Dr. Shailesh Shrikhande
Dr. Shailesh Shrikhande
Surgical Oncology 25+ Years Experience

Dr. Shailesh Shrikhande

MS, MD, FRCS (England), FRCS (Edinburgh), FACS, FASA
Director & Head of Surgical Oncology, Surgical Oncology

About Dr. Shailesh Shrikhande

Professional Summary

Prof. Dr. Shailesh V. Shrikhande is a globally respected cancer surgeon and a leading authority in complex gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary (HPB) oncology. With over 25 years of distinguished experience in surgical oncology, he serves as the Director & Head of Surgical Oncology at his institution in Mumbai. His expertise spans surgical oncology, robotic surgery, and GI & HPB oncology, making him one of the most sought-after cancer surgeons in India and internationally. Dr. Shrikhande has performed over 2,000 Whipple surgeries — a benchmark of excellence in pancreatic surgery — and has led one of the world's most renowned GI & HPB surgical units for over 15 years. His work has significantly contributed to making advanced cancer surgeries more accessible and affordable in India while maintaining global standards of care. He combines surgical excellence with research, teaching, and leadership in oncology care, with a strong focus on pancreatic and advanced abdominal cancers. With an extraordinary academic output of over 400 peer-reviewed scientific publications and an h-index of 66 — among the highest globally in surgical oncology — Dr. Shrikhande is not only a master surgeon but also a prolific researcher and thought leader in his field.

Specializations

  • Surgical Oncology
  • Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • MS
  • MD
  • FRCS (England) — Honorary Fellowship
  • FRCS (Edinburgh) — Honorary Fellowship
  • FACS — Honorary Fellowship (American College of Surgeons)
  • FASA — Honorary Fellowship (American Surgical Association)

Hospital Affiliations

Awards & Recognition

Honorary Fellowships

  • Honorary Fellowship, Royal College of Surgeons of England (2014)
  • Honorary Fellowship, American Surgical Association (2021) — First Indian surgeon to receive this honour in 144 years
  • Honorary Fellowship, American College of Surgeons (2024)
  • Honorary Fellowship, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2025)

Leadership Roles

  • Past President Elect, A-PHPBA (Asian-Pacific Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association)
  • Secretary General, IHPBA (International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association)

Academic Contributions

  • Author of 400+ peer-reviewed scientific publications in leading international journals
  • h-index of 66, among the highest globally in surgical oncology

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