Dr. Sarita Bhagwat

Dr Sarita Bhagwat is a highly esteemed paediatric surgeon in Mumbai with 39 years of overall medical experience, globally recognised for her expertise in complex paediatric urology and reconstructive procedures.

Holding an MCh, MS, DNB, and MBBS alongside a prestigious Hargobind Foundation Fellowship, she has amassed over 25 years of intensely specialised clinical practice.

Fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, she serves as a Senior Consultant at SRCC Children Hospital and Fortis Hospital, providing comprehensive operative interventions.

Her clinical expertise ensures optimal surgical care for complex diaphragmatic hernias, severe hypospadias, and chronic tracheoesophageal clefts.

Area of Expertise

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

Her proficiency in paediatric surgery ensures accurate diagnosis and highly specialised operative care for infants and adolescents.

Paediatric Urology and Genitourinary Reconstruction

For patients in Mumbai, Dr Sarita Bhagwat performs clinical evaluations for Hypospadias and Exstrophy Bladder:

• Repairing complex hypospadias and epispadias using definitive single-stage reconstructive techniques
• Correcting duplicated urethras and urethral fistulas through precise anatomical adjustments
• Restoring normal renal function in severe hydronephrosis and bladder exstrophy cases

Neonatal Thoracic and Gastrointestinal Surgery

To support patients in Maharashtra, Dr Bhagwat provides interventions for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) and Oesophageal Atresia:

• Surgically managing antenatally detected diaphragmatic hernias, including complex right-sided defects with liver displacement
• Reconstructing severe oesophageal atresia and chronic tracheoesophageal clefts
• Resecting congenital cystic lung lesions and correcting complex anorectal malformations

Complex Foetal and Gastrointestinal Resections

Dr Sarita handles systemic evaluations in Mumbai, specifically targeting Hirschsprung’s Disease and Foetus in Foetu:

• Resolving aganglionic bowel anomalies via highly specialised single-stage pull-through procedures
• Separating exceptionally rare conjoint twins using meticulous anatomical isolation techniques
• Extracting foetus in foetu masses through safe, minimally invasive surgical excisions

Clinical Innovations and Surgical Milestones

Dr Sarita Bhagwat consistently elevates paediatric surgical standards in Maharashtra:

• Extensive Experience: Brings 28 years of medical practice, dedicating over 25 years to paediatric surgery following her education between 1983 and 1996.
• Global Fellowships: Completed a 1-year Hargobind Foundation Fellowship at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne (2002 to 2003).
• Clinical Leadership: Served at Wadia Children’s Hospital for 13 years, currently operating at SRCC (since March 2017, spanning 9 years and 5 months) and Fortis Hospital.
• Academic Excellence: Serves as an MCh teacher at MUHS and co-edited the textbook Re-do Surgery in Children.
• Journal Contributions: Published extensively across volumes 35 (Issue 1), 41 (Issues 1 and 2), 44 (Issue 2), and 45 (Issue 3) in 1993, 1995, 1999, 2002, 2003, and 2005.

Education

Dr Sarita Bhagwat completed her medical education and elite paediatric surgical training from recognised national and international boards:

• MBBS from Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College (1987)
• MS in General Surgery from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai (1992)
• DNB in Paediatric Surgery from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
• MCh in Paediatric Surgery from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai (1995)
• Fellowship in Paediatric Urology from the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia (2003)

Publications and Research

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

• The effect of Lomodex-MgSO4 on the prevention of reperfusion injury following unilateral testicular torsion: An experimental study in rats
• Bowel Preparation with Peglec in infants: a safe, effective and expeditious way
• Huge omental cyst may mimic ascitis: A rare presentation

Professional Experience

Dr Sarita Bhagwat currently brings her surgical expertise to the following institutions, serving as a Senior Consultant at:

• SRCC Children Hospital, Mahalakshmi (Mumbai)
• Fortis Hospital, Mulund (Mumbai)

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

• Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children (Consultant Paediatric Surgeon)

Book an Appointment with Dr Sarita Bhagwat, Paediatric Surgeon in Mumbai

Ensure medical safety and optimal anatomical repair by booking a consultation with Dr Sarita Bhagwat for complex diaphragmatic hernias, severe hypospadias, and chronic tracheoesophageal clefts. Check her contact details and availability on HexaHealth today to book a seamless appointment.