Best Doctors in Gandhinagar, India

• Dr. Tejas Thakkar is a leading Orthopedic & Joint Replacement surgeon with +21 years of experience in performing orthopedic surgeries pertaining to joint replacement, deformities, traumatic spinal cord injury and such other injuries and trauma to joints and bones and fractures.
• He is a professional member of, the Indian Orthopaedic Association, the Gujarat Orthopaedic Association and the Ahmedabad Orthopaedic Society. 
• He also holds Fellowships of, the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation,  Association for Osteosynthesis/Association for the Study of Internal Fixation and the AO Spine Fellowship.
• Dr. Thakkar is a graduate of the Saurashtra University (1995) and an MS (Ortho) degree holder from the same university (1998). 
• He is an orthopedic and joint replacement surgeon specialising in joint replacement, cold orthopedic surgeries, a spastic disorder with contracture and deformity, traumatic spinal cord injury, acetabular fracture, intra-articular fracture, and degenerative spine injury. 
• Dr. Thakkar's clinical interests include, spinal degeneration, deformity, tumor and fracture and is particularly interested in cervical compression and deformity and minimal access surgery.
• Some of his co-authored research papers have been published in reputed medical journals.

• Dr. Manjulata Anchalia, is a highly experienced and skilled General Surgeon with a vast experience of +37 years in the field of performing various surgeries.
• She is a professional member of the Gujarat Medical Council.
• Dr. Anchalia was an outstanding student in her medical academics, securing gold and silver medals during her medical graduation. She is a graduate (1974) from Kanpur University, from where she did her MS (General Surgery) in 1974. She was a awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the  Indian Association of Gastro-intestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (IAGES) in 2012.
• She has been a state trainer for No Scalpel Vasectomy (NSV), awarded by H&FWD, Government of India. 
• Dr. Anchalia is a reputed surgeon for performing surgeries such as, varicocele surgery, endoscopic surgery, anal fissure surgery, non-surgical fat loss, cosmetic surgery, incisional hernia, piles treatment & surgery, vaser liposuction, colorectal surgery, liver surgery, rhinoplasty, laser fissure surgery, breast augmentation surgery and abdominal surgery.
• She has authored a few well-researched papers for medical journals.

• Dr. Kavita Parihar is a highly skilled and experienced Kidney Transplant Surgeon with +26 years of experience in conducting live and cadaver donor kidney transplants and treating other advanced complications of the kidney.
• She is a professional member of the Gujarat Medical Council. 
• Dr. Parihar graduated in 1984 from Saurashtra University, followed by MD (Medicine) in 1989 and DNB qualification in 1996. 
• Dr. Parihar is a specialist in performing live and deceased donor kidney transplants. She is also a specialised medical professional for, critical care nephrology, chronic kidney disease (ckd) treatment, laparoscopic nephrectomy, renal (kidney) surgery, kidney failure treatment, kidney dialysis, ureteroscopy (urs), kidney stone treatment, hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration (hdf) and percutaneous nephrolithotomy. 

• Dr. Maulik Patwa is a reputed Orthopedic & Joint Replacement surgeon with +24 years of experience in performing all kinds of adult and pediatric spine surgery and joint replacement surgeries. 
• He is a professional member of the Indian Orthopedic Association, the Medical Council of India (MCI), the Gujarat Medical Council, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Asia Pacific Orthopedic Association. 
• Dr. Patwa is a graduate of Gujarat University (1992) from where he also did his MS in 1997. In 2000, he pursued Orthopaedic Research & Education Foundation Fellowship, USA. In 2003, he pursued International Fellowship at the BG Unfallklinik, Tubingen, Germany. 
• He is a specialised orthopedic and joint replacement surgeon with focus, on performing spine (adult and pediatric spine surgery) and trauma surgeon. He also performs minimally-invasive spine surgery and all kinds of joint replacement surgeries. He also offers, treatment for foot injury, high-risk wound care and heat therapy treatment.
• He has co-authored several articles in local and international journals.                    

• Dr. Utpal Shah, a highly trained and experienced Cardiac Surgeon has been practicing cardiac surgeries for the past +28 years.  
• His professional memberships include, the General  Medical Council, England, the Gujarat Medical Council, India, the Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons of India and the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery. 
• Dr. Shah completed his graduation in 1983 from NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad, followed by MS (General Surgery) from Gujarat University in 1987. He then did his M.Ch - Cardio-Thoracic Surgery from School of Physiotherapy, BYL Nair hospital, Byculla, Mumbai in 1990.
• He has obtained super-speciality training in England for four years at the Royal College of Surgeons, the UK. He has worked at reputed medical centres, some of which are Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham and the Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham among others.
• Dr. Shah is an experienced cardiac surgeon who specialises in performing cardiac transplants, high risk and Redo coronary bypass surgery, adult and pediatric cardiac surgery, thoracic and aortic dissection and aneurysm surgery.
• He is also known to perform bypass surgeries, heart valve surgeries, keyhole angioplasty, infarct exclusion surgery, and implants of Left ventricular assist device (LVAD)  among other surgeries and treatments. 
• Dr. Shah has co-authored few research papers for medical journals.  

• Dr. Shakuntala V Shah as a Surgical Oncologist possesses +23 years of experience in the surgical treatment of tumours in the breast, besides performing other surgeries of the breast and other cosmetic procedures.
• She is an Editorial Board member of the Journal of Surgical Oncology and is also the pioneer of the blue dye technique in sentinel node biopsy for breast cancer in Gujarat.
• Dr. Shah completed her graduation in 1973 from Gujarat University, followed by MS (General Surgery) in 1997.
• During her career, she has been lecturer and professor at the Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, of which she held the position of the HoD for 10 years.
• Dr. Shah's practice as a surgical oncologist includes performing, breast tumour removal surgeries, breast augmentation and reduction surgeries, cosmetic surgery and other surgeries and offering other treatments.
• She has co-authored few papers for reputed journals.

• Dr Rajiv Shah is a leading nationally and internationally renowned Foot and Ankle Surgeon with +20 years of experience in the field. 
• Dr. Shah held the 10^th position in M.B.B.S. from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Vadodara (Baroda Medical College & S.S.G. Hospital), Baroda. He also did his MS from the same university with excellent performance and in first attempt. 
• He then undertook Foot & Ankle Fellowships at leading medical institutions abroad such as in the USA, and Spain. He also undertook Spine Fellowships in Germany, France, the USA and South Korea. He also did two other Fellowships in Japan and India too. 
• Dr. Shah is a specialist foot and ankle surgeon and performs osteotomies and minimally-invasive spine surgery. 
• He has conducted several workshops in various parts of the country on foot & ankle orthopaedics and more than 25 back and neck schools. 
• Dr. Shah has been a Reviewer for Indian Journal of orthopaedics, Indian Journal of Foot & Ankle surgery and the Journal of West Bengal Orthopaedic Association.
• He has co-authored several books and research papers for reputed medical journals.

• Dr. Anagha Zope, a leading Surgical Oncologist with +24 years of experience, has been performing surgeries for the removal of breast tumours and cancer. 
• Dr. Zope holds professional memberships of the Rowan Nick Scholar & Fellow in Breast Surgery, the first Indian general and breast surgeon to be awarded this scholarship. Her other memberships include, the Association of Surgeons of India, the Indian Medical Association, the Gujarat State Surgeons Association and the Ahmedabad Medical Association.
• She is a graduate (1994) and MS degree (1997) holder from the University Of Bombay. She underwent a Fellowship in Breast Surgery at Alfred Hospital (2007).
•  Dr. Zope is an expert surgical oncologist who performs breast surgeries such as, lumpectomy, mastectomy, gynecomastia treatment/surgery, breast augmentation/mammoplasty, reconstructive surgery, breast reduction and augmentation surgeries and breast lump and cancer treatment.  
• She has worked on few research papers for contributions to medical journals.

• Dr. Nitin Jain is a leading Cardiac surgeon with +19 years of experience in performing cardiac surgeries for multiple cardiac conditions. 
• He is a professional member of the, Medical Council of India (MCI), the Gujarat Medical Council and the Australian College of Cardiac Surgery, Western Hospital Sydney, Australia.
• After completing his MBBS from Gujarat University in 1993 and MS (General Surgery) in 1996, he completed his Diplomate of The National Board (DNB-Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery) in 2000 from New Delhi.
• Dr. Jain is an expert cardiac surgeon with focus on performing bypass surgeries, aortic valve surgery, aorta surgery, heart valve surgery, infarct exclusion surgery, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, minimally invasive coronary artery surgery, thoracic surgery and keyhole angioplasty. 
• He is also known for balloon mitral valvuloplasty, peripheral angioplasty, pacemaker implantation among other surgeries.  

• Dr. Hasit Joshi is a Cardiac surgeon with +19 years of experience in the field of performing various cardiac surgeries. 
• Dr. Joshi graduated, did his MD and Doctorate from B.J.Medical College between 1991-99.
• His areas of interest include surgeries for pacemaker implants and pediatric Intervention like PDA,ASD closures among others and special interest in peripheral and pediatric procedures. Among his expertise is also included, primary and peripheral angioplasty, valvuloplastics, coronary angioplasty and stenting. 
• Dr. Joshi holds the distinction of being invited as faculty to national and international conferences such as, e CAD, Euro-PCR, and TCT Asia Pacific.
• He has also been a co-investigator on various drug and interventional stent trials like Co Star and SIMPLE II.
• He continues to take lectures at various IMA and physician associations. 
• Dr. Joshi has co-authored several research papers for medical journals.

Dr. Shravan Bohra is a leading Liver Transplant Surgeon with over 25 years of experience, dedicated to providing advanced hepatological care and surgical expertise. He provides high quality care to patients with complex liver conditions.

Why Choose Dr. Bohra?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With 25+ years dedicated to liver transplantation and advanced hepatology, Dr. Bohra brings a wealth of surgical knowledge and experience to every procedure. He is an expert in performing liver transplants and treating conditions of the GI tract.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialized Expertise: He is proficient in advanced GI endoscopic procedures, including ERCP, and specialised in treating liver cancer, acute and chronic liver diseases, abdominal TB, and alcohol-related problems affecting the stomach, pancreas, and liver.
• Pioneer in Interventional Hepatology: Dr. Bohra was the first in Gujarat to successfully perform two TIPS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt) procedures at Apollo Hospitals, demonstrating his commitment to innovative techniques.
• Global Recognition & Training: He is a Fellow of the European Board of Gastroenterology (FEBG) and acquired extensive training in the UK and Ireland for 10 years.

• Dr. Deepak S Malhotra is a leading Neurosurgeon with +15 years of experience in performing surgeries for advanced neurological conditions.
• He holds professional memberships of the All Indian Surgeon's Association and the Urological Society of India.
• Dr. Malhotra completed his graduation from Gujarat University in 1999, followed by MS in 2001 and M.Ch in 2005. He was awarded an ECFMG certification, Fellowship in Uro-gynecology and Neuro-urology from Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New York. 
• He holds the distinction of being the first and only neurosurgeon in Gujarat to perform External Carotid artery – Middle Cerebral artery, Superficial Temporal artery- Middle Cerebral artery bypass for Moyamoya disease. He has also performed an endoscopic removal of third ventricular tumor (colloid cyst), CP angle epidermoids.
• Additionally, he is also the first neurosurgeon in the state to start minimally invasive neurosurgeries, do maximum cases of endoscopic third ventriculostomy (+70 cases ), do endoscopic assisted Microvascular decompression for Trigeminal neuralgias, chairi malformation (only 25 mm skin incision), do posterior fixation with custom made titanium screw & rod (way back in 2006), when no Indian made implants were available.
• He is the only member (as Assistant Professor) in a committee of distinguished neurosurgeons (Professors & Head) formed for establishing AIIMS like centres in India under Pradhan Mantri Swastha Seva Yojna scheme. 
• Dr. Malhotra was chosen by Hon’ble Health minister to prepare pilot project for establishing a dedicated neuroscience centre, the plan for which has been submitted.
• An expert neurosurgeon, he is known to perform, laminectomy and offering treatment for other neurological conditions such as, foot drop, carotid body tumour embolization, petrosal sinus sampling, head & neck tumour embolization, spinal and cerebral tumor embolization, brain arteriovenous fistula embolization, brain dural arteriovenous fistula embolization, brain aneurysm coiling and carotid cavernous fistula treatment.
• He has co-authored several research publications for reputed journals.