Dr Shailesh Shrikhande
Cancer Care

Dr Shailesh Shrikhande

Director & Head - Surgical Oncology

Gleneagles Hospital

25+ years of experience
Surgical Oncology
MS, MD, FRCS (England)-Honorary, FRCS (Edinburgh)-Honorary, FACS-Honorary, FASA-Honorary

About the doctor

He is one of the few surgeons worldwide to have successfully performed over 1200 Whipples operations. He has conducted over 60 live Operative teaching demonstrations of pancreatic, gastric, colorectal and gall bladder cancer surgeries across India. He is the Past President of the Indian Chapter of International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA). He is also the President of the Asia Pacific Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (A-PHPBA) and also Secretary General Elect of the IHPBA. In recognition of his work on digestive cancer surgery in India, he was awarded Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2014 (FRCS – Ad Eundem). In 2021, he was awarded Honorary Fellowship of American Surgical Association (ASA). He is the first Indian cancer surgeon and only the second Indian ever to receive this prestigious honour in the last 144 years of the world oldest surgical association.

Area of expertise

Surgical OncologyPancreatic Cancer SurgeryGastrointestinal Cancer SurgeryHepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) SurgeryWhipple ProcedureGallbladder Cancer Surgery

Why choose Dr. Shailesh

  • 25+ years of clinical experience
  • Specialist expertise in Surgical Oncology
  • Fellowship-trained with international credentials
  • Compassionate, patient-first care with end-to-end support for visiting patients

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Comprehensive cancer treatment with access to experienced oncologists, advanced diagnostics, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and targeted therapies. Personalized care designed to support you through every stage of treatment.

Gastrosciences

Digestive trouble runs from a nagging acid problem to serious liver, pancreas, or bowel disease, and it is not always obvious which one you are facing. Our gastroenterologists and GI surgeons handle the diagnosis and the treatment together, including endoscopy, scans, keyhole surgery, and complex liver operations. You get a proper work up first, so treatment is based on what is actually wrong rather than guesswork.

Cardiac Care

Advanced heart care for conditions ranging from blocked arteries to complex valve and rhythm disorders. Get treated by experienced cardiac specialists using advanced surgical and minimally invasive techniques.

Orthopedics

Expert care for joint pain, spine conditions, sports injuries, and fractures through advanced orthopedic treatments and surgery. Get treated by experienced specialists focused on restoring mobility and improving quality of life.

Neurology

Conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nerves can be frightening, mostly because so much feels uncertain at the start. Our neurologists and neurosurgeons treat strokes, epilepsy, tumours, movement disorders, and spinal problems, with detailed imaging and careful planning before anyone recommends surgery. You will get a clear explanation of what is going on and what the realistic options are, not just a procedure date.

Fertility & IVF

Trying for a baby and not getting there is hard, and it helps to have a team that treats you as more than a case file. Our fertility specialists offer testing, IUI, IVF, ICSI, and donor programmes, with honest conversations about what each step involves and what your chances really are. Every plan is built around your situation instead of a fixed protocol.

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