Dr Shailesh Shrikhande
Cancer Care

Dr Shailesh Shrikhande

Director & Head - Surgical Oncology at Gleneagles Hospitals, Mumbai

Gleneagles Hospital• Parel, Mumbai

25+ years of experience
Surgical Oncology
MS, MD, FRCS, FACS, FASA

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. Shailesh V. Shrikhande is a globally respected cancer surgeon and a leading authority in complex gastrointestinal and HPB oncology. With a strong focus on pancreatic and advanced abdominal cancers, he combines surgical excellence with research, teaching, and leadership in oncology care.

His work has significantly contributed to making advanced cancer surgeries more accessible and affordable in India while maintaining global standards of care. Previous roles include Deputy Director and Chief of GI & HPB Surgical Services at Tata Memorial Hospital, where he led a renowned surgical unit for over 15 years.

Area of expertise

Surgical OncologyRobotic SurgeryGI & HPB OncologyPancreatic cancer surgeryAdvanced abdominal cancersWhipple surgeries (2000+ performed)

Qualifications

MS

MD

FRCS (England)

Honorary

FRCS (Edinburgh)

Honorary

FACS

Honorary

FASA

Honorary

Professional Journey

  1. Director & Head - Surgical Oncology, Gleneagles Hospitals, Mumbai
  2. Deputy Director and Chief of GI & HPB Surgical Services, Tata Memorial Hospital (over 15 years)

Awards & achievements

  • Honorary Fellowship, Royal College of Surgeons of England (2014)
  • Honorary Fellowship, American Surgical Association (2021) - first Indian surgeon to receive this honor in 144 years
  • Honorary Fellowship, American College of Surgeons (2024)
  • Honorary Fellowship, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2025)
  • Past President Elect, A-PHPBA
  • Secretary General, IHPBA
  • Author of 400+ peer-reviewed scientific publications
  • h-index of 66 (among highest globally in surgical oncology)

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