Best Doctors for Pancreatitis in Mumbai, India

• Dr. Parijat Gupte is a well-known Gastroenterologist with experience of more than 23 years.
• He has expertise in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome ( IBS ), Hemorrhoids, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), and Ulcerative Colitis Treatment.
• He has a membership association with Maharastra Medical Council and AASLD.
• Dr. Gupte has published articles in both international as well as national journals.
• He has attended several seminars and conferences to present his scientific research work.

Dr. Sanjay Nagral is a leading Surgical Gastroenterologist with 40 years of experience. He specializes in liver, biliary, and pancreatic disorders, including gallbladder stone disease.

He also has expertise in hepato-pancreato biliary surgery and liver transplantation. Dr. Sanjay was involved in the first successful liver transplant in Mumbai at Jaslok Hospital.

Dr. Rajendra Sonawane is a highly respected Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Surgeon known for his advanced skills and commitment to patient-centric care. He has been providing expert surgical care for over three decades, consistently delivering exceptional outcomes in complex GI and HPB conditions.

Why Choose Dr. Sonawane?

• Extensive Surgical Experience: Dr. Sonawane brings over 30 years of experience to each surgical procedure, ensuring patients benefit from his vast knowledge and refined surgical techniques.
• Pioneering Robotic Surgery Expertise: He holds the distinction of successfully performing the first robotic rectal cancer surgery in Mumbai, showcasing his leadership in innovative surgical approaches.
• Comprehensive Minimally Invasive GI Surgery Skills: Dr. Sonawane is skilled in a wide array of minimally invasive procedures, including laparoscopic upper gastrointestinal surgery, laparoscopic surgery for colon and rectal cancer, and laparoscopic surgery for ulcerative colitis.
• Specialised Expertise in Complex GI and HPB Procedures: He possesses expertise in specialised procedures such as sphincter-preserving proctocolectomy with J pouch, pancreatic surgery, complex pancreatic resections for chronic pancreatitis, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and hernia repair.
• Recognised Leader and Educator: In addition to his surgical skills, Dr. Sonawane is an actively invited guest speaker at national and international events and has a wealth of publications in indexed journals, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field.

• Renowned Gastrointestinal surgeon and carries 24 years of experience in Surgical Gastroenterology
• Interests are in Liver and Pancreas Surgery, Gastrointestinal Oncology and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
• Expertise in Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Liver and Pancreatic Resections, Acute and Chronic pancreatitis, Reoperative surgery, especially Repair of Bile duct injury at cholecystectomy, Surgery for Portal hypertension, Surgery in chronic liver disease, Gastrointestinal cancers
• Attained TopDoc award 3 years in a row voted by peers as the Best doctor in the specialty in Mumbai
• Member of various renowned national & international associations and organizations.

• Dr. Imran Shaikh is a renowned surgical gastroenterologist with over 15 years of experience.
• He is highly skilled in performing minimal access, advanced laparoscopic, and open abdominal surgeries.
• He has created a world record by operating and removing a 1.7 kg Gall Bladder Cyst in a patient.
• He was awarded a Travel Bursary at IASGCON for two consecutive years, 2010 and 2012, and the same at NATCON 2010.
• He was an invited faculty member (Pancreatic Session) at IASG, Pune, 2015.
• He is a member of various prestigious associations like the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI), the Association of Medical Consultants of Mumbai (AMC), and the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG).
• His quest for knowledge keeps him engaged in research and publications.
• After graduating with an MBBS from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences in 1998, he pursued DNB in General Surgery at Mumbai Port Trust Hospital in 2005. Then, he did a DNB in Surgical Gastroenterology (GI, HPB Surgery, GI Cancer, and Liver Transplant) from Fortis Hospital, Mumbai, in 2008. 
• Later, he a Fellowship in HPB Surgery, Liver Transplant from Freeman Institute, UK, a Fellowship in HPB Surgeries and GI Cancer at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute, Lucknow, and a Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic and Minimal Access Surgeries (FMAS), Coimbatore.

• Dr. Samir  Shah  is an experienced hepatobiliary surgeon who works as the Head of  Department  of Hepatology, Institute  of Liver Disease, HPB Surgery and Transplant surgery.
• His experience in Gastroenterology, HPB Surgery as well as transplantology is vast and amounts to 30+ years. He has lead the efforts to further the growth of liver transplantation in India. 
• For this purpose, Dr Samir Shah has been leading the way in coordinating efforts to start  a cadaveric organ transplant programme in the country especially in the city of Mumbai.
• He was directly involved with the first successful liver transplant in Mumbai.
• He has  been  awarded the  Hargobind  Foundation Scholarship and  trained  in Hepatology  and Liver transplant at the Institute of Hepatology,  University College London.
• He was the first elected Secretary of the Indian Association for Study of the Liver for the period  1995-1997  and  has  been  a Council Member  of International Liaison Committee, Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL).
• He   has    been    a   member  of   the   Editorial  Board   of   Indian   Journal   of Gastroenterology and  on  the  National  Advisory Board  of the  Journal  of the Association of Physician of India (JAPI) and currently on the Editorial Board of the J of Clinical and Expt Hep.
• He  has   been   involved  with several   international  clinical  trials  on  new  drug development with presentations in international meetings and publications in peer reviewed journals.
• He is the founder Trustee and the Hon. Secretary of the National Liver Foundation.
• He is the Founding and Executive Committee Member of the recently formed Asia Pacific  Organization,   Coalition  to  Eradicate  Viral Hepatitis   in  Asia  Pacific (CEVHAP).

• Dr. Priyesh Patel is the best gastroenterologist and Hepatologist in Thane & Mulund.
• He has 10 years of experience.
• Dr. Priyesh has expert knowledge in the prevention and cure of liver disease.
• He is well trained in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures and has done 10000 Endoscopy procedures.
• Dr. Priyesh Patel is proficient in complex Endoscopy procedures like UGI Scope & Colonoscopy, ERCP( Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography), Endoscopic Balloon treatment for Obesity, Metallic stenting for oesophageal and Gastrointestinal carcinoma.
• His area of interest is in Glue Injection in Acute Variceal bleeding.

• Dr. Chetan Kantharia is a renowned Gastroenterologist, who has an experience of more than 29 years.
• He has a keen interest in endoscopy, enteroscopy, colonoscopy, gastrectomy, cholecystectomy, gallbladder removal etc.
• Dr. Chetan completed his MBBS from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College in 1988, followed by MS in General Surgery in 1991.
• He continued to do DNB in Gastroenterology from King Edward Memorial Hospital in 2010.
• He has been registered with Maharashtra Medical Council since 1989.

• Dr Geeta Malkan Billa is working as a consultant Hepatologist (Liver specialist), liver transplant physician and Gastroenterologist at Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital.
• After having completed her initial training in Gastroenterology, Dr Geeta Billa perused her primary interest in hepatology (liver diseases) and Liver transplantation.
• She completed a 2-year fellowship program in the University of Toronto –Toronto General Hospital, one of the premier institutes in North America.
• After returning to India she has been a consultant at foremost institutes in Mumbai: Bombay hospital, Fortis and Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital before joining as a consultant at Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital.
• To her credit are a large number of publications and presentations in national and international peer-reviewed journals.
• Her areas of interest include Viral Hepatitis B and C, alcoholic and Non- alcoholic fatty liver disease and liver cancers.
• Her expertise includes taking care of cirrhosis and end-stage liver disease patients and liver transplant patients.
• In addition to this professional commitment, academics and teaching have always received a priority and she was involved in post-graduate gastroenterology teaching program at Nair hospital and at KEM hospital for many years.

• Dr Bhooshan B Pandit is working as a Visiting Consultant Gastroenterology at Hiranandani Hospital since September 2004.
• He is a life member of Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG) and SGEI- Apex endoscopy body of India.
• He also a fellow of American Gastroenterology Association (AGA)
• Dr Bhooshan Pandit is a renowned endoscopist performing Endoscopy for various common diseases like Hyperacidity-peptic ulcer disease, GERD (acid reflux disease –on the rise due to lifestyle and stress-related problems).
• He performs colonoscopy for common ailments of colitis/bleeding per-rectum or for cancer screening and diagnosing with biopsy.
• The doctor specializes in endoscopic removal of tumours with polypectomy and also performs metal stenting for colonic lesions.
• His special area of interest is therapeutic ERCP wherein obstructed gall stones are removed from the bile duct endoscopically and performing drainage procedures by stenting, Endotherapy for various cancers of bile-ducts, gall bladder and hepatic- cholangiocarcinomas is his specialization with metal stenting for palliation.

• Dr. Taher Shaikh is a hepato pancreatic biliary surgeon with 25+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include treating liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, benign liver diseases and liver tumors.
• After completing MBBS, he did MS in general surgery followed by FDCS and fellowship in liver transplant and HPB surgery in the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
• After completing MBBS, he did MS followed by FDCS.
• He completed a fellowship from the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
• He is a member of Royal College of Surgeons, UK.
• Dr. Shaikh has many publications under his name in national journals.

• Dr. Nimesh is a well known Surgical Gastroenterologist, practicing successfully for more than 22 years.
• His area of specialisation covers Laparoscopic Surgery, Intestine Surgery and Laser Surgery.
• He was the recipient of “Excision of Retroperitoneal Sarcoma-2015” award.
• He has the membership of numerous prestigious associations, such as: Association of Medical Consultants, Indian Medical Association (IMA).
• He completed his graduation with MBBS from Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad in 1992. Thereafter, he pursued MS in General Surgery in Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad in 1996.