M.B.B.S., D. Ortho, M.S. (Orthopaedics), D.N.B. (Orthopaedics)
Unique experience of 20 years
Dr. Zaveri is a Consultant Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital. He has held several important positions in the past including Chairman – A.O. Spine, India and Member of Asia Pacific Education Committee Board.
During International Spinal Cord society meeting in 2008, his paper was adjudged as Second. He has been awarded Best Faculty for Spine in Asia Pacific, during AO Spine International Courses, Switzerland, 2006. He was also recognised as the Best Spine Fellow during the ISSLS, Australia, 2000.
He has been the organizing Chairman of many scientific programs for A.O. Spine, Association of Spinal Surgeons of India and associated hospitals. Additionally, he has contributed for chapters in three books on diverse conditions related to spine. Fifteen of his scientific papers have been published or accepted for publication. He has presented and been an invited speaker at several National and International symposiums. He is active in the community and regularly conducts awareness talks besides writing in newspapers on common spine-related problems.
B.D.S., M.D.S. (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery), Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital Management & Health Care Research
Fellowship in TMD, Orofacial pain & Sleep Apnoea (Smile USA & Roseman University, Utah)
More than 30 years
Dr. Merchant specialises in Cosmetic Dentistry and Implantology. She has a comprehensive knowledge and expertise in performing a wide range of routine procedures such as surgical extraction, crown-lengthening surgeries, fixed and removable prosthodontics, basic restorative work, rotary endodontics, surgical placement of implants and their restoration. She has completed her Fellowship in TMD, Orofacial pain & Sleep Apnoea from Smile USA & Roseman University, Utah.
Surgical & non-surgical speciality treatment interventions like:
M.B.B.S., M.S. (Orthopaedics)
Seasoned expert with 13 years’ experience in shoulder and elbow surgery
After completing Masters in Orthopaedics (Batch topper – 2013), Dr. Gaurav Mahesh Sharma worked as a Senior Resident at GMC Akola. He worked as a Senior Registrar at Saifee Hospital and Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai. Further, he completed one-year Fellowship in Complex Trauma and Arthroplasty under Dr. D.D. Tanna, Mumbai in 2014. Subsequently, he got selected for an Australian Orthopaedic Association Accredited Complex Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship at Macquarie University Hospital, Sydney, Australia under world renowned Shoulder and Elbow surgeon - Prof. Desmond Bokor between August 2018 and July 2019.
Dr. Sharma is attached as an Honorary Lecturer at Macquarie University Hospital, Sydney, Australia. He has worked as an Assistant Professor at M.G.M. Medical College, Navi-Mumbai for 4 years.
Dr. Sharma is regularly invited as a guest speaker and faculty in various Orthopaedic conferences across the country. He has more than 50 publications in peer reviewed National and International journals and has a special interest in research work. He is a reviewer for Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, Chinese Orthopaedic Journal, BMC Musculoskeletal disorder Journal, and Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma.
M.B.B.S., D.N.B. (Medicine), M.Phil. (HHSM)
Several years of experience in internal medicine, critical care, and diabetes
Dr. Gaurav Gupta is an established Internist & Intensivist from South Mumbai, with extensive experience in internal medicine, critical care, and diabetes. He played a key role in supervising daily operations at Cumballa Hill Hospital and Heart Institute, where he served as the Director of Medical Administration until 2013.
Dr. Gupta completed his MBBS at Dr. S N Medical College, Jodhpur, and obtained a DNB in Internal Medicine from Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai. He also holds an M Phil (HHSM) in Hospital & Health Systems Management from BITS, Pilani.
Before his current role, Dr. Gupta worked at B. D. Petit Parsee General Hospital (Cumballa Hill) and Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital (Thane), where he efficiently managed various medical and cardiac emergencies and smoothly executed critical care procedures. He played a pivotal role in establishing protocols for the intensive care unit and facilitating the DNB (Medicine) programme at B D Petit Parsee General Hospital.
Dr. Gupta has significant experience in endotracheal intubation and insertion of central venous lines, temporary pacemakers, arterial lines, and intercostal drains. He is well-versed in intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) and ventilator management. He is proficient in the management of critically ill medical cases, post-angioplasty cases, post-operative cardiac cases, and routine surgical cases requiring post-operative intensive care unit (ICU) care. Furthermore, Dr. Gupta has experience in handling sensitive issues involving death reviews and patient counselling.
His thesis title was “Determination of common carotid artery intima thickness by B. mode ultrasound in diabetes mellitus type 2 patients and its correlation with cardiovascular risk factors.”
Memberships
M.B.B.S., M.R.C.G.P. (UK), C.C.T. (UK), M.Sc. Endocrine (UK), M.Sc. Diabetes (UK), D.R.C.O.G. (UK), D.F.S.R.H. (UK)
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Diabetology
Seasoned expert with 7 years’ clinical experience in UK and 10+ years in Mumbai
Dr. Beswal is a Consultant at the Endocrinology department, Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
Dr. Beswal did his M.B.B.S. from the G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai. Subsequently, he moved to UK after being selected for the UK Specialist Training Program. He has gained diverse qualifications and certifications in diabetology, endocrinology, obesity management, sexual health, and women’s health. He also completed one-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Diabetology. Dr. Beswal has treated several patients with diabetes in UK and India using international standards of care.
Dr Beswal is the author of a book chapter on ‘DPP-4 Inhibitors’ in the ‘World Clinics of Diabetology’. Besides being involved in challenging research projects in Diabetes, he has also been a speaker at National conferences. He regularly conducts medical educational lectures to train other doctors. He has participated in many International conferences such as American Diabetes Association Conferences in San Francisco and New Orleans, and International Diabetes Federation Conferences in South Korea and Portugal. He was actively involved in Clinic Governance in the UK and audits related to retinal screening in diabetes population, anticoagulation monitoring, prescribing NSAIDs, management of community acquired pneumonia, and management of acute pancreatitis.
M.D., PhD., D.G.O., D.F.P., F.C.P.S., Dip. N.B.E.
Yale University School of Medicine, USA
38 years
Dr. Parikh is a highly qualified and experienced specialist in the field of assisted reproductive technology (ART), with over 38 years of experience. Currently, she is the Director of the Well Women Centre, heading this department. She has extensive expertise and a special interest in various ART-related aspects, including in vitro fertilisation, intracytoplasmic sperm injection, egg embryo, sperm, testicular sperm, and ovarian cortex freezing, donor egg-associated procedures, surrogacy, and the treatment of repeated miscarriages and/or implantation failure and male factor infertility. She is a pioneer for pre-implantation genetic screening in India, with a special interest in monogenic diseases like Huntington's chorea, Leigh's syndrome, thalassemia, haemophilia, and Duchenne's muscular dystrophy, and cancer-related mutations, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
Dr. Parikh has received several awards in her field, published more than 150 research papers in national and international journals, served as a member of various professional medical organisations, and been invited to speak at many conferences and workshops on ART. Known for her compassionate and patient-centred approach, she is highly respected in her field. Dr. Parikh’s expertise in advanced ART techniques, coupled with her warm and caring nature, has helped many couples fulfil their dreams of starting a family.
M.B.B.S., M.D., DA, FJFICM, FCICM, FCCP, EDIC, IFCCM
More than 25 years of experience
Dr. Rahul Pandit is a distinguished leader in the field of critical care, serving as the Chair of the Critical Care Unit and Emergency medical services and overseeing all Reliance Healthcare initiatives. He graduated from Mumbai University and obtained his MD in Anaesthesiology from Grant Medical College Mumbai. To pursue critical care, he moved to Australia, where he completed the prestigious Fellowship of College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand (FJFICM, FCICM), where he then worked as a consultant for several years before returning to India. He is still a visiting consultant at two hospitals in NSW, Australia. He is a pioneer in critical care echocardiography in India and is an expert in management of brain death and organ donation in the country.
He brings in rich experience and builds up on the strong foundation at Reliance Foundation Hospital to make the ICU a world-class facility with outcomes consistent with international standards. He aspires to provide the best critical care to all those in need; hence, he provides tele-ICU services to ensure top-notch critical care even in remote hospitals.
Academic involvement
M.B.B.S., M.D., D.N.B. (Anaesthesiology), E.S.A. (European Diploma of Anaesthesia and Critical Care)
Over 12 years of experience in Anaesthesiology
Dr. Disha Kapadia is a Consultant in the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
An alumnus of Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai, with prior experience as an Associate at Saifee Hospital, a private multi-specialty hospital in South Mumbai.
Dr. Kapadia joined Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital since its inception and has completed 10 glorious years. Dr. Kapadia has considerable experience and expertise in anaesthesia for onco-surgeries (especially head & neck cancer), complex major onco-surgeries, robot assisted surgeries, orthopaedic traums & joint replacement, bariatric or weight loss procedure, and gynaecological high-risk obstetric surgeries. She is well trained in Basic Life Support (B.L.S.) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (A.C.L.S.) and has handled critical patients and situations with ease.
Dr. Kapadia serves as the Head of Quality Assurance and Control for Anaesthesia to ensure that the department as a team strives to deliver anaesthetic care at par with the highest international standards. She is deeply committed to academics, staying updated with the latest advancements in the field. She also plays an active role in the D.N.B. teaching program, serving as a D.N.B. teacher and mentoring students under her guidance. In addition to her teaching, she has several publications to her name and is actively involved in organizing various conferences at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
M.B.B.S., D.N.B. (Medicine), Specialisation in Internal Medicine
Clinical experience of more than 8 years in Internal Medicines
Dr Divya Gopal is a Consultant in the Department of Internal Medicine at Sir H. N. Reliance Hospital and Research Centre and has rich experience in the field for more than 8 years.
Dr Divya Gopal topped her MBBS class and was bestowed with the Best Outgoing Student Award. Subsequently, she went on to pursue her DNB Medicine degree from Mumbai, further solidifying her career.
She has been actively involved in all aspects of patient care, including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. She has participated in numerous conferences and has a keen interest in lifestyle-related diseases.