Best Doctors in Mumbai, India

• Dr. Nitish Jhawar is an experienced General & Laparoscopic Surgeon with an extensive career of 22+ years in the field.
• He is a prominent member of the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI), the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES), the Association of Colo-Rectal Surgeons Of India, and the Navi Mumbai Surgeons Association (NMSA).
• He is also a faculty member of Ethicon Endosurgery Mumbai and CeMAST Worli Mumbai. He also teaches Postgraduate fellowship MUHS in Colorectal Surgery at Zen Hospital, Mumbai.
• Dr. Jhawar won Best Paper Award for "Laparoscopic Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair" at the 4th International Congress of Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India.
• He has undergone training in the sphincter-saving treatment of Fistula, a video-assisted endoscopic treatment VAAFT from Germany based Dr. Monreio, the inventor of the technique.
• Along with this, he has also penned well-researched publications in international and national journals.
• His key specialization is in Laparoscopic Hernia repair, Laparoscopic Appendix, Gall Bladder Surgery, Surgery for GERD, Piles surgery, Pilonidal Sinus Surgery, Fistula Surgery, Anal Fissure Surgery, Hernia Repair Surgery, etc.

• Dr. Shekhar Ambardekar is an eminent Interventional Cardiologist with 36+ years of experience.
• He is a Respected Member of the Cardiological Society Of India, Association of Physicians, Association of Medical Consultants, Indian Medical Association (IMA), Andheri Medical Association, Indian Academy of Echocardiography.
• He has completed his MBBS, M.D., (D.M.) Cardiology from Grant Medical College, Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai.
• Dr. Ambardekar has extensive experience in teaching, having worked as a lecturer in Cardiology in Grant Medical College and J.J Group of Hospitals, Mumbai where he has mentored many graduate and postgraduate students. 
• He has expertise in Valvuloplasty Peripheral Angiography, Mitral/Heart Valve Replacement, PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Interventions), Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICDs), etc.
• He has also written research-based articles in national and international journals.

• Dr. Suresh Vijan is an Interventional Cardiologist with an extensive 29+ experience.
• His expertise lies in Cardiac Catheterisation, Angiography, Coronary Angioplasty, Peripheral Vascular Angiography, Angioplasty, Electro Physiology, Catheter Ablation, Cardiac Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Carotid Angiography, Septal ablation for Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.
• Dr. Vijan is a pioneer in his field as he was the one who initiated many new procedures like the first to implant the  AICD in Bombay, first to perform the main drug-eluting stenting in Bombay, first to operate the technique of dual-chamber pacing in India, first to work on AXXESS bifurcation stenting in Asia and has been elected as a Proctor for AXXESS bifurcation stents. He has been at the forefront of Interventional Cardiology with implantation of the intracoronary stent.
• He is a member of the American College of Cardiology, European Society of Cardiology (FESC),  Endovascular society of coronary interventions, and Maharashtra Medical Council of India. He has completed his graduation and post-graduation from the reputed Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai followed FRCP from the UK. Received the prestigious Hiranandani Oration Award for his contributions to interventional cardiology in India.

• Dr. Ravindra Nikalji is a Nephrologist in Mumbai, India with nearly 14+ years of experience in the field.
• He is an Active Member of the Indian Society of Nephrology, International Society of Nephrology, American Society of Nephrology, and Maharastra Medical Council.
• He has an Advanced Fellowship in Nephrology and Kidney Transplant from the prestigious University of Toronto, Canada (2011) to his credit.
• Being a bright academic student, he got distinctions in biochemistry, pharmacology, pathology, and forensic medicine, and Second Rank in DM Nephrology qualifying exam.
• Dr. Nikalji specializes in areas such as Renal (Kidney) Surgery, Acute Kidney Disease (AKI) Treatment, Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy, etc.
• He has achieved Clinical Research in Kidney Disease & Transplant and has publications in International and National Journals.
• He is also a regular speaker at local and national conferences and delivered a talk On ABO - Incompatible Kidney Transplant at African National Renal Conference in Mombassa, Kenya in 2019.

• Dr. Prajesh Bhuta is a renowned Laparoscopic Surgeon with an experience of over 25+ years.
• He is trained in advanced procedures like stapled apoplexy, laser treatment for piles, and advanced laparoscopic pouch surgery for colitis, avoiding permanent stoma.
• His expertise is in simple though relatively painless procedures for fissures and fistulas, like fistula plugs.
• He is interested in surgery for obstructed defecation, incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse.
• Work on many newer therapies for fecal and urinary incontinence, like biofeedback and implantation of pacemaker-like the heart
• He is a member of various renowned associations, such as the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
• Dr. Bhuta has received his training in minimally invasive visceral surgery and advanced laparoscopic colorectal surgery from Hamburg, Germany, Robotic colorectal surgery from Strasbourg, France, advanced laparoscopic colorectal fellowship (Yorkshire Uk), the procedure for prolapse and piles (Liverpool UK), Starr procedure for ODS (Dundee UK) and Sacral nerve stimulation for incontinence (Liverpool UK).

• Dr. Vinay Dhir is an experienced Medical Gastroenterologist with nearly 32+ years in the field.
• He has a well-respected member of various organizations such as the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India, etc.
• He is also an International Member of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
• He has won many awards in the field of Gastroenterology (Endoscopy) such as the Digestive Endoscopy Best Reviewer Award 2012, ASGE Audiovisual Award 2015, and many more.
• After completing his MBBS, he pursued MD - Internal Medicine from MGM Medical College, Indore, DNB - Gastroenterology from Tata Memorial Hospital.
• Dr. Dhir also has a Fellowship in Therapeutic ERCP from the European Gastro Surgical School, Amsterdam, and Training in endo-sonography from Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam.
• He has several highly cited publications in indexed international journals and has been faculty on several international interventional endoscopy courses.

• Dr. V K Shah is a well-known Interventional Cardiologist with 30+ years of experience.
• He has performed individually and assisted more than 4,000 angioplasties over the years, and has been doing more than 400 PTCA per year individually.
• He is a Member of the Association of American College of Cardiology, Association of Physicians of India, Association of Cardiological Society of India, and has participated in various CMEs in India and abroad.
• He has trained extensively in stenting and has used all variety of stents during his training in France at the University of Rouen.
• He is experienced in electrophysiological studies and has several research papers published in this area.
• Dr. Shah has individually performed more than 10,000 cardiac catheterization and coronary angiographies, and trained in the USA for Colour Doppler and Carotid Doppler.
• He has received several allocates such as Golden Citizen of India Award, Professor Rathinavelu Subramaniyam Endowment Oration 2015, Award of Excellence for "Outstanding Contribution in the field of Cardiology in the World", Prof. DP Basu Award in Cardiology 1987, B Sivanthiadithyan Gold Medal in Cardiology 1987, Distinction in SSC Examination. 1972, etc.
• He has more than 50 publications in both national and international journals and more than 30 research papers.

Dr. Laila Dave is one of the best Gynecologists and Obstetricians in Mumbai. She has more than 48 years of experience. 

Her specialties include treating Diseases in Pregnancy, Obstetrics Problems, Prenatal Checkups and Pregnancy Exercises, Vaginal Hysterectomy, Infertility Evaluation and Treatment, Viability Scans, Pregnancy Exercises, and Doppler Scan In Pregnancy, etc.

Dr. Laila is also proficient in assisting with IVF (In-vitro Fertilization) techniques to cure infertility.

Dr Anil Heroor is a leading Cancer Surgeon in India with over 24 years of experience. He is also a Robotic Surgery Specialist. Dr. Anil has successfully performed 15000+ cancer surgeries to date. He holds expertise in treating Gastrointestinal Cancers, Colon and Rectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Gynecological Cancers.

He was also awarded the Times Excellence Award 2017 for his exceptional service in healthcare. Dr. Heroor also runs a cancer support group called MAITREE PARIVAR, which provides assistance, emotional support, and resources to individuals and families affected by cancer.

• Dr. Subhash Agal is a Gastroenterologist with an extensive 34+ experience.
• His expertise lies in IBS, Functional Disorders of the gut, Small bowel disorders, Gastrointestinal cancers, Pancreatic-biliary cancers, liver disorders, cirrhosis of the liver, chronic hepatitis B and C, fatty liver, fulminant liver failure, gall stones, Pancreatitis, variceal banding, polypectomy, endoscopic mucosal resection, stricture dilatation, PEG insertion, esophageal, duodenal and colonic stenting, etc.
• Dr. Agal has operated more than 23000+ endoscopic procedures of all kinds including some of the most complex endoscopic procedures like pancreatic necrosectomy, pseudocyst drainage, minor papilla PD stenting for pancreas divisum, and removal of giant polyps successfully.
• Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications accredited in the indexed journals and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, Worldwide conferences to talk about the functions disorders.

• Dr. Vishal Peshattiwar is an Orthopedist and a renowned spine surgeon with an extensive 22+ experience.
• His expertise lies in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Minimally invasive scoliosis surgery, Degenerative spine surgery, Daycare spine surgery, Minimally invasive discectomy, Minimally invasive Spine fusions, scoliosis surgery, and Robotic & Navigated spine surgery. 
• Dr. Peshattiwar has operated over 1500+ spine surgeries successfully. He did the first successful spine fixation surgery in a liver failure patient with TB using the MISS technique in India is a Trainer for Nucleoplasty & MISS surgery for South Asia.
• Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about minimally invasive surgeries.
• He did his graduation from the reputed Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital followed by MS in Orthopedics from the well-known T N Medical College & BYL Nair Hospital, Mumbai. Later, he did Clinical Fellowship in Scoliosis & Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery from the National University Hospital, Singapore.

Dr. Arun Halankar is a highly respected Nephrologist with over 57 years of experience, known for his expertise in renal transplantation and dedication to improving the lives of patients with kidney disease. He is a leading figure in the field, bringing a wealth of knowledge and skills to his practice.

Why Choose Dr. Arun Halankar?

• Unparalleled Experience: With 57+ years of dedicated Nephrology experience, Dr. Halankar brings unmatched knowledge and clinical expertise to his patients' care.
• Specialisation: He specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of various kidney conditions, including chronic kidney disease, renal transplantation, kidney stones, and glomerular diseases.
• Skilled in Acute Renal Failure Management: He has significant experience in hemodialysis for acute renal failure, having managed 83 cases, demonstrating his ability to handle critical situations.
• International Training and Recognition: Dr. Halankar completed a Senior Fellowship in Nephrology at the Jewish Hospital and Medical Centre of Brooklyn, Downstate University, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A., demonstrating his commitment to advanced training.