Current Positions:
Consultant Minimal Access Surgeon : P D Hinduja National Hospital , Mumbai.
Consultant Laparoscopic & GI Surgeon : Sir H N Hospital , Mumbai.
Consultant Surgeon : Motiben Dalvi Hospital , Mumbai.
Examinations and Qualifications:
M.B.B.S. : University of Mumbai,
M. S. (General Surgery) : University of Mumbai,
F.R.C.S. : Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow,
U.S.M.L.E. : ECFMG , USA
Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery : University of Strasbourg , France
Areas of Expertise and Operations Offered:
Laparoscopic surgery, Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic management of bile duct stones, Laparoscopic appendicectomy, Laparoscopic repair of inguinal and incisional hernia, Laparoscopic fundoplication for GERD and hiatus hernia, Laparoscopic cardiomyotomy for achalasia cardia, Laparoscopic surgery for disorders of small and large intestine, Laparoscopic rectopexy for rectal prolapse, Laparoscopic management of liver cysts, Laparoscopic management of pancreatic pseudocysts, Laparoscopic splenectomy, Laparoscopic adrenalectomy, Laparoscopic nephrectomy, Endoscopic varicose vein surgery, Subfascial endoscopic perforator surgery (SEPS), Thoracoscopic surgery, Thoracoscopic drainage / decortication of empyema, Thoracoscopic sympathectomy, Thoracoscopic biopsy of lung / mediastinal masses, Weight loss surgery, Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding.
Honors:
1988 - 90 Postgraduate Merit Scholarship of the University of Bombay,
1992 R D Birla Smarak Kosh Scholarship,
1992 R D Sethna Scholarship,
1997 Traveling Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow,
Professional Societies & Organizations:
1988 Member, Indian Medical Association,
1990 Member, Association of Surgeons of India , Member,
1991 Member, Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology,
1991 Member, Association of Colon Rectal Surgeons of India,
1997 Member, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons,
1997 Member, Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia,
2001 Member, Indian Chapter of International HPB Association,
2002 Fellow, American College of Gastroenterology,
2002 Fellow, International College of Surgeons,
2003 Member, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons,
2004 Member, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India,
2005 Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences, India,
2006 Member, Asia Pacific Hernia Society,
Licensure:
1988 Maharashtra Medical Council (Unrestricted),
1997 General Medical Council , UK (Full registration),
Publications: Over 50 publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals., Over 10 contributions to CME material on Minimal Access Surgery
Book: A Primer of Laparoscopic Surgery. Mumbai, Bhalani Publishing House, 1998, reprinted 2001.
Editorial Commitments:
2001 - 2003 Associate Editor, Indian Journal of Surgery.
2004 - till date Editor, Journal of Minimal Access Surgery.
Organisational Positions Held:
2003 Member, Executive Committee, IAGES.
2005 Associate Secretary, International College of Surgeons (IS).
Regional / National / International / Invited Presentations:
Over 85 paper and video presentations at national and international conferences.,
Over 60 invited lectures and CME participations.
Participation as Faculty:
Since 1998 Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy courses EISE, Mumbai.
Since 1998 Staplers in Surgery courses, EISE, Mumbai.
Since 1998 Laparoscopic Knotting and Suturing courses, EISE, Mumbai.
1999 Endoscopic Spinal Surgery course, EISE, Mumbai.
Since1999 Basic Surgical Skills course, Indian Chapter, RCS Edinburgh, Mumbai.
2002 Live laparoscopic operative workshop, Vapi.
2003 Live laparoscopic operative workshop, Indore.
2003 Laparoscopic cholecystectomy course, Udaipur.
2003 Laparoscopic suturing workshop, Ahmedabad.
2003 Live laparoscopic operative workshop, Bhuj.
2004 Live laparoscopic operative workshop, Thane.
2004 Laparoscopic solid organ surgery, EISE, Mumbai.
2004 Live operative workshop, Coimbatore.
2005 Live operative workshop, Indore.
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