Dr. Prafulla Tamaskar

Dr Prafulla Tamaskar is a General, Laparoscopic, and Surgical Oncology Specialist in Pune with 34 years of clinical experience. He currently practises as a Consultant across Vinayak Hospital in Warje and Sahyadri Hospital in Kothrud, Pune.

His surgical practice covers intestinal and stomach cancer surgeries, breast tumor removal, keyhole gallbladder removal, hiatus hernia reflux repair, piles and fistula proctology treatments, and accident trauma abdominal surgery.

He completed advanced minimal access and laparoscopic surgery fellowship training from the GEM Institute in Coimbatore and the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India, operating safely on routine surgical treatments and complex abdominal emergencies.

Specialty Interests

Dr Prafulla Tamaskar performs surgical oncology procedures, minimal access laparoscopic surgeries, and general bowel operations across the following clinical areas:

Surgical Oncology and Cancer Operations

Dr Prafulla Tamaskar performs operations to remove cancerous and suspicious tumors across the digestive system and abdominal organs. He coordinates bowel resection surgeries for colon and rectal cancers, stomach tumors, and thyroid lumps, while providing breast-conserving procedures and complete removals for breast cancer and ovarian growths.

Laparoscopic Abdominal and Hernia Surgery

Dr P Tamaskar performs minimal access keyhole camera surgeries to remove painful gallbladder stones and appendix infections with fast recovery times and reduced incision scarring. He repairs complex hiatus hernias to relieve chronic acid reflux heartburn, and stitches protective mesh supports for inguinal, umbilical, and ventral abdominal wall hernias.

Proctology, Piles, and General Surgery Care

Dr Tamaskar treats anal pain and bleeding using muscle-protecting treatments that prevent tissue injury. He performs modern stapler procedures and infrared heat therapy for internal and external piles (hemorrhoids), cures chronic anal fistulas and fissures, operates on accident trauma wound emergencies, and removes superficial skin lipomas or cysts.

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS, Rani Durgawati Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, 1992
• DNB in General Surgery, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, 2013

Fellowships and Certificates

• Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery, GEM Institute, Coimbatore, 2004
• Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS)

Languages Spoken

• English
• Hindi
• Marathi

Professional Memberships

• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
• Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES)

Professional Experience

Dr Prafulla Tamaskar currently practises at the following medical centers in Pune:

• Consultant, Vinayak Hospital in Warje, Pune
• Consultant, Sahyadri Hospital in Kothrud (A unit of Manipal Hospitals), Pune
• Former Consultant, Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital in Deccan Gymkhana (A unit of Manipal Hospitals), Pune

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