Dr. Rajendra Sonawane

Dr Rajendra Sonawane is a highly revered Consultant in Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary Surgery, and Surgical Oncology. He is currently practicing at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Andheri West, in Mumbai. 

He brings an extraordinary 46 years of clinical experience to his patients. Throughout his decades of practice, he has successfully performed thousands of highly complex gastrointestinal and pancreatic surgeries.

He is celebrated for a monumental surgical milestone, having successfully performed Mumbai's first robotic surgery for rectal cancer. He speaks English, Hindi, and Marathi, ensuring clear and comforting communication with every patient.

Dr Sonawane is a globally respected authority in minimal access GI oncology. He holds an MS in General Surgery and was among the very first surgeons in India to qualify with an MCh in Surgical Gastroenterology from the prestigious SGPGIMS, Lucknow.

He holds an elite Fellowship from the International College of Surgeons (FICS) in Washington. He is widely recognized for his precision in managing complex, reoperative abdominal surgeries and rare pancreatic tumors.

Doctor Rajendra is the definitive choice for advanced gastrointestinal treatments. He delivers world-class surgical solutions including laparoscopic colorectal cancer resections, robotic GI surgeries, and complex pancreatic resections.

If you are seeking unparalleled surgical precision, profound clinical wisdom, and a deeply compassionate approach to care, Dr Sonawane is the absolute best specialist for you.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Rajendra Sonawane provides world-class surgical gastroenterology care, utilizing highly advanced minimal access interventions.

Advanced Gastrointestinal Oncology

Dr Sonawane is highly specialized in executing complex, life-saving cancer surgeries:

• Advanced Minimal Access Gastrointestinal and Colorectal Cancer Surgery
• Precision Robotic Surgery for Cancer of the Rectum
• Comprehensive Laparoscopic Total Gastrectomy and Jejunal Pouch Creation
• Expert Resection of Giant Multicentric GISTs

Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) Surgery

Dr Rajendra has extensive expertise in managing severe liver and pancreatic conditions:

• Advanced Pancreas-Preserving Central Pancreatectomy for Insulinomas
• Precision Complex Pancreatic Resections for Chronic Pancreatitis
• Comprehensive Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
• Expert Management of Hepatic Angiosarcomas

Research and Publications

Dr Rajendra Sonawane has actively shaped modern gastrointestinal surgery through extensive research, with achievements including:

• Published pioneering research on Laparoscopic Staging in Gallbladder Cancer (Digestive Surgery, 2005).
• Co-authored landmark proposals for modifying the TNM classification of gallbladder cancer (EJSO, 1998).
• Contributed significantly to studies on intrahepatic cholangiojejunostomy following hepatobiliary resection (Journal of British Surgery, 2007).

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS — Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai (1980)
• MS in General Surgery — B J Medical College, Pune (1986)
• MCh in Surgical Gastroenterology — Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow
• FICS — International College of Surgeons, Washington

Professional Memberships

• Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES)
• International College of Surgeons (ICS)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
• International Hepato Pancreatico Biliary Association (IHPBA)
• Medical Council of India (MCI)

Professional Experience

Dr Rajendra Sonawane currently practises at the following leading facilities:

• Consultant, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Andheri West

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