Dr. Rakesh Shah

Dr Rakesh Shah is a highly esteemed paediatric surgeon in Mumbai with 43 years of overall medical experience, actively managing a prolific surgical database that includes exactly 48 complex colorectal injury cases.

He holds an MS, MCh, DrNB, and MBBS, alongside completing a CRM course at IIM Lucknow in 2015.

Fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, he serves as a Consultant at SRCC Children Hospital and Saifee Hospital, having published over 30 indexed articles and delivered over 15 global presentations.

His clinical expertise ensures optimal surgical care for acute appendicitis, imperforate anus, and complex diaphragmatic hernias.

Area of Expertise

Dr Rakesh brings extensive expertise in managing complex surgical anomalies and acute neonatal emergencies.

His proficiency in paediatric surgery ensures accurate diagnosis and highly specialised minimally invasive care for infants and adolescents.

Neonatal Surgery and Congenital Malformations

For patients in Mumbai, Dr Rakesh Shah performs clinical evaluations for Biliary Atresia and Imperforate Anus:

• Executing advanced anatomical corrections for severe imperforate anus and intestinal atresia
• Performing hepatobiliary bypass procedures to definitively manage complex biliary atresia
• Providing comprehensive neonatal care to restore robust gastrointestinal function

Minimal Access Surgery and Oncology

To support patients in Maharashtra, Dr Shah provides interventions for Abdominal Tumours and Sacrococcygeal Teratoma:

• Utilising minimally invasive techniques to safely resect complex paediatric abdominal tumours
• Performing precision surgical excisions for severe sacrococcygeal teratomas and ovarian cysts
• Delivering dedicated oncological tracking to ensure optimal long-term tumour remission

Paediatric Urology and General Surgery

Dr Rakesh handles systemic evaluations in Mumbai, specifically targeting Hypospadias and Recurrent Hernias:

• Managing complex urethral anomalies through highly specialised hypospadias repair
• Applying acute surgical interventions to resolve recurrent hernias and severe appendicitis
• Restoring normal genitourinary function using advanced, minimally invasive protocols

Clinical Outcomes and Surgical Milestones

Dr Rakesh Shah consistently elevates paediatric surgical standards in Maharashtra:

• Extensive Experience: Brings exactly 42 years of comprehensive medical practice, gaining vast overseas surgical training at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Glasgow between 1993 and 1994.
• Clinical Leadership: Commenced his career as a Pre-Registration Intern in 1983 (to 1984), advancing to Senior House Officer (1985 to 1987), Registrar (1988 to 1990), and Lecturer (1990 to 1993) at Seth GS Medical College.
• National Contribution: Served as a Senior Research Associate from 1995 to 1997, subsequently leading surgical teams at Prince Aly Khan Hospital (since 1996) and Masina Hospital (since 1998).
• Academic Excellence: Presented his prominent colorectal trauma study at the Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons Conference in 1992 and the Asian Association Conference in 1997.

Education

Dr Rakesh Shah completed his medical education and elite paediatric surgical training from recognised national boards:

• MBBS from Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai (1983)
• MS in General Surgery from Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital (1988)
• MCh in Paediatric Surgery from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth GS Medical College (1990)
• DrNB in Paediatric Surgery from King Edward Memorial Hospital (1991)
• CRM (Customer Relationship Management) from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow (2015)

Registered with the Maharashtra Medical Council in 1985 (Registration No. 53827).

Professional Memberships

Dr Rakesh holds leadership positions and memberships with prominent medical organisations:

• Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons (IAPS)
• British Association of Paediatric Surgeons (BAPS)
• Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Publications and Research

Dr Rakesh Shah is a prolific medical researcher and author, globally contributing to the advancement of paediatric surgical literature:

• Contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed research papers across prominent National and International Journals and delivered over 15 presentations globally.
• Colorectal Injuries: Study of 48 cases
• Comparison of Standard Invertogram and Prone Shoot Through
• Massive Life-threatening GI bleeding in children

Professional Experience

Dr Rakesh Shah currently brings his surgical expertise to the following institutions, serving as a Consultant at:

• Saifee Hospital, Girgaon (Mumbai) - Since 2008 - ₹2000
• SRCC Children Hospital, Mahalakshmi (Mumbai) - Since 2017 - ₹2000

Previously, he gained immense exposure serving in highly specialised clinical roles at:

• BYL Nair Charitable Hospital and TN Medical College (Senior Research Associate)
• Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow (Higher Surgical Trainee)

Book an Appointment with Dr Rakesh Shah, Paediatric Surgeon in Mumbai

Ensure medical safety and optimal anatomical repair by booking a consultation with Dr Rakesh Shah for acute appendicitis, imperforate anus, and complex diaphragmatic hernias. Check his contact details and availability on HexaHealth today to book a seamless appointment.