Dr. Bhalchandra Jaykar

Dr Bhalchandra Jayakar is a Neonatal and Paediatric Surgeon in Mumbai with 31 years of experience in paediatric surgical care, including open and minimally invasive procedures.

He currently serves as Consultant at Holy Family Multispeciality Hospital, Bandra West and CritiCare Asia Multispeciality Hospital, Andheri West, along with founding and leading his own centre, Jayakar Surgicare, Santacruz East.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Bhalchandra Jayakar specialises in neonatal and paediatric surgery, with focused expertise across complex neonatal cases, paediatric urology, thoracic surgery, and minimally invasive paediatric procedures.

Neonatal Surgery

He performs life-saving surgical corrections for congenital birth defects in newborns, including intestinal and thoracic anomalies.

Paediatric Urosurgery

Dr Jayakar manages paediatric urological conditions including hernias, hydronephrosis, urinary reflux disease, urinary stones, hypospadias, and undescended testes.

Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Paediatric Surgery

He performs advanced keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery for children, offering minimal scarring and faster recovery for abdominal conditions.

Paediatric Thoracic Surgery

Dr Jayakar performs thoracoscopic decortication, along with surgical management of congenital lung cysts, thoracic masses, and diaphragmatic hernia.

Paediatric Gastrointestinal Surgery

He manages developmental defects of intestinal continuity (atresias), acid reflux, appendicitis, Hirschsprung's disease, and other complex bowel disorders in children.

Fetal Anomaly Counselling

Dr Jayakar provides expert counselling to parents following the prenatal diagnosis of surgical conditions in the foetus.

Paediatric Trauma and Emergency Surgery

He offers specialised emergency surgical care for children involved in accidents and acute physical trauma.

Congenital Surface and Vascular Conditions

Dr Jayakar treats congenital conditions such as thyroglossal cysts, pre-auricular sinus, dermoids, and vascular malformations.

Professional Experience

Previous Affiliations

• Consultant, SL Raheja Fortis Hospital, Mumbai

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai, 1995
• MS in General Surgery from Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai, 1998
• DNB in General Surgery from National Board of Examinations, 1998
• MCh in Paediatric Surgery from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, 2002

He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Administration (PGDHA), Fellowship of the Paediatric and Endoscopic Surgeons of India (FPESI), and Fellowship of the International College of Robotic Surgeons (FICRS).

Medical Registration: Maharashtra Medical Council, Registration Number 076866, 1995

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