MS in General Surgery

Dr. Tushar Dave is a Senior Fellow in Surgical Gastroenterology and Robotic Surgery at Kaizen Hospital, Ahmedabad, training under the renowned Dr. Sanjiv Haribhakti. A graduate of Dr. DY Patil Medical College with a MS in General Surgery from Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College. His past experience includes working at Nanavati & Wockhardt Hospitals in Mumbai and Fortis Memorial Hospital (Gurugram). He is rapidly emerging as a promising talent in advanced minimally invasive and robotic GI surgery. Known for his precision, calm operative presence, and strong clinical acumen, he brings a modern, technology-driven approach to complex gastrointestinal procedures. His growing expertise in robotic surgery reflects a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continual skill refinement. With a blend of technical finesse and thoughtful decision-making, Dr. Dave represents the next generation of high-calibre GI surgeons shaping the future of minimally invasive care.

MS, DNB, MCh (GI Surgery)

Dr. Sanjiv Pravin Haribhakti is one of India’s most respected Gastrointestinal surgeons, widely recognised for his surgical excellence, academic contributions, expertise in advanced laparoscopic surgeries and pioneering work in robotic GI surgery. With a career spanning over three decades, he has shaped the landscape of GI surgery in Western India through innovation, leadership, and the highest standards of patient care.

MBBS, MS, MCh (Onco) FRCS (Edinburgh)

Dr. Somashekhar S.P. is a leading surgical oncologist and robotic surgeon based in Bengaluru, serving as Chairman of the Medical Advisory Board (Aster DM Healthcare) and Global Director of the Aster International Institute of Oncology. He is renowned for his expertise in complex GI and oncologic surgeries, consistently delivering excellent clinical outcomes. Trained at premier global centers including Roswell Park and the Mayo Clinic, he brings world-class precision to his practice. He has performed over 3,000 robotic oncologic surgeries and leads one of India’s largest HIPEC/PIPAC programs with more than 1,000 procedures. A prolific academic, he has authored textbooks and over 300 publications in surgical oncology. He is also a national leader in integrating AI and precision oncology into clinical practice. Widely recognized with national and international awards, he is respected for his surgical skill, innovation, and patient-centered care.

MBBS, MS, Fellow-in Surgical-Gastro.

Dr. Ranjan Parmar is a General Surgeon with advanced training in Gastrointestinal Surgery. She completed her MBBS from B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, followed by MS in General Surgery from Government Medical College, Surat. She has served as a Senior Resident at Government Medical College, surat, gaining strong clinical and operative exposure. She is currently a Fellow at Kaizen Hospital, Ahmedabad, actively involved in advanced GI, HPB, colorectal laparoscopic, and robotic surgeries. Her professional interests lie in minimally invasive and robotic gastrointestinal procedures, with a commitment to precision, patient safety, and evidence-based surgical care.

(MS, FICS)

An alumnus of M. P. Shah Medical College, Jamnagar, he received advanced training in Gastrointestinal Surgery at the Digestive Disease Center, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, U.K. He currently serves as the Director, Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, at Kaizen Hospital. To further broaden his expertise and master advanced surgical techniques, he has undergone specialized training at leading international centers, including the National Cancer Center, Tokyo; Kyungpook National University, South Korea; University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany; Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York; and King’s College Hospital, London. He has extensive experience in complex gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary procedures, including liver resections, bile duct injury surgery, and shunt surgeries. In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded the prestigious Dr. A. J. Parikh Oration by the Gujarat State Surgeons Association in 2007 and the Dr. P. R. Trivedi Oration by the IMA Gujarat in 2011. He also served as the President of the Gujarat State Surgeons Association in 2012.

MBBS, MS Dean GMC Nagpur

Dr. Raj Gajbhiye, Dean of Government Medical College & Hospital, Nagpur, is a distinguished surgeon and administrator known for elevating surgical standards through strong clinical, academic, and institutional leadership. He pioneered India’s first public-sector telesurgery, operating a robot from over 1,000 km away using the indigenous SSI Mantra system. He has also driven the introduction of bariatric surgery and advanced minimally invasive services at GMC Nagpur. Under his leadership, the institute is developing a robotic organ transplant program, including liver, heart, and kidney transplants, and has achieved its first robot-assisted cardiac surgery. A committed educator, he consistently mentors the next generation of surgeons with discipline and vision. His blend of surgical expertise, innovation, and transformative leadership continues to shape GMC Nagpur as a center of modern surgical excellence.

MBBS, MS, Fellow-in Surgical-Gastro

Dr. P. Sai Vaibhav Kumar completed his MBBS from NRI Medical College and MS in General Surgery from Great Eastern Medical School. He served as Senior Resident at Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada, before moving into advanced GI training. He is currently a Fellow in Surgical Gastroenterology at Kaizen Hospital, Ahmedabad with active involvement in complex GI, HPB, colorectal laparoscopic, and robotic surgeries. His interests include minimally invasive and robotic gastrointestinal procedures, with a strong focus on precision, safety, and evidence- based surgical practice.

MBBS, MS

Dr. Atul Shah is a senior Robotic & Laparoscopic GI Surgeon based at Ahmedabad. He is serving as the Medical Director, at Kaizen Hospital, Institute of Gastroenterology. His areas of interest are Robotic & Laparoscopic – Hernia, AWR and Bariatric surgeries. He is the in-charge of Hernia and Obesity Specialty clinic at Kaizen Hospital. He has been trained at various national and international centers like Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Gems Hospital, Coimbatore, Kyungpook National University Hospital, South Korea and China Medical University Hospital, Taiwan. He has authored book chapters on “Acute abdomen” and “Bariatric and Metabolic surgery” in Textbook of G.I. Surgery, edited by Dr. Sanjiv Haribhakti, Laparoscopic Appendicectomy in Laparoscopic colorectal surgery, international publication by Dr. Sanjiv Haribhakti and on Inguinal Hernia in ‘Decision Making Pathways in Digestive Surgery’ book edited by Dr Sanjiv Haribhakti.

MBBS, MS Asso. Prof. GMC Nagpur

Dr. Gayatri Deshpande is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at Government Medical College, Nagpur, and a certified robotic surgeon with specialized training in oncoplastic breast surgery from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. She has completed a fellowship in minimal access surgery and has a strong academic portfolio, with over 20 indexed publications, 71 citations, and an h-index of 4. An active contributor to academic forums, she has presented widely at national and international conferences and holds life memberships in ASI, ASN, IMA, AWRC, and ABSI. She currently serves as the Honorary Secretary of the Association of Surgeons of Nagpur (2025–26) and has been the Quiz Master for the Indrajit Mitra Maharashtra State- level Undergraduate Quiz for eight consecutive years. Beyond clinical and academic work, she is the author of “The Corona Diaries – True Stories from the Frontline” and writes the blog thesoulfulsurgeon.blogspot.com.

MBBS, MS, DMAS FICS, FIAGES, FALS

Dr. Mohit Bhandari is a globally recognized robotic and bariatric surgeon, celebrated for pioneering advancements in minimally invasive and metabolic surgery. As Founder Director of Mohak Bariatrics & Robotics and President of IRCAD India, he has brought world-class surgical training and innovation to the country. He performed the world’s first transcontinental tele- robotic surgery, operating from IRCAD France on a patient in India. Among the earliest in India to adopt robotic bariatric surgery, he was also the first Indian to perform a SADI-S and introduced Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) to India in 2017. He holds multiple Limca and world records for high-volume bariatric surgery. Known for his visionary approach and precision, he remains one of the most influential leaders shaping the future of bariatric and robotic surgery worldwide.

MS, FIAGES

Dr. Harshad Soni, Consultant at Kaizen Hospital, Ahmedabad, is an accomplished Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgical Gastroenterologist with over 20 years of clinical experience, specializing in advanced laparoscopic surgery, laparoscopic colorectal procedures, and complex hernia surgeries. He completed his post-graduation from Government Medical College, Surat, followed by extensive training in Gastrointestinal and Advanced Laparoscopic GI Surgery at leading institutes in India, including Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, and Sterling Hospital, Ahmedabad. Dr. Soni received international training in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery at ASAN Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea, and Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, Scotland, further strengthening his expertise in minimally invasive GI procedures. He has managed a vast number of complex gastrointestinal cases and has 15 international publications in indexed journals. Dr. Soni also contributes academically as the Editor of a Laparoscopic GI Surgery DVD Atlas, Co- editor of a Textbook of GI Surgery, and Co-editor of a Reference Book for GI Surgeons.

MBBS, MS, Fellow-in Surgical-Gastro

Dr Arpan Jagdishkumar Prajapati has completed his MBBS and MS GENERAL SURGERY both from Government medical College baroda, attached to Maharaja Sayajirao University of, Baroda. After completing his MS GENERAL SURGERY, at present he has joined fellowship for Surgical Gastroenterology at kaizen hospital, Ahmedabad, with his active involvement in complex GI, HPB, colorectal advance laparoscopic and robotic surgeries. His interests include minimally invasive and robotic colorectal and HPB surgeries. With main focus on ethical practice.

MS, MRCS (Edinburgh) MNAMS, FNB

Dr. Magan Mehrotra is a skilled robotic and minimally invasive surgeon at Apex Hospital (Moradabad, UP), known for his expertise in complex abdominal wall reconstruction and advanced hernia repair. As Director and Senior Consultant of Minimal Access, Bariatric & Robotic Surgery, he brings extensive experience and a meticulous, outcome-focused surgical approach. He completed a 2-year National Board fellowship in minimal access surgery. His work spans high-precision hernia repairs, abdominal wall reconstruction, bariatric procedures, and robotic surgeries using platforms such as the SSI Mantra system. He has published multiple papers in national and international journals and serves on the editorial and review board of the Indian Journal of Surgery. A strong advocate of innovation, his research includes robotic ventral hernia repair and OAGB using indigenous robotic technology. Dedicated to surgical excellence and patient-centered care, he continues to advance the field of abdominal wall and minimally invasive surgery.

MS, DrNB (GI)

Dr. Avadh Patel is a Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist and Laparoscopic & Robotic Colorectal Surgeon at Kaizen Hospital, Ahmedabad. A graduate of B. J. Medical College with DrNB training from the prestigious Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, he specializes in complex colorectal and hepatopancreatobiliary surgery. Known for his precision, deep anatomical insight, and mastery of advanced robotic platforms, he represents the new generation of robotic surgeons in India. He is also the Co-Editor of Decision-Making Pathways in Digestive Surgery, contributing actively to evidence-based surgical education. Dr. Patel is dedicated to providing safe, high-precision surgery with faster recovery for his patients.

MBBS, MD, DrNB (Medical Gastro.)

Dr Vidish Sheth is a DrNB-trained Medical Gastroenterologist currently working at Mission Gastro Hospital and Kaizen Hospital, Ahmedabad. He completed his MBBS from Government Medical College, Baroda, followed by an MD in General Medicine from BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad, and a DrNB in Medical Gastroenterology from the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad. He has a strong academic background with active involvement in clinical research, including an open-label randomized controlled trial on albumin dosing in cirrhosis with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, along with multiple poster and paper presentations and peer-reviewed publications on critical care outcomes, autoimmune disorders, and rare systemic diseases. He has a special clinical interest in hepatology and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

MS, MRCS (Edinburgh) MNAMS, FNB

Dr. Harsh Sheth is a leading robotic and minimally invasive GI and bariatric surgeon based in Mumbai, known for his precision, innovation, and consistently excellent outcomes. With extensive experience in complex metabolic, bariatric, and gastrointestinal surgery, he is certified on three major robotic platforms — Intuitive da Vinci, CMR, and the indigenous SSI Mantra. He has performed over 2,000 bariatric procedures, including advanced revisional surgeries, along with high-skill hernia repairs, abdominal wall reconstruction, and HPB surgeries in both laparoscopic and robotic modes. A former Global Biodesign Fellow at Stanford-India, he has contributed to medical innovation with provisional patents for surgical devices. His patient- centric philosophy, calm operative style, and commitment to technology-driven care place him at the forefront of India’s next generation of advanced robotic surgeons.

MS, FMAS, FIAGES, DALS

Dr. Jayant Jhala is a Consultant in Gastrointestinal, Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB), and Robotic Surgery at Kaizen Hospital, Ahmedabad, with over 20 years of comprehensive clinical experience in India and the Middle East (Oman, UAE, and Saudi Arabia). After completing his Master’s degree in Surgery, he pursued advanced fellowships in Surgical Gastroenterology, Minimal Access Surgery, Advanced Laparoscopy, HPB Surgery, and Liver Transplantation at leading Indian institutions, including KEM Hospital (Mumbai), GEM Institute (Coimbatore), and Medanta – The Medicity. He has served in multiple JCI-accredited hospitals, held senior specialist roles under the Ministry of Health in Middle East, and is actively involved in medical teaching, surgical mentoring, and academic training. Dr. Jhala is committed to delivering advanced, safe, and evidence-based minimally invasive and robotic surgical care.

MBBS, MS, FIAGES FICS, FMAS

Dr. Kaushal Anand is a leading Surgical Gastroenterologist and HPB surgeon based in Ahmedabad, specializing in advanced minimally invasive and robotic GI surgery. With over 20 years of experience and more than 6,000 complex GI, liver, pancreatic, and hernia surgeries, he is recognized for his precision, strong clinical judgment, and consistently excellent outcomes. Trained at SGPGIMS Lucknow in GI surgery and liver transplantation, and further in HPB surgery in Fukuoka, Japan, he brings world-class expertise to his practice. At Shailya Hospital, he performs high-skill robotic GI and HPB procedures, including liver resections and pancreatic tumor surgeries. A progressive and technology-driven surgeon, he actively champions next- generation surgical innovations, including AI-enabled patient-monitoring systems. Known for his meticulous technique and patient-centric approach, Dr. Anand stands at the forefront of robotic GI and HPB surgery in Gujarat.

MS, Neuro-ophthalmology

Dr. Neebha Sanjiv Haribhakti is a senior Ophthalmologist and Gujarat’s first formally trained Neuro-Ophthalmologist, with over 25 years of clinical experience in Ahmedabad. She completed her MBBS from NHL Medical College in 1990 as a university topper, winning multiple gold medals, and her MS and DO in Ophthalmology from Nagari Eye Hospital in 1994. She received advanced training in Neuro-Ophthalmology at SGPGIMS, Lucknow (1994–1996). Currently, she practices as a Neuro-Ophthalmologist and serves as Director at Kaizen Hospital, Gujarat’s first Gastroenterology Super Speciality Hospital. Her expertise includes optic nerve disorders, visual field defects, and unexplained visual loss due to neurological causes. She is a sought-after faculty at national conferences in Neuro-Ophthalmology. Dr. Haribhakti is also the founder of Krishna Innovations & Research Pvt. Ltd. and Jagruti Foundation, an NGO dedicated to social upliftment through daily food distribution for the homeless, medical care for the underprivileged, and education and vocational support for marginalized communities.

MBBS, MS (Gen. Surg.), MRCS (Edinburgh) MCh & DrNB (Surg. Onco) FMAS (Onco)

Dr. S. Srivishnu is a skilled Surgical Oncologist at MGM Cancer Institute, Chennai, India with over seven years of dedicated oncology experience and a decade of expertise in advanced minimal access, laparoscopic, and robotic surgeries. Trained at premier institutions including Kilpauk Medical College and Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, he also holds MRCS (Edinburgh) and DrNB qualifications. He has completed advanced fellowship training in robotic and minimal access surgical oncology and has served as a consultant at leading robotic cancer centers in India. Currently part of the SSI Mantra robotic surgery proctorship faculty, his clinical focus spans robotic pelvic, head & neck, and breast cancer surgeries, as well as advanced techniques such as RABIT, BABA, RIA MIND, HIPEC, and PIPAC, delivering precision-driven, patient-centric cancer care.