Dr. Ketan Vagholkar

Dr Ketan Vagholkar is an internationally acclaimed Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon with a monumental 37 years of clinical experience. Widely recognized as one of the most distinguished surgical experts in Thane and Navi Mumbai, he provides world-class, precision-driven surgical care for complex gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and oncological disorders.

An exceptionally qualified surgeon, Dr Vagholkar holds an MS and DNB in General Surgery, complemented by highly prestigious global fellowships including the FRCS (Glasgow) and FACS (USA). His unparalleled expertise has been shaped by advanced surgical training at premier global institutions, including the Technical University of Munich (Germany) and MedStar Washington Hospital (USA). He currently serves as a Professor of Surgery at Padmashree Dr D Y Patil Medical College.

Doctor Vagholkar currently consults at several premier institutions including Jupiter Hospital, DY Patil Hospital, and his own clinic in Thane. He leverages his vast international expertise to deliver highly advanced therapies in advanced laparoscopy, complex hernia repairs (including incisional hernias), and intricate colorectal and trauma surgeries.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Ketan Vagholkar provides comprehensive general and gastrointestinal surgical care, utilizing world-class laparoscopic and open surgical protocols.

Advanced Laparoscopic and GI Surgery

Dr Ketan is highly specialized in executing precise, minimally invasive surgeries for complex abdominal conditions:

• Advanced Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)
• Complex Gastrointestinal and Colorectal Surgery
• Management of Appendicitis and Intestinal Obstructions
• Precision Oncosurgery for GI Malignancies

Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery

Dr Vagholkar has extensive expertise in diagnosing and managing critical liver and pancreatic disorders:

• Complex Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Resections
• Common Bile Duct (CBD) Explorations
• Management of Severe Pancreatitis and Biliary Strictures

Body Wall Surgery (Hernias) and Trauma

Dr K Vagholkar offers highly specialized surgical interventions for complex body wall defects and emergencies:

• Advanced Repair of All Types of Hernias (Incisional, Umbilical, Inguinal)
• Comprehensive Trauma and Emergency Surgery
• Benign and Malignant Breast Disease Surgeries

Research and Publications

Dr Ketan Vagholkar is a prolific medical researcher with over 200 surgical publications, 102 article reviews, and two book chapters. His major clinical studies include:

• "Modified Alvarado Score: A Dual Role in Diagnosing and Predicting Outcomes in Acute Appendicitis" — (2026), offering crucial new protocols for emergency appendicitis diagnosis.
• "Pathological Rupture of Malarial Spleen" — Published in the Journal of Postgraduate Medicine (1992), detailing complex emergency surgical interventions.
• "Lipoma of the Small Intestine: A Cause for Intussusception in Adults" — A highly cited study (2015) on rare gastrointestinal obstructions.
• "Abdominal Wall Endometrioma: A Diagnostic Enigma" — (2019), providing critical surgical insights into rare abdominal wall lesions.
• "Congenital Lumbar Hernia with Lumbocostovertebral Syndrome" — (2013), an important review of complex congenital body wall defects.

Awards and Recognitions

• Mother Teresa Excellence Award — Honored for his meritorious accomplishments in medicine that have immensely contributed to the nation's progress.
• Rashtriya Rattan Award & Rashtriya Samman Puraskar — Awarded for outstanding excellence in the field of Medicine.
• Rashtra Pratibha Award — Recognized for his memorable contributions to the science of medicine.
• Gold Star Award — Awarded for exceptional excellence in General Surgery.

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS — Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai (1989)
• MS in General Surgery — Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai (1993)
• DNB in General Surgery — National Board of Examination, New Delhi (1993)
• FRCS — Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK
• FACS — Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons, USA

Professional Memberships

• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
• European Digestive Society
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India (ACRSI)
• National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)

Professional Experience

Dr Ketan Vagholkar currently practises at the following leading facilities across the MMR region:

• Consultant General Surgeon, Jupiter Hospital, Thane
• Consultant General Surgeon, DY Patil Hospital, Nerul
• Professor of Surgery, Padmashree Dr D Y Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai
• Founder and Consultant, Dr Ketan Vagholkar Hospital, Thane West

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