“Dr. Rakesh Durkhure carefully evaluated my condition and recommended performing sliding hernia surgery in my second trimester. His expertise and careful planning gave me confidence going into the procedure.”
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Dr. Nikhil Baljekar
General Surgeon
- Dr. Nikhil Baljekar has a rich experience of +34 years as a General Surgeon in the field of general surgery.
- He holds professional memberships as a fellow of the, International College of Surgeons, the Indian Association of Surgeons and the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons.
- Dr. Baljekar has done MBBS from Grant Medical College, Byculla, Mumbai in 1981. He then studied at the College of Physicians & Surgeons in 1981. In 1985, he did MS from Grant Medical College and a year later he earned the fellowship of the College of Physicians & Surgeons (FCPS). In 1988, he completed a diploma in urology from Sackler University and then in 2007, earned the membership of the Royal College of Surgeons.
- Thereafter, he did several trainings to gain expertise in pediatric, orthopedic and cancer surgeries in Mumbai between 1983-87. Between 1988-93, he did basic urology training at Belgaum. For a brief period, he worked at the Harrogate District Hospital, U.K.
- He is an expert general surgeon with specialised skills in laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic/open hernia, appendicetomy, cholecystectomy, breast surgery, thyroid surgery, hemorrhoids, fistula, fissure surgery and abscess drainage. Baljekar's special interest lies in all general surgery, hernia surgery, proctology and diabetic foot.
- He has contributed few research papers to leading medical journals.
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- Dr. Nikhil Baljekar has a rich experience of +34 years as a General Surgeon in the field of general surgery.
- He holds professional memberships as a fellow of the, International College of Surgeons, the Indian Association of Surgeons and the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons.
- Dr. Baljekar has done MBBS from Grant Medical College, Byculla, Mumbai in 1981. He then studied at the College of Physicians & Surgeons in 1981. In 1985, he did MS from Grant Medical College and a year later he earned the fellowship of the College of Physicians & Surgeons (FCPS). In 1988, he completed a diploma in urology from Sackler University and then in 2007, earned the membership of the Royal College of Surgeons.
- Thereafter, he did several trainings to gain expertise in pediatric, orthopedic and cancer surgeries in Mumbai between 1983-87. Between 1988-93, he did basic urology training at Belgaum. For a brief period, he worked at the Harrogate District Hospital, U.K.
- He is an expert general surgeon with specialised skills in laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic/open hernia, appendicetomy, cholecystectomy, breast surgery, thyroid surgery, hemorrhoids, fistula, fissure surgery and abscess drainage. Baljekar's special interest lies in all general surgery, hernia surgery, proctology and diabetic foot.
- He has contributed few research papers to leading medical journals.

Dr. Lakxman Salve
Colorectal Surgeon
- Dr. Lakxman Salve is a General Surgeon with +12 years of experience as a leading laparoscopic proctologist.
- He holds professional memberships of the, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), the Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India, the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons and the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India.
- He graduated from the University of Pune in 2001, followed by MS in 2004 from Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Government Medical College & Sasson General Hospital, Pune. He then earned fellowships from the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons and the Association of the Colo Rectal Surgeons of India. He also earned a travelling fellowship from the St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
- Dr. Salve is renowned for colorectal/fistula/abdominal/piles/anal fissure surgeries. He also peforms, laparoscopic appendectomy/hernial repair/cholecystectomy and pilonidal sinus. He also surgically treats, varicose veins, constipation and piles.
- He has co-authored a few research papers for reputed journals.
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- Dr. Lakxman Salve is a General Surgeon with +12 years of experience as a leading laparoscopic proctologist.
- He holds professional memberships of the, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), the Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India, the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons and the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India.
- He graduated from the University of Pune in 2001, followed by MS in 2004 from Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Government Medical College & Sasson General Hospital, Pune. He then earned fellowships from the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons and the Association of the Colo Rectal Surgeons of India. He also earned a travelling fellowship from the St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
- Dr. Salve is renowned for colorectal/fistula/abdominal/piles/anal fissure surgeries. He also peforms, laparoscopic appendectomy/hernial repair/cholecystectomy and pilonidal sinus. He also surgically treats, varicose veins, constipation and piles.
- He has co-authored a few research papers for reputed journals.

Dr Sambit Patnaik
General SurgeonMumbai, India
13+ years of experience
Consultant
Works At: Apollo Spectra Hospital, Mumbai
4.7 (12 Ratings)
- Dr Sambit Patnaik is a leading General Surgeon with +10 years of practice in the field of colorectal surgery.
- Dr. Patnaik is a professional member of several medical societies such as, the Indian Medical Association, Bombay D-ward Medical Association, A-ward Medical Association, Mumbai, the European Society of Coloproctology and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons) as an International member.
- In 2004, he completed his MBBS from SCB Medical College (Utkal University, Odisha) and MS in 2010 (General Surgery) from MGM Institute of Medical Sciences.
- A leading coloproctologist and colorectal surgeon, Dr. Patnaik has co-conceptualised coloproctology and colorectal surgeries in the country for a decade.
- Dr. Patnaik is a general surgeon with anorectal sub-specialty as his area of expertise. He is an expert at performing, colorectal, piles, anal fissure, fistula, GI, laparoscopic, oncological, external hemorrhoid and rectal polyp surgeries among other treatments.
- He is particularly known for minimally-invasive surgeries such as, LHP and HELP for hemorrhoids/piles, Laser Sphincterolysis for fissures and FILAC for fistulas and EPSIT for Pilonidal sinus, which are recognised as new standards in the treatment of rectal diseases.
- Dr. Patnaik introduced, 'hemorrhoidolysis’, the world’s best treatment for piles/ hemorrhoids to India.
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- Dr Sambit Patnaik is a leading General Surgeon with +10 years of practice in the field of colorectal surgery.
- Dr. Patnaik is a professional member of several medical societies such as, the Indian Medical Association, Bombay D-ward Medical Association, A-ward Medical Association, Mumbai, the European Society of Coloproctology and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons) as an International member.
- In 2004, he completed his MBBS from SCB Medical College (Utkal University, Odisha) and MS in 2010 (General Surgery) from MGM Institute of Medical Sciences.
- A leading coloproctologist and colorectal surgeon, Dr. Patnaik has co-conceptualised coloproctology and colorectal surgeries in the country for a decade.
- Dr. Patnaik is a general surgeon with anorectal sub-specialty as his area of expertise. He is an expert at performing, colorectal, piles, anal fissure, fistula, GI, laparoscopic, oncological, external hemorrhoid and rectal polyp surgeries among other treatments.
- He is particularly known for minimally-invasive surgeries such as, LHP and HELP for hemorrhoids/piles, Laser Sphincterolysis for fissures and FILAC for fistulas and EPSIT for Pilonidal sinus, which are recognised as new standards in the treatment of rectal diseases.
- Dr. Patnaik introduced, 'hemorrhoidolysis’, the world’s best treatment for piles/ hemorrhoids to India.

Dr. Dev Adhikari
Obesity and Bariatric Surgeon
- Dr. Dev Adhikari is a leading General Surgeon with +10 years of experience in the field of general surgery and MIS procedures.
- He is a fellow of the Association of the Surgeons in India and is a professional member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (India).
- He is a highly learned doctor who after completing MBBS, earned MS, DNB, followed by fellowship in laparoscopic and GI surgery from Topiwala National Medical College, India. He has completed a Fellowship of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India.
- Dr. Adhikari is an expert at laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic/open hernia, appendicectomy, cholecystectomy, breast surgery, thyroid surgery, hemarrhoids, fistula and fissure surgery and abscess drainage.
- He has authored a few papers for reputed journals.
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- Dr. Dev Adhikari is a leading General Surgeon with +10 years of experience in the field of general surgery and MIS procedures.
- He is a fellow of the Association of the Surgeons in India and is a professional member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (India).
- He is a highly learned doctor who after completing MBBS, earned MS, DNB, followed by fellowship in laparoscopic and GI surgery from Topiwala National Medical College, India. He has completed a Fellowship of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India.
- Dr. Adhikari is an expert at laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic/open hernia, appendicectomy, cholecystectomy, breast surgery, thyroid surgery, hemarrhoids, fistula and fissure surgery and abscess drainage.
- He has authored a few papers for reputed journals.
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Dr. Kiran Shah
Colorectal Surgeon
- Dr. Kiran Shah is a leading General Surgeon with an experience of +27 years in the field of general and laparoscopic surgery.
- He holds professional memberships of the Association Of Colon & Rectal Surgeons Of India, the Bombay ‘C, D & E’ Ward Medical Association and the Indian Medical Association.
- Dr. Shah did his MBBS from Mumbai University in 1982, followed by MS from Grant Medical College, JJ Group of Hospitals Mumbai, 1985 and a fellowship from the Association of Colon & Rectal Surgeons of India. He also underwent training for colon and rectal surgery, management of prolonged piles, rectal bleeding, advances in anorectal disease, new approach in pilonidal sinus, and hemorrhoids.
- He is an expert general and laparoscopic surgeon with medical skills to perform surgeries for hemorrhoids/anal fissure/anorectal abscess & fistula/pilonidal sinus/anal stenosis/prolapse rectum and anal incontinece. Some of the other procedures he performs are, cholecystectomy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy/hernia, open hernia, thyroid, breast and appendectomy.
- Dr. Shah actively participates in conferences.
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- Dr. Kiran Shah is a leading General Surgeon with an experience of +27 years in the field of general and laparoscopic surgery.
- He holds professional memberships of the Association Of Colon & Rectal Surgeons Of India, the Bombay ‘C, D & E’ Ward Medical Association and the Indian Medical Association.
- Dr. Shah did his MBBS from Mumbai University in 1982, followed by MS from Grant Medical College, JJ Group of Hospitals Mumbai, 1985 and a fellowship from the Association of Colon & Rectal Surgeons of India. He also underwent training for colon and rectal surgery, management of prolonged piles, rectal bleeding, advances in anorectal disease, new approach in pilonidal sinus, and hemorrhoids.
- He is an expert general and laparoscopic surgeon with medical skills to perform surgeries for hemorrhoids/anal fissure/anorectal abscess & fistula/pilonidal sinus/anal stenosis/prolapse rectum and anal incontinece. Some of the other procedures he performs are, cholecystectomy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy/hernia, open hernia, thyroid, breast and appendectomy.
- Dr. Shah actively participates in conferences.

Dr. Erbaz Riyaz Momin
Laparoscopic Surgeon
- Dr. Erbaz Riyaz Momin is a reputed Laparoscopic Surgeon practicing successfully for more than 12 years.
- He is adept in carrying out all kinds of advanced Laparoscopic surgeries including single-incision surgeries.
- He also performs open surgeries for Thyroid, Parathyroid, Parotid Surgery, Pancreatic surgeries, and Whipples.
- Besides, he does Weight loss and Metabolic Surgery, Gallbladder & Bilio-Pancreatic Surgery, Appendix, and Other Gastro-Intestinal Surgeries and Hernia surgery.
- He is actively involved in teaching the art of Laparoscopic surgeries to junior surgeons.
- Dr. Erbaz regularly participates in National and International Conferences and presents scientific papers in them.
- The doctor is a member of numerous prestigious associations that include: Indian Association of Gastro Endo Surgeons of India (IAGES), Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI), Hernia Society of India (HSI), Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS), Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Surgeons and International Hernia Collaboration.
- He takes interest in research and has several publications to his credit in National and International journals.
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- Dr. Erbaz Riyaz Momin is a reputed Laparoscopic Surgeon practicing successfully for more than 12 years.
- He is adept in carrying out all kinds of advanced Laparoscopic surgeries including single-incision surgeries.
- He also performs open surgeries for Thyroid, Parathyroid, Parotid Surgery, Pancreatic surgeries, and Whipples.
- Besides, he does Weight loss and Metabolic Surgery, Gallbladder & Bilio-Pancreatic Surgery, Appendix, and Other Gastro-Intestinal Surgeries and Hernia surgery.
- He is actively involved in teaching the art of Laparoscopic surgeries to junior surgeons.
- Dr. Erbaz regularly participates in National and International Conferences and presents scientific papers in them.
- The doctor is a member of numerous prestigious associations that include: Indian Association of Gastro Endo Surgeons of India (IAGES), Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI), Hernia Society of India (HSI), Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS), Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Surgeons and International Hernia Collaboration.
- He takes interest in research and has several publications to his credit in National and International journals.
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