Best Doctors in Ahmedabad, India

Dr. Kaustubh Patel is a highly experienced and certified Surgical Oncologist dedicated to providing cutting-edge care for patients with Head & Neck cancers. He is particularly recognised for his expertise in thyroid, parathyroid, and salivary gland surgeries, as well as advanced organ-preserving techniques for cancers of the mandible (jaw) and larynx (voice box), including TOLS (Trans Oral Laser Surgery) in complex situations.

Why Choose Dr. Patel?

• Extensive Experience: With over 50 years of experience, he brings unparalleled expertise to the diagnosis and surgical management of head and neck cancers.
• Specialised Expertise: He specialises in thyroid, parathyroid, and salivary gland surgeries, as well as organ-preserving surgeries for the mandible (jaw) and larynx (voice box). He also holds expertise in performing surgeries for recurrent head and neck cancers and second malignancies.
• World-Class Training: He completed a fellowship at the prestigious Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, United States.
• Prestigious Education: He completed his MBBS from BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad, and subsequently pursued his MS and MCh in Surgical Oncology from Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Gujarat.
• Award-Winning Research: Dr. Patel has received numerous awards for Best Presentation and Best Paper at various conferences, including those held by the UICC.
• Leadership Roles: He is also the founder and Secretary of the Gujarat Society of Head & Neck Oncology (G-SHNO) and a member of the Foundation of Head & Neck Oncology (FHNO).

• Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja is a General Surgeon with 33+ years of experience in the field of performing gastrointestinal and laparoscopic surgeries.
• He holds professional memberships of medical societies such as, the Indian Medical Association, Association of Surgeons of India, Association of Colorectal Surgeons of India, Indian Society of Organ Transplant and the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Surgeons. 
• Dr. Kukreja did his MBBS in 1984 from Gujarat University and then did his MS in 1988 from Gujarat University, followed by a fellowship from the International College of Surgeons in 2004.
• He is an expert at general surgery for piles, fissures, fistula, pilonidal sinus, fecal incontinence hernia, thyroid and other urology conditions.
• He is credited with the pioneering technique for non-invasive anorectal surgery in Asia. 
• Dr. Kukreja received an Achievement Award for Health Excellence, 2006 presented by the All India Business & Community Foundation.
• He continues to carry out research in his area of specialisation and has also trained many surgeons the world over.
• Dr. Kukreja has contributed a few research papers, and has around 76 international and national presentations in different conferences.

• Dr. Manish Banker is among the top Infertility Specialists in India.
• His area of interest lies in IVF & ART treatments.
• With a thriving experience of 32+ years, he has successfully treated over 15,000 cases of infertility across the country.
• He has completed his MBBS & MD (Gold Medalist while pursuing MD) from Gujrat University. Following which he did a diploma in IVF from the University of Giel, Germany.
• He is the regional representative of the International Committee for Monitoring ART, a WHO affiliate.
• He also sits on the surveillance board of the International Federation of Fertility Societies and the International Affairs Committee of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine.
• Dr. Banker is currently a member of the draft committee for the ART Bill of India & has been publishing the National ART Registry of India for 10 years.
• He has numerous publications in national and international journals and has contributed to chapters in various textbooks. 
• Dr. Manish is the Founder Board Member of ASPIRE [ Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproductive Endocrinology].

• Dr. Pranav Shah is a leading Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon with +28 years of experience in the field. He also performs trauma surgeries.
• He did his MBBS in 1996 from Gujarat University and MS in 2000 from Gujarat University. The same year he also did his DNB from New Delhi.
• Dr. Shah specialises in fractures and especially complex fractures that need a revision surgery. Some of the procedures he performs are, polytrauma, complex intra-articular fractures, periprosthetic fractures, pelvis and acetabulum fractures, revision of previous cases with infection/deformity/ non-union.
• He has experience in performing close to 10,000 complex orthopaedic surgeries.
• Dr. Shah has earned international experience of working in advanced trauma care at healthcare facilities in South Africa (2005), New York (2006), Cleveland (2006) and Toronto (2011).

• Dr. Shrikant Lagvankar is a highly-skilled Cosmetic Surgeon with an experience surpassing two decades in performing various cosmetic and plastic surgeries.
• His professional affiliations with medical societies include, the Indian Medical Association and the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India. He is a Lifetime member of the Burns Association of India.
• After completing his graduation in 1980 from Gujarat University, he went on to do MS (General Surgery) in 1983. He then did his Magister Chirurgie in 1985 from the  Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research. He also holds a Diplomate of National Board qualification in Cosmetic surgery.
• Dr. Lagvankar is a leading cosmetic surgeon who specialises in performing various procedures such as, plantar fascitis, face liposuction, breast reduction, 
• wrinkle treatment, plastic surgery, otoplasty, buttock augmentation, laser lip surgery, anti-aging treatment, facial plastic surgery, ocular plastic surgery, keloid/scar treatment, fat graph, breast implant and vaser liposuction.
• He has authored and co-authored some research papers for medical publications. 

• Dr. Yashodhar Shah is a seasoned Neurologist and Spine Surgeon with over 41 years of experience in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of neurological and spine-related conditions.
• He specialises in complex surgeries, including brain tumour treatments, spinal trauma care, and spine deformity corrections. Dr. Shah is skilled in advanced techniques such as craniotomy, laminectomy, kyphoplasty, and vertebroplasty.
• Throughout his career, he has developed a particular focus on trauma-related brain and spine surgeries, prolapsed discs, sciatica, and spine tumours.
• His expertise also extends to treating spinal infections and providing comprehensive care for brain tumours and other neurological disorders.
• Dr. Shah completed his MBBS from V.S. Hospital, Gujarat University, in 1983 and went on to complete his MS in Surgery from K.M.S. of P.G. Medicine & Research, Gujarat University, in 1986, followed by his M.Ch in Neurosurgery from N.H.L. Medical College, Gujarat University, in 1989.
• He further enhanced his skills with specialised training in Spine Surgery at Burdenko Hospital in Moscow.
• Dr. Shah has received recognition for his contributions to the field, including the Best Doctor Award from Apollo First Med Hospitals in 2005.

• Dr. Anwar Mansuri is a senior and a leading Ophthalmologist with +40 years of experience in the field of clinical and surgical ophthalmology.
• He is the President of the Medical Welfare Society. 
• Dr. Mansuri holds MBBS and MS degrees. 
• He is an expert in performing LASIK & refractive and cataract surgeries. His scope of work also includes treating glaucoma.
• Dr. Mansuri has undertaken detailed research on unilateral proptosis, retinal detachment, peribulbar anesthesia and diabetic maculopathy. 

• Dr. Sandeep Shah is an infertility specialist and Reproductive Medicine expert with 20+ years of experience.
• After MBBS and MS, he completed his training in Reproductive Medicine at Tuft University, Boston, USA in 1994.
• He has been key figure in establishing IVF and infertility centers at various places in India, Ghana, Kenya and Bangladesh.

Dr. Sandip Shah is a highly qualified and expert Neurosurgeon with over 19 years of experience, providing cutting-edge neurological and spinal care.

Why Choose Dr Shah?

• Extensive Experience & Training: With over 19 years of experience, Dr. Shah combines extensive clinical expertise with advanced training from prestigious institutions.
• Comprehensive Neurosurgical Expertise: His practice encompasses a broad range of neurological and spinal procedures, including skull base surgery, spine surgeries, endoscopy, interventional neuroradiology, and neurosonology.
• Highly Qualified & Dedicated: Dr. Shah holds multiple qualifications, including MBBS, MS, M.Ch, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital and Healthcare Management (PGDHHM), demonstrating his commitment to lifelong learning and patient care.
• Prestigious Fellowship: He also holds a prestigious fellowship from the University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland.

• 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).

• Dr. Dhaval Naik is a renowned Cardio-Thoracic surgeon with +21 years of experience in the field of CTVS. 
• He is a professional member of the Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Dr. Naik did his MBBS in 1997  from BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad. He undertook advanced studies at Dr. Sheth K L Hospital in 2001. He then pursued DNB at  Apollo Hospitals, Chennai in 2007 and a fellowship in 2009 at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney.  He then worked as an observer at Heartcentre, Leipzig, Germany and learnt MIS cardiac surgeries.
• Some his well-known cardiac procedures are, heart transplants, cardiothoracic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, cardiac surgery, pediatric cardiac surgery, pediatric cardiothoracic surgery, Redo CABG and valvular surgery. Some of the adult cardiac surgries that he performs are, aortic aneurysm surgery, CABG, heart tumour and other complex heart surgeries.
• Dr. Naik along with other teammates performed 25 heart transplants, and has several firsts to his credit as a surgeon attached to CIMS Hospital Ahmedabad. Some of these record achievements are, the first hospital to perform heart transplant in Gujarat; to put first LVAD; to perform TAVI and perform hybrid CABG in the state.
• He has a few papers co-authored and published in leading journals.

• Dr. Bhavesh Thakkar is a renowned Gastroenterologist with 19 years of experience in treating disorders and diseases of the GI tract.
• He is a professional member of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Indian National Association of Study on Liver and the Indian Motility and Functional Disease Association.
• Dr.Thakkar completed his MBBS in 2005 from M P Shah Medical College, and in 2009 did his MD from the same college. In 2013, he did his DNB from Apollo Hospital, Chennai.
• He specialises in colon cancer screening, intestinal disease, liver disease, GI disorders, treating obesity, pancreatic disorders and inflammatory bowel and colorectal disease.
• Some other diagnostic procedures he performs are, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP and ultrasound.