Dr. Saurabh Misra
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, FICS
Gastroenterology
Dr. Saurabh Misra is practicing Consultant Gastro-intestinal, Minimal Access( Laparoscopic surgery), metabolic and Bariatric surgeon at Apollo Hospitals in Bangalore since January 2007. Since 1998, he has been preforming Minimal Access surgery and has over 8000 independent laparoscopic surgeries to his credit which includes routine surgeries like laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic appendectomies and laparoscopic hernia surgeries with expertise in advanced hernia care including other advanced surgeries like laparoscopic weight loss procedures( Bariatric surgeries), laparoscopic spleen, adrenal, hepato-biliary, pancreatic and anti-reflux surgeries. He represents South India on the executive council of the Hernia society of India. He is presently serving as the faculty for HSI( Hernia society of India ), APHS ( Asia Pacific hernia society ) and the AWR ( Abdominal wall repair) which is the international group dedicated to surgery of complex hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction. He also serves as a faculty for the OSSI( Obesity society of India ). He completed his MBBS from JLN Medical College, Ajmer before undergoing Masters in Surgery from Rabindra Nath Tagore Medical College at Udaipur, Rajasthan. He later underwent Advanced Laparoscopic training from the prestigious Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi.He did his Bariatric surgery training from Mayo Clinic, at Rochester in Minnesota, USA, under Dr Jeff Thompson (Chairman, Surgery ) in 2005. He was the Consultant and Head of the General and Minimal Access surgery Department at Apollo Hospitals, Goa and was the first surgeon to perform Obesity and other advanced laparoscopic surgeries in the state. He also served as Assistant Professor in Mahatma Gandhi National Institute of Medical Sciences at Jaipur and established the Minimal Access Department before joining the Global hospital and research centre (an institution run by the "Brahmakumaries") at Mount Abu as consultant and head, for a brief period. He developed a new form of Laparoscopic surgery known as 'SMILS ' ( Single site Multi Incision Laparoscopic Surgery ), the paper in this regard was published in Journal of Minimal Access surgery in 2013. Further research in this field is under way. In 2010, he was invited for the round table hernia congress on mesh materials at Shanghai, China. ( only 5 surgeons were invited from India) He was awarded Hon Fellowship for Asia Pacific Hernia Society. In 2011, appointed teaching faculty with Ethicon Surgery Training Institute as a consultant by Johnson and Johnson, USA. In 2014 , he was invited for a Guest Lecture on Metabolic surgery at Hubli , organised by Karnataka Medical Association . In 2015 , he was appointed as Proctor for teaching laparoscopic and Hernia surgery to upcoming surgeons by Medtronic, USA and in 2015 he was inducted as the Member EC , representing south zone for HSI ( Hernia society of India ) He conducted the PACE programme with Medtronic USA for young upcoming surgeons in Mumbai and at Bangalore in 2015.He was invited as a faculty for the Asia pacific hernia society in 2017 held at Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Since 2016, he is pioneering a technique known as ( Laparoscopic) e-TEP Rives Stoppa repair ( extended view totally extra peritoneal hernia repair ) for Ventral hernia and has the highest number of such surgeries to his credit in India . This minimal access technique for hernia repair not only reduces the pain and expenses, it also repairs the abdominal wall, thereby strengthening the muscles of the abdomen and reducing back pain and ugly bulge of the abdomen which usually appears after the pregnancy. Dr Saurabh Misra has presented the papers regarding the above surgery at Tokyo, Japan in 2016, at New Delhi , 2017 and Kaohsiung, Taiwan in 2017 and AWR conference at Delhi in 2018. He served as a faculty in the AWR group at Kolkatta and IAGES , Bubaneshwer, in 2019. Research and publications: He is the Fellow of International College of surgeons. He was honored Fellow of Indian association of Gastrointestinal Endo surgeons without an exam. He has more than 25 research papers presented at the national and international Conferences. His paper on “laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for Conn's syndrome" was awarded at the ASI conference in Bangalore. He also has four papers in indexed Journals to his credit on Minimally Access Surgery. He is a life member to Asia Pacific Hernia Congress.Member of Obesity society of India. Member of Bangalore Laparoscopic Group.Member of Goa Medical council. Member of ASI Bangalore Chapter. Member ASI, India. EC member , HSI ( Hernia society of India) Faculty : HSI ( hernia society of India) faculty : AWR( Abdominal wall repair) Faculty: OSSI ( Obesity society of India) Faculty: IAGES( Indian association of gastro-intestinal endosurgeons)
387, 7th Cross Road, Mico Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Chandrasekar Chikkamuniyappa
MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics, DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedics
An expert Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr Chandrasekar Chikkamuniyappa specializes in cutting edge joint replacement surgeries including computer assisted and minimally invasive hip and knee surgeries. He has to his credit, The Adult Reconstructive Fellowship from the Ranawat Orthopedic Center at the Hospital for Special Surgery, New York USA. He also runs a Joint replacement Fellowship for young Orthopedic Surgeons at PEOPLE TREE Hospitals. His interest in adult reconstruction had earlier led him to The United Kingdom, where he spent 4 years at a University Hospital in London, crafting his skills in complex adult reconstruction of the hip and knee. Dr Chandrasekar Chikkamuniyappa is the Soul & Brain behind the idea and concept of PEOPLE TREE Hospitals. Inspiring people to take on the plausibly impossible journey to Touch, Move & Inspire a billion People, he has led from the front, co-creating PEOPLE TREE Hospitals to fulfill its infinite vision and providing a platform for all the doctors, nurses and staff to excel in their fields & express their potential. He is also instrumental in creating Musculo-Skeletal Research Institute of excellence. After returning from UK in 2007, he was instrumental in building a successful Orthopedic Department at a reputed Hospital in Bangalore. He also rebuilt the Orthopaedic Department in another corporate Hospital and created the Institute of Orthopaedics in 2012. In 2008 as the Secretary of the Bangalore Orthopedic Society and later as an active member of Karnataka Orthopaedic Association, he is involved in organizing and conducting many educational programs both for the Public and Professionals. Dr Chandrasekar Chikkamuniyappa was one the first to fly for the on-site relief during Major Earthquake in Gujarat, India, 26th Jan 2001. He led the team doing, planning, triage, resuscitation and surgeries. A Recipient of National Merit Scholarship and others right through his education, Dr Chandrasekar Chikkamuniyappa did both his Under Graduation and Post-Graduation from Bangalore Medical College. Dr Chandrasekar Chikkamuniyappa was instrumental in starting the PEOPLE TREE Foundation, the charitable wing of PEOPLE TREE Hospitals. Through this foundation his team is able to conduct over 300 complex surgeries for free and are continuously engaged in conducting many free health camps and Health education events & initiatives.
2, Tumkur Service Road, Goraguntepalya, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Prathima Reddy
MBBS, Fellow of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists FRCOG (London), MRCOG(UK)
Gynecology
Dr Prathima Reddy trained in the United Kingdom and obtained the Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG), London. She was then elevated to the status of Fellow of the Royal College (FRCOG), a title conferred by the College for having advanced the science and practice of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FACOG). Dr Reddy has worked in very busy tertiary referral hospitals in the UK for ten years. She has vast experience in dealing with complicated Obstetric cases associated with severe heart disease, kidney disease, neurological problems and metabolic disorders requiring multidisciplinary inputs. After coming back to Bangalore, she continued to be actively involved in the care of women, in some of the busiest Multi Specialty ObGyn units in the city till she joined La Femme as its Director and Senior Consultant in October 2015. She was the first Consultant in Bangalore to introduce the concept of evidence based, protocol led management of patients in keeping with international standards. This has contributed immensely to the reduction of caesarean section rates, setting standards and improving patient care. She has a very high rate of normal deliveries and encourages vaginal birth after caesarean sections. She has authored a Labour Ward Manual which helps doctors and nurses to deliver uniform care to all her patients. This also helps to enhance the knowledge of her colleagues and promote evidence based care. She specializes in High Risk Obstetrics and is the lead for tertiary referrals of Complicated Pregnancies. She is well known for her sound knowledge and balanced evidence based decisions and sees a lot of patients referred for second and third opinions. Dr Reddy has special training and experience in complicated vaginal surgeries in addition to routine Gynaecological surgery. She promotes “uterus saving” medical methods of treatment whenever feasible. Strict adherence to guidelines has led to the reduction in hysterectomy rates. She also performs laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries. Despite her extremely busy professional schedule she continues to devote time to teaching doctors and nurses and runs workshops on dealing with medical emergencies, communication skills, professional etiquette and bedside manners and the ethical practice of medicine. She trains post-graduate students for the MRCOG and DNB exams. She is a very popular speaker and is regularly invited to deliver lectures locally and nationally. She has several publications to her name and has authored chapters in ObGyn textbooks. She was the Head Girl at Baldwin Girls’ High School, Bangalore and was awarded the Best All Round Student Award. She was the President of the Student Union at JN Medical College, Belgaum. She is a keen sportswoman and was a national and international basketball player. She has won several prizes at interschool and inter college competitions for debates, dramas and essay writing. In her spare time she travels, treks, reads and attends dramas and music concerts.
Number 62, Richmond Road, Entry From Mother Teresa Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Latha N
MBBS, DGO
Gynecology
Dr. Latha N is a leading specialist in infertility, ultrasound and laparoscopic surgery with over twenty years of experience, and has an extensive training in ultrasound and laparoscopy at Bangalore Endoscopic Surgery Training Institute & Research Centre, Assisted Reproductive Technology course for clinicians from CREST, Singapore. Ultrasound in OBG from Dr. Nagori’s Institute of infertility, Ahmedabad. Her extensive experience extends in Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy, Infertility management, ultrasound-guided procedures, IVF procedures, infertility and high-risk pregnancy.
282, M K Puttalingaiah Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Shanthala Thuppanna
MBBS, MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Surgery
Dr. Shanthala T is a renowned Gynecologist and gynecologic laparoscopic Surgeon. Having finished her undergraduate from Mysore Medical College and post-graduation from Kasturba Medical College, she has undergone expert training in Gynecologic Oncology and Gynecologic Endoscopy from premier Medical Institutes. She is dedicated to Gynecology Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Gynecology for over 10 years. She is skilled in performing removal of fibroid and uterus laparoscopically and has a record for successfully removing a large fibroid (about 9-month pregnant size) in unmarried girl laparoscopically. She has performed fibroid removals in women with large fibroids, who have gone ahead to conceive naturally and deliver healthy children. Many of her success stories have received print media attention. She is also awarded scholarship by International Gynaecological Cancer Society scholarship for Gynecologic Oncology training at Montreal Canada. She has been invited faculty for many national gynecological laparoscopy conferences. She has organized and conducted several presentations for the promotion of knowledge about Gynecology Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Gynaecology. She has contributed to a chapter in on cervical fibroid for the book named Textbook and color atlas on Fibroids. She is actively involved in various academic activities of teaching and new research and has many papers in various journals and conferences to her credit. Received Kempegowda award for the year 2016.
1st Floor, Bren Mercury, Sarjapur Main Rd,, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Sunita Pawar Shekokar
MBBS, DGO, MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Gynecology
Dr Sunita P Shekokar is a gynaecologist practising in Bangalore. She is an expert in obstetrics and gynaecology completing her MD in the same after her graduation. Dr Sunita Shekokar is a dedicated medical professional dealing with the care of women's reproductive parts especially during the time of pregnancy and after. She is reluctant in committing herself to the patient providing them with a safety assurance which puts them at ease during the treatments. Her areas of specialities are high-risk pregnancies, infertility treatment, laparoscopic surgeries endoscopic surgeries ensuring the well-being of the mother and child at all times. Dr Sunita Shekokar follows the ethical approach in her evaluation and treatment methods.
187/269, Outer Ring Rd, Agara Village, 1st Sector, HSR Layout,, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Ranjitha G Babu
MBBS, MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Gynecology
Dr Ranjitha is a well qualified obstetrician and gynecologist with special interest in infertility, high risk pregnancy and laparoscopic surgeries. She has done MBBS from Bangalore medical college,MS from Karnataka institute of medical sciences Hubli. Has obtained minimal Access surgery fellowship from WLH Delhi.Previously worked as Assistant professor in different medical colleges,also as consultant in St Martha's hospital and trained many postgraduate students to her credit.She is well trained and competent in managing high risk pregnancy, complicated deliveries, laparoscopic surgeries, infertility and ultrasonography. Doctor approach is more specific and patient oriented in managing illiness. She is a life member for BSOG,IMA and Indian menpausal society. Currently she is practicing as the chief consultant at Prohealth plus multispeciality clinic and Visiting consultant in Fortis Hospital , Rajainagar, Suguna hospital, Columbia asia referral hospital, yeswanthpur.
3rd block, 108/136, 5th Main Rd, 2nd Stage, Saneguruvanahalli, Basaveshwar Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Jaya M Bhat
MBBS, MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, MRCOG(UK), Fellow of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists FRCOG (London), DGO
Gynecology
Dr. Jaya Bhat is a Gynecologist in Domlur, Bangalore. Jaya Bhat gynecologist bangalore is a well known women specialist doctor in Bangalore. Dr. Jaya Bhat practices at Manipal Hospital at Domlur, Bangalore. Dr. Jaya Bhat is known for specialty services in In Vitro Fertilization (Ivf) and Urogynecology. You can book an appointment with Dr. Jaya Bhat on practo.com
Number 62, Richmond Road, Entry From Mother Teresa Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Geeth Monnappa
MBBS, DGO, DNB - Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gynecology
Special interests: 1.High risk pregnancy 2.Adolescent and perimenopausal health 3.Laparoscopy 4. Non descent vaginal hysterectomy
Number 62, Richmond Road, Entry From Mother Teresa Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Dr. Jayashree Nagraj Bhagsi
MBBS, MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Dr. Jayashree Nagraj Bhagsi is a Senior Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist in Fortis La Femme - Richmond Town, Bangalore. She has over 25 years of experience in the same field.
Number 62, Richmond Road, Entry From Mother Teresa Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India