Dr. Rajeev Redkar

Dr Rajeev Redkar is one of Mumbai's most distinguished Paediatric Surgeons with 40 years of clinical experience in complex paediatric surgical care, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery in infants and children.

He is widely recognised for his academic excellence, meticulous surgical approach and child-friendly clinical care. His work spans both routine and highly complex paediatric surgical procedures, and he has significantly contributed to the advancement of paediatric surgery in India.

He currently serves as Consultant at Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West, Shushrusha Hospital, Dadar, and S L Raheja Fortis Hospital, Mahim West, Mumbai, where he provides comprehensive, patient-centred paediatric surgical care.

If you are searching for the best paediatric surgeon in Mumbai for gastrointestinal surgery, liver and pancreatic conditions, hernia repair, orchidopexy or complex newborn and paediatric surgical care, Dr Redkar offers unmatched surgical expertise backed by nearly four decades of clinical excellence.

He consults in English, Hindi and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Rajeev Redkar specialises in comprehensive paediatric surgical care, offering advanced surgical management across a wide range of conditions in newborns, infants and children.

Paediatric Gastrointestinal, Liver and Pancreatic Surgery

• Paediatric GI surgery
• Liver and pancreatic surgery in children
• Rectal biopsy
• Upper GI endoscopy

General Paediatric Surgery

• Inguinal herniotomy and umbilical hernia repair
• Orchidopexy for undescended testis
• Circumcision
• Accessory digit excision and labial synechiae release
• Incision and drainage of abscesses

Paediatric Urology and Endoscopic Procedures

• Diagnostic cystoscopy
• Paediatric urological evaluation
• Minimally invasive paediatric procedures

Newborn and Complex Paediatric Surgery

• Neonatal surgical care
• Congenital anomaly correction
• Mini-laparotomy procedures
• Intercostal drainage insertion

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations:

• Consultant, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West, Mumbai
• Consultant, Shushrusha Hospital, Dadar, Mumbai
• Consultant, S L Raheja Fortis Hospital, Mahim West, Mumbai

Previous Key Affiliations:

• Consultant, King's College Hospital, London, UK
• Dean, Shushrusha Citizens Co-operative Hospital, Dadar
• Consultant, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai
• Consultant, Bai Jerbai Wadia Children's Hospital, Parel, Mumbai
• Consultant, Godrej Memorial Hospital, Vikhroli, Mumbai
• Registrar, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London
• Registrar, The Children's Hospital, London

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from KEM Hospital and Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai (1986)
• DNB (General Surgery) from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (1991)
• MS (General Surgery) from KEM Hospital and Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai (1991)
• MCh (Paediatric Surgery) from University of Mumbai (1994)
• FCPS – College of Physicians and Surgeons, Bombay (1993)
• FRCS – Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (1996)
• FRCS – Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow (1996)

Academic Contributions and Achievements

Dr Rajeev Redkar has an outstanding academic and professional record with numerous prestigious honours, including:

• Dr L R Patel Medal – FCPS Examination (1993)
• Cooper Prize – Best Surgical Thesis (1991)
• Gold Medal – FCPS General Surgery (1993)
• Bahadurji Surgical Scholarship (1986)
• Best Intern Award – KEM Hospital (1987)
• Post Graduate Merit Scholarship – University of Bombay
• Best Doctors Mumbai 2022 – DigiMedia Today Top Docs, Outlook
• First rank in All India MCh Entrance Examination
• Second rank in MCh (Paediatric Surgery), University of Bombay
• Selected for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) – Ranked 69th in the Government of India examination
• Only candidate from Maharashtra selected for IAS in the corresponding period (1982–1987)

He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in reputed national and international medical journals, contributing extensively to research in paediatric surgery, gastrointestinal disorders and complex surgical management.

Professional Memberships

• Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons (IAPS)
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Asian Association of Paediatric Surgeons
• British Association of Paediatric Surgeons (Associate)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow
• Fellow of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Bombay

Medical Registration

• Maharashtra Medical Council (Registration No. 59638, 1988)

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