General & Minimal Access Surgery

Nilesh H. Doctor

Dr. Nilesh H. Doctor

Consultant
Department
General & Minimal Access Surgery
Qualification

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

Fellowship

MNAMS, FRCS (Glasgow)

Experience

More than 29 years of rich experience in Gastrointestinal Surgery

Bio:

Dr. Nilesh H. Doctor is a consultant in the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.

After completing his MBBS from Seth G. S. Medical College, Mumbai, Dr. Nilesh pursued his MS in General Surgery from the University of Mumbai. He then earned a DNB in General Surgery from the National Academy of Medical Sciences, followed by an FRCS from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

Dr. Nilesh Doctor has a rich experience in Gastrointestinal Surgery with a special interest in Hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) Surgery. Prior to his association with Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, he worked as a consultant surgeon at several hospitals in Mumbai, including Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Bhatia Hospital, and Breach Candy Hospital. Dr Nilesh also gained experience at Mayo Clinic in USA and Royal Free Hospital in London. He has authored several publications in various reputed medical journals.

Memberships:

  • International Hepatopancreaticobiliary Association (IHPBA)
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
  • Association of Surgeons of India
  • Indian Association for Study of the Liver
  • Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons
  • Indian Society of Gastroenterology

Clinical Areas of Expertise:

  • Laparoscopic GI Surgery, including cholecystectomy and colectomy
  • Upper GI Surgery such as fundoplication
  • Liver and pancreas surgery - open and laparoscopic for benign and cancerous conditions like liver and pancreas cancer, liver cysts, and acute and chronic pancreatitis
  • Gastrointestinal oncology surgery such as for colon and gallbladder cancers
  • Acute abdominal surgery such as bowel obstruction and appendicitis

Areas of Expertise & Special Interest:

  • Autologous fibrin glue
  • Percutaneous stents
  • Laparoscopic surgery
  • Pancreatic surgery
  • Liver surgery

Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement

Nilen A Shah

Dr. Nilen A Shah

Consultant
Department
Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement
Qualification

M.B.B.S., D. (Ortho), M.S. (Ortho), M.Ch. (Ortho) (UK)

Contact details
Fellowship

O.D.T.S. training programme organized by The Royal College of Surgeons of England

Experience

 Extensive experience of 30 years as a Consultant Joint Replacement Surgeon and a Pioneer in minimally-invasive knee replacement through subvastus approach

Bio:

After M.B.B.S. from Topiwala National Medical College (Mumbai) with Honours, Dr. Nilen A Shah completed D. (Ortho) with 2nd Rank. He earned a Gold Medal in M.S. Ortho (Mumbai) and further pursued M.Ch. Ortho (UK).

Dr. Shah is attached to various hospitals in Mumbai as a Consultant Orthopaedic and Knee Replacement Surgeon. He was involved in performing approximately 1500 knee replacements a year in Mumbai, along with a group of four fellow surgeons. He worked as a ‘Clinical and Research Knee Fellow’ at Bristol, England for a period of 18 months, and this helped him gain hands-on experience in all aspects of Knee Surgery. He also worked as Orthopaedic registrar in various hospitals across U.K. during the O.D.T.S. rotation.

Dr. Shah has pioneered the subvastus approach in knee replacement surgeries that is minimally invasive. He has garnered critical acclaim for this approach and often performs live surgeries in various conferences across India.

Dr. Shah is a reviewer of the Indian Journal of Orthopaedics and the British Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He was also involved in clinical research and reviewed multiple research projects during his appointment in the U.K.

Dr. Shah presented a series of 300 knees operated through the minisubvastus technique at W.I.R.O.C. 2007, and conducted a seminar on Knee Anthroplasty at W.I.R.O.C. (2008). He has held faculty positions in several National and International conferences, including an A.I.I.M.S. update on Anthroplasty in 2014.

Ophthalmology

Nikita Mashru

Dr. Nikita Mashru

Consultant
Department
Ophthalmology
Qualification

M.B.B.S., M.S. (Ophthalmology), D.N.B., F.C.R.S.

Fellowship
  • Cataract and Refractive Surgeries, Narayana Nethralaya, Bangalore
  • Medical Retina and Lasers, Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore
  • Uvea and Ocular Immunology, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai
  • Observership, Moorfields Hospital, London
Experience

10 years of vast experience in the field of ophthalmology

Bio:

Dr Nikita Mashru is a consultant in the ophthalmology department at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.

After completing her MBBS degree, Dr Mashru completed a master’s degree in ophthalmology and a DNB (Ophthalmology) degree. Subsequently, she pursued a fellowship in refractive surgery techniques at Narayana Nethralaya, Bangalore, a renowned institution in the field of ophthalmology. She also completed short-term fellowships in medical retina and glaucoma at Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore and uvea (ocular immunology) under the guidance of Dr J B at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai. She has also completed an observership at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, which is a globally renowned hospital.

Dr Mashru has presented her research papers at international symposiums in Bali and Copenhagen. She has also presented numerous papers at the All India Conference, the Maharashtra Ophthalmic Conference, and the Bombay Ophthalmic Society Conference. Additionally, she has published her research work in indexed journals as well.

She has extensive experience in LASIK eye surgeries, dry eye management, glaucoma treatment, chalazion removal, and Botox injections. She also has vast experience in premium cataract surgeries, refractive cataract surgery with premium lenses (microincision cataract surgery [MICS] as well as aspheric, toric, multifocal, multifocal toric, trifocal, and trifocal toric intraocular lens [IOL] implantation) and the complete range of refractive surgeries (basic LASIK, custom LASIK, wavefront-guided LASIK, topoguided LASIK, blade LASIK, and bladeless Femto-LASIK).

Surgical Oncology

Nikhilesh Borkar

Dr. Nikhilesh Borkar

Consultant
Department
Surgical Oncology
Qualification

M.B.B.S., M.S. (General Surgery), D.N.B. (General Surgery), M.Ch. (Surgical Oncology), D.N.B. (Surgical Oncology), MNAMS (Surgical Oncology), MRCS (England)  

Fellowship

AIS, FEBS (Surgical Oncology), FEBS (Breast Surgery), FACS, FICS, FMAS, FIAGES

Experience

12+ years

Bio:

Dr. Borkar graduated from Seth G. S. Medical College and KEM Hospital, MUHS. He received his MS (General Surgery) from T.N. Medical College and B.Y.L. Nair Hospital. Thereafter, Dr. Borkar worked as a senior registrar and also cleared his MRCS exam subsequently. He received his MCh (Surgical Oncology) from Tata Memorial Hospital and Cancer Research Institute. Dr. Borkar has also received his DNB in both General Surgery and Surgical Oncology.

Dr. Borkar was conferred the Fellowship of the European Board of Surgery in surgical oncology as well as breast surgery. He has received an ECFMG Certification, after clearing the USMLE, and later completed a rigorous 2-year GOLF Fellowship in Head and Neck surgery offered by the IFHNOS and MSKCC, New York, USA, under Dr. Jatin Shah and Dr. Ashok Saha, with whom he also did an Observership. Dr. Borkar is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and Fellow of the International College of Surgeons (FICS). He was also conferred the FAIS, FMAS and the FIAGES fellowships and the MNAMS.

He worked as an associate consultant at P.D. Hinduja National Hospital, Mahim, where he received training in head and neck surgery and breast surgery. He was also a Visiting Consultant at Kohinoor Hospital, Mumbai. He later worked as a Senior Clinical Fellow in the Cambridge Breast Unit at the Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, UK, where he received comprehensive training in breast surgery and advanced oncoplastic techniques like chest wall perforator flaps and ADM-assisted implants and DIEP flap reconstructions.

Dr. Borkar is a member of the ESSO, IASO, ISO, ABSI, FHNO, and ABS. He graduated with 4 distinctions and was a topper in Medicine. A 2nd rank holder in his MS (General Surgery), he was also a recipient of the Best Resident Award. Dr. Borkar has been part of various research projects, including multicentre trials. His research while at Tata Memorial Hospital was on the intraoperative analysis of the bone for mandibulectomy and that at Cambridge was on the avoidance of chemotherapy in hormone receptor-positive breast cancers. He has attended many national and international conferences.

Areas of Expertise & Special Interest:

  • Head and neck surgery
    • Head and neck cancers with reconstruction
    • Larynx, parotid, thyroid, parathyroid, and parapharyngeal tumours
  • Breast surgery
    • Benign conditions
    • Malignant conditions - Mastectomy (IMF incision without drain, skin and nipple sparing, Goldilocks), sentinel node biopsy and axillary clearance
  • Advanced oncoplastic techniques
    • Muscle-sparing chest wall perforator flaps, like LICAP, AICAP, LTAP, T-DAP, for whole and partial breast reconstructions
    • Therapeutic and reduction mammoplasties and mastopexies with wise pattern techniques and Grissoti flap and Batwing techniques
    • Nipple reconstructions
  • Prepectoral and sub-pectoral implants with ADM, dermal sling or LD flap
  • Intraoperative ultrasound- and wire-guided excisions
  • DIEP flaps, especially for bilateral prophylactic mastectomies

Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement

Nikhil Shah

Dr. Nikhil Shah

Consultant
Department
Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement
Qualification

M.B.B.S., M.D. (Ortho), M.S. (Ortho)

Experience

Distinguished career spanning 30 years of vast experience

Bio:

Dr. Nikhil Shah is a Consultant in the Department of Orthopaedics at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.

He completed M.S. - Orthopaedics from University Of Bombay in 1983, Diploma in Orthopaedics from University Of Bombay in 1983 and M.B.B.S. from University Of Bombay in 1980.

Dr. Nikhil Shah is a pioneer in the use of the Vertebroplasty technique to treat spine injuries. He is also an expert in Joint replacement surgeries having received training under Dr. Haidukewayich. He has operated several hand surgeries, arthroscopies and paediatric orthopaedic surgeries for the last 30 years.

Dr. Nikhil Shah has published several papers in Septopal Beads and Chains in Osteomyelitis and Soft Tissue Abscesses as well as in Vertebroplasty. He is professionally affiliated to the Indian Orthopaedic Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon, Bombay Orthopaedic Association, Indian Medical Association, Indian Arthroscopic and Indian Spinal Surgery Association.

Endocrinology

Nikhil Bhagwat

Dr. Nikhil Bhagwat

Consultant
Department
Endocrinology
Qualification

M.B.B.S., M.D. (Internal Medicine), D.M. (Endocrinology)

Experience

Rich experience of 24 years in Diabetology and Endocrinology

Bio:

Dr. Bhagwat is a Consultant at the Endocrinology department, Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.

After completing M.B.B.S. from Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital and M.D. from Topiwala National Medical College & B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Dr. Nikhil Bhagwat pursued D.M. (Endocrinology) from Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital. He also attended a training session in “Radioimmunoassay techniques and their clinical applications” conducted by Government of India, Mumbai. He is also attached to Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai and is a Professor of Endocrinology at Topiwala National Medical College & B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai.

Dr. Bhagwat is a recognised teacher for D.M. (Endocrinology), MUHS and is involved in training and guiding students in entrance tests and research projects. He has been the Principal investigator for several Phase I & Phase II trials and was the Guest Editor for the Diabetes issue of “The Indian Practitioner” in October 2013.

Dr. Nikhil Bhagwat’s special interest lies in ‘Preventive diabetology & puberty problems’.

He has been invited as guest speaker at many conferences and has presented several papers, dissertations, and publications in his area of expertise.

Dr. Bhagwat is a member of the Endocrinology Society of India, Research Society for the study of Diabetes in India, and The Endocrine Society.

Cardiology

Nihar P. Mehta

Dr. Nihar P. Mehta

Consultant
Department
Cardiology
Sub-Speciality
Interventional Cardiology
Qualification

M.D., D.N.B. (Medicine), D.N.B. (Cardiology), F.R.C.P. (London)

Contact details
Fellowship
  • Fellowship of the Indian College of Physicians (F.I.C.P.)
  • Interventional Cardiology and Imaging (Seoul, South Korea)
  • Interventional Cardiology (Mount Sinai, New York)
  • Structural Heart Disease and TAVI (Budapest, Hungary)
Experience

11 years of experience

Bio:

Dr. Nihar Mehta is a Consultant Cardiologist at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital. He is affiliated with numerous healthcare institutions, including Breach Candy Hospital and K.J. Somaiya Super-specialty Hospital (as a Consultant Cardiologist). He currently serves as Associate Director, Structural Heart Valve Department, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre.

Dr. Mehta is involved in various randomised clinical research trials across India, the U.S.A., and South Korea.

Dr. Mehta remains deeply committed to teaching, regularly conducting monthly Cardiology Clinics designed to educate both students and practitioners. He has also conceptualised—and leads—the TAVI SKILL LAB, a unique quarterly workshop where he trains aspiring cardiologists in TAVI procedures using cadaveric heart models, a programme unmatched anywhere else in the world.

Dr. Mehta also has an extensive academic portfolio, with numerous publications. He has contributed significantly to medical literature as the Assistant Editor of the API Textbook of Medicine (11th and 12th editions) and as an author on key medical textbooks such as “P.J. Mehta Practical Medicine,” “Understanding ECG,” “Medical Emergencies,” “Clinical Endocrinology,” and “Common Medical Symptoms.” His contributions to cardiology, both as a clinician and thought leader, continue to influence the field and set high standards for healthcare in India.

Achievements:

Throughout his career, Dr. Mehta’s contributions have been recognised with numerous awards, including:

  • ‘Dr. Coelho Memorial Lectureship in Experimental Medicine’ at APICON 2016
  • ‘Amar Gandhi Award for Outstanding Resident’ at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre (February 2013)
  • Rai Bahadur Gold Medal for securing the first rank in the final M.B.B.S. examination (2003), conducted by M.U.H.S., Nashik

Memberships:

  • Core Committee Member (Indian Guidelines on Management of Hypertension (I.G.H.) in both the III (2013) and IV (2019) editions)
  • Governing Body Member (Mumbai Cardiological Society of India; 2023-2027)
  • Governing Body Member (Association of Physicians of India; 2020-2022, 2024-2027)

Areas of Expertise & Special Interest:

  • Interventional cardiology, particularly in structural heart disease and TAVI
  • Non-invasive ways of replacing the aortic valve
  • Non-invasive repair of other heart valves like the mitral and tricuspid valves
  • Coronary angiography
  • Angioplasty and stenting

Laboratory Medicine

Neetu Mundra

Dr. Neetu Mundra

Consultant
Department
Laboratory Medicine
Sub-Speciality
Microbiology
Qualification

M.B.B.S., M.D. (Microbiology)

Experience

11 years of experience in the field of Microbiology and Infection Control

Bio:

Dr. Neetu Biyani is a Consultant in Microbiology, Department of Laboratory Medicine of Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.

She completed her MD in Clinical Microbiology with Distinction from Shri Meghji Pethraj Shah Government Medical College (MPSMC), Jamnagar. She worked as a Lecturer at MPSMC for 2 years and is associated with Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital since 9 years.

She has extensive experience in diagnostic and clinical microbiology testing and calibration, laboratory quality management, hospital infection prevention & control, and antimicrobial stewardship. She has worked in various areas of medical microbiology including bacteriology, tuberculosis, serology, virology, mycology, parasitology and molecular diagnostics (infectious diseases). She is an Internal Auditor as per International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 15189 (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories, NABL) and have experience of National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) and Junior Chamber International (JCI) accreditation.

Well Women Centre

Neeta Warty

Dr. Neeta Warty

Director, Endoscopic Gynaecology
Department
Well Women Centre
Sub-Speciality
Endoscopic Gynaecology
Qualification

M.B.B.S, M.D, D.G.O

Contact details
Experience

More than 37 years

Bio:

A leading gynaecologist, gynaecological endoscopic surgeon, and laparoscopic surgeon in Mumbai, Dr. Warty is a pioneer in the field of non-invasive (keyhole) surgery, specialising in advanced laparoscopic surgeries, such as laparoscopic pelvic floor repair, laparoscopic hysterectomies for gynaecological malignancies, and corrective surgeries for uterine malformations.

Dr. Warty completed her Masters from the Mumbai University, after which she received her formal training in laparoscopy from the Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany and worked with stalwarts in the field of laparoscopic onco-gynaecology, such as Prof. Schneider and Prof. Marc Possover. She has also received training in laparoscopic oncology at the Whipps Cross Hospital, UK and in robotic laparoscopy from experts such as Dr. Puntambekar (Pune) and Dr. Choi Gyu Seong (Korea). Having performed over 10,500 endoscopic surgeries, Dr. Warty has been acknowledged in the Guinness Book of World Records and Limca Book of Records for removing the heaviest fibroid in the world (3.4 kg); later, she bettered this record, removing a fibroid that was much heavier (5.6 kg).

She won the prestigious ‘Best Research Video’ award at the 2016 American Association of Gynaecologic Laparoscopists annual conference. Dr. Warty is one of the few surgeons in India who has performed an entire operation for uterine cancer resection using keyhole surgery; she has trained more than 800 national and international surgeons.

Internal Medicine

Neeta Jain

Dr. Neeta Jain

Consultant
Department
Internal Medicine
Qualification

M.B.B.S., M.D. (Internal Medicine)

Contact details
Experience

Distinguished experience of 20 years in Internal Medicine

Bio:

Dr. Neeta Jain is a Consultant in the Department of Internal Medicine at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.

She completed her MBBS and MD in Internal Medicine from Grant Medical College, Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai. Dr. Neeta Jain’s early career includes her role as a Registrar in Intensive Care at Hinduja Hospital and a Lecturer in Medicine at Grant Medical College.

She has also served as a Consultant in Internal Medicine at several hospitals in Chennai and Mumbai.

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