M.B.B.S., M.D. (New York University, USA), M.S. (Columbia University, NY, USA)
Fellowship Haematology and Medical Oncology (North-Shore Long Island Jewish Health System, Albert Einstein University, New York, USA)
20+ years
Dr. Sewanti Limaye, the Director of Medical & Precision Oncology at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, is a pioneer in Precision Oncology. Dr. Limaye did her M.D. at New York University, USA and M.S. at Columbia University, NY, USA.
She is a trailblazer in establishing advanced cancer care protocols, having launched one of the country's first precision oncology clinics under the leadership of a medical oncologist. Under her leadership, the Oncology Clinical and Translational Research Programme at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre has reached new heights.
Being a leading expert in her field, Dr. Limaye has a rich professional history of working at top institutions in the United States. She has served as Assistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, specialising in Thoracic, Head & Neck, and Gastrointestinal Oncology, as well as Early Drug Development. Prior to that, she worked as an Attending Physician in Medical Oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She has also worked at the Phase-I Early Drug Development Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston.
Dr. Limaye has expertise in treating a broad spectrum of solid tumours, including head, neck, breast, lung, GI, GU, and gynaecological cancers. She earned her medical degree with honours from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Bhagalpur, and she completed her residency in Internal Medicine at New York University. To complement her clinical expertise, she has also earned a Master’s degree in Patient-Orientated Research with a focus on Cancer Genomics and Biostatistics from the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University.
Dr. Limaye has also actively contributed to impactful research. Her research collaborations include esteemed leaders from renowned institutions, such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Columbia University Medical Centre, and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), USA. She is also a member of the Ethics Board of the Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. Additionally, she co-founded Iylon Precision Oncology with Dr. Sendurai Mani from MD Anderson Cancer Centre, an international precision oncology initiative, and spearheaded the IMPACT India International Initiative to advance cancer care nationally.
Apart from her extensive clinical and research expertise, Dr. Limaye has led numerous national and international clinical trials and served on Data Safety Monitoring Boards. She has also been instrumental in developing innovative cancer care protocols, mentoring future oncologists, and advancing precision oncology through collaborative initiatives. Notably, she was nominated to serve as the National Chair for Sub-protocol Arm B of the landmark NCI-MATCH Trial.
At the Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Dr. Limaye is committed to advancing cancer care through cutting-edge precision oncology and the development of novel therapeutics for solid tumours. She envisions making the institution a global leader in cancer research and treatment.
Awards:
M.B.B.S., M.D. (Pathology)
Postdoctoral fellowship in Oncopathology (Indian Medical Academy, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, New Delhi)
14+ years
Dr. Seena George is a Consultant at the Department of Laboratory Medicine at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
Dr. George is a highly skilled Pathologist with over 14 years of experience in the field of Laboratory Medicine. After completing her M.B.B.S., Dr. George did her M.D. in Pathology at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala. She further specialised by completing a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Oncopathology at the Indian Medical Academy and Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, New Delhi, where she gained in-depth expertise in both histomorphological and immunohistochemical diagnostic techniques in surgical oncopathology.
Dr. George has held key positions at renowned institutions, including Inlaks & Budhraani Cancer Hospital in Pune and Naval Hospital in Karwar, where she served as a Consultant Pathologist. She later joined Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, Delhi, to receive advanced training in Hemato-Oncopathology, with a particular focus on flow cytometry.
In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. George has presented numerous research papers at prestigious conferences, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in her field.
M.B.B.S., D.A., D.N.B. (Anaesthesiology), E.D.A.I.C.
Fellowship in Abdominal Organ Transplant and Intensive Care (Apollo Hospital, Chennai)
8+ years
Dr. Saurabh S. Kamat is a Consultant Anaesthesiologist in the Department of Liver Transplant & Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary (HPB) at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
After finishing M.B.B.S. from Nair Hospital and a D.A. from KEM Hospital, Dr. Kamat pursued his D.N.B. (Anaesthesia) from Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad and then a Fellowship in Transplant Anaesthesia and Intensive Care from Apollo Hospital, Chennai. He has also cleared his E.D.A.I.C. Certification Exam (Vienna, 2016).
Over these past 8 years, Dr. Kamat has been a part of the intraoperative and perioperative care of more than 400 single and multiorgan (liver, kidney, pancreas, intestine, liver + heart) transplants, for critically ill patients, in both adult and paediatric age groups. He is a member of the Indian Society of Anaesthesiology and Liver Transplant Society of India. Dr. Kamat has various publications in national and international journals.
M.B.B.S., D.N.B. (Medicine)
10+ years
Dr. Saurabh Jain is a Consultant at the Department of Internal Medicine, Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
He completed his M.B.B.S. and D.N.B. and pursued a Postgraduate Course in Diabetes at the University of Boston, USA. Additionally, he holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Endocrinology from the Royal College of Physicians. He has done his observership in Paediatric Echocardiography at Madras Medical Mission. Further, he has completed an Echocardiography Training Course at Glenmark Cardiac Centre, Mumbai.
With unique experience as an Intensivist at several reputed hospitals in Mumbai, Dr. Jain has also been certified by the American Heart Association (AHA)for providing BLS-ACLS care. He has expertise in performing 2D ECHO, stress test, Holter analysis, bronchoscopy, thoracocentesis, peritoneocentesis, and invasive haemodynamic monitoring.
M.B.B.S., M.D. (General Medicine)
Dr. Saumeel S. Mehtalia is a Consultant in the Diabetology & Endocrinology Department of Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre. He graduated from K. J. Somaiya Medical College, University of Mumbai in 1999, and completed his M.D. (General Medicine) from Pramukh Swami Medical College, Gujarat in 2004. Dr. Mehtalia has extensive experience in managing both Paediatric and Adult Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders, and Intensive Insulin Therapy for ICU. He is passionate about conducting research on the detection of diabetes in young individualsand has been actively involved in educational programmes of American Diabetes Association (ADA) and Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI).
M.B.B.S., M.S. (Ophthalmology)
28+ years
Dr. Satpal Pannu is a Consultant in the Ophthalmology Department of Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
Dr. Pannu completed his M.B.B.S. at Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune and M.S. (Ophthalmology) at Bombay University. Subsequently, he received his microsurgery training at Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai. His professional journey began in the Armed Forces, with him serving as a Specialist at various Indian naval hospitals, notably aboard the Indian Naval Hospital Ship (INHS) Asvini, Mumbai. He later worked as a Consultant at Prince Aly Khan and Saifee Hospitals. His most recent tenure was as a Consultant at the Ophthalmology Department, Seven Hills Hospital for over 7 years.
Dr. Pannu brings extensive expertise to his practice, specialising in phacoemulsification with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation and various advanced techniques for cataract surgery. He also performs anterior segment surgeries for glaucoma, strabismus (squint), pterygium, and diseases affecting the lid and lacrimal sac.
As a recognised Associate Professor at Mumbai University—since December 1996—Dr. Pannu has mentored and taught numerous successful postgraduate students pursuing their M.S. (Ophthalmology). He has undertaken various research projects under the aegis of the Armed Forces Medical Research Committee (AFMRC) and published and presented papers at various conferences.
Memberships:
M.B.B.S., M.D. (Obstetrics and Gynaecology), D.G.O., D.N.B., FCPS, D.F.P., MRCOG, FRCOG, Diploma in Pelvic Endoscopy
Fellowship of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK, 2011
23+ years
Dr. Sarita Bhalerao is a Consultant in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
Dr. Bhalerao specialises in Ultrasonography in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She completed her Diploma in Obstetric and Gynaecologic Ultrasound from The Ian Donald School and has been a Faculty for the Ultrasound Training Course at Wadia Maternity Hospital since 1997. She trained in Gynaecologic Endoscopy at Kiel, Germany in 2003 and at Paul’s Hospital, Cochin in 2009. She also trained in Colposcopy at The Whittington Hospital, London and attended the Advanced Course in Colposcopy for Consultants in 2005. Dr. Bhalerao received training in Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopic Suturing in 2013 and Laparoscopic Myomectomy and Hysterectomy in 2016 from Center of Excellence for Minimal Access Surgery Training (CEMAST), Mumbai.
Dr. Bhalerao has been involved in multiple academic studies and has published several papers. She has also written chapters in academic books and has been invited as a Speaker at many national and international symposiums.
M.B.B.S., M.S., D.N.B. (Surgery), D.N.B. (Urology), FEBU, FRACS
25+ years
Dr. Santoshi Janardan Nagaonkar is Director Urology, Urological Oncology, & Robotic Surgery at the Department of Urology of Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre. He is an Indian‒Australian Urologist who specialises in routine and complex urological cancer surgeries, like robotic prostatectomy and bladder, kidney, penile, and testicular cancer surgeries.
Dr. Nagaonkar was instrumental in initiating the Robotic Urology Programme at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre. He also initiated the Robotic Surgery Programme at P. D. Hinduja Hospital and served as the Lead in their Robotic Department. Dr. Nagaonkar is one of the few urologists in India to perform an ultrasound-guided transrectal/transperineal prostate biopsy. He is also trained and highly experienced in performing state-of-the-art MR Fusion Biopsy of prostate.
He received formal and advanced urological training from the Royal Australian College of Surgeons under the Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) Programme. Thereafter, he worked as a Consultant Urologist and Urology Oncologist at Manning Base, Forster Private, and Newcastle Private Hospitals in NSW, Australia (2005‒2014).
Dr. Nagaonkar received the highest national award, the H. S. Bhat Gold Medal—awarded by the Diplomate National Board—in 2002‒2003.
Dr. Nagaonkar is a Postgraduate Teacher for Diplomate National Board (D.N.B.) and Lecturer at the Australian Surgical College. He is also a researcher affiliated with IIT Powai, Mumbai. Dr. Nagaonkar has over 50 publications in peer-reviewed journals and media releases. He has a special interest in urological cancer surgery and has always been technologically driven, always introducing new technologies to ensure optimal treatment for his patients.
M.B.B.S., M.S. (General Surgery), D.N.B. (General Surgery)
Dr. Sanket S. Mehta is a Consultant at the Department of Surgical Oncology of Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre. He is a well-known name in India in the field of Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC); he pioneered the establishment of HIPEC for recurrent ovarian cancer in India.
Dr. Mehta completed his Surgical Oncology training at the Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. He received further training in Laparoscopic and Robotic Colorectal Surgery at St. Mary’s Hospital, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea. Dr. Mehta holds a Professional Diploma in Clinical Research (P.D.C.R.) and a Professional Certification in CAR-T cell and Gene therapy (Singapore).
M.B.B.S., M.S. (Orthopaedics), D. (Ortho), D.N.B. (Orthopaedics), M.Ch. (Orthopaedics)
Fellow of College of Physicians & Surgeons (UK)
Dr. Sanjay Garude is a Consultant at the Department of Orthopaedics of Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
A Gold Medallist from Mumbai University, Dr. Garude earned extensive training from the UK for 3 years. He completed his M.Ch. (Orthopaedics) from Liverpool, UK, in 1997. He is also a qualified Fellow of College of Physicians & Surgeons (Orthopaedics).
Prior to his association with our hospital, Dr. Garude was associated with leading multi-speciality hospitals in Mumbai, focusing on Shoulder Surgery, Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine. Dr. Garude has gained significant exposure to shoulder surgeries and arthroscopies of all joints through his global travels spanning USA, France, and Australia.
Dr. Garude is an Active Member and Faculty at various national meetings organised by the Indian Arthroscopy Society (IAS). He delivers talks and conducts arthroscopy training workshops all over the country. Dr. Garude has also published papers in various national and international journals.