Masters in Applied Psychology - Clinical Specialisation
Proficient experience of 8 years
Rithika Krishnan is a psychologist in the Department of Well Women Centre at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
She is a professionally trained psychologist, having obtained her Masters in Clinical Psychology from the University of Mumbai. She has gained diverse clinical experience working at various hospitals across the city for the past 7 years.
Her experience enables her to effectively work with patients suffering from emotional trauma, emotional abuse, and generalised anxiety. She also provides supportive therapy to couples experiencing infertility.
Through therapy, she aims to empower her patients with the tools and emotional support they need to overcome these obstacles.
M.B.B.S., M.D., D.M. (Nephrology), D.N.B. (Nephrology)
More than 24 years of experience in the field of Nephrology.
Dr. Rushi Deshpande is a Consultant Nephrologist and Renal Transplantation Physician at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, where he also serves as the Director of the Department of Nephrology.
After earning his MBBS and MD, Dr Deshpande completed DNB (Nephrology) in 2002 and (DM Nephrology) in 2003. He further advanced his expertise as a Fellow in Nephrology at University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada for two years and in Kidney Transplantation for one year in a programme accredited to American Society of Transplantation, Toronto, Canada.
Since 2006, he has been serving as a Consultant in Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation in Mumbai.
His academic excellence has been recognised with a Gold Medal in Pharmacology from Dr BAM University, Aurangabad, and ranked first in the University in second year MBBS. He is also a recipient of a Gold Medal in DNB (Nephrology) awarded by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the then Hon. President of India.
Dr Deshpande has authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and presented research at various national and international conferences.
As a founding member of the Critical Care Nephrology Association (CCNA), he is a leading expert in his field. Dr. Deshpande further honed his skills through a short-term observership at Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Japan, under the mentorship of Dr. Kazunari Tanabe, MD, PhD, Professor and Chairman of the hospital. Dr. Tanabe is renowned for pioneering ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation, a technique Dr. Deshpande now confidently performs as a routine procedure at our hospital.
M.S. (General Surgery), M.Ch. (Urology)
Andrological microsurgery
35 years
Dr. Rupin Shah is one of the most senior andrologists in India. After completing his super-specialisation (M.Ch.) in Urology (1986), he received training in andrological microsurgery (Belgium), becoming the first Indian urologist to do so. Ever since, he has pioneered microsurgery and other procedures for the treatment of male infertility and erectile dysfunction in India.
Dr. Shah has developed several new techniques and procedures in andrology. His work on penile revascularisation for erectile dysfunction was received the ‘Best Video’ award at the 6th World meeting on Impotence in Singapore in 1994. The Shah Indian penile prosthesis developed by him is the most commonly used penile implant in India. His innovative technique for the microsurgical repair of obstructive azoospermia received the ‘Best Video’ award from the Urological Society of India in 2000; his new technique for sperm retrieval in men with non-obstructive azoospermia was presented at the annual meeting of the American Urology Association in 2004.
For his pioneering role in developing novel andrological procedures in India, he received the prestigious Dr. B. C. Roy Award from the President of India (2008). Currently, he is the convener for post-doctoral FNB in Andrology of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences. He has published numerous papers, chapters, and books, and holds many important academic positions. Dr. Shah is the founding President of the South Asian Society for Sexual Medicine, senior advisor to the Global Andrology Forum, and Associate Editor of the journal “Fertility and Reproduction”; he is also a member of several global committees of the International Society of Sexual Medicine.
Apart from his association with the IVF department of the Well Women’s Centre of the Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, he is a senior consultant at the Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre and a visiting consultant at the Fakih IVF centre in Dubai.
M.B.B.S., D.N.B. (Dermatology), D.D.V.
Fellowship in Clinical Dermatology and Cosmetology, National Skin Centre, Singapore.
13 years
Dr. Rujuta Sathe is a consultant dermatologist and cosmetologist at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital.
Dr. Rujuta obtained her D.N.B. in Dermatology from Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai and D.D.V. from Rajiv Gandhi Medical College, Thane. Thereafter she gained international experience in dermatology and cosmetology at the National Skin Centre, Singapore. She has several years of global experience and worked in reputable institutions in India and abroad.
She has been actively involved in academic activities and has authored several articles and chapters in textbooks and journals. She has a keen interest in developing clinical protocols and has helped in coordinating departmental activities at her previous institutes. She has been a guest speaker on several occasions. Besides, she has also worked at dedicated cosmetology centres and is proficient in common cosmetology and dermatological procedures, such as skin peels and lasers.
M.B.B.S., D.N.B. (Paediatrics)
10+ years
Dr. Parikh graduated from Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Hospital, Mumbai, in 2004. Thereafter, she received her DNB (Paediatrics) from Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, in 2010. Dr. Parikh holds paediatric endocrinology fellowships from India and the UK, in addition to an observational fellowship from the USA.
As an Executive Member of the Indian Society for Paediatric & Adolescent Endocrinology (ISPAE), Dr. Parikh was part of the Writing Committee for “New-born Screening Guidelines for Congenital Hypothyroidism in India: Recommendations of the Indian Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology”. She is also a member of the International Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD), Asia Pacific Paediatric Endocrine Society (APPES), Growth Hormone Research Society (GHRS), Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP), and Indian Medical Association (IMA). Dr. Parikh has authored seven publications. She has also participated in several conferences and has co-authored 15+ scientific papers.
M.B.B.S., M.D. (Anaesthesiology)
Vast experience in managing patients undergoing heart transplants. He has successfully managed more than 110 transplant cases.
M.B.B.S., M.D. (Radiology)
More than 30 years of experience in radiology
Dr. Surg. Capt. Rochan Pant is the Director of Imaging and Radiology and Consultant in Interventional Radiology at the Department of Radiology and Imaging at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
Dr. Rochan Pant, an alumnus of the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune completed his M.B.B.S. in 1988 and M.D. (Radiology) in 1995. He further trained in Interventional Radiology for peripheral and neuro-interventions at the Bombay Hospital and Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai.
Dr. Pant is experienced in an array of interventional procedures such as intracranial aneurysm therapy, stroke intervention, portal hypertension, and endovascular repair of abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysm. He is experienced in the interventional therapy of liver cancer by TACE and RFA. He has been awarded the Vishisth Seva medal by the President of India and a commendation by the GOC-in-C Southern Command.
An academic for over two decades, Dr. Pant has been a post-graduate teacher under MUHS, Nasik and an examiner for Interventional Radiology fellowship and D.N.B. (radiology). He has been a professor (Radio-diagnosis) at MUHS, Nasik since 2010 and is also a member of the executive council and is the past Vice President of the Indian Society of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. He has published 18 papers and presented his work at many conferences.
M.B.B.S., D.N.B.
More than 10 years of experience in the field of ophthalmology
Dr Ritika Dalal is a consultant in the ophthalmology department at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
Dr Dalal completed her MBBS degree in 2008 at Terna Medical College, Mumbai, and obtained a DNB degree in 2012. She undertook a year-long fellowship (2014–15) in cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery at Northwestern University, Chicago, USA and another fellowship in refractive surgery (2017–18) at Narayan Nethralaya.
Dr Dalal specialises in customised refractive surgery as well as dry eye and keratoconus treatment. She routinely participates in screening camps and has conducted over 5000 screenings and performed over 100 cataract surgeries. Her dedication to the field of ophthalmology has been recognised with two international hero awards by the All India Ophthalmic Society (2019) and the Women’s Ophthalmologists Society (2018).
She has published numerous articles and is a member of prestigious organisations, such as the All India Ophthalmological Society, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
M.B.B.S., D.N.B. (Medicine), MNAMS
Substantial experience of several years in the field of Medicine and Diabetology
Dr. Ritesh Shah is a Consultant Physician in the Department of Internal Medicine at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre. He has worked as a Consultant Physician and Diabetes Specialist at some of the most prestigious hospitals in Mumbai before joining our hospital in 2016 and is associated with us for more than 5 years.
Dr. Shah completed his MBBS from MUHS Nashik University and DNB (Medicine) in 2013 and pursued his MNAMS (Medicine) from the National Academy of Medical Science.
Certifications
His areas of expertise and special interest include diabetes, non-invasive cardiology, and critical care management.
He has published theses, delivered lectures at national forums, and participated in numerous national and international conferences, including the 78th Scientific American Diabetics Conference held in Orlando, Florida. Additionally, he has gained observer physician experience at the University Hospital, Cleveland, OHIO.
Membership
M.B.B.S., M.D. (Medicine)
European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) certified
6 years
Dr. Rishabh Nanavati is a consultant rheumatologist based in Mumbai, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases of the musculoskeletal system. He offers expert care for a range of rheumatological conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and more.
Dr. Rishabh Nanavati believes in working closely with patients to provide timely and effective treatment.