Neurointerventional Surgery

Dhaval Thakkar

Dr. Dhaval Thakkar

Consultant
Department
Neurointerventional Surgery
Sub-Speciality
Neuro, Peripheral vascular, Non-vascular, Onco & MSK Interventions
Qualification

M.B.B.S., M.D. (Radiology, Gold medallist), F.V.I.R., F.S.I.N.R., E.B.I.R

Fellowship
  • Fellowship in Vascular & Interventional Radiology (Seth GSMC & KEM, Mumbai)
  • Fellowship in Stroke Neurovascular & Neuro-Interventional Radiology (Artemis, Gurugram)
  • Certified by European Board of Interventional Radiology
Experience

12+ years of experience

Bio:

Dr. Thakkar is a Consultant Interventional Radiologist at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital with over 12 years of experience.

He holds an M.D. in Radiology, where he was a Gold Medallist, and further qualifications including F.V.I.R., F.S.I.N.R., and E.B.I.R.

Dr. Thakkar has previously served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Interventional Radiology at KEM Hospital from 2014 to 2023.

Neurointerventional Surgery

Vipul Gupta

Dr. Vipul Gupta

Consultant
Department
Neurointerventional Surgery
Qualification

M.B.B.S., M.D. (Radiodiagnosis)

Fellowship

Fellowship from Foundation Rothschild, Paris (France)

Experience

25+ years of experience

Bio:

With an extensive experience of 25+ years in neurointerventional surgery, Dr. Gupta is one of the pioneers in this field and is highly experienced in treating aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and stroke. After his M.D., Dr. Gupta trained in neurointervention at the Department of Neuroradiology and Interventional Neuroradiology and became the Associate Professor at A.I.I.M.S., Delhi. He also worked as a Visiting Professor at U.M.A.S.S., Boston, U.S.A.

Dr. Gupta has an experience of treating more than 2800 aneurysms and over 800 AVMs.

Dr. Gupta was awarded the IMA Award in 2006, and IMA Academy of Medical Specialities Award in 2007. He was also featured in Hindustan Times as one of the ‘Top 10 Young Surgeons’ in the country.

Dr. Gupta is the author and editor of “100 interesting cases in neurointervention – Tips & Tricks” (Springer, Germany), and has more than 110 publications in journals and 10 chapters in books to his credit. Further, Dr. Gupta serves as a Reviewer for American Journal of Neuroradiology and Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery. Moreover, he serves as Faculty for international conferences ‘SLICE PAIRS, LINNC, Neurosciences Summit, Cleveland Clinic).

He has presented more than 75 abstract (paper) presentations and organised several Indian and international conferences. He has chaired seven national meetings on stroke and neurointervention.

Memberships

  • Director - Stroke and Neurovascular Foundation
  • Founder and Vice President - Society of Therapeutic Neurointervention (S.T.N.I.)
  • Member and Ex-convener - Indian Society of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Delhi Branch
  • Society of Neuro-Interventional Surgery (S.N.I.S.), U.S.
  • World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology
  • Indian Radiology and Imaging Association
  • Neurological Society of India
  • Indian Society of Neuroradiology
  • Delhi Neurological Association

Areas of Expertise & Special Interest:

  • Aneurysms coiling
  • Flow diverter placement
  • Arteriovenous malformation
  • Dural AV fistula
  • Ischaemic stroke interventions
  • Carotid stenting
  • Venous stenting
  • Intracranial stenting

Paediatric Cardiac Sciences

Akshaya Chougule

Dr. Akshaya Chougule

Consultant
Department
Paediatric Cardiac Sciences
Sub-Speciality
Paediatric Immunology
Qualification

M.B.B.S., M.D. (Paediatrics)

Fellowship

Fellowship in Paediatric Immunology (M.U.H.S. accredited; Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital, Mumbai)

Experience

4 years of experience

Bio:

Dr. Akshaya Chougule is a Consultant at the Department of Paediatrics, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.

Dr. Chougule completed his M.B.B.S. from Grant Government Medical College and Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals. After completing his M.D. from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Dr. Chougule pursued an M.U.H.S.-accredited fellowship in Paediatric Immunology at Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital, Parel. He also completed a 1-month short term training at the Allergy Immunology Unit, P.G.I.M.E.R., Chandigarh, and a 4-week observership at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, U.S.A.

Dr. Chougule underwent training in the diagnosis and medical management of congenital immunological disorders ranging from primary immunodeficiencies to immune dysregulation.

With a keen interest in research, Dr. Chougule has authored/co-authored more than 20 publications and presented several papers/posters at national and international conferences on Immunology.

Areas of Expertise & Special Interest:

  • Neutrophil defects
  • Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis
  • Disorders of immune dysregulation

Endocrinology

Shehla Shaikh

Dr. Shehla Shaikh

Consultant
Department
Endocrinology
Qualification

M.B.B.S., M.D. (Endocrinology)

Experience

25 years

Bio:

Dr. Shehla Shaikh is an experienced Consultant Endocrinologist at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital.

Dr. Shaikh graduated from TN Medical College and Nair Hospital, and since then, she has built a distinguished career focusing on patient-centred care. Dr. Shaikh takes a holistic approach to patient care, with a focus on individualized treatment plans that consider the diverse needs of patients with diabetes, thyroid disorders, PCOS, osteoporosis, and other endocrine conditions. She works closely with her patients to understand their unique circumstances and health goals, creating personalized solutions to improve their quality of life.

In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Shaikh has demonstrated strong leadership in the administrative domain, having held various positions in the Maharashtra Endocrine Society and the National Endocrine Society.

She has a keen interest in research. Her notable work includes pioneering research on the impact of fasting during Ramadan on diabetes, for which she was awarded the prestigious Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Educational and Medical Sciences Award for her development of a risk stratification score for fasting patients.

Liver Transplant

Meenakshi A Thakur

Dr. Meenakshi A Thakur

Chief Intensivist
Department
Liver Transplant
Qualification

MBBS, EDIC

Contact details
Experience

14 years

Bio:

Dr. Meenakshi A Thakur is a Consultant Intensivist in the Department of Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery at the Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.

Dr. Thakur, has completed her medical education from Lugansk State Medical University and is a European Board-Certified Intensive Care Specialist. She has extensive experience in corporate hospitals in Mumbai, including Hinduja Hospital, Balabhai Nanavati Hospital, Wockhardt Hospital, and Breach Candy Hospital during the course of her career. Her total experience in Critical Care in India is 14 years. She is passionate about Infection Control and the misuse of Antibiotics.

Membership:

  • Member of the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)
  • Member of the European Society of Intensive care
  • Member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA). 

Areas of Expertise & Special Interest:

  • Adult cardiac intensive care
  • Transplant intensive care
  • Polytrauma

Critical Care

Suryanarayan Naveen

Dr. Suryanarayan Naveen

Senior Consultant
Department
Critical Care
Sub-Speciality
Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Qualification

M.B.B.S., M.D. (Critical Care, Anaesthesiology, Paediatrics Anaesthesiology, Peripheral Nerve blocks)

Contact details
Experience

30 years

Bio:

Dr. Suryanarayan Naveen is a Senior Consultant in the Department of Critical Care Medicine at the Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.

Dr. Naveen having worked at Armed Forces, has vast experience across anaesthesiology, critical care, war surgeries, and trauma care.

Areas of Expertise & Special Interest:

  • Emergency medicine especially paediatric emergencies

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