M.B.B.S., D.N.B. (Internal Medicine), D.M. (Medical Oncology), ECMO
2+ years
Dr. Shah graduated from the AMC MET Medical College Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Thereafter, he received his DNB (Internal Medicine) from Sir Gangaram Hospital, Delhi, and DM (Medical Oncology) from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. He has also worked as an Assistant Professor in the department of medical oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital for 2 years.
Dr. Shah has received extensive trained in the multi-disciplinary management of various solid tumours. He also holds a European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Certification in Medical Oncology (ECMO).
Dr. Shah is a member of the European Society of Medical Oncology, Indian Society of Paediatric and Medical Oncology (ISMPO) and Indian Medical Association (IMA).
Dr. Shah has received the Ravi K. Jerath award for Best DNB Student and Dr. P.S. Gupta award for Best Resident Doctor in Medicine. He has authored 20+ publications in peer-reviewed journals and co-authored a book chapter. He has participated in 30+ national and international conferences and delivered numerous lectures in different forums. He has also trained Anganwadi ASHA workers in maternal and antenatal health care.
M.B.B.S., M.D. (Internal Medicine), CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality), CPQIH
22 years of experience in Critical Care Medicine
Dr. Darshana D. Rathod is the Additional Director of the Department of Critical Care Medicine, bringing 24 years of invaluable experience in ICU settings. She holds an MD in Internal Medicine and an MBBS, providing her with a strong academic foundation to excel in clinical, academic, and research roles. Dr. Rathod plays a pivotal role in the department, overseeing daily ICU rounds, assessing patient conditions, formulating care plans, and coordinating with healthcare teams and families. She also ensures the development and implementation of ICU policies, compliance with standards, and staff training on critical care, infection control, and patient safety.
A dedicated researcher, Dr. Rathod is leading two important prospective interventional studies: one focusing on neuro-injury markers post-cardiac arrest and another investigating Adrenomedullin as a marker for organ failure and mortality in sepsis. In addition to her clinical and research expertise, Dr. Rathod is an active faculty member for various Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses, workshops, and medical training programs. She has also been instrumental in the hospital’s quality and accreditation efforts, including the successful reaccreditation by NABH and JCI in October 2023.
Dr. Rathod holds multiple prestigious certifications, including Certified Professional in Quality Initiatives in Healthcare and Patient Safety Officer by CAHO, as well as internationally recognized certification as a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ). Her contributions to research are evident in her numerous publications and book chapters, focusing on critical care, pulmonary barotrauma, and COVID-19 management.
As a member of several professional societies, including the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine and the American Heart Association, Dr. Rathod continues to make significant strides in the advancement of critical care medicine, both nationally and internationally.
M.S. (Ortho), F.R.C.S. (UK), D.N.B.E., D. (Ortho)
Fellowship in Revision Joint Replacement from Endoclinik, Hamburg Germany
Diverse experience of 26 years within India and overseas
Dr. Soonawala is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in the Department of Orthopaedics at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital. He has rich experience of over 26 years within India and overseas.
He has won awards and accolades for his meritorious performance. He was awarded the A.K. Talwalkar Prize for standing first in M.S. Orthopaedics. He was also awarded the K.T. Dholakia Award on Minimally Invasive Cemented Total Hip Replacement by Ranawat Orthopaedic Foundation, New Delhi in Feb 2008.
He has been involved in research and has a number of publications to his credit. He has been an invited faculty and speaker at National and International Symposiums.
M.B.B.S., M.D. (Anaesthesia), D.A.
More than 30 years of clinical experience in Anaesthesia
Dr. Daisy Jokhi is the Chief Anaesthesiologist in the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
An alumnus of T.N.M.C. and B.Y.L. Nair Hospital, Mumbai, Dr. Jokhi graduated in 1982. She successfully completed her D.A. in 1983 and her M.D. (Anaesthesia) in 1986.
Dr. Jokhi has worked at several renowned hospitals in Mumbai and has varied experience spanning more than three decades. She is a member of Maharashtra Medical Council (since 1982) and Indian Society of Anaesthesia (since 1987).
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DNB (Gastroenterology)
Experience of over 40 years in the field of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Dr. Chetan Bhatt serves as the Mentor of the Institute of Gastrosciences and Hepato-biliary Sciences at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
A distinguished Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist practising in Mumbai for several years.
He has earned numerous scholarships, including the prestigious Dr. A.J. Kohiyar prize from the Research Society (J.J. group of Hospitals and Grant Medical College) and the Glaxo Merit Scholarship for being the first student to specialize in Internal Medicine after graduation.
With his vast teaching experience, Dr. Bhatt has developed innovative methods for teaching under- and post-graduate medical students over three decades. He is also highly skilled in performing various diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
He has authored a patient information booklet on IBD titled “Understanding IBD for patients and their relatives”. He also launched an IBD website www.ibdmumbaiclub.com.
Dr. Bhatt has several publications and presentations in the field of gastroenterology to his credit and has authored chapters in API textbook of Medicine (7th & 8th Edition) called “Disease of Peritoneum”, “Liver in Systemic Disease”, and “Alcoholic Liver Disease”.
Dr. Bhatt is the Chairperson of IBS Task Force of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology. He also serves as a core committee member of the IBD research group and the Task Force of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of India. He is an organizing committee member for the International Neuro-Gastro Intestinal Motility Disorder and Indian Society of Gastroenterology Conference 2013-14. Additionally, he has been an invited faculty at several prestigious conferences, including the International Inflammatory Bowel Disease Conference, National Conference of IBD and National Conference in Gastroenterology over the past several years.
M.D. (Radiology), D.M.R.D.
Rich experience of 31 years
Dr. Chander Lulla is a Consultant Radiologist- Color Doppler, at the Department of Radiology & Imaging at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
After Completing his M.B.B.S. and D.M.R.D., he successfully obtained an M.D. in Radiodiagnosis. Dr. Lulla also completed several specialised training programs including Colour Doppler USG from Guys Hospital UK; Fetal Interventions from Kings College UK; 3D Ultra Sonography 1999 Seoul, Korea; 3D VISUS Course from Vienna, Austria; and Fetal Medicine Foundation Course from Sydney, Australia. Besides our hospital, Dr. Lulla is also associated with Jaslok Hospital.
BPT (Seth G. S. Medical College and K. E. M. Hospital), Master of Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy (Australia), Neurodynamic Solutions (NDS, Australia), Certified Taping Practitioner (Complete Taping, South Africa), Mulligan Concept (Mulligan Institute, Australia), Dry Needling Practitioner (Physiohealth, India)
Several years of professional experience in this field
Dr. Chandan Poddar is a Consultant Physiotherapist in the Department of Sports Medicine at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
After completing her Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Seth G. S. Medical College and K. E. M. Hospital (Distinction and JRD Tata Scholarship holder for all years), she pursued her Master in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy from University of South Australia (Australia) under the mentorship of world-famous physiotherapists Mark Jones and David Butler.
Subsequently, she returned to India and joined the Sports Medicine Centre of a suburban hospital (under the guidance of Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala and Heath Matthews). At Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, she played a pivotal role in establishing the Department of Sports Medicine as a part of founding Sports Rehabilitation team and has been an integral member of the team, since the inception of the hospital.
She specialises in clinical rehabilitation of orthopaedic injuries and sports/fitness-related injuries. Her expertise includes manual therapy, post-surgical rehab of sports injuries, fitness advice/athletic performance enhancement, marathon training guidance, ergonomic evaluation/occupational-related injury management and foot assessment with orthotic prescription.
She has significant experience in managing dance-related injuries, working extensively with professional dancers over the past 5 years. She is also closely associated with World Rugby and is one among the only two World Rugby Medical Educators and L3 Medics for Rugby India. She teaches the L1 and L2 First-aid Rugby courses on behalf of World Rugby and Rugby India.
Apart from working with many National and International level athletes in various sports, the following are the highlights of her experience in the field of Sports Physiotherapy include:
Having gained experience and specialised education in pain sciences in Australia, she has a keen interest and passion in Chronic Pain Management and rehabilitation.
B.D.S., M.D.S., FPA
Fellowship in Dentistry by Pierre Fauchard Academy, USA
10 years of experience
Dr. Bhagyashree Thakur is a dedicated Consultant, Paediatric Dentist with the Dental Services department at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre. She has over a decade of experience, including eight years of specialised clinical experience in the field of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry.
Dr. Thakur completed her BDS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka and her MDS in Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry from Dr. D. Y. Patil Deemed University, Pune, securing second position in the Post-Graduation Exam. She has received advanced training in Cosmetic and Painless Dentistry at the International Centre for Dental Care, Mumbai.
She has a special interest towards preventive paediatric dentistry and providing dental care for children with special healthcare needs. Her expertise and dedication have earned her invitations as a guest speaker at National and International conferences. Dr. Thakur has published numerous articles in both National and International Journals indexed in PubMed, and is the author of a textbook titled “AVULSION IN PRIMARY TEETH” published by Scholar Press (German Publishers)
M.B.B.S., M.D. (Dermatology), D.N.B., MNAMS
More than 10 years of rich clinical experience in the field of Dermatology
Dr. Banani Choudhury is a Consultant Dermatologist in the Department of Dermatology at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
Dr. Banani Choudhury did her MD in Dermatology from Guwahati Medical College. She completed her DNB in 2010 and was awarded an MNAMS from the National Academy of Medical Science in 2012. Dr. Choudhury is experienced in performing various dermatological procedures such as microdermabrasion, laser photofacial, non-abrasive radiofrequency for skin tightening, laser hair removal, cryotherapy, dermaroller, dermastamp, injection lipolysis, thread lift, and skin biopsy. She underwent advanced training in Skin Rejuvenation Therapy through Hydrobalance under Dr. Sandeep H Cliff in USA, Facial Aesthetics under Dr. Arthur Swift in USA, and Advanced Filler under Dr. Welf Prager in Germany.
Dr. Banani has authored 17 publications in the field of Dermatology, and she has contributed to the IADVL TEXT BOOK OF DERMATOLOGY and ACSI TEXT BOOK DERMATOLOGY. She has also written the chapters of ‘Cosmeceuticals in Skin and Hair Care’ and ‘Facial Assessment’ in EVIDENCE BASED DERMATOLOGY (Jaypee publications). She is a life member of IADVL, ACSI, and CDSI.
M.B.B.S., D.O.R.L., M.S. (ENT), D.N.B. (ENT)
25 years
Dr. Bachi T. Hathiram works as a Lead-Laryngotracheal Airway Disease & Neurotology at the ENT Department of Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
Dr. Hathiram has a rich experience of 25 years at a tertiary care referral hospital and teaching institution. She is a University-recognised postgraduate (M.S.) guide and has worked as an administrator (Professor and Head of Department) for 8 years.
Dr. Hathiram has been invited as a guest faculty at various international and national conferences. Additionally, she has published more than 100 articles and book chapters in international and national indexed periodicals and textbooks. Dr. Hathiram has also authored three international reference textbooks and one surgical and video atlas of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery. She has organised and conducted various live surgical workshops, conferences, and CMEs.