Endocrinology

Shashank R Joshi

Dr. (Prof.) Shashank R Joshi

Consultant
Department
Endocrinology
Qualification

M.D., D.M., FICP, FICN, FRCP (Eng, Ed., Glasg.), FACE, FACP

Experience

25+ years

Bio:

Dr. Prof. Shashank R. Joshi is a Consultant at the Department of Endocrinology of Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre. He topped all years of M.B.B.S., M.D., and D.M.

Dr. Joshi serves as a Visiting Faculty at several prestigious national and international Universities. He is deeply engaged in evidence-based research and clinical work in Endocrinology including Diabetes, Obesity, Thyroid, Osteoporosis and Growth. Dr. Joshi has served as a Faculty in Medicine at Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals and Past Faculty of Endocrinology at Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital.

Dr. Joshi has an extensive portfolio of over 800 research publications to his credit. Additionally, he has held editorial positions, including an Ex-Editor of the Indian Journal of Obesity, Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism and Indian Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, among other leading medical journals.

He is the Honorary Emeritus Editor of the Journal of The Association of Physicians of India (JAPI) and Chief-Editor of Journal of Medical Nutrition and Nutracueticals and Indian Journal of Medical Sciences (IJMS). He was a contributing member of the 8th edition of International Diabetes Federation Atlas 2017. 

He was conferred the “International Clinician of the year 2012” by the American College of Endocrinology. He has been conferred in 2014 "Padma Shri" by the Government of India, one of the country’s highest civilian honours.

Dr. Prof. Shashank R. Joshi is a Consultant at the Department of Endocrinology of Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre. He topped all years of M.B.B.S., M.D., and D.M.

Dr. Joshi serves as a Visiting Faculty at several prestigious national and international Universities. He is deeply engaged in evidence-based research and clinical work in Endocrinology including Diabetes, Obesity, Thyroid, Osteoporosis and Growth. Dr. Joshi has served as a Faculty in Medicine at Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals and Past Faculty of Endocrinology at Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital.

Dr. Joshi has an extensive portfolio of over 800 research publications to his credit. Additionally, he has held editorial positions, including an Ex-Editor of the Indian Journal of Obesity, Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism and Indian Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, among other leading medical journals.

He is the Honorary Emeritus Editor of the Journal of The Association of Physicians of India (JAPI) and Chief-Editor of Journal of Medical Nutrition and Nutracueticals and Indian Journal of Medical Sciences (IJMS). He was a contributing member of the 8th edition of International Diabetes Federation Atlas 2017. 

He was conferred the “International Clinician of the year 2012” by the American College of Endocrinology. He has been conferred in 2014 "Padma Shri" by the Government of India, one of the country’s highest civilian honours.

Memberships:

  • President; Indian Academy of Diabetes (IAD)
  • Immediate Past Dean; Indian College of Physicians (ICP)
  • Chair; International Diabetes Federation (IDF) (South East Asia Region)
  • Past President; Endocrine Society of India (ESI)
  • Past President; Association of Physicians of India (API)
  • Past President; Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI)
  • Past President; Hypertension Society of India (HSI)
  • Past President; All India Association for Advancement for Research in Obesity, an IASO Affiliate (AIAARO)
  • Founder Vice President; The PCOS Society India (PCOS)
  • Former Secretary; Indian Thyroid Society (ITS)
  • Executive Member; Diabetes Asia Study Group (DASG)
  • Immediate Past Chapter Chair (India); American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE)

Gastroenterology & GI Endoscopy

Priyanka Udawat

Dr. Priyanka Udawat

Consultant - Paediatric Gastroenterology, Preventive Healthcare and Wellness
Department
Gastroenterology & GI Endoscopy
Sub-Speciality
Paediatric Gastroenterology, Lifestyle Medicine and Allergy
Qualification

MBBS, DNB (Paediatrics), Dip. IBLM

Fellowship

 Paediatric Gastroenterology, hepatology and liver transplantation, Advanced Course on Allergy and Immunotherapy

Experience

11 years

Bio:

Dr Udawat graduated from the Coimbatore Medical College, Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai, in 2007, and subsequently earned her DNB (Paediatrics) from Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya an associate hospital of Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi, in 2012. She pursued a Fellowship in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nutrition and Liver Transplantation from Medanta, Medicity, Gurgaon, India (2013–14), and has additional trained in Yogatherapy (2016), and completed a course on Allergy and Asthma from Bengaluru, in 2022. She also holds a Diplomate of International Board Lifestyle Medicine (Dip. IBLM, 2022) from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

Dr Udawat worked as an Assistant Professor in Department of Paediatric Medicine and Paediatric Gastroenterology, at Sir Padampat Mother and Child Health Institute, S.M.S Medical College, Jaipur (2014–18). She served as the PHC Medical Officer and Incharge at Govindgarh , Rajasthan in 2008. Dr Udawat has also worked at the Institute of Digestive Liver Care, Mumbai (2019–22) and at Surya Mother and Child Hospital, NH SRCC Children hospital (Paediatric Gastroenterology and Liver Transplantation) and BIDS, Global Hospital (adult gastroenterology, lifestyle medicine and GI wellness).

Dr Udawat currently serves as the Director-Research at the Indian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (2023–24), where she spearheads research projects on disease reversal using the lifestyle medicine pillars, including a Plant Based Diet, Physical Activity, Sleep, Substance Abuse, Emotional Wellbeing, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing. She is also actively involved in reversing chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension and heart disease through strategic lifestyle modification using evidence-based approaches. She has authored several publications in the field of gastroenterology and endosonography.

Dr Udawat serves as an adjunct faculty member for the MPH Lifestyle Medicine programme at the James Lind Institute, Switzerland, where she delivers online lectures on lifestyle medicine. and now doing

Areas of Expertise & Special Interest:

  • Upper and lower GI endoscopies for adult and children
  • Therapeutic interventions and non-invasive diagnostic tests for chronic GI issues for all ages
  • Weight management strategies for underweight/ overweight individuals
  • Disease-specific customized nutritional counselling for all age groups
  • Counselling on life style management
  • Stress reduction techniques and live meditation sessions for patients with chronic gastrointestinal issues
  • Digestive wellness (diet, yoga, meditation and counselling)
  • Combining modern medicine with state-of-the-art cutting-edge technology scientific evidenced-based holistic therapies and counselling for achieving complete health
  • Root cause therapy
  • Allergy testing and providing customized food plans

Medical Oncology

Pritam Kataria

Dr. Pritam Kataria

Consultant
Department
Medical Oncology
Qualification

M.B.B.S., M.D. (General Medicine), D.M. (Medical Oncology and Haemato-oncology)

Experience

5+ years

Bio:

Dr. Kataria graduated from Seth G. S. Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai. Thereafter. he received his MD (General Medicine) from Government Medical College, Nagpur and DM (Medical Oncology and Haemato-oncology) from the Gujarat Cancer Research Institute and B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad. Dr. Kataria has received training in bone marrow transplantation and has also worked in the department of medical oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.

Dr. Kataria is a European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) board-certified medical oncologist. He is a member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) and American Society of Medical Oncology (ASCO).

Dr. Kataria has received several academic-related awards. He was a 19th MH-CET rank holder and 2nd rank holder when at Gujarat University. He was the recipient of the ESMO Asia Travel Grant from ISMPO-CON.

Dr. Kataria has authored 14 publications and 2 conference papers. He has been a faculty member at several national and international conferences.

Areas of Expertise & Special Interest:

  • Solid tumours – lung, breast, colon, prostrate, gastro-intestinal, and hepato-biliary
  • Bone sarcomas
  • Haematological/blood cancers – lymphoma, leukaemia and myeloma

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Prema M. Kania

Dr. Prema M. Kania

Consultant
Department
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Qualification

M.B.B.S., M.D. (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

Experience

Over 30 years of rich experience in the field of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Bio:

Dr. Prema N. Kania is a Consultant in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.

Dr. Kania completed her MD (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) in 1998. She has worked as a consultant at several hospitals and is also an assistant professor at a prestigious medical institute in Mumbai. She is a postgraduate lecturer and an examiner at the Bombay Nurse Training Institute.

Dr. Kania’s work has been presented at various conferences and she has published many studies focused on endometriosis, infertility, and high-risk obstetrics. She has presented lectures at numerous seminars organised by MOGS and FOGSI.

Infectious Diseases

Preeti M Pillai

Dr. Preeti M Pillai

Senior Consultant
Department
Infectious Diseases
Qualification

M.B.B.S., D.N.B. (Medicine), F.N.B. (Infectious Diseases)

Fellowship

Infectious diseases DNB fellowship from P. D. Hinduja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai

Experience

Substantial experience of 10 years as a practicing infectious disease specialist in Mumbai and Thane

Bio:

Dr. Preeti Pillai brings over a decade of diverse experience in the field of Infectious Diseases. After completing her training at P. D. Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai, she was associated with Sir. H. N. Reliance Hospital during its early years for around 3 years, before establishing her Infectious Diseases practice in Thane.

She has made significant academic contributions, with numerous journal publications and textbook chapters in the field of Infectious Diseases. Dr. Pillai is also an active speaker, delivering lectures at various Infectious Diseases Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs and conferences.

During the COVID pandemic, she served as a COVID-care physician in Thane and was a member of the Thane municipal corporation’s COVID task force. Since July 2022 she has been providing both infectious diseases consultation and diagnostic services (both inpatient and outpatient services) at Sir H. N. Reliance Hospital, Mumbai. Her outpatient clinic hours are from 12:00 - 14:00 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

Areas of Expertise & Special Interest:

  • Transplant infections
  • Bone and joint infections
  • Fungal infections
  • Tropical medicine
  • HIV medicine
  • Resistant tuberculosis

Internal Medicine

Preeti Chhabria

Dr. Preeti Chhabria

Director
Department
Internal Medicine
Sub-Speciality
General Medicine & Geriatrics
Qualification

M.B.B.S. (Mumbai), M.D. (USA), Board Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine

Fellowship

Mini Fellowship in Lipid Disorders from the American Heart Association and Gladstone Institute University of California, San Francisco

Experience

Distinguished career spanning 30 years in the field of Internal Medicine

Bio:

Dr. Preeti Chhabria is a Consultant and Director of the Department of Internal Medicine at the Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.

She completed her M.B.B.S. at Bombay University and pursued her M.D. from Rush University, Chicago, USA.

Before joining our hospital, Dr. Chhabria served as a consultant with Hinduja Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai, where she founded and headed the Lipid Speciality Clinic and Geriatric Speciality Clinic. She also held the position of a Senior Physician and Partner at the prestigious Permanente Medical Group (TPMG) San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA for over 15 years. She is actively involved in teaching residents and medical students and has presented at various geriatric forums.

Awards:

  • TPMG Medicine Department Quality Award (2004–2006)
  • Outstanding Resident Award
  • Outstanding Clinical Teaching Excellence Award in 1998–1999.

Memberships

American College of Physicians

Publications

  • RB Quarterly Medical Review, Medical Nutrition in Geriatric Health Care, Vol. 69, and No.1 January–March 2018
  • Short-term and long-term predictions of older adults based on Geriatric scores. A prospective study. European journal of Geriatrics and Gerontology, August 2022.
  • Risk factors and complications associated with Tuberculosis : A case series. International journal of medical sciences and Clinical Research studies, 2024 December.

Areas of Expertise & Special Interest:

  • Geriatric healthcare - preventive and treatment
  • Lipid/cholesterol management
  • Women’s health

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Pratik Shah

Dr. Pratik Shah

Consultant
Department
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Sub-Speciality
Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Microsurgery, Aesthetic Surgery and Facio-maxillary Surgery
Qualification

M.B.B.S., D.N.B. (General Surgery), M.Ch. (Plastic Surgery)

Contact details
Fellowship

 Fellowship in Microsurgery (M.U.H.S.)

Experience

Over 8 years

Bio:

Dr. Pratik Shah is a Consultant in the Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre. After his M.B.B.S., Dr. Shah completed his observership at Christ Hospital, New Jersey and Emory University, Atlanta, U.S.A. He has also completed U.S.M.L.E. steps with Certification (E.C.F.M.G.). He also worked briefly with intensive care training at Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai. He obtained his degree in D.N.B. (General Surgery) from the National Boards, New Delhi and subsequently completed his M.Ch. in Plastic Surgery from S.M.S. Hospital, Jaipur. He has extensive experience in reconstructive surgery for cancer, burns, trauma, craniofacial injuries, and congenital anomalies, such as cleft lip, cleft palate, and hypospadias, at Jaipur during his training.

Dr. Shah also completed his observership in body contouring, fat grafting, and other aesthetic procedures before joining a one-year fellowship in microsurgery (M.U.H.S.) at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai. His major interests include Aesthetic surgery – Body Contouring, Breast reduction and augmentation, Facelift, Eyelid Surgery, Reconstructive microsurgery (Cancer, Trauma, Burns, and Hand Injuries), and Reparation of facio-maxillary injuries.

Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine

Pratibha Singhal

Dr. Pratibha Singhal

Consultant
Department
Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine
Sub-Speciality
Interventional Pulmonology
Qualification

M.B.B.S., M.D. (Tuberculosis and Chest Disease), D.N.B. (Respiratory Diseases), DETRD (Diploma in Environmental, Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases)

Fellowship
  • Pulmonology, especially Bronchoscopy and Sleep Medicine (The Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA)
  • EBUS and Interventional Pulmonology (The Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA)
  • Bronchoscopy, EBUS, and Pleuroscopy/Thoracoscopy (National University Hospital, Singapore)
Experience

26 years of exceptional experience

Bio:

Dr. Pratibha Singhal is a practicing Consultant in the Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Department at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.

After completing her MBBS, she successfully attained her MD in Tuberculosis and Chest Disease from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & General Hospital (University of Mumbai). Thereafter, she obtained her DNB in Respiratory Diseases from the National Board of Examinations, Delhi. She then completed her Diploma in Environmental, Tuberculosis, and Respiratory Diseases from the College of Physicians & Surgeons, Mumbai, and was ranked second for that year.

In addition, Dr. Singhal has been trained at the Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA, and National University Hospital, Singapore in the areas of bronchoscopy, EBUS, and pleuroscopy/thoracoscopy.

She has been a faculty at various forums and has been invited as a speaker on various topics concerning pulmonology, especially bronchology and interventions, and for training in workshops on bronchoscopy and interventional pulmonology. Additionally, she is a part of the faculty for training in bronchoscopy courses at the Center of Excellence for Minimal Access Surgery Training, Mumbai.

Dr. Singhal has many publications in national and international journals and has presented papers at national and international conferences, including NAPCON, BRONCOCON, European Respiratory Society (ERS), and TESCON.

She is a member of the Indian Chest Society (ICS), the Indian Association for Bronchology (IAB), the World Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (WABIP), the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), and the ERS.

Areas of Expertise & Special Interest:

  • Respiratory Critical Care
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Interventional Pulmonology and its various aspects
  • Proficiency in Paediatric Flexible Bronchoscopy
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Multi-drug-resistant TB

Dental Services

Pratibha Mahajan

Dr. Pratibha Mahajan

Consultant
Department
Dental Services
Sub-Speciality
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Temporomandibular Joint Pain and Sleep Apnoea
Qualification

B.D.S., M.D.S.

Fellowship
  • Fellowship in Neuromuscular Dentistry from the International College of Craniomandibular Orthopaedics
  • Fellowship in Facial Esthetic Surgery from Internationally recognised centres - which included Cleft Lip and Cleft Lip Repair at the Charles’s Pinto Centre for Cleft Lip and Palate at Jubilee Mission Hospital, Thrissur, under Dr. H. S. Adenwala
  • Orthognathic Surgery at Centre for Craniofacial Esthetic Surgery at Mar Basillios Dental College and Hospital, Kerala, under renowned surgeon Dr. Varghese Mani; and Head and Neck Reconstruction Surgery at Amrutha Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
Experience

20 years of experience in clinical practice

Bio:

Dr. Mahajan specialises in the removal of wisdom teeth, impacted teeth, and complex tooth extractions in medically compromised patients with other medical conditions such as heart diseases, diabetes, kidney transplants, patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, etc.

Her expertise includes surgical treatment for issues related to the oral cavity and jaws, orofacial infections, minor oral surgeries like frenectomy, removal of dental cysts, communications between oral cavity and maxillary sinus, facial space infections and other oral pathologies.

She also treats fractures of the jaw and facial bone, trigeminal neuralgia, and paediatric oral surgery.

She has a special interest and extensive experience in treating pain and problems related to TMJ and Orofacial pain.  

Additionally, she has vast experience in dental implantology and dental implant-related surgeries like bone grafting, ridge augmentation, sinus lift, etc.

Dr. Pratibha was a top performer at Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai during her BDS. After completing her post-graduation training at KLE, Bangalore, in 2010, she pursued super speciality fellowship training under internationally renowned surgeons in the fields of Facial Aesthetic Surgery and Facial Reconstruction. She has also trained under international faculties at many AO workshops on Maxillofacial Trauma and Orthognathic Surgery.

She has several publications to her credit and has delivered lectures at various gatherings of Medical and Dental practitioners at various forums.

Before joining Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, she worked as an Assistant Professor in the D.Y. Patil School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai, for four years where she was involved in clinical practice, research work, and academic activities.

Areas of Expertise & Special Interest:

  • Temporo mandibular joint (TMJ)
  • Treatment of Sleep Apnoea  
  • Airway Dentistry through the approach of Neuro Muscular Dentistry
  • Dental Implantology
  • Diagnosis and management of oral precancerous and cancerous lesions
  • Reconstructive surgeries and rehabilitation of patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy and operation for oral cancer
  • Orthognathic Surgery for correction of jaw deformities
  • Rehabilitation of children and adults with cleft lip and cleft palate deformity

Surgical Oncology

Prashant Nyati

Dr. Prashant Nyati

Consultant
Department
Surgical Oncology
Sub-Speciality
Gynaecologic and Robotic Oncosurgery
Qualification

M.B.B.S., D.N.B. (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

Fellowship
  • International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS)-Travel Fellowship (Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA)
  • Fellowships from University of California (Irvine, USA) and University of South California and Keck School of Medicine (Los Angeles, USA)
  • Fellowship in Robotic Surgery from daVinci Training Institute Sunnyvale (San Francisco, USA)
Experience

15+ years

Bio:

Dr. Nyati graduated from Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Amednagar and received his DNB (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) from B. J. Medical College & Sassoon General Hospital, Pune. Thereafter, he received his specialty training in gynaecologic oncology (Specialist Senior Registrar, Department of Uro-Gynaecology), under Prof H.B Tongaonkar, at Tata Memorial Hospital. He has received advanced training in robotic surgery and in advanced ovarian and endometrial cancers as a Traveling Scholars Program fellow, sponsored by the IGCS (International Gynecologic Cancer Society), at Mayo Clinic (Rochester, USA) and from University of California (Irvine, USA) and University of South California and Keck School of Medicine (Los Angeles, USA).

Dr. Nyati has been a part of many clinical trials. He has participated in several conferences and presented papers on cancer management and quality of life improvement. He is also a member of several national and international professional organisations and has conducted CMEs and conferences.

Dr. Nyati has won prestigious awards and accolades for his dedicated work in gynaecologic oncology. He is also associated with various NGOs and aims to create cancer awareness, including awareness for the early detection of cancer, through panel discussions, lectures and open forums.

Areas of Expertise & Special Interest:

  • Robotic surgery for endometrial cancer, cervical cancer and inguinal lymph node dissection
  • Fertility-sparing treatment (conservative surgical management) for young eligible patients with early-stage ovarian, cervical and endometrial cancers
  • Ultra-radical cytoreductive surgery for ovarian and uterine cancers (primary/ recurrent) with exenteration
  • HIPEC and IP chemotherapy
  • Vulvar surgeries with reconstruction and robotic inguinal lymph node dissection
  • Prevention and early detection of cervical, ovarian, endometrial, vulvar, vaginal cancers
  • Comprehensive care – from diagnosis to palliation
  • Combining gynaecologic surgical oncology with medical oncology, radiation oncology and other surgical subspecialties for a better outcome
  • Creating cancer awareness - lectures and seminars for cancer prevention and early detection, along with screening and management of premalignant lesions
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