Best Doctors for Pancreatitis in India

• Dr Usha Srinivas is a well-experienced Gastroenterologist practicing for more than 28 years.
• She holds expertise in Steatosis, LASIK Eye Surgery, ERCP, Liver Disease Treatment, and Pancreas transplantation.
• After completing MBBS in 1978, she pursued MD in General Medicine from Madras University in 1982 followed by DM in Gastroenterology from TNMGRMU in 1993.
• She is an active member of the Tamil Nadu Medical Council and IMA.

• Dr. Sandeep K Jha is a well-known Surgical Gastroenterologist with 15+ years of experience.
• He holds extensive experience in Gallbladder Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, and treating several gastrointestinal disorders. 
• After completing medical school in 2006, he pursued MS in General Surgery in 2010.
• He is a DNB qualified in Surgical Gastroenterology from the National Board Of Examination in 2016.
• He is an active member of the Delhi Medical Council. 

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.

• Dr. S. M Shuaib Zaidi is a renowned Surgical Oncologist with experience of more than 17 years.
• He is skilled in performing Thoracic Oncology Surgery and Robotic Surgery.
• He carries out Surgeries for Lung cancer, esophageal cancer, Breast cancer, Mediastinal Cancer and Gastrointestinal cancer.
• He is a pioneer in introducing an innovative technique for head and neck surgery known as Radical Neck dissection which helps to preserve the marginal mandibular nerve in order to ease the procedure.
• He is also known for doing Robotic Esophagectomy and Lobectomy for oesophageal and lung cancer respectively in Delhi in 2011.
• He is a member of IASO and ISO.
• The innovative Radical Neck Dissection used by him was published in the journal of surgical oncology in 2007.

• Currently associated as senior consultant with department of surgical gastroenterology at Apollo Chennai
• Perform procedures such as Surgical operations in Hepato-biliary & Pancreatic Diseases, Oesophagus Stomach Gallbladder Small and large gut Spleen Operated basic and advance laparoscopic surgery Appendix Gallbladder CBD-exploration Fundoplication Pancreas Spleen Colorectal Hernias Stapler Haemorroidectomy
• Expertise in GastroIntestinal Surgery, Laproscopic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery
• Member of Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Indian Association Of Surgical Gastroentology, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES), Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI) and The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSED).

• Dr. Nagaraj Palankar is a well-experienced Gastrointestinal Surgeon. 
• He has over 18 years of experience as a Specialist.
• His medical interests are Oesophagogastroduodenal surgery, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Hepato pancreato Biliary surgery, Gastritis treatment, etc.
• He has attained fellowship in Liver Transplantation from Asan Medical Center, Seoul.
• He is an active member of the Karnataka Medical Council. 

• Dr. S.T. Gopal is a Consultant Gastroenterologist practicing for more than 15 years.
• He holds expertise in managing complex gastrointestinal problems, critical liver care, and emergency therapy of gastrointestinal bleeding.
• He is known to have performed thousands of complex endoscopic procedures to date.
• After completing MRCP, he pursued a specialization in Gastroenterology from The Royal College of Physicians, UK (CCST-Certificate of completion of specialist training).
• He has worked with prestigious medical institutes across the globe including King’s College Hospital, London, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, and St. James’s Hospital, Leeds.
• He has published abstracts and original articles in GUT and Anaesthesia.
• He has a key role in leading the Hepatology department in the first-ever successful living donor liver transplant at Apollo.
• He is one of the few doctors known to perform minimal sedation for therapeutic endoscopic procedures and does ERCP without general anesthesia.

• Dr. Nishant Nagpal is a Gastroenterologist with 16+ experience.
• His expertise lies in treating Gastritis, ERCP, Pancreas transplantation, Colitis, Liver surgery, Constipation, SEMS, Esophageal variceal bleeding, and Achalasia Balloon Dilatation.
• Persuaded his MBBS from Manipal Academy Of Higher Education, Manipal, India followed by DNB in Gastroenterology from DNB board, New Delhi, and received Young Scholar Award for Gastroenterology in 2014.
• He is a member of the Delhi Medical Association (DMA), Delhi Medical Council, and Indian Society of Gastroenterology. Actively invited as a guest speaker in various national and international conferences.

• Dr Preethi M is a well-experienced Gastroenterologist with 18+ years of experience.
• She holds expertise in Hemorrhoids Treatment, Bladder Cancer Surgery, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Treatment.
• After completing MBBS in 2003, she pursued DNB in General Medicine from the National Board of Examinations Ministry of Health Government of India in 2009 followed by DM in Gastroenterology - Stanley Medical College & Hospital, Chennai in 2013.
• In 2013, she attained membership from the Royal Colleges Of Physicians, London, UK.
• She has been honored with various awards and recognitions. 

• Dr. Ashish Kumar Mishra is a Hepatopancreato Biliary surgeon and is in the field of Liver transplant for12 years.
• His expertise lies in Liver Transplant, Pancreas & Multiorgan Transplant, Hepatobiliary & Pancreas Surgery, Complex Liver Resections for Liver and Bile Duct Tumors, Liver Cancer, Hepatitis C, Congenital liver diseases, such as biliary atresia, etc.
• Dr. Kumar has successfully operated on more than 500 Liver Transplants and he is an alumnus of the University Of Pennsylvania, USA, SGPGI Lucknow, KGMU, Lucknow & Asian Institute Of Gastroenterology (AIG), Hyderabad.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications. He is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CDE's and worldwide conferences to talk about Liver Transplant.

• Dr. Shefali Agrawal is an esteemed Surgical Oncologist with an experience of nearly 32+ years.
• She is also a Member of the Society of Surgical Oncology, USA, American College of Surgeons, Association of Academic Surgeons, USA, Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, USA, International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, and American Association for Study of Liver Diseases.
• She has a Certification in Surgical Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, New York, USA, and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Certification in Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgery, Baltimore, USA.
• She specializes in Phyaryngeal Cancer, Medical Oncology, Uterine Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Fallopian Tube Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Bone Cancer, Colon, and Rectal Cancer Brain Cancer, etc.
• She has written well-researched papers in Indian and abroad journals.

• Dr. Divakar Jain is a well-known Liver Transplant and Hepato-Pancreato Biliary Surgeon with  15+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in Donor Safety, Robotic Donor Hepatectomy, Robotic HPB Surgery, etc.
• Dr. Jain has completed his MBBS and MS from the prestigious B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad. Later, he did DNB in Surgical Gastroenterology from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi.
• He gained his fellowship in HPB Surgery and Liver Transplant from the reputed Fortis Hospital Delhi, NCR.
• Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications accredited in indexed journals.
• He is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, Worldwide conferences to talk about Liver Transplant.
• He is the founder member of the Liver Transplantation Society of India (LTSI) and has a lifetime membership of the Indian Society for Liver Transplantation (ISLT).