyopahty at the University of Birmingham and has published several original peer reviewed articles in high impact journals. Currently he serves on the editorial board of World Journal of Cardiology and Journal of Medical Sciences and Health. He was consultant interventional cardiologist at Nottingham University Hospitals and Kings Mill Hospital, UK prior to moving back to Bangalore in 2014. He worked as Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at BGS Global Hospitals, Bangalore.Awards and Recognitions:National Talent Search Examination - 1992Fourth rank in CET for entry into professional courses - 1994First prize for poster presentation on Weaning Foods - 1998British Heart Foundation Project Grant (£200,000) - 2006British Society of Cardiovascular Research travel bursary - 2008MembershipsKarnataka Medical CouncilBritish Cardiovascular SocietyBritish society of EhocardioraphyEuropean Society of Cardiology

Department : Cardiothoracic surgery

16 Years of Experience

Dr. Chiran Babu has completed his medical school from JJM Medical College, Davangere and Masters in General Surgery from Mysore Medical College. He then underwent cardiac surgical training from JIPMER, Pondicherry from 2001 to 2004. He cleared the Diplomat of National Board exam, D.N.B(Cardiothoracic surgery)in 2004.He was awarded the Gold medal in DNB, for the year 2004-05.Soon after passing out, he joined Narayana Hrudayalaya, where he worked for nine years during which he was exposed to the entire gamut Cardiac surgery – OPCAB, Valve repairs and replacements, Surgery of the Aorta and Aortic root, Left Ventricular Aneurysm surgery, Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy, Surgery for Congenital heart diseases like ASD, VSD, COARCTATION OF AORTA, PDA, TETROLOGY OF FALLOT.He has had stint in MINNEAPOLIS HEART INSTITUTE, as a Travelling Research Fellow, Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2008. He had been to THE HEART INSTITUTE,HO CHI MIN CITY, VIETNAM for a specialized training programme in MITRAL VALVE REPAIRS in 2009.He was a key member of the first successful Heart Transplantation in Karnataka.He setup the programme of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery along with key members, in NARAYANA HRUDAYALAYA in 2008, which is also his key area of interest.His area of interest, apart from routine surgeries include Mitral Valve Repairs, Surgery for Heart Failure and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery. He is also well adept in setting up of a cardiothoracic unit. He is a Life member of Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons.

Department : Cardiothoracic surgery

16 Years of Experience

Dr. Rajesh T R is a Consultant Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon. He did his MBBS from Government Medical college, Bellary, passing out in 1996 as the best outgoing male student in his batch. He did his post-graduation in General Surgery from Government Medical College, Mysore, bagging the Gold Medal from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, in 2001. He also obtained a DNB degree in General Surgery from National Board of examination, New Delhi in 2002.He later joined the prestigious and illustrious Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital at Mumbai to train to be a Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgeon.After obtaining his MCh degree in CVTS in 2004 he moved to Bangalore and joined Dr. Devi Shetty at Narayana Hrudayalaya.He is credited with a mention of the same in the Limca Book of records. He was also a key member of the team that performed the first successful Heart Transplantation in Karnataka, in 2008, at Narayana Hrudayalaya.During a cardiac surgeon at Narayana Hrudayalaya he did 5000 cardiac operations.He was honoured with a special award for excellence in cardiac surgery by the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Sri Rosaiah, in 2010. He is also the youngest recipient of Vasavasiri.Along with his colleague Dr. Chiran Babu he was instrumental in developing the Minimally Invasive Cardiac surgical program (Key hole surgery) at Narayana Hrudayalaya. He brings his rich experience to Sparsh Hospital which he joined along with his colleague Dr. Chiran Babu, in June 2014.

Department : Surgical Gastroentology

16 Years of Experience

Dr. Sreedhara V currently working as a Senior Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist at Sparsh Hospital, Bangalore.Specialized in Advanced Laparoscopic Gastro intestinal surgical procedures including cancer surgery and Bariatric Surgery.Heading surgical gastroenterology and general surgery services for Sparsh Hospitals, available full time at Yeshwanthpur Bangalore since 1st March 2015 providing services for surgical support in Gastroenterology, Laparoscopic Surgery, Oncosurgery and General surgery. With special interest in converting all possible open surgical procedures to laparoscopy.Surgical Gastroenterologist at Vikram Jyoth Hospital, Mysore – as stand-alone surgeon for nearly 2 years ( June 2013 till march 2015), performed about 1000 Gastro Intestinal surgeries (advanced open and laparoscopic surgeries). Performed laparoscopic Duhamel procedure for the first time in Karnataka at Vikram Hospital. Procedures like oesophago-coloplasty, laparoscopic liver resection and laparoscopic bariatric surgery and similar surgeries were performed for the first time at the same hospital.Worked as consultant in Dept. of Gen. Surgery, St. Martha’s Hospital, Bangalore for 9 years till Feb 2013Fellowship training in surgical gastroenterology, Victoria Hospital, BMC RI, Bangalore.

Department : Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery

16 Years of Experience

Dr. Saju Narayanan works as Consultant at the department of Plastic, Vascular and Reconstructive Surgery. He is a specialist in performing various procedures including hand surgeries, reconstructive and microsurgery, cosmetic surgery and burns.Qualification:Dr Saju has completed M.B.B.S from Government Medical College, Calicut.M.S and MCh in Plastic Surgery from Medical College, Trivandrum. Experiences:Prior to joining Aster MIMS, Dr Saju was working as Junior Consultant at Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut.

Department : Neurosurgery

16 Years of Experience

Dr Gurneet Singh Sawhney is among the new breed of hi-tech Neurosurgeons in India, who have been trained in the era of minimally invasive surgery and highly advanced, high precision technology, where a millimeter miss from the targeted spot in the brain can spell the difference between success and failure. Armed with a M.Ch. in Neurosurgery (1st Rank) from the prestigious St John’s Medical College, Bangalore, he is one of the few formally trained neurosurgeons in the country in Microneurosurgery, Neuroendoscopy and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.Dr Gurneet’s as an Assistant Professor at St John’s Medical College Bangalore, he has taught and mentored numerous budding neurosurgeons, general surgeons, MBBS students, nurses and paramedics to face the challenges posed by the demands of current advancement in techniques and technology. No wonder that he was a finalist in the ‘Young Scholars in Neurosurgery’- 2013 His surgical experience apart, Dr Gurneet is passionate about team building through imparting knowledge. This has enabled him to successfully treat patients across all walks of life, from 1 year old infants to senior citizens in their 80s, even in hospitals situated in smaller cities and towns, lacking sophisticated infrastructure.He has to his credit various publications at National forums and in reputed publications. Dr Gurneet is deeply motivated about treating his patients and goes out of his way to help those who are unable to afford treatment.

Department : Pulmonology medicine

16 Years of Experience

He has done his Graduation from KMC Mangalore in 1999 and Obtained Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases in the year 2004-2006 from Calicut Medical College and DNB from Calicut Medical College. He is a Recipient of Best Free Paper Award in Nov. 2005 from Napcon Kolkatta and Young scientist Award from Chandigard in 2007.Qualifications : MBBS, DTCD, DNBGraduation from KMC Mangalore - 19991 year House Surgency in Calicut Medical College-2000Obtained Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases in the year 2004-2006 Calicut Medical CollegeDiplomate National Board of Education (DNBE) 2007- 2009 Calicut Medical CollegeRecipient of Best Free Paper Award Nov. 2005,Kolkatta, NapconYoung scientist Award 2007 Nov. ChandigarhDone ATS training in EBUS in 2013Completed ERS Training in EBUS - interventional bronchoscopy, Thoracoscopy and rigid bronchoscopy in 2014 2015Have done interventional training observership under Stefano Gaspirini – Oespidali University - 2016Have done interventional training under Prof. G. Stratakkos , Athens , Solitaria Hospital – June 2018Presently working in Aster MIMS -Calicut from 2012 onwards. Prior to that worked at Nirmala Hospital for 3 years.Areas of Interests:Interventional PulmonologyNewer trends in Asthma and COPD management

Department : Surgical Gastroentology

16 Years of Experience

Dr. Anand N S is a highly qualified Consultant - Laparoscopic, Bariatric General Surgeon at Columbia Asia Hospital, Hebbal with over 12 years of quality experience. After completing his MBBS from Bangalore Medical College in 2003, he expanded his specialization by completing DNB in General Surgery from The Bangalore Hospital in 2008. Qualification:DNB (General Surgery) -The Bangalore Hospital-2008FMAS -Fortis Hospitals- 2011FMIBS - Gem Hospitals Coimbatore- 2013FIAGES - IAGES-2016To further enhance his skills he also pursued FMAS, FMIBS and FIAGES. He started his career as Junior Resident in Surgical Specialties at The Bangalore Hospital in 2004. Since 2011, he has been working as a Consultant General Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgeon at renowned institutions like Beams Hospitals and Fortis Hospital. Apart from his extensive clinical experience he has also worked as a faculty for the FNB - MAS program guiding surgeons on laparoscopy. Well- seasoned in management as well, he has been actively involved in the marketing and development of the Beams Hospitals in Koramangala. He has written various articles on surgical problems for leading newspapers of Bengaluru and has given live and recorded interviews to television channels on health related problems. He has also actively participated as a speaker at various academic and public forums.

Department : Orthopaedic

16 Years of Experience

Dr. Kamini Kurpad has completed her MBBS and D.Ortho from KMC, Manipal and DND Ortho from National board of examination, Delhi and has experience in the this field for more than a decade. Dr. Kamini is the only Lady Ortho Surgeon in Karnataka with a special interest in Trauma, Complex upper Limb, Arthroscopy, Paediatric Orthopaedics. Dr. Kamini is a Partner of K. S. Orthopeaedic Foundation, Malleshwaram, Bangalore.Registrations: 56157 Karnataka Medical Council, 2000.EDUCATION:MBBS - Kasturba Medical College - Manipal, Mangalore - 2000Dip in Ortho - Kasturba Medical College - Manipal, Mangalore-2002DNB (Ortho) - National Board of Exam-2005

Department : Urology

16 Years of Experience

Dr. Raghunath S.K is an Uro-Oncologist who has completed his MBBS Post graduate (MS, General Surgery) from a reputed medical college in Mysore along with a DNB from a well-known Urological hospital in Gujarat. Dr. Raghunath S.K went on to complete a fellowship in Uro-Oncology from a well-known institute in Delhi. Dr. Raghunath completed his fellowship in Laparoscopic and Robotic Urology at Taipei City Hospital and Mackey Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.Dr. Raghunath S.K has a fellowship in Molecular Oncology for Prostate Cancer at Centre for Prostate Disease Research (CPDR) Walter Reed Army University at Maryland, Washington DC. Dr. Raghunath S.K is also a visiting professor at department of Uro-oncology at Minnesota University, Minneapolis. Dr. Raghunath S.K is credited to have conducted more than 14 clinical trials in prostate renal cancers. Dr. Raghunath S.K also has several national international publications to his credit.Dr. S K Raghunath is the Founder-Chairman of the Global Prostate Disease Foundation, an NGO that works to create awareness about prostate disease, specifically Prostate Cancer, among Urologists, in order to facilitate its early detection and prevention.Dr. S K Raghunath and his team have one of the largest records of performing such surgeries using open as well as robotic means, in India.