M.B.B.S., D.N.B. (Anaesthesiology)
10 years
Dr. Nitu Kumari is a Consultant at the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management of Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
She completed her D.N.B. in Anaesthesiology at Tata Motors Hospital in Jamshedpur. She has varied experience in liver transplant, paediatric regional, bariatric surgery, onco-surgery, and robotic surgery.
She is passionate about teaching D.N.B. students and performing clinical regional anaesthesia.
M.B.B.S., D.G.O., D.N.B. (Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Gold medallist), MRCOG
Over 15 years of rich experience in the field of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Dr. Nitin Pai-Dhungat is a Consultant in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
Dr. Nitin Pai-Dhungat secured a distinction in Pharmacology during his MBBS. Later, he completed his DGO from the College of Physicians and Surgeons. He was a K. Bhaskar Rao Gold Medal awardee for securing the highest marks in the DNB and holds an MRCOG (London). He underwent additional training in laparoscopy and hysteroscopy at Bombay Hospital (2002) and in Cardiotocography at Portsmouth (2005).
Dr. Pai-Dhungat is specialised in managing vaginal hysterectomy, caesarean section surgery, removal of large fibroids, adenomyosis, abdominal hysterectomy, ovarian malignancies, high-risk pregnancies, as well as laparoscopic management of cervical and endometrial cancers. He has worked at several prestigious hospitals including Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences and the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, Northern Ireland where he remains an honorary consultant. He has also been teaching postgraduate students for 15 years. He has written many case studies, published articles in national journals, and presented at various conferences.
M.B.B.S., M.S. (General Surgery), M.C.P.S., M.Ch. (Plastic Surgery), D.N.B. (Plastic Surgery)
Over three decades of global training and experience in the field of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Nitin Mokal is a consultant in the Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
Dr. Mokal completed his M.S. (General Surgery) and M.Ch. (Plastic Surgery) from the University of Bombay, also pursued a D.N.B. (Plastic Surgery). He further advanced his knowledge in the field of craniofacial reconstructive surgery as a fellow at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan, in 1996, followed by a Clinical Research & Teaching Fellowship at the National University Hospital, Singapore (1992–1993). Dr. Mokal was honoured with the first Dr. Ian Jackson’s Award of Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI) for Craniofacial Surgery (2016).
Dr. Mokal has worked at many hospitals in the city, including the Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Centre. He exclusively performs cranio-facial and intracranial procedures with neurosurgeons and cranio-maxillofacial trauma-related and aesthetic plastic surgeries. He has performed over 2500 operations for The Smile Train Project (New York), which treats patients with Cleft Lip and Palate free of cost, and done voluntary work with the Impact India Foundation, performing cleft lip operations for patients visiting the On Life Line Express (Hospital on Wheels) in remote areas.
Dr. Mokal has been actively involved in teaching post-graduate courses as an Honorary Professor of Plastic Surgery at the Grant Medical College and Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals, with a total teaching experience of over 20 years. He has also been a part of many national and international workshops and trainings as both a trainee and faculty member. He has held many prestigious positions: President of the Indian Society of Cleft Lip Palate & Craniofacial Anomalies (2014–15) and Founder Member of the Indian Society of Cleft Lip Palate & Craniofacial Anomalies; he is also a member of several associations: the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India, National Academy of Burns, and AO International.
He has over 40 publications, including journal articles, brief communications, and book chapters.
M.D., D.G.O., D.N.B. (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Over 43 years of rich experience in the field of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Dr. Nitin Narvekar is a Consultant in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
After completing his MBBS from Seth G.S. Medical College, Dr. Narvekar pursued MD from K.E.M Hospital. He has received many awards including a gold medal in Gynaecology and Obstetrics at the 3rd MBBS examination.
Dr. Narvekar has trained in advanced endoscopic surgery at various European centres including Clairmont Ferrand, France; Harlem Hospital, Amsterdam; and Katholic University in Leuven, Belgium. He gained expertise in IVF-ET and allied procedures while training at the Vrie Universiteit of Brussels, Belgium and at Hopital Erasme, Brussels, Belgium.
Dr. Narvekar has worked as a panel Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at several prominent hospitals as Panel Endoscopic Surgeon and Head of the Department of Infertility. He has been an Honorary Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Seth G.S. Medical College and an Honorary Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Nowrosjee Wadia Maternity Hospital. He has held several positions in the past including President of the Association of Maharashtra Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies, Secretary and Vice President of the Association of Maharashtra Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies, and Convener of the FOGSI-recognized Endoscopy Training Program at Nowrosjee Wadia Maternity Hospital.
Dr. Narvekar has published several articles and book chapters on gynaecology, infertility management, and assisted reproduction techniques. He has delivered more than 50 lectures on various national and international platforms. He has also conducted workshops on various Obstetrics and Gynaecology related topics in Maharashtra.
M.B.B.S., M.S. (ENT), DNB (ENT), D.O.R.L. (Gold Medal)
Over 33 years at tertiary care referral hospitals and teaching institutions.
Dr. Shah is an expert in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and a pioneer of Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery and has organised workshops for the same since 2004, which have benefited hundreds of ENT surgeons across the country. At Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. Shah has been the Programme Director for the Fellowship Programme in Endoscopic Sinus & Skull Base Surgery since February 2007. Dr. Shah fined tuned his surgical skills at several centres in Europe and the U.S.A. during his stint as a Clinical Lecturer at K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai, where he worked for 4 years.
Dr. Shah was an invited faculty at over 300 workshops in India and over 30 international meetings abroad; he has delivered various prestigious orations across the globe. He has authored 3 books on ENT, multiple book chapters, and articles. Dr. Shah is also a Reviewer for multiple acclaimed journals.
He was the Head and Coordinator of the D.N.B (ENT) Programme at Bombay Hospital (2005‒2017), and over 40 young ENT surgeons from all over India have completed his Fellowship Programme. He was President of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India (Mumbai) (2001) and President of the All India Rhinology Society (2011).
M.B.B.S., M.D. (Radiodiagnosis)
Interventional Neuroradiology, KEM hospital, Mumbai
Vast experience in the field of Interventional Neuroradiology
Dr. Nishant Aditya is a Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologist at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
After completing his M.B.B.S. and M.D. (Radiodiagnosis), he completed his Fellowship in Interventional Neuroradiology from KEM hospital, Mumbai.
Dr Nishant Aditya has a vast experience in the management of intracranial aneurysms, embolisation of brain AVM, dural A-V fistula, spinal cord vascular malformation, vertebroplasties, carotid stenting, intracranial stenting, carotico-cavernous fistula, maxillofacial vascular malformation (AVF, haemangioma and venous malformation), dural sinusal recanalisation for venous stroke, arterial recanalisation for hyperacute ischaemic stroke including mechanical thrombolysis using Penumbra, Solitaire, and Revive, preoperative tumour embolisation, and neonatal and paediatric neurointerventions for neurovascular disease (Vein of Galen Aneurysmal Malformation, Pial AVF, AVM, and Spinal AVFs).
Besides his association with the hospital, he is a Visiting Consultant as an Interventional Neuroradiologist at several reputed hospitals in Mumbai including Breach Candy Hospital, Saifee Hospital, and Fortis Hospitals.
Dr Nishant Aditya is a frequent participant and contributor to local academic meetings of scientific societies like Bombay Neurosciences Association and monthly Bombay Interventional Neuroradiology meets. He regularly attends and contributes to various national and international scientific meets of Interventional Neuroradiology like AAFITN (Asian-Australasian Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology), Intracranial Stent meets, and LINNC (Live Interventional Neuroradiology and Neurosurgery Course), Paris. He has authored several national and international publications and has delivered lectures at various national and international conferences.
M.B.B.S., M.Sc. (Clinical Pharmacology), MRCPsych
Diverse experience of 14 years in the field of Psychiatry
Dr. Nirmee Shah is a Consultant Psychiatrist in the Department of Psychiatry at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
After completing her MBBS, Dr. Shah pursued advanced psychiatric training in the United Kingdom., where she trained at the prestigious St Mary’s Scheme in London. She was awarded the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT-UK) and went to work as a Consultant Psychiatrist at St Mary’s Hospital, Westminster, London.
With over 7 years of experience in Clinical Psychiatry, Dr. Shah has worked across a wide range of psychiatric specialties, including substance misuse, complex psychosis, pregnancy-related conditions and neuropsychiatry. Her extensive training spans across all age groups and various clinical settings, giving her a well-rounded expertise.
Dr. Shah holds an additional qualification in Clinical Pharmacology from the esteemed Glasgow University, where she was awarded the Eleanor Newell Prize for being the most outstanding student.
In addition to psychopharmacology, Dr. Shah is skilled in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for the treatment of various mental disorders. She is also trained in Behaviour Family Therapy for managing psychosis.
M.D., D.V.D., F.I.S.S.V.D.
30 years of rich experience in the field of dermatology.
Dr. Nina Madnani is a Consultant Dermatologist, Venereologist, Leprologist, and Cosmetologist at the Dermatology Department of Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
She completed her M.D. in Skin Diseases from the Lokmanya Tilak Memorial Medical College with first rank. Dr Madnani has been a Consultant at P.D. Hinduja National Hospital for 24 years and is also a trainer for Botox and Fillers for the last 10 years. She established the first vulvar clinic in India and is the only Indian fellow of the International Society for the Study of Vulvar Diseases. Dr Madnani has been honoured as the Best Practicing Dermatologist (Maharashtra) three times by the IADVL, Maharashtra branch. Additionally, she received the ‘Best Poster Award’ at IADVL National Conference and ‘Oration award’ by Goa Dermatology Association.
She was the chairperson of and a speaker at the World Congress of Dermatology 2015, Vancouver, Canada. Additionally, she is a Member of the Indian Acne Alliance, and is also the Course Director of ISLDA (International School of Lasers, Dermatology, and Aesthetics).
Apart from being a reviewer for three dermatology journals (IJDVL, IJD, and JACSI), Dr Madnani has contributed to various textbooks. She has also published several articles in peer-reviewed journals.
M.B.B.S., MRCP (UK), M.D. (Cardiovascular medicine)
Interventional Fellowship (Royal Bournemouth Hospital), Certification in Cardiology (Oxford, UK)
20+ years
Dr. Shah graduated from A.C.P.M. Medical College (Jawahar Medical Foundation, India) in 1997. Thereafter, he spent 13 years in the UK, receiving his MRCP in 2003, MD (Cardiovascular Medicine) from the University of Dundee, UK, in 2008, and a certification in cardiology in 2013 (Oxford, UK), while working at several prestigious hospitals across the UK, such as Royal Bournemouth Hospital, John Radcliffe Hospital, Wexham Park Hospital, New Cross Hospital, Grantham and District Hospital, Leicester Royal Infirmary and University of Dundee - Ninewells Hospitals, before returning to India in 2014.
Dr. Shah is an expert in both general and interventional cardiology, including in performing simple and complex coronary intervention using both the femoral and radial (80–90%) approach. He has performed India’s first excimer laser coronary angioplasty and western India’s first leadless pacemaker implantation.
Dr. Shah is a certified Advanced Life Support (ALS) Instructor since September 2007 and holds an accreditation from British Society of Echocardiography (BSE). He is a Proctor for IVUS, Rotablation, complex angioplasties and laser angioplasty.
Dr. Shah has authored 16 research and 22 conference publications. He has also been an invited speaker or faculty member at many seminars and conferences.
M.B.B.S., FRCP (London), MRCP (Respiratory) CCT (LONDON), PG Cert in Clinical Education (Kings College, London)
Rich experience of over 16 years from reputed National & International Institutions
Dr. Nimish Shah is a practicing Consultant in the Department of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
After completing his MBBS, he completed training in Internal Medicine and attained his MRCP (UK). Subsequently, he trained in Pulmonary Medicine at the prestigious London Deanery at the King’s College London and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust where he attained his specialty certificate in Respiratory Medicine. He has also been awarded the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of London.
In addition to general Pulmonary Medicine, Dr. Shah has worked extensively at the renowned Lane Fox Respiratory Unit in managing acute and chronic respiratory failure. He has also worked at the Guy’s Sleep Centre, the largest sleep centre in Europe. This involves setting up continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for sleep apnoea and bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) for complex sleep apnoea and/or respiratory failure. He has been involved in clinical trials in these fields. He has a keen interest in airway diseases and allergies.
He has been trained in Interventional Bronchoscopy at the Royal Brompton Hospital and has a Level 1 certification in Pleural Ultrasound. He is also experienced in managing difficult asthma and allergies.
After attaining the certificate of completion training (CCT), he worked as a Consultant at the King’s College Hospital. He has a keen interest in teaching and training and has completed a post-graduate certificate course in Clinical Education from King’s College, London. His key interest lies in introducing and expanding simulation-based training and communication skills.