M.B.B.S., M.D. (Chest and Tuberculosis), D.N.B. (Respiratory Medicine)
Distinguished career spanning more than 30 years in Pulmonary Medicine
Dr. Rajesh Sharma is a Mentor in the Pulmonary Medicine Department at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre. He is a specialist in Pulmonary Medicine and Intensive Care with a wealth of knowledge and experience, having been in practice for over 30 years.
After graduating from Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai University, in 1986, Dr. Sharma earned his specialisation in Pulmonary Medicine from K.E.M. Hospital in 1990. He secured a gold medal in his MD and obtained additional qualifications with the Diplomat of National Board.
He continued to work in public hospitals as a lecturer at K.E.M. Hospital and B.Y.L. Nair Hospital following his specialisation. He has been a part of Sir Hurkishandas Narottamdas Hospital as a Consultant in Pulmonary Medicine and Intensive Care since 1993 and Saifee Hospital since 2005.
Dr. Sharma is a founder member and past secretary of the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine. He has been actively involved in teaching, supervising, and scrutinising doctors and trainees in his specialty.
He has expertise in performing bronchoscopies and has a keen interest in Interventional Pulmonology. With a special interest in multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) and sleep medicine, Dr. Sharma is an expert in managing other respiratory diseases, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and interstitial lung diseases. He is passionate about the respiratory health of his patients and believes that there is nothing more fulfilling than helping patients to breathe more easily.
M.B.B.S., M.D. (Paediatrics), D.C.H.
33 years
Dr. Unadkat earned his MD in Paediatrics and a DCH. He was also a fellow in the Department of Hemoglobinopathy at B.J. Wadia Hospital for Children in Mumbai. Practicing as a paediatrician and neonatologist since 1993, Dr. Unadkat is one of Mumbai’s most recognized specialists in paediatric care (infants, children, and adolescents). He has authored and co-authored numerous publications in prestigious paediatric journals.
M.B.B.S., M.D. (Paediatrics), D.C.H., M.R.C.P. (Paediatrics, UK)
28 years
Dr. Verma graduated from the University of Mumbai and later completed his DCH at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Mumbai, followed by his MD in Paediatrics at Mumbai University. Dr. Verma also earned his MRCP in Paediatrics from the Royal College of Physicians in the UK after working at prestigious institutions such as the Neonatal Unit of Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital and the Host Defence unit of Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. He has served as the Head of Neonatology at Wockhardt Hospital and Seven Hills Hospital and as Consultant and Head of the Department of Neonatology and Paediatric Intensive Care at Bombay Hospital. He also worked as a senior Consultant in the Department of Neonatology at Lokmanya Tilak General Hospital, Sion. As one of Mumbai’s leading paediatricians and neonatologists, he serves as a teacher and mentor for the DNB program at our hospital. Dr. Verma holds memberships and leadership roles in various professional associations: he is a life member of the National Neonatology Forum (NNF) of India and the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (Mumbai branch); he is currently the President of the Neonatology Forum in Mumbai; he is a Visiting Scholar in Neonatology at Babies and Children’s Hospital, part of the Columbia Presbyterian Group of Hospitals in New York, USA; and he is also a Visiting Fellow at the Regional Neonatal Referral Unit at Kings College Hospital in London, UK. Dr. Verma has authored several publications in both national and international journals.
M.B.B.S., M.S. (Orthopaedics), D’Orth
More than 30 years of rich experience as an orthopaedic surgeon.
Dr. Rahul Shah is a Consultant in the Department of Orthopaedics at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
Dr. Shah completed his MBBS from Grant Medical College & Sir J.J Hospital in 1985 followed by an MS (Orthopaedics) in 1989 and D’Orth from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai. He underwent specialised training at the Princess Margaret Rose Hospital, Edinburgh, UK for Basic and Advanced Techniques of Total Hip and Knee Replacement, and at the Centre of Excellence, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA for Joint Replacement. He learned Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy at Oxford University and Uni-compartmental Knee Arthroplasty at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre.
Dr. Shah has worked at many prestigious hospitals across the city and trained at several international centres including the University of Dundee, Scotland for advanced total joint arthroplasty and revision techniques, and at Hamburg, Germany for advanced techniques in Minimal Invasive Knee Surgery.
Ph.D. (Child Psychology)
10+ years
Dr. Puri received her Ph.D. in child Psychology from the University of Delhi. She has designed intervention programs for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Dr. Puri has worked as a Counselor in various Delhi schools and institutes. She has also participated in and conducted several workshops and seminars. She co-authored a paper on ‘Mental Health in Schools’ published in the Journal of Paediatrics. She was also the Editor of Expressions India and published a book and CD on exam stress.
M.B.B.S., D.V.D., M.D. (Dermatology)
Rich experience of more than 37 years in the field of dermatology
Dr Purvi Shah is the Mentor at the Dermatology department, Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
After completing her M.B.B.S., Dr Shah pursued M.D. in Dermatology and was a Gold medallist from the University of Mumbai. Thereafter, she served as a Resident doctor at the Department of Skin and Venereal Diseases at Seth G. S. Medical College and the K.E.M. Hospital.
During her over 37 years of experience, Dr. Shah has treated several patients as well as taught students as a lecturer in the Department of Skin and V.D. at K.E.M Hospital. She has been a consulting dermatologist since 1988 and was previously associated with Conwest Jain Clinic Group of Hospitals.
Dr.Shah has vast experience in treatment of Auto-immune Vesicular Bullous disorder like Bullous-pemphigoid and Pemphigus-vulgaris with Rituximab. She has treated 30+ patients in RFH.
Dr Shah was involved in the research projects, Clinical, Mycological and Immunological Spectrum of Cutaneous Candidiasis; and Clinical and Bacterial Investigation of Common Pyodermas; Clinical Trial of Terfinadine. She has presented numerous papers at conferences as well as published papers in reputed journals.
M.B.B.S., D.N.B. (Medicine), MNAMS
Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine (IDCCM), Hinduja Hospital
Over 15 years of varied experience
Dr. Purvi Chhablani is a Consultant in the Department of Internal Medicine at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
She completed her MBBS from Mumbai University and her DNB in Medicine from Bombay Hospital. She earned her MNAMS in 2001.
She also compeleted certification in 2D Echocardiography and Colour Doppler from Dr. Lotlikar Institute.
Dr. Chhablani has served as Chief Intensivist and ICU in-charge at Cumballa Hill Hospital. In addition to her role at our Hospital, she is also affiliated as a Consultant Physician at various reputed hospitals and clinics in South Mumbai.
A certified conductor of Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) courses, Dr. Chhablani has been actively involved in Infection Control and Disaster Management teams in the affiliated hospitals.
M.B.B.S., D.N.B. (Paediatrics)
Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology (Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai)
Dr. Karnavat graduated from G. S. Seth Medical College and KEMH Hospital, Mumbai, in 2009. Thereafter, she received her DNB (Paediatrics) in 2014 and a fellowship in Paediatric Neurology from Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, in 2016. Dr. Karnavat is a recognised teacher for DNB (Paediatrics) and BSc. Nursing. She has co-authored seven publications and several conference papers.
M.B.B.S., M.D.
Several years of experience
Dr. Mashru is an experienced rheumatologist specializing in the management of both outpatient and inpatient rheumatology cases. He has extensive expertise in using advanced biological agents, including TNF Blockers, Rituximab and IL-6 Blockers (Tocilizumab), to treat a variety of rheumatic conditions. He is also skilled in managing emergencies in rheumatology, ensuring that patients receive timely and effective care in critical situations.
M.B.B.S., M.D. (Pulmonary Medicine)
Fellowship in Sleep Medicine
10 years of post-doctoral experience
Dr. Pujan Parikh is a Consultant in the Pulmonary Medicine Department at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
Dr. Parikh completed his post-graduation MD (Pulmonary Medicine) from B J Medical College, Ahmedabad. He has received training in fibreoptic bronchoscopy, BAL, lung biopsy, transbronchial lung biopsy, TBNA, medical thoracoscopy-guided pleural biopsy, intercostal drainage tube placement, and pleural fluid aspiration. Dr. Pujan Parikh has also attained training in EBUS-guided TBNA.
Dr. Parikh has received a fellowship in Sleep Medicine owing to a special interest in the subject. He deals with different types of sleep disorders, including insomnia, sleep-related breathing disorder, sleep-related movement disorder, and circadian rhythm disorder.
Further, he has published in several international and national indexed medical journals.