Doctors in India — Page 22

Dr. Ajay Kaul heads the cardiothoracic and vascular surgery department at BLK Hospital. He has performed over 15,000 cardiac surgeries. He specializes in treating aortic diseases and heart failure. Dr. Kaul also managed over 2,000 cases of congenital cardiovascular disease in children and adults.

• Authored over 70 scientific articles in international medical journals.
• Former Director and Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute.
• Served as Director of Cardiac Surgery at Birla Heart Research Centre.
• Held professor and lecturer roles at Hannover Medical School and the University of Bombay.

Dr. Sunil Prakash heads the Nephrology and Transplantation department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital. He specializes in kidney transplant surgery and complex renal care. Dr. Prakash is a Fellow of the Indian College of Physicians. He focuses on dialysis and organ transplantation in Delhi.

• Two-time winner of the Best Doctor award for medical results.
• Received multiple grants and scholarships from the International Society of Nephrology.
• Member of the European Society of Dialysis and Transplantation and Asian Society of Transplantation.
• Works at JCI-accredited BLK Hospital, ranked among the top 10 multi-specialty centers in Delhi.

Dr. Anil Kumar Kansal serves as Director of Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery at BLK Hospital. He specializes in treating complex brain and spine pathologies. He has held leadership roles at Fortis and Max Hospitals. Dr. Kansal completed international training in the USA, Germany, and South Korea.

• Specializes in vascular neurosurgery and surgical epilepsy treatment.
• Uses endoscopic and minimally invasive methods to reduce recovery times.
• Trained in percutaneous discectomy and nucleoplasty in Thailand and Singapore.
• Works at JCI-accredited BLK Hospital, a top-ranked facility in Delhi.

Dr. Vikas Gupta is the Head of Neurosurgery and Interventional Neuroradiology at BLK Super Speciality Hospital. He focuses on endovascular neurosurgery and complex cerebral vascular procedures. Dr. Gupta holds a Senior Master of Neurosurgery degree. He works at a JCI-accredited facility ranked among the top 10 multi-specialty hospitals in Delhi.

• Specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and spinal reconstruction.
• Treats brain and spinal cord tumors, including glioma and glioblastoma.
• Maintains membership in the Neurological Society of India.
• Performed research as a Senior Fellow at Maulana Azad Medical College.

Dr. Rajiv Anand leads the neurology department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital. He is a specialist in Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and neuromuscular surgery. Dr. Anand performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) for complex movement disorders. He holds an H-index of 13, reflecting significant impact on neurological research.

• Serves as the Director of Neurology at BLK Hospital in Delhi.
• Treats stroke, spinal disorders, and chronic epilepsy.
• Holds memberships in the Neurological Society of India and Indian Epilepsy Association.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility ranked among the top 10 hospitals in Delhi.

Head of the Cardiology Department, Cardiologist

Bariatric Surgeon

Dr. Yogesh Batra heads the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital. He is a recognized expert in treating viral hepatitis and complex liver conditions. Dr. Batra trained at AIIMS New Delhi, India’s top-ranked medical institute. He received the Young Investigator Award from the Indian Society of Gastroenterology.

• Winner of the Best Paper Award from the Indian Association for the Study of the Liver.
• Authored over 30 publications in national and international medical journals.
• Specializes in stomach, small intestine, and large bowel resections.
• Member of the Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India.

The doctor is a renowned urologist with 28 years of experience, specializing in laparoscopic urology. Their professional journey includes attachments at prestigious institutions such as Johns Hopkins Hospital's Brady Urology Center in Baltimore and Weil Cornell Medical Center in New York, working alongside notable experts in the field.

The doctor is an active member of the Urology Society of India, the SIU, and the International Endo-Urology Society, contributing to the field through numerous awards and publications.

Head of the Cardiosurgery Department, Heart Surgeon

The doctor is a Senior Consultant & Director at the Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic department of a leading super speciality hospital, with a focus on beating heart surgery. The doctor specializes in coronary artery bypass grafting, redo coronary artery and valve surgery, minimally invasive surgery, heart failure surgery, arrhythmia surgery, and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery. With extensive expertise in these areas, the doctor contributes significantly to advancements in cardiovascular and thoracic surgical techniques.

Dr. Dharma Choudhary heads the Bone Marrow Transplant Department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital. He has performed over 850 allogeneic bone marrow transplants with his team. Dr. Choudhary earned his MD in Hematology from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. He specializes in treating lymphoma and managing graft-versus-host disease.

• Completed specialist training at Vancouver General Hospital and the BC Cancer Agency.
• Authored over 20 scientific studies on leukemia and marrow transplantation research.
• Holds a life membership with the Indian Society of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility ranked among the top 10 hospitals in Delhi.

Dr. Santosh Kumar Hakkalamani is an orthopedic surgeon at Global Hospital Chennai. He specializes in lower limb replacement and arthroscopic knee surgery. Dr. Hakkalamani previously served as a consultant at several university hospitals in the UK. He completed training at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.

• Completed a Lower Limb Arthroplasty Fellowship at UHCW Coventry Hospital.
• Finished a Knee Soft Tissue Reconstruction Fellowship at York Teaching Hospitals.
• Awarded 1st Prize for research at the SICOT international meeting.
• Won 1st Prize in Orthopaedics at the British Orthopaedic Trainee Association meeting.

The doctor specializes in renal transplantation and has been involved in over 300 transplantations. The doctor has participated in several national and international conferences and is recognized globally as a professional in the field.

Neurosurgeon, specialist in stereotactic neurosurgery

15 years

• He has received numerous international fellowships in the field of neurosurgery.
• He specialized in the transcallosal approach to colloid cysts and ventricular tumors.
• He has conducted extensive research in the field of hydrocephalus, shunt systems and is a member of the "Committee for the Evaluation of the World Ranking of Hydrocephalus Research".
• Successfully performed 2500 neurosurgical procedures, both cranial and spinal, in adults and children.

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.

• Personally performed over 500 liver transplants and 500 non-transplant resections.
• Maintains a 100% donor safety profile across his surgical practice.
• Achieved a biliary complication rate under 4% in living donor procedures.
• Part of a surgical team with a cumulative volume of 2,000 liver transplants.

Dr. Dinesh Kansal heads the gynecology and obstetrics department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital. She has performed over 11,000 successful minimally invasive surgeries. Dr. Kansal trained at Harvard Medical School using robotic laparoscopic systems. She specializes in fibroid removal, endometriosis, and complex gynecologic cancers.

• Winner of the National Award for Achievement in Surgery.
• Directs a recognized training center for advanced hysteroscopic surgery.
• Performed over 11,000 successful minimally invasive procedures.
• Serves on the executive committee of the Society of Gynecological Endoscopists.

Dr. Dharam Pani Pandey heads the Centre for Physiotherapy, Sports and Neurorehabilitation at BLK Clinic. He holds a PhD in Neurological Physiotherapy and a Doctor of Osteopathy degree. Dr. Pandey specialized through the National Medical University of Spain and advanced UK seminars. He works at BLK Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility ranked among Delhi’s top super-specialty centers.

• Two-time winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indian Physiotherapists Association.
• Holds advanced certifications in neurological disorders treatment and modified chiropractic techniques.
• Maintains active membership in the American Physical Therapy Association and World Stroke Organization.
• Serves as an academic council member for five national and international universities.

The doctor is a Pediatric Surgeon and Pediatric Urologist with over 15 years of experience. Acknowledged for advanced laparoscopic skills and expertise in pediatric urology, the doctor has earned Gold Medals in both MS (General Surgery) and MCh (Pediatric Surgery). The doctor is a member of the Indian Association of Pediatric Surgery and has contributed significantly to medical literature, including research articles and a piece on the conservative management of splenic abscesses.

Dr. Aanchal Agarwal holds the highest degree in reproductive endocrinology in India. She specializes in IVF and complex infertility treatment at BLK Super Speciality Hospital. She focuses on laparoscopic methods for both male and female reproductive issues. Dr. Agarwal is a respected member of the National Council of Reproductive Medicine.

• Achieved high pregnancy rates through a systematic clinical approach.
• Winner of the gold medal and R. Viswanathan Award in medicine.
• Ranked as the top student in obstetrics and gynecology at New Delhi University.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited hospital in Delhi.