Dr. Santosh J Karmarkar

Dr Santosh J Karmarkar is one of Mumbai's most experienced Paediatric Surgeons with 43 years of clinical experience in paediatric surgery, paediatric urology and newborn surgical care. He has successfully performed over 2,000 paediatric surgical procedures with a strong focus on safety, precision and long-term outcomes.

He currently serves as Consultant at Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West, Mumbai, providing comprehensive, patient-centred paediatric surgical care.

If you are searching for a trusted paediatric surgeon in Mumbai for newborn surgery, paediatric urology, urinary incontinence, spina bifida or complex surgical care in children, Dr Santosh Karmarkar offers globally trained expertise supported by over four decades of clinical excellence.

He consults in English, Hindi and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Santosh J Karmarkar specialises in advanced paediatric surgical and urological care, offering expert management across a wide range of childhood surgical conditions.

Paediatric Surgery

Comprehensive surgical care for newborns, infants and children.

• Neonatal and infant surgery
• Congenital anomaly correction
• Complex paediatric surgical procedures

Paediatric Urology

Advanced surgical management of urological disorders in children.

• Paediatric urological reconstruction
• Management of birth defects of the urinary system
• Hypospadias and related surgeries

Urinary Incontinence and Spina Bifida Care

Specialised long-term care for children with complex urological and neuromuscular conditions.

• Bladder function evaluation
• Continence-restoring surgical care
• Multidisciplinary spina bifida support

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation:

• Consultant, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West, Mumbai

Previous Key Affiliation:

• Associate Consultant and Unit Incharge, B J Wadia Children's Hospital, Mumbai

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from University of Bombay (1983)
• MS (General Surgery)
• DNB (Paediatric Surgery) from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
• MCh (Paediatric Surgery)
• Fellowship in Paediatric Urology – Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, USA
• Visiting Fellow in Paediatric Surgery – Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool, UK
• Visiting Fellow – King's College Hospital, London, UK
• Visiting Professor – Gaslini Children's Hospital, Genoa, Italy
• British Council DFID Visiting Professor, UK

Academic Contributions and Achievements

• Successfully performed over 2,000 paediatric surgical cases
• Author of 35+ scientific publications in leading international and national journals
• Recognised for contributions in paediatric urology, spina bifida care and newborn surgical management

Professional Memberships

• The Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons (IAPS)
• Society for Research into Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida
• International Federation for Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida

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