Apollo Hospital Indraprastha is part of the largest medical network in South Asia, with 64 hospitals in 9 countries. It is JCI-accredited and won the Newsweek World's Best Hospitals award. Core specialties are organ transplantation, cardiology, oncology, neurosciences, and gastroenterology.
Apollo Hospital Indraprastha is part of the largest medical network in South Asia, with 64 hospitals in 9 countries. It is JCI-accredited and won the Newsweek World's Best Hospitals award. Core specialties are organ transplantation, cardiology, oncology, neurosciences, and gastroenterology.
Fortis Gurgaon is ranked 2nd in the world's most technically advanced hospitals by Top Master's in Healthcare research. It is part of the Fortis Healthcare Network, with 45 centers across 11 countries. The hospital specializes in organ transplant, oncology, neurosurgery, cardiology, and robotic surgery.
Fortis Gurgaon is ranked 2nd in the world's most technically advanced hospitals by Top Master's in Healthcare research. It is part of the Fortis Healthcare Network, with 45 centers across 11 countries. The hospital specializes in organ transplant, oncology, neurosurgery, cardiology, and robotic surgery.
Medanta Hospital provides healthcare services to patients. No additional details are available in the clinic listing.
Medanta Hospital provides healthcare services to patients. No additional details are available in the clinic listing.
Manipal Hospitals, one of India's largest healthcare providers, offers specialized Whipple surgery with a multidisciplinary approach. Dr. Amrith Raj Rao, a UK board-certified urologist with _doctor_1709_years_ of experience, brings expertise from fellowships at Roswell Park Cancer Institute and University of Southern California. The hospital network serves over 2 million patients annually across 15 facilities in India and internationally.
Manipal Hospitals is part of the Manipal Education & Medical Group, the third largest healthcare provider in India. It holds JCI, ISO, and NABH accreditations. The network serves over 2 million patients annually from 30 countries.
Global Hospital Chennai specializes in complex surgeries including Whipple procedures, with expertise from Dr. Vivek Vij, who has performed 500+ liver transplants and developed living donor surgery techniques. The hospital leads in organ transplants with over 1,000 successful liver transplants.
Global Hospital Chennai is a NABH-accredited hospital with over 1,000 successful liver transplants, the most in the world. It specializes in organ and bone marrow transplant, cardiology, pulmonology, and oncology. Part of Gleneagles Global Hospitals, the group sees 2 million patients annually.
BLK Super Speciality Hospital is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty center and one of India's largest hospitals. It has Asia's largest bone marrow transplant unit and a top-ranked cancer center. Core specialties include bone marrow transplant, cancer care, bariatric surgery, and cardiology.
BLK Super Speciality Hospital is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty center and one of India's largest hospitals. It has Asia's largest bone marrow transplant unit and a top-ranked cancer center. Core specialties include bone marrow transplant, cancer care, bariatric surgery, and cardiology.
Dr. Ravi Mohanka has performed over 1,300 transplants with an 88% patient survival rate, specializing in liver, pancreas, and multivisceral procedures. Whipple surgery typically costs around $10,600–$18,650. He trained at leading institutions including the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute and has published 35 scientific articles.
Global Hospital Mumbai is part of the Gleneagles Global Hospitals Group. It performed the world's first combined liver transplant and spinal tuberculosis surgery. The hospital specializes in organ transplants, robotic surgery, and bariatrics.
Manipal Goa Hospital uses IBM Watson for Oncology, with 96% accuracy for lung cancer. It is the largest medical center on India's western coast and holds NABH accreditation. Core specialties include oncology, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and laparoscopy.
Manipal Goa Hospital uses IBM Watson for Oncology, with 96% accuracy for lung cancer. It is the largest medical center on India's western coast and holds NABH accreditation. Core specialties include oncology, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and laparoscopy.
Dr. Raj Nagarkar has performed 50,000+ cancer surgeries with _doctor_2241_years_ of experience, specializing in complex procedures like Whipple surgery. The NABH-accredited HCG Manavata Cancer Centre offers this procedure for around $8,000–$10,000. Dr. Nagarkar trained at Tata Memorial Hospital and holds MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, with contributions to 200+ clinical trials.
HCG Manavata Cancer Centre is Maharashtra's first NABH-accredited cancer hospital, treating over 75,000 patients yearly. It specializes in cancer care, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy, bone marrow transplant, and pediatric oncology. This integrated center has served 100,000+ patients from around the world.
Fortis Memorial Research Institute is a JCI-accredited quaternary care hospital with 1,000 beds and advanced surgical technology for complex pancreatic procedures like Whipple surgery. The facility operates 24/7 with dedicated liver and pancreatic surgery teams. Dr. Bhargava, who has performed 1,000+ transplants since 2010, contributes to the institute's multidisciplinary approach for complex abdominal surgeries.
Fortis Memorial Research Institute is a flagship quaternary care hospital on an 11-acre campus with 1,000 beds. It specializes in Neurosciences, Oncology, Renal Sciences, Orthopedics, Cardiac Sciences, and Obstetrics and Gynecology. The hospital has an international faculty with super-sub-specialists.
Head of the Department of Oncological Surgery at Fortis Gurgaon – specializes in complex oncological procedures.
The doctor is a highly skilled oncosurgeon with extensive experience in oncological surgery. Specializing in complex cancer surgeries, the doctor has led numerous successful procedures that have significantly improved patient outcomes. With a focus on innovative surgical techniques and personalized patient care, the doctor has contributed to advancements in the field of oncology. The doctor is also recognized for their leadership in the Department of Oncological Surgery, where they oversee a team dedicated to cutting-edge cancer treatment and research.
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Dr. Pushpinder Gulia is a surgical oncologist at Fortis Gurgaon in India. He treats complex abdominal cancers, specifically pancreatic malignancies, and performs Whipple surgery and distal pancreatectomy. He works at Fortis Gurgaon, which was included in the Newsweek World’s Best Smart Hospitals list. The facility has JCI accreditation and treats more than 3,500 international patients annually.
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Surgical oncologist with expertise in complex abdominal surgeries.
The doctor is a highly experienced surgical oncologist with a focus on complex cancer surgeries. With over 15 years of experience, the doctor has performed thousands of successful oncological procedures, specializing in minimally invasive techniques. The doctor is board-certified and has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, the doctor has been involved in several groundbreaking clinical trials, advancing the field of surgical oncology.
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_doctor_1516_years_ of experience in surgical oncology – Dr. Pande specializes in complex gastrointestinal cancer surgeries, including Whipple procedures.
Dr. Pankaj Kumar Pande is a surgical oncologist at BLK Super Speciality Hospital in Delhi. He received the Chikitsa Bhushan Award for excellence in surgery. This honor was granted by the Indian Medical Association. Dr. Pande specializes in gastrointestinal and colorectal cancer procedures.
BLK Super Speciality Hospital is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty center and one of India's largest hospitals. It has Asia's largest bone marrow transplant unit and a top-ranked cancer center. Core specialties include bone marrow transplant, cancer care, bariatric surgery, and cardiology.
Over 50,000 cancer surgeries performed – Dr. Raj specializes in complex oncological procedures at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.
Dr. Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in breast and thoracic surgical oncology. Dr. Nagarkar trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.
HCG Manavata Cancer Centre is Maharashtra's first NABH-accredited cancer hospital, treating over 75,000 patients yearly. It specializes in cancer care, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy, bone marrow transplant, and pediatric oncology. This integrated center has served 100,000+ patients from around the world.
Dr. Chaitainya Borde has handled more than 30,000 PET scans and 1,000 thyroid cancer patients at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.
The doctor is an experienced nuclear medicine specialist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with 12 years in the field. The doctor specializes in various nuclear scans, PET-CT scans, and nuclear cardiology services, demonstrating proficiency in radioiodine and Lu-177 RN therapies. Over the course of their career, the doctor has managed more than 30,000 PET scans and treated over 1,000 thyroid cancer patients. Additionally, the doctor has contributed to the field through published papers in various medical journals.
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Dr. Shruti Kate specializes in Whipple surgery and has trained at Tata Memorial Hospital – one of India's top cancer centers.
Dr. Shruti Kate is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. She previously worked as a consultant at the Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. Dr. Kate focuses on immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for treating solid and pediatric tumors. She was the sole recipient from India of the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer award.
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Dr. Vivek Vij is a transplant surgeon at Global Hospital Chennai. He achieved the lowest biliary complication rate worldwide in living donor liver transplants. Dr. Vij pioneered laparoscopic donor hepatectomy in the Indian subcontinent. He also founded the liver transplant programs for the Fortis group of hospitals.
Global Hospital Chennai is a NABH-accredited hospital with over 1,000 successful liver transplants, the most in the world. It specializes in organ and bone marrow transplant, cardiology, pulmonology, and oncology. Part of Gleneagles Global Hospitals, the group sees 2 million patients annually.
Dr. Amrith Raj Rao is a urologist at Manipal Hospitals in Bengaluru. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU). Dr. Rao holds board certification from the UK. He specializes in minimally invasive surgeries for urological cancers and stones. His expertise includes robotic-assisted procedures for prostate and bladder conditions.
Manipal Hospitals is part of the Manipal Education & Medical Group, the third largest healthcare provider in India. It holds JCI, ISO, and NABH accreditations. The network serves over 2 million patients annually from 30 countries.
Dr. Ravi Mohanka has performed over 1,300 transplants with an 88% patient survival rate. He is the Head of Liver Transplant and Hepato-Biliary Surgery at Global Hospital Mumbai. Dr. Mohanka specializes in liver, pancreas, and intestinal transplants for adults and children. He fits complex cases using laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques.
Global Hospital Mumbai is part of the Gleneagles Global Hospitals Group. It performed the world's first combined liver transplant and spinal tuberculosis surgery. The hospital specializes in organ transplants, robotic surgery, and bariatrics.
Fortis Memorial Research Institute is a flagship quaternary care hospital on an 11-acre campus with 1,000 beds. It specializes in Neurosciences, Oncology, Renal Sciences, Orthopedics, Cardiac Sciences, and Obstetrics and Gynecology. The hospital has an international faculty with super-sub-specialists.
The operation removes parts of the pancreas, stomach, and bile ducts to treat pancreatic cancer.
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