Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney

Neuro and Spine surgeon | Consultant

MBBS, MS, MCh

Works at Fortis Hospital Mulund
Mumbai, India

Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney is an acclaimed neuro and spine surgeon with over 14 years of experience of clinical work, research and teaching. In his embellished career. Dr. Guneet has published various research studies, participated in conference, and held a faculty position at various hospitals. He has been widely credited for his role in imparting expert medical services, disease management, neurological treatments and research. Dr Sawhney is well-recognized for his excellent surgical results and skills in the field of Functional Neurosurgery. He obtained Fellowship in Functional Neurosurgery from Japan in 2019- 2020 and Fellowship in Epilepsy Neurosurgery from Japan in 2019- 2020. His expertise lies in the area of neurooncology including treatment of skull base and deep-seated tumors, neuroendoscopy procedures such as Endoscopic pituitary surgery, vascular neurosurgery and management of Neurotrauma and emergency neurosurgeries. He also has a vast experience of performing various aneurysm and AVM surgeries, along with simple and complex spine surgery including CVJ and minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Guneet has completed special hands-on training for MISS and a Fellowship in Neuroendoscopy from Jabalpur in 2017. He has also done a certificate course in “Pain and Palliative” at St. John’s Hospital in 2008.He participates in various seminars and workshops such as the Cadaveric Workshop for Minimally Invasive Spine – Interlaminar Endoscopic (Destendau) Procedures, in MIS Live Cad 2017 Bangalore. Dr. Sawhney was recognized as one of the “Best Neurosurgeons in Mumbai” by India Today Magazine in their September 2020 edition. He has also been awarded the “Most Promising Neurosurgeon in Maharashtra – 2016” by Times Group for his exemplary work in rural India. He has many scientific publications such as “SDH in Bleeding Diathesis – A Management protocol” in Indian Journal of Surgery and “Vein Transposition Fistulae, The St. John’s Experience” in Indian Journal of Organ Transplantation (2008).

Clinical Focus

  • Neuroendoscopy which allows access to the brain through a coin sized hole in the skull or nose. It can be used to remove tumours with minimal complications, risk, pain & scarring.
  • Minimally invasive spine surgery
  • Functional Neurosurgery encompassing Epilepsy surgery, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) – for movement disorders Parkinsonism, Dystonia, Essential Tremors and also for obsessive-compulsive disorder.
  • Vascular Neurosurgery including stroke surgery, intracerebral bleed (Brain Hemorrhage), aneurysm, AV malformation, endovascular and open techniques.
  • Neuro – oncology including all kinds of malignant and benign brain tumours in both adults and pediatrics.
  • Stereotactic neurosurgery for keyhole biopsy and surgery for deep brain and brainstem tumours.
  • Management of complex brain and spine trauma

Awards

  • The “Best Neurosurgeons in Mumbai” in the September 2020 edition of India Today Magazine
  • The award for the “Most Promising Neurosurgeon in Maharashtra – 2016” by Times Group for eminent work in rural India
  • One of the finalist in Torrent Young Neurosurgeons Scholar Award at the All India Level.

Dr. Anshumala Shukla Kulkarni

Gynecologist | Consultant

MD, FCPS, DGO

Works at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
Mumbai, India
A Consultant at the department of Gynaecology Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, Dr. Anshumala Shukla Kulkarni's interest lies in Laparoscopic and Robotic Gynecologic Surgery. She specializes in Excisional Endometriosis Surgery, Sacrocolpopexy for Vaginal vault prolapsed, Robot-assisted surgery for Complex Gynaecological procedures., Endometriosis and Urinary Incontinence - Burch Colposuspension (TVT tape for urinary incontinence), Pelvic Floor Surgery.

Clinical Focus

  • Vaginal Hysterectomy
  • Myomectomy
  • Laparoscopic Myomectomy
  • Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
  • Hysterectomy
  • Uterus Removal Surgery
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery

Awards

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Dr. Suchitra Pandit

Gynecologist  | Consultant

MD, DNB, FRCOG (UK), FICOG, DFP, MNAMS

Works at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
Mumbai, India

Dr. Suchitra N. Pandit is a highly renowned and famous Gynecologist in Mumbai and carries a vast experience of over 35 years in her career. Dr Suchitra is an acclaimed specialist with medical qualifications and training in advanced courses from prestigious institutions of the world.

She is an active participant and a leader in many social welfare programs like FOGSI, Kishori Adolescent Empowerment project and others, which are aimed at educating and reaching out to the people in need, especially the underprivileged girls.

Dr Suchitra was part of the team at Kokilaben Dhirubai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, which delivered India's first quintuplet (all male) and other critical cases like big multiple fibroids in a primigravida (first time pregnant woman) and many more. She has received many awards for her outstanding contribution in the field of medicine, published a number of paper in reputed journals and given talks for national and international organizations.

She is also associated with several renowned medical societies and has played a key role for them.

Clinical Focus

  • Lactation Counselling
  • High Risk Pregnancy conditions
  • Adolescent & Menopausal problems
  • Pelvic floor repair
  • Endoscopy
  • Chromosomal Abnormality Screening
  • Nutrition for Pregnant Women
  • Osteoporosis Treatment
  • Pre-Marital Counselling
  • Infertility Evaluation / Treatment
  • Gynae – related conditions
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Laparoscopic Myomectomy
  • PCOD/PCOS Treatment

Awards

  • FIGO Woman’s Award
  • MMC Award, 2016
  • MOGS Dr Desai Award For Excellence
  • OGSI Corion - Best Publication Award
  • FOGSI - Duru Shah Community Service Award
  • MOGS Ganatra Community Service Award, 2001 & 2006
  • Mayor of Mumbai's Distinguished Community Service Award on International Women's Day, 2011

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Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala

Orthopaedic surgeon | Director - Arthroscopy, Sports Orthopaedics

MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics), DNB (Orthopaedics), FCPS

Works at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
Mumbai, India

Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala is one of the top orthopedic surgeons in India with specialization in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine.

He is a highly renowned name with expertise in Arthroscopy of the knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and elbow, and considered one of the best Arthroscopic surgeons in India. He has treated many eminent sports personalities including national players and Olympians.

Dr. Dinshaw, in his illustrious career, has performed more than 1600 surgeries and 3000 arthroscopic procedures at Kokilaben Hospital and has 0% post operative infection rate which surpasses the international benchmark.

He is credited with a many firsts to his name including- first Reverse Shoulder Replacement, first Stem Cell Transplant (Autologous Chondrocyte Stem Cell transplant) to repair damaged knee, first Navigation guided arthroscopic ACL repair - in India.

Dr. Pardiwala is considered an expert Cartilage Repair Surgery in India and specializes in procedures like Complex Arthroscopic ACL & PCL Repairs of the Knee, Bankart & Rotator Cuff Repairs of the Shoulder.

Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala is globally renowned surgeon and the only Indian Arthroscopic Surgeon amongst the group of top 10 international surgeons which were invited to perform a live surgical demonstration of Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery at the ISAKOS Congress.

Clinical Focus

  • Advanced arthroscopy - knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, elbow and wrist
  • Shoulder surgery - shoulder replacements
  • Reconstructive surgery of Cartilage
  • Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy and sports orthopaedics
  • Complex Arthroscopic ACL & PCL Repairs of the Knee , Bankart
  • Rotator Cuff Repairs of the Shoulder

Awards

  • Received many International and National Academic Awards for his outstanding contribution in the field of medicine.
  • ISAKOS John Joyce Award 2009 for outstanding contributions to arthroscopic surgery

Dr. Avanish Arora

Urologist | Senior Consultant- Urology & Uro-oncology

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DNB (Genitourinary Surgery), MCh - Urology, MNAMS, M

Works at Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital
Mumbai, India

Dr. Avanish Arora is one of the Best Urologist in Mumbai with specialization in Laparoscopic Urology and Laparoscopic Uro-oncology.

Clinical Focus

  • Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
  • Radical and partial nephrectomy
  • Laparoscopic adrenalectomy and paediatric laparoscopic urological procedures
  • He is trained in robotic radical prostatectomy and also has extensive experience in all endourological surgeries and reconstructive urology
  • Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty

Dr. Alok Sharma

Neurosurgeon  | Director & Consultant

M.B.B.S, MS, M.Ch

Works at NeuroGen Brain and Spine Institute
Mumbai, India

Dr. Alok Sharma is an exceedingly skilled and renowned neurosurgeon with specialization in Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine (Stem Cells).

Dr. Sharma holds expertise in the area of Stem cell therapy, Neuroprotection for CNS injury, , Neurotrauma (Head injury & Spinal cord injury), Neural transplantation, Central nervous system regeneration, Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, Neurostimulation, Neuropsychiatric surgery and many more.

He is an extremely accomplished surgeons with various awards and accolades under his name and has performed over 8000 surgeries in his vast experience of 27 years.

He has successfully did India's first "Motor Cortex Stimulation operation" for intractable pain following Thalamic Intracerebral bleed, 2006 along with "Dorsal Column Stimulation Operation" for Persistent Vegetative Coma, 1999.

He is the Founding President of the "Stem Cell Society of India" and Vice President of "International Association of Neurorestoratology."

Clinical Focus

  • Stem cell therapy
  • Neuroprotection for CNS injury
  • Neurobiology of the brain
  • Neurotrauma (Head injury & Spinal cord injury)
  • Neural transplantation
  • Cerebrovascular surgery for CVA
  • Central nervous system regeneration
  • Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery
  • Neurostimulation
  • Neuropsychiatric surgery
  • CV Junction surgery
  • Paraplegia / Spasticity
  • CNS Infections

Awards

  • Sushrut Award - 2010
  • National Healthcare Excellence Award - 2016
  • Rose of Paracelsus Award - 2016
  • The Best Stem Cell Therapy centre in India by National Healthcare Excellence award - 2016
  • The Best Stem Cell Therapy Center in Maharashtra by Navbharat Healthcare Excellence award - 2017

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Dr. Dr. Quazi Ghazwan Ahmad

Plastic and cosmetic surgery | Consultant

MBBS, MS(Surgery), DNB(Surgery), MRCS (Edinburgh), MCh(Plastic Surgery), MNAMS

Works at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
Mumbai, India
  • Dr. Qazi Ahmad is one of the best plastic surgeons in Mumbai who has over 17 years of experience in the field of plastic and cosmetic surgery. 
  • He is a highly renowned surgeon for Head and neck cancer reconstruction surgeries and have managed over 2000 cases in his vast clinical career. 
  • Dr. Ahmad has expertise in all kinds of cosmetic breast surgery, also known as mammaplasty, including procedures such as breast augmentation/ boob job with breast implant, reduction mammoplasty/breast reduction, Mastopexy/breast lift, and breast reconstruction after breast removal surgery for cancer treatment. 
  • He also offers services in body contouring procedures including liposuction, abdominoplasty/tummy tuck surgery, thigh and arm lift, along with facial plastic surgeries, rhinoplasty (nose job), septorhinoplasty, blepharoplasty/eyelid surgery, otoplasty, dimple creation, and removal of double chin.
  • Dr Ahmad completed obtained his medical education and specialization as well as super-specialization in plastic surgery from esteemed institutions of the country and has worked at premier healthcare facilities. 
  • He has received Membership of Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS), Edinburgh (UK) and Membership of National Board Of Medical Sciences (MNAMS), New Delhi. He is a visiting fellow at Changung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan and Plastic Surgery department, Tokyo University, Japan.
  • Dr. Ahmad has obtained special training in hair transplantation procedures and is proficient in both types of popular hair transplantation technique - FUT or strip harvest technique and the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), also called stitch less technique, with specially designed powered blunt punches.
  • He has more than 30 publications in indexed journals and is frequently invited speaker, guest lecturer, and surgical demonstrator in many national and international conferences.

Clinical Focus

  • Breast Cosmetic And Reconstructive Surgery
  • Body Contouring Surgery
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Microvascular Surgery
  • Hair Transplant Surgery
  • Cancer Reconstruction Surgery
  • Micro Vascular Surgery
  • Hand Surgery (Nerve, Vessel, Tendons and bony injuries)
  • Facial surgery
  • Dimple creation
  • Buccal fat pad removal
  • Chin implants
  • Ear lobe repair
  • Burns Reconstruction
  • Gender reassignment surgery (penis reconstruction) 

Awards

  • Gold medal in forensic medicine
  • Honours in 2nd MBBS

Dr. T. B Yuvaraja

Uro Oncologist | Head - Robotic Surgery

MBBS, MS (Gen Surgery), M.Ch (Urology), DNB (Genito Urinary Surgery)

Works at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
Mumbai, India

Yuvaraja T.B is a highly accomplished surgeon with his name amongst Best Urologist in India. In vast surgical experience, he has performed 5000 Major and Supra-major Uro-Oncology surgeries along with more than 1510 Robotic Surgeries with outstanding outcomes.

Clinical Focus

Robotic Uro-Oncology Surgeries, Robotic Radical Prostatectomy, Robotic Partial/Total Nephrectomy, Robotic Radical Cystectomy and Intracorporeal Ileal Conduit/ Neobladder, Robotic Adrenalectomy, Robotic Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection, Open, Laparoscopic surgeries and Management of cancer of Penis, Prostate, Kidney, Bladder, Testis, Adrenal gland and Retroperitoneal Tumors

Dr. Vinay Joshi

Orthopedic Surgeon | Consultant

M.B.B.S., M.S. (Orthopedic), D'Orthopedic, DNB, FRCS, FRCS (ORTHOPAEDICS), FCPS

Works at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
Mumbai, India

Dr. Vinay Joshi is one of the top Orthopedic and Joint Replacement surgeon in Mumbai, and has extensive experience of treating bone and musculoskeletal related abnormalities.

He has expertise on primary as well as complex Revision Joint Replacement Surgeries using minimally invasive techniques and has performed over 1500 Joint Replacement surgeries including 1200 TKR and 300 THR procedures.

Dr. Joshi has attained substantial training in advance courses from internationally renowned medical facilities in UK, Singapore, and Canada.

In his more than 21 years of experience, he has been actively involved in conducting surgeries of various kinds, including Gender Specific Knee Replacement, treatment of Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip, ceramic hip replacement, regrow therapy for early stage of AVN and many more.

He specializes in hip, knee, shoulder replacement surgeries and have 0.2% post-operative infection rate, which is under global benchmark of 1%.

Clinical Focus

Lower Limb Surgery & Joint Replacement, Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement) Complex Primary & Revision TKR & THR Uni- compartmental Knee Replacement Attune TKR, Oxinium TKR Minimally invasive surgery Surgical Treatment of Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip

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Dr. Jamshed Dalal

Cardiologist | Director

MBBS, MD (Gen Medicine), DM (Cardiology), PhD (Cardiology), FESC, FRCP (London)

Works at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
Mumbai, India

Dr Jamshed Dalal has his name amongst the prominent Cardiologists in India and carries over 35 years of rich experience. He is a skilled and highly knowledgeable surgeon, and one of the few to hold triple doctorate degrees in medicine and cardiology (DM & PhD) from eminent institutions of the world. He has operated on a number of domestic and international patients from all over the world, with excellent results and is highly sought after by many for his outstanding skills. He holds specialization in the area of Interventional Cardiology with procedures including coronary angioplasty, angiogram, aortic stent grafting, biventricular pacing, device placement and many more.Dr. Dalal is considered an expert at Angioplasty, having been involved in the coronary angioplasty program for more than two decades and has performed 20,000 coronary angioplasty surgery. A pioneering surgeon, Dr Dalal has been involved in setting up and developing Cardiology units at many of the top hospitals he has worked in, like Lilavati Hospital and Wockhardt Hospital.

Clinical Focus

  • Coronary, Renal Cerebral and Peripheral Angiogram
  • Coronary Angioplasty
  • Peripheral Angioplasty
  • PTCA-Percutaneous Transluminal
  • Aortic Stent Grafting
  • EPS-Electrophysiological
  • Radiofrequency Ablation
  • PPI-Permanent Pacemaker Implant - Single Chamber
  • Biventricular Pacing
  • AICD
  • PTMC - Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Commissurotomy
  • Off-Pump beating CABG LV restoration surgery
  • Valve Repair Replacement surgery

Awards

  • Young Researcher Award, British Cardiac Society, 1981