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Dr. Rajiv C. Shah

Surgical Oncologist

Dr. Rajiv C. Shah

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42+ years of experience

MBBS, MS
S. L. Raheja Hospital, Mumbai - India

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    Treatments & Conditions Dr. Rajiv C. Shah Specializes In

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    Anal Cancer Appendix Cancer Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour Signet ring cell cancer Small Bowel Cancer Bile Duct Cancer Liver Cancer Gallbladder Cancer Stomach Cancer

    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Rajiv C. Shah

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Liver Cancer (Hepatocellular Carcinoma)
    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Gallbladder & Bile Duct Cancer
    • Stomach Cancer
    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Lung Cancer
    • Throat & Oral Cancer
    • Cervical Cancer (Surgical Co-Management)
    • Blood Cancer (Surgical Aspects)
    • Liver Cirrhosis (Surgical Indications)
    • Hernia & Complex GI Surgery

    Sub-specialties

    • Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic (HPB) Surgery: Liver resection, Whipple procedure, gallbladder cancer surgery — making him a sought-after surgical oncologist in Mumbai India for international patients seeking the best HPB cancer surgeon in India.
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology: Stomach, colon and rectal cancer surgery using minimally invasive and open techniques.
    • Breast & Thoracic Oncology: Modified radical mastectomy, breast-conserving surgery and lung cancer surgery.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Liver Resection (Hepatectomy)
    • Whipple's Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
    • Distal Pancreatectomy
    • Radical Cholecystectomy for Gallbladder Cancer
    • Total & Subtotal Gastrectomy
    • Colorectal Cancer Resections
    • Modified Radical Mastectomy & Breast-Conserving Surgery
    • Lung Cancer Surgery (Lobectomy, Pneumonectomy)
    • Oral Cavity & Throat Cancer Surgery
    • Multidisciplinary Tumour Board Care

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS, Bombay University, Mumbai, India, 1977
    • MS (General Surgery), Bombay University, Mumbai, India, 1981

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Fellowship, Cleveland Foundation Clinic, USA
    • Initial Oncology Training, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
    • Advanced Training in Hepatobiliary & GI Surgery

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Maharashtra Medical Council Registration
    • Indian Society of Gastroenterology – Life Member
    • Indian Society of Oncology – Life Member
    • Indian Association of Study of Liver – Member
    • Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology – Member
    • International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA) – Founder Member, Indian Chapter

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • S. L. Raheja Hospital (A Fortis Associate), Mahim, Mumbai, India — Head of Department & Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology, Present
    • Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West, Mumbai, India — Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology, Present
    • Fortis Hospital Mulund / Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Navi Mumbai / Fortis Hospital Kalyan — Visiting Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology

    Past Affiliations

    • Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India — Initial Oncology Training
    • Cleveland Foundation Clinic, USA — Fellowship
    • Bharatiya Arogya Nidhi Hospital, Mumbai — Senior Consultant (Past)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Founder Member & Organising Committee Member, First National Conference and Workshop of the Indian Chapter of IHPBA, 2001
    • Active Member, 8th World Congress of IHPBA, Mumbai, 2008 — Organising Committee
    • Co-author of widely used teaching surgical videos with Dr. P. Jagannath
    • Speaker and Faculty at multiple national and international cancer conferences

    Key Achievements

    • 42+ years of surgical oncology experience since 1982
    • Founder Member, Indian Chapter of IHPBA
    • International training at Cleveland Foundation Clinic, USA
    • Multi-hospital affiliation across leading Mumbai institutions

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