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Welcome To Healthway Hospitals
Most Trusted Health Partner for Life
Healthway Hospital receives a National Award as "Outstanding Entrepreneur" by the Council of State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation of India (COSIDICI), New Delhi for excellence in MSME Sector.
India's 9th Certified ATLS (Advance Trauma Life Support) Course Centre recognised by The American Society of Surgeons (ACS) and is run by Community of Trauma India (CTI)
Pioneer in the private sector to perform state's first Corneal transplant.
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We are one of a kind, doctors cooperative, on a mission to pursue clinical excellence and cater to the healthcare needs of Goa and other states. Healthway Hospitals provide a comprehensive range of super specialty services to patients in a caring environment with access to vital resources.

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TESTIMONIALS

Patient Experience

Innocencia Miranda

The nurses are very helpful and calm...the rooms and restrooms are kept clean.

Swapnesh Mangaonkar

It's a old hospital with a new name. All the visiting doctors are good here. The staff are helpful which makes its comfortable for patients.

Pat Fiz

A very good hospital and the quality of doctors here is good.

Sunpreeet Kour

I had a leg injury. It was handled very nicely and I could managed to walk again within 3 months.

Dr.Rini Obstetrician and Gynecologist

"...Thank you so much for your support during some really tough times when we had almost lost hopes.", says an extremely happy parent, in her letter expressing gratitude to Dr. Rini, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Healthway Panjim.

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DOCTORS

Dr. Virendra Goankar

General Pediatrics and Neonatology

Dr.Madhumohan R. Prabhudesai

General Physician

Dr. Antonio De Bossuet Afonso

Consultant Gen Surgeon

Dr.Sanjeev Juwarkar

Consultant Anaesthesiologist & Pain Physician

Dr Nilesh B. Talwadker

Consultant General & Laparoscopic Surgeon

Dr Amit kalangutkar

Consultant General & Hepatobiliary Surgeon

Dr. Mahendra S Kudchadkar

Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr.Vishal Dubhashi

Consultant Orthopedic surgeon

Dr.Sambprassad Nadkarni

Consultant Orthpedic surgeon & Ex- Asso Professor, Goa Medical College

Dr.Bharati Vishal Sawant

Consultant Anaesthesiologist

Dr Nikhil Bhoomkar

Consultant Anaesthesiologist & Pain Physician

Dr. Pankaj Naik

Consultant Anaesthesiologist & Intensivist

Dr.Sandeep Fowkar

Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr.Sandeep Pawar

Consultant Anaesthesiologist & Pain Physician

Dr Sanjay Prakash Ambagade

Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist and Endoscopist

Dr. Oscar Rebello

Consultant Physician

Dr.Akashdeep Singh Arora

Consultant Pulmonologist

Dr.Durga Lawande

Consultant Pulmonologist and Ex Professor and HOD, Pulmonary Medicine, GMC

Dr Sameerkumar V Nanaware

Consultant Pulmonologist , Respiratory Physician, Bronchoscopist, Sleep Physician and Critical Care Specialist

DR. AJEYA NILKANTH MUNDHEKAR

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

DR. NIKHIL NIRANJAN SONTAKKE

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

Dr. Gandhali Dhume

Consultant Anaesthesiologist & Intensivist

Dr Harish Peshwe

Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist

Dr Sanjay Altekar

Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist and Endoscopist

Dr. S.V. Korgaonkar

Dr.Steven Dias

Consultant Anaesthesiologist & Pain Physician

Dr.Anupama Kudchadkar

Consultant Dermatologist

Dr.Nehal

Consultant for Structured Rehabilitation, Deformity Surgeries and Pain management

Dr. Sabrina M Pereira Vaz

Consultant Dermatologist

Dr. Noel Britto

Consultant Anaesthesiologist & Pain Physician

Dr. Veena Prafulla Velingkar

Consultant Anaesthesiologist & Intensivist

Dr. Anant Tanksali

Consultant Anaesthesiologist

Dr. Mahesh Parsekar

Ms.Silvia Mascarenhas

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. SUSHIL V. NANAWARE

Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr.Akashdeep Singh Arora

Consultant Pulmonologist

Dr.Durga Lawande

Consultant Pulmonologist and Ex Professor and HOD, Pulmonary Medicine, GMC

Dr Sameerkumar V Nanaware

Consultant Pulmonologist , Respiratory Physician, Bronchoscopist, Sleep Physician and Critical Care Specialist

Dr. Vijay Ramanan

Consultant Anaesthesiologist & Intensivist

Dr. Pooja Talwadker

Dental surgeon

Dr. Odette Lopez

General Physician

Dr.Preetam Kalangutkar

Consultant Diabetologist

Dr. Edelweiss Desa

Consultant Physician & Diabetologist

Dr Manish S Kushe

Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist

Dr. Sandesh Chodankar

Consultant ENT Surgeon

Dr Pawan P. Rane

Consultant Head,Neck Surgical Oncologist & ENT Surgeon

DR Supriya Joshi

Hematology, Biochemistry, Serology, Cytopathology

Dr.Aileen Rodrigues

Consultant Microbiologist

Dr.Sanat Bhatkar

CONSULTANT INTERVENTIONAL NEUROLOGIST AND STROKE SPECIALIST

Dr. Gajanan Panandikar

Consultant Neurologist and Epileptologist

Dr. Shital Shashikant Lengade

Consultant Nephrologist and transplant physician

Dr SINDHU MALLIK ARJUN

Consultant Nephrologist and transplant physician

Dr. Mahendra S Kudchadkar

Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr.Vishal Dubhashi

Consultant Orthopedic surgeon

Dr.Madhumohan R. Prabhudesai

General Physician

Dr.Sarang Kanekar

General Physician

Dr. Chitralekha Nayak

General Physician

Dr.Vijay Naik

General Physician

Dr.Akshada Amonkar

Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr.Dhanesh Ravindra Kamerkar

Consultant Vascular Surgeon

Dr. Virendra Goankar

Qualification

MBBS, MD ( Pediatrics), DCH ( CPS Bom)

Membership

  1. Govt Health Advisory Committee for Govt of Goa
  2. Member Goa state Aids control society
  3. Member Goa Medical Council
  4. Member Organ Transplant authorisation committee
  5. Member core committee for planning seven review of infant mortality rate
  6. National trainer for Neonatal resuscitation program( NRP), Navjat Shishu Suraksh, Karyakram( NSSK)
  7. Trustee Dnyan Prabhodini Mandal Shree Mallikarjun college of arts and commerce, Canacona
  1. 1989 Completed MD In Pediatrics From Mumbai University
  2. Jr Resident And Sr Resident For Total 6 Years In GMC
  3. Started Private Practice In Goa
  4. Currently Consultant Pediatrician At Criticare Childrens Hospital
  5. Currently Consultant Pediatrician At Healthway Hospital
  1. Started the first, level III Neonatal care in Goa\
  2. Instrumental in bringing down the infant mortality rate (IMR)in Goa. As a result Goa  has the lowest IMR in India.
  3. Director of 3 other major hospitals in Goa
  4. Criticare Panjim Campal hospital, Panjim Royal hospital, Margao

Dr.Madhumohan R. Prabhudesai

Qualification

MCh Urology, Bombay University, 2003 DNB Urology – Delhi Board, 2003 MS (General Surgery) Goa University 1997 DNB (General Surgery) Delhi Board 1997 MBBS Goa University -1993

Languages Spoken

English,Hindi,Konkani,Marathi

Special Interest

  • DEPRESSION
  • ANXIETY DISORDERS
  • SLEEP DISORDER
  • OBSESSIVE- COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD)
  • PSYCHIATRIC ACUTE CARE
  • PSYCHOSIS, SCHIZOPHRENIA, AND VIOLENT PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS
  • DE-ADDICTION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT
  • SEXUAL DISORDERS
  • PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS IN THE ELDERLY (GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY)
  • CHILDHOOD PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS
  • FAMILY/ COUPLE/
  • MARITAL/INTERPERSONAL COUNSELING

Dr Madhumohan serving as Senior Urologist and Member of the Board at Healthway Super Specialty Hospital and teaching/ training center, Goa is among the country’s most highly acclaimed and respected Urologists with two decades of intensive and extensive experience in this specialty. Dr Madhumohan is among the few senior specialists who has not limited himself to a single area of Urology but acquired skills and knowledge in diagnosing the entire gamut of urological disorders from common ones like urinary tract infection, kidney stones, poor bladder control and prostate enlargement to the most complex issues related to general and reconstructive urology, pediatric urology, specific female related urological issues, Andrology, male infertility and Kidney transplant surgeries and successfully treating them with the help of the most appropriate and advanced treatment processes like laparoscopy and Uro oncology, to treat cancer in any organ in this region of the human anatomy.
A strong believer in the dictum that knowledge and experience have to be shared for their fruits to reach and benefit mankind, Dr Madhumohan is a prolific writer and communicator whose talks/lectures on his area of specialization are keenly looked forward by both junior and senior doctors specializing in the field of Urology. White Papers by Dr Madhumohan elucidating his experiences in the novel and advanced surgical procedures of complex urological challenges have been published in highly respected, peer reviewed international medical journals, his ground breaking approach to treating urological disorders have won wide acclaim at prestigious topical seminars, symposiums and workshops within the country. The pride and credit of starting the Department of Urology at the Goa Medical College back in year 2008 goes to Dr Madhumohan, a department which he passionately and dedicatedly nurtured into a most advanced state of the art facility specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of the most complex urological disorders. He continues to serve and contribute to the growth of his passionate creation as its Honorary Professor and Head of the Department. Dr Madhumohan’s seniority and mastery in the field of urology is evident by the fact that he is the most sought-after Urology professional. A veteran surgeon with vast experience in diverse urological surgeries spanning a quarter of a century, Dr Madhumohan has the distinction of successfully performing 35,000 surgeries which include complex renal transplant and related processes.

  1. Clinical study of Retropubic Radical Proctectomy in Carcinoma of Prostrate ( for MCh – Urology)
  2. Study of Acute Peripheral Vascular Occlusion (MS- General Surgery)
  1. Retroperitoneal Laparoscopic hand assisted live donor Nephrectomy – Our initial experience Journal – Minimum Invasive therapy & Allied Technology 2002:11 (1) 29 – 33
  2. Laparoscopic Ureterolithomy- Technical considerations and long term follow up Journal- BJU International (2002) 89, 339 – 343
  3. Combined Laparoscopic and transurethral partial cystectomy for Juxta-Urethral pheochromocytoma of the bladder Journal -Minimum Invasive therapy & Allied Technology 2002:11 (1) 19-22
  4. Retroperitoneal Laparoscopy pyelolithotomy of Staghorn stones Journal – Laproendoscopy and advanced surgical techniques 2002, 12: 299-303
  5. Penile Fracture – Tertiary Centre experience and reviews of the literature Journal – UIJ Uro today International Journal Vol-5 – August 2012
  6. Published Multiple papers in National Journals
  1. Appropriate Authority Committee for Organ transplantation, Government of Goa
  2. Advisory Board of GOMECO Medicines
  3. Urological Society of India – USI No-P 258
  4. IMA – Life Member (Tiswadi Branch, Goa)
  5. Goa Urology and Nephrology Society – Founder Member & President
  1. DR MM Punjani (Professor&Guide)
    Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences
    Phone – 022-23862424, 24096957
  2. Dr Umesh Oza (Transplant Urology)
    Bombay Hospital, Marine Line-20
    Phone – 09820058623
A warm, down to earth individual with a good sense of humor and a caring person both as a Doctor and a fellow human being, playing a game of cricket, watching movies with friends/family, listening to his favorite music and reading, give Dr Madhumohan the much needed break and relaxation in the midst of his hectic clinical care, academic and research endeavors.

Dr. Antonio De Bossuet Afonso

Qualification

MBBS, MS( Genereal Surgery), FRCS( Edinburgh)

Membership

  1. Life Membership IMA
  2. Life Membership ASI
  3. Membership RCS
  4. Membership ACRS

Dr Antonio De Bossuet Afonso is among the most highly respected and esteemed Surgeons and well known names in the Healthcare sector in the Goa, Daman Diu and entire Western region of the country. A veteran Surgeon with 32 years of performing diverse and highly challenging surgical procedures he is also credited with adopting the latest and most advanced surgical processes and aids to his surgeries thus bringing a combination of his own rich experience, skills and State of the art Medicare technology to the Operation table. Dr Antonio is a co-founder of Healthway Multispecialty hospitals, Goa along with Dr Virendra Sadanand Gaonkar and a team of likeminded doctors. This large clinical care, teaching and training and research institution reflects the shared aspirations and dream of these highly distinguished medical professionals to bring world class Medicare to Goa and the neighb  ouring region at affordable costs and a personal touch. Dr Antonio’s pioneering spirit is also reflected in his key role in starting the Urology department at the Goa Medical College along with veteran senior colleague Dr Madhumohan R.  Prabhudesai and being a part of the early team that performed the initial transplant surgeries at the institution.

A surgeon with exposure and expertise in every branch of surgery and rich experience in diverse surgical departments including the famed the A&E of UK, Dr Antonio serves as Consultant Laparoscopic Surgeon and HOD – Department of Surgery at Healthway Multispecialty Hospitals Goa, making the institution the most dependable and preferred centre in the region for the most complex and challenging surgeries, post operative care and recovery.

  1. Jr Residency and Sr Residency for 6 years in GMC with 1/2 year in Neuro surgery
  2. Under graduate teaching program followed by stint in the UK which included posting in A E for 8 months, Orthopedics 8 months, Urology 8 months and Gen Surgery 2 years.
  3. Research & training in laparoscopic surgery, A & E training , ATLS, renal transplant surgery.
  4. Currently Consultant Gen Surgeon to multiple Hospitals and Healthway Hospitals
  5. Honorary Consultant Urology GMC
  1. Instrumental in starting the department of urology along with Dr. Madhumohan in GMC.
  2. Was part of the initial transplant team and assisted the first transplant cases in GMC
  3. Patent: Magnetic spring co authored with Dr Elgar Desa
  1. Thesis Blunt Abdominal trauma in 1987
  2. Multiple publications in Urology
  1. Advanced laparoscopic surgeries
  2. Onco surgeries
  3. Vascular Access
  4. Breast surgeries
  5. Urology
  1. Life Membership IMA
  2. Life Membership ASI
  3. Membership RCS
  4. Membership ACRS

Dr.Sanjeev Juwarkar

Qualification

M.B.B.S., D.A, M.D. (Anaesthesiology)

Languages Spoken

Hindi,English,Konkani,Marathi

Special Interest

Geriatric Anaesthesia and & Labour Anaesthesia.

Membership

  • Life Member of Indian Medical Association
  • Life Member of Indian society of Anaesthesiologist
  • Fellow Of International College of Surgeons ( Indian section)
  • Trustee Dr G.K Salelkar Memorial foundation
Dr Sanjeev Juwarkar graduated from Bombay University in 1982 .He then completed DA from College of Physicians & Surgeons, Mumbai and his MD in Anaesthesiology, from Mumbai University In 1988 he started private practice at Multiple Hospitals in Goa such as Manipal, Vintage, Campal, Trinity etc. He worked as Honorary Anaesthesiologist in GMC and as Honorary Anaesthesiologist in Rotary foundation. Currently he is Consultant Anaesthesiologist at Healthway Hospital
Has a publication In IJA

Dr Nilesh B. Talwadker

Qualification

M.B.B.S., M.S. D.N.B. (Gen Surgery)

Membership

  1. Membership Goa Medical Council
  2. Life Membership Association of Surgeons of India
  3. Life Membership Indian Medical Association

Languages:

Hindi, English, Konkani, Marathi

Total Experience. : 19 years in General Surgery, 9 years in Urology

Dr Nilesh B.Talwadker is a senior member of the Hepatobiliary Surgery Department at Healthway. A brilliant academician, keen researcher and highly skilled surgeon with in-depth knowledge in the specialties of Urology, Gastroentrology, Oncology, Laparoscopic Surgery, Neuro surgery, General Surgery. Dr Nilesh holds a Diplomate and MS in general surgery to his credit. A firm believer in the dictum that knowledge evolves every day, he keeps himself updated, up skilled and well informed of the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities including a study of real cases by constantly attending and actively participating CMEs like seminars, conferences, workshops etc. The positions held and portfolios administered by him in the healthcare domain reflect the high esteem and respect he commands amongst the medical fraternity.

  1. Dr Nilesh Talwadker graduated from Goa Medical College. He completed his Jr Residency In Dermatology, GMC in 1998. He then completed his PG in Gen Surgery in GMC in 2001. Further he joined the departments of  Neurosurgery and completed his senior residency in Gen surgery in 2005. He then worked as a lecturer in the Dept Of Gen surgery till 2008. He was then a Consultant at Urology Dept GMC, till 2013.

  2. Currently he is associated with Healthway Hospital as consultant General & Laparoscopic Surgery.

  1. Awarded Dr A D Sehgal award for best Poster presentationat %1st
  2. annualconference of International college of Surgeons, 2005
  3. Best All round student 1996 GMC
  4. Winner Goa State university Chess 1994
  5. Winner Goa State university Chess 1995
  6. Presented model project on Physiology Of Gastric secretions in 1 st MBBS

Dr Amit subhash kalangutkar

Qualification

MBBS, MS(GEN SURG), DNB(GEN SURG), MRCS(EDINBURGH), FRCS(UK)

Membership

  • Goa Medical Council (India): Registration No. 1367
  • Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS) New – Delhi, India.
  • Member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Bardez – Goa – India. 
  • Member of the Rotary Club of Mapuca, Goa – India.
  • Member of the International Hepato – Pancreatico – Biliary Association (IHPBA).

Dr Amit Subhash Kalangutkar is a key member of the Healthway team, a renowned authority in his field of Hepatobiliary surgery, he has the pride of a consistent record for excellence in academics right since his high school to his diverse, high level professional specializations. An accomplished and experienced surgeon with a Diplomate and MS in his area of passion, Dr Amit serves as a general, laparoscopic and hepatobiliary surgeon at Healthway Hospitals with surgical expertise in performing surgeries outside the scope of the hepatobiliary region and pancreas, like neurospurgery, emergency surgery necessitated by accidents and ATLS.

Dr Amit Subhash has an enviable track record in terms of international exposure encompassing learning, training and holding highly responsible positions at prestigious overseas and national healthcare institutions. While his deep knowledge and passion in his area of specialization manifest in his literary contributions in terms of research papers, CME’s attended, lectures, audit and memberships in prestigious topical bodies, his compassion and service orientation are exhibited in his ‘giving back to society’ initiatives.

Dr Amit Kalangutkar graduated from Goa medical college. He worked as a Junior Resident in various departments at GMC including General Surgery, Accident & Emergency followed by Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

He was then posted as a Senior Resident in the departments of Neurosurgery, Trauma and General Surgery.

In 2002 he moved to the UK where he started as a Senior House Officer in General Surgery, Tyrone Country Hospital, UK. After one year he joined as a Specialist Registrar in General Surgery, Causeway Hospital, UK

In 2004 he was working as a Specialist Registrar in Endocrine/Upper Gastrointestinal/ General Surgery, Royal Victoria Hospital, UK and later at Breast/Gastrointestinal/General Surgery, Belfast City Hospital, UK.

Apart from these, other places where he worked include General surgery, Antrim Hospital & Mater Infirmorum Hospital UK till 2008.

He returned to Goa in 2008 and joined the Directorate of Health Services Government of Goa , as a general surgeon.

2010 onwards he started his private practice as a Consultant General & Hepatobiliary Surgeon. Currently he is a visiting consultant at several hospitals  including Healthway.

 

  • First class honors in Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry in 1st M.B.B.S., also 2nd in Goa University in Biochemistry.
  • First in M.S. General Surgery Examination, April/May 2001.
  • Presented a model project on the physiology of gastric secretion in 1st M.B.B.S.
  • 4th in all Goa quiz organized by the Indian Association of Paediatrics.
  • Prizes in various cultural, sports and educational competitions.
  • Passed IELTS exam with an overall score of 8 organized in Mumbai – India.
  • Faculty at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi for the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Course.
  • Faculty at the SELSICON conducted at Patiala Sept 2010.

 

Dr. Mahendra S Kudchadkar

Qualification

MBBS ,MS ,DNB ( Orthopedics), MRCS Ed, FICS

Languages Spoken

Hindi,English,Konkani,Marathi

Membership

  • Member of American academy of orthopedic surgeons
  • Member of Indian Society of Hip & Knee surgeons
  • Life member of Indian Arthroscopy Association
  • Life member Foot & Ankle society
  • Life member Indian Orthopedic, Rheumatology Association
  • Life member Indian Orthopedic Association
  • International Affiliate Member of American Academy of orthopedic surgeons
  • Life member Indian Society for Hand surgeries
  • Member of Indo German Orthopedic foundation
  • Secretary Goa Orthopedic Association & life member
  • President Indian Medical Association ( Tiswadi)

In 1994 Dr Mahendra completed Orthopedic Residency at GMC along with his DNB In Orthopedics. He then completed his Spine fellowship in Mumbai and Shoulder & Elbow Joint replacement fellowship in Bangkok in 2006.He did an Advanced trauma Course following which he got trained internationally for Foot & ankle joint training in UK and Advanced Revision Knee arthroplasty at Zimmer Institute China in 2012
Performed more than 600 Hip & Knee Arthroplasty surgeries since last 10 years. He has patients from Europe, USA and Middle East for Trauma and Joint Replacement.
He has his private practice in Goa and is also a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at Healthway Hospitals Goa & Manipal Hospital Goa.

  • Best Graduate of the year at Final MBBS, 1989
  • Best All round student in final MBBS
  • Best Badminton player of all 5 yeras
  • Best Cricketer in Final MBBS
  • First prize in dramatics 1986
  • IMA Goa State award for Best Batsman 1996
  • Best Poster presentation at International College of surgeons 2006
  • First in Goa to introduce/L knee replacement at the same time.
  • Sports medicine Expert on Goa Govt panel
  • Advisor to Sports Authority of Goa and Health Clubs
  • Faculty for Arthroplasty training in India
  • Faculty for Rheumatology Updates
  • Faculty for Foot and Ankle courses
  • ITLS for Goa Disaster management services and Goa Fire brigade.
  • Mini Open Cuff repair at WIROC 2002
  • Deltoid splitting approach for proximal humerus KOACON 2012
  • Calcaneal Aggressive GCT IFASCON 2012
  • Red Flags in Rheumatology IFASCON 2011
  • Joint replacement surgeries – Hip Knee, Shoulder & Elbow, primary & complex revision joint replacement surgeries
  • Foot & ankle surgeries
  • Sports Injuries
  • Emergency and trauma case management
  • Shoulder conditions, frozen shoulder, recurrent dislocations

Dr.Vishal Dubhashi

Qualification

MBBS, MS, (orthopedics)

Languages Spoken

English,Hindi,Konkani,Portuguese , Understands Marathi

Special Interest

Joint replacement, Trauma Surgery.

Membership

  • Indian Medical Association
  • Indian Orthopedic Association
  • Indian Foot and Ankle society
Dr Vishal Dubhashi completed his MBBS and MS in Orthopedics from GMC. He was associated with the Orthopedics Department, GMC till 2003. Following this he joined as a Consultant at various hospitals, and started his private practice in Goa Currently he is a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at Healthway Hospitals Goa and also has his private practice.

1998 , Gold Medalist Goa medical college

  • Bird Photography
  • Fitness-related activities like running marathons, cycling, swimming
  • Painting
  • Traveling

Dr.Sambprassad Nadkarni

Qualification

MBBS ,MS , DNB ( Orthopedics), FICS

Languages Spoken

Hindi,English,Konkani,Marathi

Special Interest

Spine surgeries

Membership

  • Indian Medical Association
  • Indian Orthopedic Association
  • Association of Spinal Surgeons of India
  • Indian Arthroplasty Association
  • Fellow of the International college of surgeons
Dr Sambprassad Nadkarni completed MS in Orthopedics , GMC after completing his MBBS. He then pursued DNB, Orthopedics from New Delhi. From 1996-1997 he worked as a Registrar at Mumbai Rajawadi Hospital. He later returned to Goa and joined the Orthopedics Department, GMC. He was then working as Consultant and Associate Professor at GMC until 2017. He joined Healthway Hospitals Goa as a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon and also started his private practice.
  • Chondroblastoma of the diaphysis of radius in a seven-year-old child, A case report in JOCR Vol4, issue 3, July- Sep 2014.
  • Giant Cell tumor of distal Fibula managed by en block resection and Reconstruction with Ipsilateral proximal fibula. Case report, Vol 5, Issue 1, Jan – march 2015
  • Winner of All India Orthopedics Quiz at Kochi in 1997
  • College prize in Preventive & Social Medicine in 3rd MBBS
  • Principal Investigator for clinical trial for DOV pharma in 2005
  • Principal Investigator for clinical trial for Diclofenac gel in 2014
  • An avid Marathon runner. Have participated in more than 25 half and one full Marathon.

Dr.Bharati Vishal Sawant

Qualification

M.B.B.S., D.A.(Diploma in Anaesthesia), M.D.(Anaesthesia)

Languages Spoken

Hindi,English,Konkani,Marathi

Membership

  • Member of Indian society of Anaesthesiology ( ISA)
  • Indian Association of Pediatric Anaesthesiologists ( IAPA)
  • Indian Medical Association ( IMA)

Dr Bharti Sawant completed her MBBS, DA and MD in anaesthesiology from Mumbai University . She worked at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai till 1997 in the Dept of Anesthesiology. She was a full time Anesthesiologist till 2000 at Bai Jerbai Wadia hospital for Children, Mumbai.
From 2000 onwards she worked as a Consultant Anaesthesiologist in various hospitals in Goa including Manipal, Apollo etc.
She has conducted routine and emergency cases in various specialities like Gen surgery, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Gynecology and Obstetrics.
Worked in superspeciality Operations theatres like Plastic surgery, Neurosurgery, Cardiovsacular & Thoracic Surgery Cardiac Catheterisation unit, Pediatric surgery, Urology and Transplant surgeries.
Conducted Anesthesia for various major, supramajor cancer surgeries, Laser surgeries, Radiodiagnostic procedures and Radiotherapy.
Worked in Post Surgical ICU in Tata Memorial Hospital and acquired training in invasive and non invasive haemodynamic and respiratory monitoring, vital organ support system and artificial ventilation.
Also worked in Pain clinic for pain relief in cancer patients.
She is associated with Healthway Hospital, Goa since 2014

  • An unusual Cause of Tracheal Stenosis. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia 2000/473/261-264
  • A Case report : Complications of Anesthesia and surgery for laryngotracheal cleft- Pediatric anethesia- 2001/11/361-365
  • A study of Epidural space pressures in infants- Pediatric Anesthesia 2001/11/575-583
  • 14th Rank in SSC ( 10th std) , Maharashtra board
  • First Rank in DA Examination 1994, University of Bombay
  • Dr G S Ambardekar award for first Rank In DA Examination 1994.

Dr Nikhil Bhoomkar

Qualification

M.B.B.S., M.D., P.D.C.C., Fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine

Languages Spoken

Hindi,English,Konkani,Marathi

Membership

Permanent Member of Indian society of Anaesthesiologist

After finishing his post-graduation and serving in the field of Anesthesia and Critical Care medicine at GMC he started work as a Senior Registrar Critical Care Medicine at KEM Pune. From 2008-2009 he qualified for the Fellowship in Cardiac and Neuro-anaesthesia and Critical Care in SCTIMST, TRIVANDRUM and underwent training in various disciplines of Anaesthesia related to open Cardiothoraic , vascular Thoracic, Neurosugical cases etc. He also got trained in various procedures such as Insertion of pulmonary artery floatation catheter, USG guided insertion of CVP lines , arterial cannulations, insertion of epidural catheter and double lumen insertions. Apart from this he even gained expertise in Perioperative Transoesophageal Echocardiography and Fibreoptic Bronchoscopy. Following this he joined as a Senior Resident Neuro Critical Care Medicine at NIMHANS, Bangalore. Currently he is associated with Healthway Hospital, Wisdom hospital and Manipal hospital as consultant Anaesthesiologist and Pain Physician.
Secured first place in Anaesthesia in 2006 in the Goa University

Dr. Pankaj Naik

Qualification

M.B.B.S., D.A. (Anaesthesiology)

Languages Spoken

Hindi,English,Konkani,Marathi

Membership

  • Member of Indian Medical Association
  • Member of Indian society of Anaesthesiologist
Dr Pankaj Naik completed his MBBS and his further specialization in Anaesthesiology from GMC, Bambolim. He was associated with the Department of Anesthesiology till 2007, following which he began his private practice. He was Consultant Anaesthesiologist & Intensivist at various hospitals in Goa including Manipal hospital, Campal clinic, RG hospital. In 2015 he joined Healthway Hospital as a Consultant Anaesthesiologist & Intensivist
  • State Champion and National level player in Table Tennis
  • Represented Goa Civil Services for Nationals in Table Tennis

Dr.Sandeep Fowkar

Qualification

MBBS, MS, (orthopedics)

Languages Spoken

English,Hindi,Konkani

Special Interest

Arthroscopic surgeries

Membership

  • Life member of Indian Arthroscopy Association
  • Life member Indian Orthopedic Association
  • Working as Arthroscopic Surgeon in KCRCs Horizon ICU & Hospital, Goa
  • Orthopedic Surgeon At Apollo Victory Hospital, Goa
  • Experience:
    • Dr. Sandeep Fowkar is an Orthopedician in Margao, Goa, India. Dr. Sandeep Fowkar is affiliated with Apollo Victor Hospital, South Goa. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic problems like arthritis, fractures, and back pain.
    • Affiliated Hospitals include Apollo Victor Hospital, South Goa, Healthway Hospital Old, Royal Hospital Margaon and Vision Multispeciality Hospital) Mapusa.

DR.SANDEEP PAWAR​

Qualification

M.B.B.S., D.C.H., M.D. (Anaesthesiology), P.D.C.C. (Pain Management)

Languages Spoken

Hindi,English,Konkani,Marathi

Membership

  • Member of Indian Medical Association
  • Member of Indian society of Anaesthesiologist

Dr Sandeep Pawar completed DCH in 2000 followed by his Masters in Anaesthesiology in 2004 at GMC , Bambolim. He then started his private practice at Multiple Hospitals in Goa. He later became the director of 3 other major hospitals in Goa
Nerul Polyclinic
Campal hospital, Panjim
Royal hospital, Margao
Currently he is a Consultant Anaesthesiologist & Pain Physician at Healthway Hospital and also a board member

Dr.Sanjay Prakash Ambagade

Qualification

M.B.B.S (IND), MPH (US),M.S. (UK), D.Ortho (IND)

Languages Known

English,Hindi,Konkani,Marathi

Dr Sanjay Prakash Ambagade from the 2004 MBBS batch of the Mahathma Gandhi Mission Hospital, Nagpur, serves in a highly critical position of ‘Emergency Room In-Charge’ at the Healthway Super Specialty Hospital, Goa. A role that demands making speedy diagnosis, weighing the various treatment options and responding with speed and accuracy as patients assigned to him are those in a highly critical condition, the role also demands ensuring similar qualities and a high degree of responsiveness from the Emergency Room team which he heads.
Dr Sanjay’s training and certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Advanced Trauma life support (ATLS) and a long and wide real time exposure in handling a good number of ‘Emergency Cases’ with different life threatening issues both at the National and International level (He has served as Doctor in Emergency for Labour at the Qatar Red Crescent Hospital, Qatar, Doctor in Emergency at the MOD- Oman, Doctor in Accident and Emergency at Al Dawadmi General Hospital, Saudi Arabia, Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology OBGY Emergency, at the Columbia Hospital and Research Center, Nagpur, Emergency Room Consultant at Sai Nirmal Hospital, Aurangabad and Senior Registered ER Consultant at the Tata Main Hospital (TSH), Jamshedpur have given him a deep insight and rich experience in treating Emergency cases most effectively.
A highly accomplished medical professional with interests and skills across disciplines, Dr Sanjay holds a double Masters from internationally acclaimed Universities, a Masters in Public Health from the Stratford University, USA and a Masters in Surgical Skills and Sciences from the St Bard’s & The London Institute coming under the London University, UK.
Dr Sanjay holds a diploma in orthopedics and has undergone intensive training in Advance Laparoscopic and Laparoscopic Bariatric surgery, a medical professional with a strong passion to surgical processes both in terms of their study and practice, Dr Sanjay’s research finding pertaining to ‘Recurrence of direct hernia is more than that of indirect hernia and ‘Types of renal stones, their recurrence and individuals who are more prone to the formation of renal stones’ are a few samples of his pursuit in the field. Dr Sanjay has the distinction of having his research papers published in prestigious international medical journals. His in-depth paper in Bariatric surgery titled ‘ ‘was published in the highly prestigious topical journal of the ‘American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery’ (ASMBS) and his Poster on Endoscopy titled ‘ …….. was well received at the 2008 Scientific Session of the ‘Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) held in Philadelphis, USA and published in the April 2008 issue of their journal ‘Surgical Endoscopy’. Dr Sanjay updates his knowledge by participating regularly in Continuing Education Programs (CME). The ‘Crowning glory moment’ of this medical professional passionately engaged with the study and practice of surgical processes and the ultimate certification of his surgical skills came when he successfully removed the biggest adrenalin tumor in history through laparoscopic surgery, a rare surgical achievement that hit the headlines in the ‘Times of India’ became a topic of discussion and appreciation by the public at large and was proposed as a world record in the given category for the Guinness Book of Records.

DR. OSCAR REBELLO

Diabetes, Hypertension, thyroid disorders, geriatric medicine

Qualification

M.B.B.S., M.D. (MEDICINE)

Languages Spoken

Hindi, English, Konkani, Portuguese

Past Experience  in years

  • Dr Oscar Rebello a Gold Medalist and a great orator completed his MD Medicine in 1994-95 .He has been associated with GMC in the past as the Ex Associate Professor , Medicine department. He has been attached to prestigious Hospitals such as Manipal Hospital and Campal Clinic. Currently he has his own private practice and is also the consultant for medicine at Healthway Hospital since 2014.

Membership

IMA, Indian Medical Association
  • Nayak CA, Khandeparkar AV :Study of the association of serum, 25-hydroxy, vitamin D levels with the glycaemic control in type 2, Diabetes mellitus at tertiary care hospital in Goa. J Evolution Med. Dent.sci.2017;6 ( 38):3087-3090,DOI:10.14260/Jends/2017/666.
  • Original research article:Nayak CA, Silva SPS, Velho RG :Sociodemographic profile of HIV patients at a tertiary care, hospital in Goa. India. Int J, they Community medicine Public Health. 2021, 8:1798-801 Original Research article.
  • Nayak CA, Silva SPS, Velho RG :Hemoglobin and CD4 count in HIV patients at a tertiary care hospital in Goa. Int J Adv Med  2021, 8:54 1-5  Original research Article.
  • Nayak CA, Naik AS, Gomes E : Acute acalculous cholecystitis as a presenting feature of neurotoxic snakebite a case report and review of literature. Int surgery J. 2018. 5: 29 36-8 .Case report.
  • Nayak CA, Furtado N, Gomes E et al :Relapse of the bug at a different site. A case of multi-drug resistant, Melioidosis. J Evolution medicine, Dent, sci, 2018. 7(17): 2163-2164, DOI: 10.14260/ Jends/ 2018. / 484.Case report.
  • Nayak CA, Rebello O, Britto N, Mundhekar A, Sardesai G : Acute aortic thrombosis, as a presenting feature of covid-19 case report and review of literature. Int J Adv Med 20 21, 8: 266-9 .Case Report.
  • Phadte AD,Nayak Ca, Menezes R, Naik AS : Disseminated tuberculosis presenting as pneumomediastinum,a case report, Int J Res, Med sci, 2018. 6: XXX-XXX volume 6. Issue, 9. Case Report
  • Nayak CA, Kakode KP, Rataboli PV :Can idiosyncratic drug reactions, occur in quick succession? a case of cross sensitivity between Levetiracetam and phenytoin. Int J. Basic cli pharmacol 2017 6: 2098-101. Case Report
  • Dr Deepak Kumar et al :Idiopathic sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis.A case report and review of literature. IOSR Journal of Dental and medical Sciences. (IOSR-JDMS) Vol 17 number 8, 2018, pp 01-03. Case Report (4th Author).
  • Akshay S Naik et al: Histopathological profile of lymphadenopathy in a tertiary care Hospital in Goa. IOSR journal of dental, and medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) volume 17. Num 6, 2018 pp, 58-61, Original research article, (4th Author).
  • Deepak Kumar: Jejunal intussusception causing abdominal pain in adults, A case report and review of literature IOSR Journal of dental and medical Sciences volume 17. No 8, 2018 pp23 -25. (4th Author).
  • Raiturkar TP, Nayak CA :An unusual case of bluish, discoloration of the cornea after Favipravir therapy for covid-19. Indian J Opthalmol 2021:69 XX-XX letter to the editor.
  • Gold Medalist in all the subjects during MBBS years
    • Ranked first in all the four years during MBBS in goa university examination.
    • Awarded as Dayanand Bandodkar gold medal award for best graduate of the year2010-2011
    • Awarded as best lady graduate gold medal 2010-11 by Goa medical college in April 2011
    • Goa university gold medal for the best graduate in MBBS in 2011
    • And 46 scholarship prizes for highest marks in final year in MBBS in goa medical college in2011.
    • 10 gold medal prizes and scholarships kept by Goa university for final year MBBS
  •  M.D
      • Awarded Indian Society of Gastroenterology Medal and Late Dr. G.K. Salelkar Memorial Foundation for securing highest marks in M.D. medicine in 2015
      • President’s award for excellent academic performance during Republic day 2012 (among total of 100 all India meritorious students and only doctor and only Goan in full group)selected by HRD ministry and witnessed republic day parade from prime ministers box at Rajpath New Delhi as a guest of honourable prime minister of India.
      • 12 publications in national and international journals.

Dr.Akashdeep Singh Arora

Qualification

M.B.B.S., MD ( Pulmonary Medicine) DNB ( Pulmonary Medicine), IDCCM ( Critical Care Medicine)

Languages Spoken

Hindi,English,Konkani,Punjabi

Membership

  • Life member -Association of chest physicians of Goa
  • Life member- Indian Chest Society
  • Life member- European respiratory Society
  • Life member- Indian Society of critical care medicine

Dr Akash Deep Singh Arora began his practice at the Department of pulmonary medicine in the year 2012 at GMC. He then Joined as a senior registrar at the Neuro trauma ICU, Ruby Hall Clinic, in 2017. He was at the MICU , Max hospital , Delhi for one year following which He joined Healthway as a consultant Pulmonologist in 2018

  • Asthma COPD
  • Bronchoscopy
  • TB
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Pleural disorders
  • ICU & ventilator
  • Allergy Management
  • Pulmonary function tests
  • Yong scientist award- First place for paper presentation, Bhubanshwar, NASCON 2012
  • 2nd place for poster presentation Criticare 2013, Kolkata
  • Late Dr A.S. Borges Memorial award for department topper MD (pulmonary Med) , 2013
  • Multiple posters & papers presented in local & national conferences over last 10 years.

Dr Durga Lawande

Qualification

M.B.B.S, MD (Pulmonary Medicine)

Languages Spoken

Hindi,English,Konkani,Marathi

Special Interest

Tuberculosis, Br Asthma, HIV, COPD and ILD
Dr Durga Lawande did her MD , Pulmonology from , Goa Medical College in 1982. She Joined as a Consultant Pulmonologist, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Goa Medical College in 1985. She has been a PG guide for several students in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine since 1990. In 2016 she was appointed as Professor & Head of Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Goa Medical College. She has been associated with Healthway Hospital as a Visiting Consultant since 2021.
  • Involved in teaching and training of Under graduates and postgraduates of Goa Medical College for more than 30 years.
  • Won the Prestigious Fundacao Oriente Scholarship to visit Lisbon for 3 months and study allergy and immunology at Pullide Valente hospital, Lisbon ,Portugal
  • Got WHO Fellowship in 1996 under which she visited University of Illinois Chicago and East Tennessee State University for 3 months in Tuberculosis Control.
  • Internal and External examiner for various Universities of India.
  • Master trainer of trainers in HIV and TB and has been a training faculty for MOs and resident doctors in Goa medical College.
  • Published Scientific papers in National and International journals.
  • Presented Scientific papers in various conferences.
  • Chaired Scientific sessions in various conferences
  • Conducted many medical camps, TB detection camps under various NGO activities.
  • Member of medical board of studies of Goa University from 2016
  • Appointed as Chairman of state task force in RNTCP in 2015

Dr Sameerkumar V Nanaware

Qualification

M.B.B.S, MD Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases.

Languages Spoken

Hindi,English,Konkani,Marathi

Special Interest

Worked actively as a Chest Physician with areas of interest in Tuberculosis, Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis, Asthma and Allergy, Sleep related Breathing Disorders, Bronchoscopy, Interventional Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine.
  • Post MD he worked at RNTCP as a medical officer in KEM Hospital Mumbai . He was al Consultant Respiratory Medicine at Masina Hospital Byculla Mumbai for 15 years , Shushrusha Hospital Dadar for 10 years, Global Hospital Mumbai for 6 years and Prince Aly khan hospital for 3 years .
  • Relocated to Goa in April 2022 and affiliated to Healthway Hospital Old Goa, Manipal Hospital Dona Paula and SMRC Hospital Vasco as a Chest physician and Interventional Pulmonologist.
  • Actively worked in managing critical patients during the Covid pandemic at Prince Aly khan and Shushrusha hospital Mumbai
  • Ex Member of European Respiratory Society and European Association Of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology.
  • Passed MD with 1st rank from Mumbai University in 2005.
  • Received the IUATLD (International Union Against Tuberculosis And Lung Diseases) Gold Medal in 2005.
  • Awarded the Lupin Merit Prize In the field of Tuberculosis in 2005.
  • Have attended multiple National and International Conferences on Respiratory Medicine And Interventional Pulmonology With Hands On Workshops and conducted the same.
  • Case report on ‘An Uncommon Syndrome Of A Common Disease’ J Assoc Physicians Of India’2004 Jul;52:555.
  • Case Report on ‘Hemorrhagic Pleural Effusion Due to Pleural Hemangioma’ J Assoc Physicians Of India.2003 Jun;51:623-5.
  • Post Graduate Research Work
  • Case Report On ‘Tuberculous Bronchoesophageal Fistula Managed Conservatively’.Lung India 2005;22:65-67.
  • Review Article On “Sleep Apnea”.The Indian Journal Of Pediatrics 2006;23(7):597-601.
  • ‘Clinical Profile And Aetiology Of Bronchiectasis’.Journal Of Krishna Institute Of Medical Sciences University Oct 2017,6(4):28-37.
  • Drug Trials
  • “Comparative Evaluation Of The Efficacy Of Roflumilast 250/500 ug Tablets vs Placebo In Patients With Mild To Moderate COPD”2003.
  • “To Compare The Efficacy Of A Single Dose Of Inhaled Salbutamol Using Different Dry Powder Inhalers & Their Convenience To Use Among Asthma Patients”2004.
  • Poster Presentations
  • “Sleep Disordered Breathing In Children”A Review In Pediatric Pulmonology Conference At Respicon 2004.
  • “Quasimodo Syndrome-A Case Report” At Mapicon 2004.

DR. AJEYA NILKANTH MUNDHEKAR

Qualification

M.B.B.S., M.D, DM (Cardiology),M Med , Fellowship in Complex coronary Interventions, Manchester UK

Languages Spoken

Hindi, English, Konkani, Marathi,Gujarati

Special Interest

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
  • Dr Ajeya Mundhekar completed his MBBS from Seth GSMC & KEMH, Mumbai/ MUHS in 2004 followed by his MD (General Medicine) at Smt. N.H.L.M.M.C, Ahmedabad/ Gujarat University in 2010. He has 3 years teaching experience during MD – Medicine for UG students and worked as an ICU Registrar at MGM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai .
  • He has also been Assistant Professor in Dept. of Medicine, SBKSMC, Baroda . He completed his DM (Cardiology) at King George’s Medical University, Lucknow with· 3 years teaching experience during DM- Cardiology for UG & PG students. After finishing his cardiology training (DM – Cardiology) at King George’s Medical University, Lucknow he worked as a consultant cardiologist in private sector in India for 2 years before joining this fellowship in August 2017.
  • In 2015 he worked as Consultant interventional cardiologist at Terna Sahyadri Speciality Hospital, Nerul followed by Apollo Hospitals, Hyderguda, Hyderabad till 2017
  • He attained his Fellowship in interventional cardiology at University hospital of South Manchester .He was Interventional cardiology fellow at Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, UK since August 2017. He then enrolled himself at Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK for the M.Med. Cardiology programme.
  • Dr Ajeya is an independent operator for radial as well as femoral angiograms and PCIs including complex lesions such as left main PCI and bifurcation PCI, with intravascular imaging (IVUS /OCT). He has keen interest in complex angioplasties and CTO (chronic total occlusion) angioplasties. Besides these, He is proficient with IABP, pericardiocentesis and temporary pacing – which can be important during complex interventions. He has assisted a couple of Impella device assisted PCIs. He has also assisted few Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantations (TAVI) , while at Wythenshawe Hospital.
  • Shone Complex – Sharad Chandra, MD, FACC, Rajiv Bharat Kharwar, MD, and Ajeya Mundhekar, MD – J Cardiovasc Ultrasound. 2015 Mar; 23(1): 54–55.
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Events after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention – Lee Chi Hang Ronald, Rishi Sethi, MD, Ajeya Mundhekar, MD et al.
  • CIRCULATION 2016;133:2008-2017.
    Audit
  • Use of cardioprotective antihyperglycaemic medications in diabetic patients admitted under Cardiology – December 2018 – Wytheenshawe Hospital, Manchester
    Presentations
  • In-stent restenosis in sub intimal stenting and redo percutaneous coronary intervention with drug eluting balloon at an NIC 2017, New Delhi, India
    A stitch in time, (Management of distal wire perforation with coiling) at Coronary Complications course, Derby, UK – April 2018

DR. NIKHIL NIRANJAN SONTAKKE

Qualification

M.B.B.S., M.D., D.N.B. (Cardiology), FSCAI, IAACC

Languages Spoken

Hindi, English, Konkani, Marathi

Special Interest

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

Membership

  • Member of American college of cardiology
  • Member of Asia pacific vascular society
  • In 2010 he started as a consultant in the Department of Cardiology, Yashoda hospitals, Hyderabad. He then became the Chief Consultant at the department of Cardiology Manipal hospitals in 2013. He Joined Healthway Hospital in 2016 as Chief Consultant Cardiologist . He also is a visiting consultant at several other hospitals such as Redkar hospital, Daffodil hospital Vasco and Vision hospital Mapusa.
  • Fellow of society of cardiovascular Angiography & interventions, USA 
  • International Associate American college of Cardiology
  • Case presentation at various National and International cardiology conferences
  • Trans- radial coronary interventions
  • Peripheral vascular Interventions, Limb Salvage
  • Paediatric cardiovascular interventions
  • Structural Heart Disease Interventions
  • Complex Cases
  • Descending Abdominal Aorta Stenting 2017
  • Complex left renal artery aneurysm, endovascular intervention February 2020
  • Carotid Artery stenting January 2021
  • Complex Left superficial femoral artery endovascular stenting with  retrograde popliteal approach Jan 2022.

Dr. Gandhali Dhume

Qualification

M.B.B.S., D.A (Anaesthesiology), IDCCM ( Critical care & Emergency medicine)

Languages Spoken

Hindi,English,Konkani,Marathi

Membership

  • Member of Indian Medical Association
  • Member of Indian society of Anaesthesiologist

Dr Gandhali Dhume completed MBBS, followed by her specialization in Anaesthesiology in 2009 from GMC , Bambolim. She then completed her IDCCM ( Critical care & Emergency medicine) from Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi. She worked at Sir Ganagram Hospital followed by Kovai Medical College, Coimbatore , Tamil Nadu and returned to Goa and started her practice as Consultant Anaesthesiologist & Intensivist at various hospitals including Manipal Hospital. Currently available at Healthway Hospital .

Dr Harish Peshwe

Qualification

MBBS, MD, DNB (General medicine), DNB (Gastroenterology)

Membership

  • Member of  Indian Society of Gastroenterology
Dr. Harish Peshwe after completing his MBBS is 1996 went for MD Medicine at Goa Medical College. He then further pursued his career to specialise in Gastroenterology. He is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist in Goa, with a huge experience in the medical profession. He is associated with several hospitals in Goa, including Grace Cardiac Hospital (Margao), Healthway Hospital (Panjim), Manipal Hospital (Dona Paula) and Galaxy Hospital (Mapusa). He specialises in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Gastrointestinal Oncology and Clinical Nutrition. Dr. Peshwe worked with Global Hospitals at Hyderabad as a Consultant Gastroenterologist for two years up until December 2007. Prior to that he was at Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad, in the same capacity. He was actively involved in therapeutic endoscopy procedures including ERCP for stone extraction, stenting for biliary malignancies, stone disease and pancreatic endotherapy, GI bleeds and other routine diagnostic procedures. He gained experience in double balloon enteroscopy for small bowel bleeds, and narrow band imaging and chromoendoscopy for detection of early neoplastic lesions in the GI tract followed by EMR if required. Dr. Harish Peshwe was formally trained in Gastroenterology at the Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, where he was Senior Resident/Registrar and later Specialist Registrar in the Department of Digestive Diseases and Clinical Nutrition (Jan 2002 to Aug 2005), culminating in the award of the DNB (Medical Gastroenterology) title. This department at Tata Memorial is actively involved in gastrointestinal oncology
  • Article
  • Lamivudine for control of acute HBV infection during cancer chemotherapy. Proceedings of the 1st Asian American International Medical Conference. 2003; 1:33. [Abstract]
    Article
  • Role of EUS in predicting curative resection in esophageal cancer preoperatively. Indian J Gastroenterol. 2003; 22 (Suppl-1): A124. [Abstract]
    Article
  • Metastatic GIST: New hope from targeted chemotherapy. Indian J Gastroenterol. 2003; 22 (Suppl-1): A17. [Abstract][+]
  • https://www.researchgate.net/publication/23454742_FDG-PET_and_PETCT_in_the_clinical_management_of_gastrointestinal_stromal_tumor
  • The management of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) has been revolutionized in recent years by two major developments: the introduction of imatinib mesylate as a targeted therapeutic agent and the dramatic change in the tumor metabolic activity following successful therapy making in fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-PET as the modality of choice for m…
  • https://www.researchgate.net/publication/23400839_Diffuse_Intense_FDG_Uptake_in_the_Bone_Marrow_in_Gastrointestinal_Stromal_Tumor_With_Coexistent_Polycythemia_Rubra_Vera
  • We report diffuse intense FDG uptake in the bone marrow in a patient who had undergone surgery for gastric antral gastrointestinal stromal tumor unrelated to the primary malignancy. The FDG-PET demonstrated diffusely enhanced uptake of the radiotracer in the vertebrae, pelvis, and the proximal long bones. The history revealed coexistent polycythemi…
  • https://www.researchgate.net/publication/6707166_Melanosis_coli
  • https://www.researchgate.net/publication/246658570_Hepatobiliary_and_pancreatic_Colonic_obstruction_and_hepatic_encephalopathy
  • https://www.researchgate.net/publication/7704665_Cutaneous_metastases_in_carcinoma_stomach
  • https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8458021_Hepatitis_B_control_To_vaccinate_or_not
  • https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8458022_Tea_or_tobacco_Etiology_of_esophageal_cancer_in_India
  • https://www.researchgate.net/publication/7560352_Imatinib_mesylate_as_therapy_for_gastrointestinal_stromal_tumor
  • https://www.researchgate.net/publication/23454742_FDG-PET_and_PETCT_in_the_clinical_management_of_gastrointestinal_stromal_tumor
  • Gold Medal for standing first in National Board of Examinations for DNB Medical Gastroenterology. 2005.
  • Best Paper (Oral) Award at Indian Society of Gastroenterology conference. 2003
  • Poster paper Award Indian Society of Gastroenterology conference, Chennai, 2003
  • Young Clinician program award, 1st Asian American International Medical Conference , Goa 2003
  • GMC college prize for standing first in MBBS
  • Gold Medal of the XXXIV Annual Gastroenterology conference 1995
  • Gold Medal for medicine 1995, Goa University
  • Gold Medal for medicine 1995, Goa medical college
  • Gold Medal for medicine 1995, Pfizer trophy
  • Gold Medal for medicine 1995, Individual award

Dr Sanjay Altekar

Qualification

MBBS, DCH, DNB ( Paediatrics) DNB ( Gastroenterology), MNAMS ( Gastroenterology)

Membership

Member of IMA, Goa branch

Dr Sanjay Altekar, Consultant Gastroenterologist, has been trained at the prestigious Seth GS Medical College, Bangalore & KEM Hospital, Mumbai in 2006 . He has worked at KEM Hospital as a lecturer in the Department of Gastroenterology. He has also been the Research Officer / lecturer In TN Medical college and BYL Nair Hospital, Mumbai
and Research Officer/ Lecturer Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai
Besides endoscopic procedures, he has vast experience in the management of various types of liver diseases. He has performed more than 15,000 endoscopic procedures in the last decade. 2007 onwards he has been Consultant Gastroenterologist, hepatologist and Endoscopist at several hospital in Goa including, Apollo, SMRC, Redkar, RG Stone, Vision and Healthway Hospitals.

2003 – Awarded ISG- JBCPL Poster session Award for the poster, Profile of Portal Hypertension in Children, Chennai
West zone finalist at National level of IAP quiz 92-93

Dr.Steven Dias

Qualification

M.B.B.S. (BOM), M.D. (ANAES)

Languages Spoken

Hindi,English,Konkani,Portuguese

Membership

  • ISCCM- Indian society of Critical care medicine.
  • Indian society of Anaesthesiology
Dr Steven completed his MBBS and Md Aneasthesiology from GMC, Bambolim in 1986. He worked as a consultant Anaesthetist at IPHB. From 1992 he visited multiple hospitals as Consultant Anaesthesiologist. After 2014 he started his practice as Consultant Anaesthesiologist at Healthway Hospitals

Dr.Anupama Kudchadkar

Qualification

M.B.B.S., M.D, DNB .(Skin & VD)

Languages Spoken

Hindi,English,Konkani,Marathi

Membership

  • Life member IADVL
  • Life member CSI
  • Life member IMA
  • Life member Goa Association of Dermatology
  • Dr Anupama Kudchadkar is a well known name in Dermatology in the state of Goa. She studied MBBS from GMC followed by her MD , DNB in Skin and Venereal diseases at Goa Medical College In 1997. She has since then been associated with the top hospitals in Goa such as Manipal and also started her private practice.
  • She is currently Consultant Dermatologist at Healthway Hospital and also has her private practice in Panjim.
  • Published two articles in National Journal
  • Published four books on skin care & moral values and on public health
  • 2 books in Konkani
  • 1 Marathi
  • 1 English

Dr.Nehal

Qualification

MBBS, DNB Physical medicine and rehabilitation

Membership

  1. Member of the Indian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (IAPMR)
  2. Member of the Association of DNB doctors
  3. Associated with CURE INDIA- INTERNATIONAL, NGO for Awareness and treatment of club foot
  4. Associated actively with IACP (Indian Academy of Cerebral Palsy)

Finished MBBS from 2008 batch of Dr B R Ambedkar Medical College, Bengaluru.
Later acquired experience from reputed oncosurgery and pulmonary medicine departments in Bengaluru.
Post-graduation DNB in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation from Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research, Odisha, comprising of Structured Rehabilitation, Deformity/ Rehabilitation Surgeries & Interventional Pain Management.
Post Doctoral Certification in CTEV from CURE INDIA, INTERNATIONAL.
Currently pursuing EULAR certification in Rheumatology.
Practicing as a consultant in Old Goa, Vasco and Valpoi

  • Tuberculosis in elderly: The Indian perspective
    http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20183133
  • Effective counseling: A major challenge of tuberculosis control program in tackling the dual disease burden of tobacco consumption among tuberculosis Patients in India. 
    http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/ijrc.ijrc_39_19
  • Effect of Late Onset Stroke Rehabilitation on Medical Morbidities and Functional Recovery: A Single Center Observational Study
    Waiting for acceptance
  • A Study of Characteristics of the chronic wound treated by Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Yet to publish
  1. One of the 12 young doctors from India to be selected for the JENESYS (Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths) meeting in 2019 in Japan.
  2. Award for the presentation of ‘observation in the impact of delayed initiation of stroke rehabilitation on functional outcomes and medical complications’ at the IAPMR national conference- 2021
  3. Presentation of the medical poster on ‘rare cases of cervical spinal cord injury with a similar clinical picture at the National Conference of IAPMR in 2019
  4. Awarded for the presentations at the state conference in 2018, 2019, and 2020- on various topics like internuclear ophthalmoplegia- variants, Spinal cord injury- recent updates, and Pressure injury- evidence-based views on classification, dressing materials, and surgeries.
  5. The first doctor in goa specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  6. Faculty of the multi-disciplinary workshop on Diabetic Foot Ulcers organized by the IMA, Goa State.

Dr. Sabrina M Pereira Vaz

Qualification

MBBS, DVD ( Specialist in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology)

Languages Spoken

English,Hindi,Konkani

Membership

Life Member – Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL). – Medical specialists who manage patients with Skin disorders, Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or leprosy.
  • Dr Sabrina Vaz completed her MBBS, followed by DVD, Diploma in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology in March 1998 from Goa Medical College.
  • After her residency at Dermatology Department in Goa Medical College, Bambolim Goa, she was the project manager in HIV/AIDS and STD clinic of Goa State Aids Control Society – DHS , Panjim for 3 years. She also underwent elective training in
  • Dermatology LTMG college & hospital, Sion, Mumbai, in 1997.
  • She then joined as a Consultant Dermatologist Mormugao Port Trust Hospital, Vasco and has worked there for 12 years.
  • Presently consulting at Healthway Hospital as Consultant Dermatologist
  1. Presented Papers and chaired sessions in Dermatology and HIV/AIDS in state and National conferences.
  2. Participated in various national and international conferences and workshops in Dermatology and Cosmetology.
  • Vice President of Goa Branch of Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologist and Leprologists. ( IADVL-Goa) 2021-2022
  • Ex Treasurer IADVL ( Goa)
  • Ex Secretary IMA Tiswadi Branch ( Indian Medical Association) -2021
  • Joint Treasurer IMA Tiswadi- 2022

Dr. Noel Britto

Qualification

M.B.B.S., D.A. (Anaesthesiology),

Membership

  1. ISA- Indian Society of Anaesthesiology
  2. ISCCM- Indian Society of Critical Care medicine
  3. IMA- Indian Medical Association
  4. Rotary Club of Miramar RID 3170
  1. 1995- 1999- Lecturer SBHC Medical college Dhule
  2. 1999- 2008- Lecturer AHPM Medical college Dhule
  3. 1995- 2018- Consultant Neuroanaesthesiologist at Dr Shah’s Hospital & Neurosurgical center, Dhule
  4. 2000- 2004 – Consultant anaesthesiologist / Intensivist & founder director of Om critical center, Dhule
  5. 2004 – 2018 Consultant anaesthesiologist / Intensivist &  founder director of Astha intensive care center, Dhule
  • 1998- National conference of Anaesthesia in Hyderabad- Indegenious jet ventillator for rigid bronchoscopy
  • 2000- Indian association of bronchology . A case study of 150
    bronchoscopies for FB bronchus
  • 2003- Group study exchange scholarship of Rotary international

Dr. Veena Prafulla Velingkar

Qualification

M.B.B.S., D.A. (Anaesthesiology),

Membership

  1. ISCCM- Indian society of Critical Care Medicine.
  2. Indian society of Anaesthesiology
  1. 1968- 1969- Resident Anaesthetist , J.J Group of Hospitals
  2. 1969- 1971 Jr Consultant anaesthesiology in CVs and Surgical departments
  3. 1971 -Class II resident
  4. 1976 – MMIS , and Promoted class I officer
  5. 1987 – Private practice in Goa
  6. Currently – Consultant Anaesthesiologist at Healthway Hospital

Dr. Anant Tanksali

Qualification

M.B.B.S., D.A. (Anaesthesiology)

Membership

  1. Member of IMA
  2. Member of the Indian society of Anaesthesiologist
  1. 2002- 2003- Jr Resident Anaesthesiology IPHB, Bambolim
  2. 2003-2005- Jr Resident Anaesthesiology GMC, Bambolim
  3. 2005- 2006- Sr Resident Anaesthesiology Hinduja Hospitals
  4. 2006- 2008- Sr Resident Anaesthesiology Medical Trust Hospital
  5. 2008 till date- private practice as Consultant Anaesthesiologist & Intensivist in multiple hospitals

Ms.Silvia Mascarenhas

Qualification

BA ,MA Psychology

Languages Spoken

English,Hindi,Konkani

Special Interest

  • Assessment of Children
  • Counselling Parents & Families
  • Counselling Children & Teenagers
  • Networking and Advocacy
  • Community Intervention
  • Case History Documentation

Membership

  • Life member of Indian Arthroscopy Association
  • Life member Indian Orthopedic Association
  • After completing their Master in Psychology from St Xavier’s college in Mapusa, Ms Silviya worked as a Psychologist, Child Protection Officer & Case Coordinator at Sethu Centre from 2013-2019.
  • During this time she attended several training programs and workshops as follows:
  • Attended a workshop on Social Thinking by Michelle Garcia Winner in September 2019
  • Participated in a workshop on ‘Understanding Child Rights’ organized by the Goa State Commission for the Protection of Child Rights – June 2019
  • Attended a workshop on ‘Preparing for Success, conducted by Human resources of Cathay Pacific, Mumbai – in April 2019
  • Participated in a 1day workshop on ‘Sexuality, Safety and the Child with Special Needs at the 2nd International Developmental Pediatrics Association Congress, Mumbai – December 2017
  • Attended a workshop on ‘Behaviour Management in Children with Autism’ conducted by Ummeed Child Development Centre, Mumbai, organized by Sethu Centre for Child Development, Goa – July 2017
  • Attended training on ‘Development and Implementation of Institutional Child Safeguarding Policies’, a 3-module training program over a period of 2 years, conducted by Karl Kubel foundation, Coimbatore – 2015 -17
  • Attended a workshop on ‘Introduction to Narrative Practices’, conducted by Ummeed Child Development Centre, Mumbai, organized by Sethu Centre for Child Development, Goa – May 2016
  • Attended a Workshop on the ‘26 Brain Gym’ conducted by Mahek Uttamchandani, occupational therapist, Brain Gym and Edu K foundation, UK & Ireland. – October 2016
  • Attended a State Level Workshop on ‘Strategies in Prevention and Regulation of Child Labour’ organized by the Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights in June 2015
  • Attended a workshop on ‘Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Organized by Sangath Society, Porvorim, Goa. – February 2014
  • Attended the training course on “Comprehensive Sexuality Education” Organised by the Family Planning Association of India at Avabai Wadia Health Centre, Mumbai. – April 2014
  • Attended a CME cum workshop on “Developmental Disorders in Childhood with Special Focus on Learning disability” conducted by Dr. Satish Chandra Girimaji, Professor & Head, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, NIMHANS, Bangalore
  • Karnataka.- November 2014
  • Successfully completed ‘Gnyandeep’, a 6-month preschool teacher training program, organized by Sethu Centre for Child Development and Family Guidance – July 2013 to December 2013
  • Attended a workshop on ‘Bereavement Counselling” organized by Sethu. December 2013
  • Underwent on-the-job training for two months at COOJ Mental Health Centre, Vasco – da – Gama, Goa. – May 2012 and May 2013
  • Attended a 1 day State Level Workshop on Research Designs, Sampling Techniques & Statistical Application in Social Science – March 2012
  1. Presented a poster on ‘How to Develop and Institutionalize a Child Protection Policy in a Child Development Service’ at the 2nd International Developmental Pediatrics Association Congress, Mumbai – December 2017
  2. Presented a paper on ‘Adolescent Lifestyle and Suicide’ at a National Level Seminar on “Counselling Strategies for Enhancement of Physical and Psychological Well Being” Organised by the Department of Psychology & Sports of M.E.S College of Arts & Commenrce, Zuarinagar – Goa – September 2012
  1. Major contribution to developing and formulating the Child Protection Policy for Sethu
  2. Conducted a training program for the child care institutes in Goa in collaboration with the Goa State Commission for the protection of child rights
  3. Designed and headed DOST – Developing Opportunities for Special Teenagers, a social skills training program for teenagers at Sethu.
  4. Conducted Lecturers and workshops for parents, teachers and children on various topics like Building parent teacher relationship, classroom management, building relationship between parents and teenagers. Sexuality education for children.

Dr. SUSHIL V. NANAWARE

Qualification

M.D.Psychiatry (MUMBAI), F.I.P.S.

Languages Spoken

English,Hindi,Konkani,Marathi

Special Interest

  • DEPRESSION
  • ANXIETY DISORDERS
  • SLEEP DISORDER
  • OBSESSIVE- COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD)
  • PSYCHIATRIC ACUTE CARE
  • PSYCHOSIS, SCHIZOPHRENIA, AND VIOLENT PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS
  • DE-ADDICTION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT
  • SEXUAL DISORDERS
  • PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS IN THE ELDERLY (GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY)
  • CHILDHOOD PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS
  • FAMILY/ COUPLE/
  • MARITAL/INTERPERSONAL COUNSELING
  • PASSED M.D. PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE EXAMINATION FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI IN 2001
  • WORKED AS ASSISTANT PSYCHIATRIST TO DR. A.P.PATKAR FROM 2001-2004 AT MASINA HOSPITAL, MUMBAI.
  • AFFILIATED AND EMPANELED WITH DR.L.H.HIRANANDANI HOSPITAL, POWAI, MUMBAI AS HONORARY PSYCHIATRIST.
  • HEADED “THE MIND BRIGADE”, A CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM IN MUMBAI WHICH SPECIALISED IN MANAGING ACUTELY VIOLENT PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS RELATED TO SCHIZOPHRENIA,PSYCHOSIS,SUICIDE PREVENTION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE AS PART OF PSYCHIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE.
  • CONDUCTED SEVERAL CMEs AND SOCIAL AWARENESS PROGRAMS FOR MENTAL HEALTH IN SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, SHIPPING ORGANISATIONS, CORPORATE OFFICES AND LAW ENFORCING AGENCIES IN MUMBAI.
  • WORKED AS A TEAM MEMBER IN CHILD GUIDANCE CLINICS MANAGING BEHAVIOURAL DISORDERS IN CHILDREN WITH ADHD, AUTISM AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS.
  • HAVE CONDUCTED AND BEEN A CHIEF INVESTIGATIVE OFFICER IN SEVERAL DRUG TRIALS INCLUDING THE USE OF SERTRALINE IN PANIC DISORDER.
  • CONDUCTED COMMUNITY DIAGNOSTIC SURVEYS AS PART OF SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC IN “AUTISTIC SPECTRUM RISK” COMMUNITIES IN VAKOLA,MUMBAI.

PASSED M.D. PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE EXAMINATION FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI IN 2001 AND SECURED FIRST PLACE AMONG STUDENTS APPEARING FROM T.N.MEDICAL COLLEGE AND NAIR HOSPITAL, MUMBAI.

WAS AWARDED THE DEAN’S PRIZE FOR THE SAME.

Dr.Durga Lawande

Qualification

M.B.B.S, MD (Pulmonary Medicine)

Languages Spoken

English,Hindi,Konkani,Marathi

Special Interest

Tuberculosis, Br Asthma, HIV, COPD and ILD

Dr Durga Lawande did her MD , Pulmonology from , Goa Medical College in 1982. She Joined as a Consultant Pulmonologist, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Goa Medical College in 1985. She has been a PG guide for several students in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine since 1990. In 2016 she was appointed as Professor & Head of Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Goa Medical College. She has been associated with Healthway Hospital as a Visiting Consultant since 2021.
  • Involved in teaching and training of Under graduates and postgraduates of Goa Medical College for more than 30 years.
  • Won the Prestigious Fundacao Oriente Scholarship to visit Lisbon for 3 months and study allergy and immunology at Pullide Valente hospital, Lisbon ,Portugal
  • Got WHO Fellowship in 1996 under which she visited University of Illinois Chicago and East Tennessee State University for 3 months in Tuberculosis Control.
  • Internal and External examiner for various Universities of India.
  • Master trainer of trainers in HIV and TB and has been a training faculty for MOs and resident doctors in Goa medical College.
  • Published Scientific papers in National and International journals.
  • Presented Scientific papers in various conferences.
  • Chaired Scientific sessions in various conferences
  • Conducted many medical camps, TB detection camps under various NGO activities.
  • Member of medical board of studies of Goa University from 2016
  • Appointed as Chairman of state task force in RNTCP in 2015

Dr. Vijay ramanan

Qualification

  1. MBBS (Bombay University)
  2. MD (New York, USA)
  3. Master’s in Public Health (New York, USA)
  4. D.M. (Hematology) (New York, USA)
  5. D.M. (Medical Oncology) (New York, USA)
  6. F.A.C.P. (U.S.A.

Membership

  1. American Society of Blood and Marrow Transplantation
  2. American Society of Clinical Oncology
  3. American Society of Hematology
  4. American College of Physicians
  1. 3/2017 Pinto IG. Systemic therapy in bladder cancer. Indian J Urol 2017;33:118-26
  2. 07/2015 Pinto et al A retrospective analysis ALK-positive non-small-cell lung carcinoma.
  3. European Journal of Cancer. July 2015. Volume 51, Supplement 2, Page e22.
  4. 04/2015 Retrospective review of patients with ALK + Non-Small Cell Lung cancer. Oral and
  5. poster presentation at Asian Oncology Summit, Lancet Oncology, Shanghai, China.
  6. 04/2015 Pinto et al New Oral Anticoagulants and their reversal. Current Drug Safety 2015; 10 (3),208-16
  7. 07/2014 Pinto et al Concurrent crizotinib and whole brain radiation for brain metastases in
  8. ALK positive lung adenocarcinoma. Lung Cancer Management (2014)3(5), 369-371
  9. 04/2014 Adjuvant chemotherapy in the elderly with Non-small cell lung cancer
  10. American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting (Abstract presentation)
  1. Chief fellow, Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Program, State University of New York, USA
  2. Fellow of American College of Physicians (FACP), New York, USA
  3. Housestaff Physician Leadership Award, New York, USA
  4. President of Housestaff Physician Association, New York, USA
  5. 2nd Prize for Research Presentation at Strong Hospital, University of Rochester
  6. Scholarship Tagore Educational Society for highest score in Internal Medicine, Mumbai, India
  7. Certificate of Honor from St. Luke’s Medical Guild for highest score in Final M.B.B.S., Mumbai,
    India

Dr. Pooja Talwadker

Qualification

BDS

Languages Spoken

Hindi,English,Konkani,Marathi

Special Interest

Believes in educating patients towards his/her dental treatment so that the treatment becomes a lot more understandable and acceptable. Not only does one get rid of his/her dental phobia but also looks forward to the next appointment. She is a family dentist for all your dental solutions under one roof.

Membership

  • Indian Dental Association
  • Goa Dental Council
After completing her course in 2003 she worked with renowned dental surgeons from 2003-2007. Then she started her private practice where she has delivered thousands of smiles. From 2016 she is also a consultant Dental surgeon at Healthway hospitals. In this State-of-the-art hospital she has successfully managed dental cases under general anaesthesia with rest of her team apart from regular cases at OPD level. Today she completes nearly 20 years of endless dental services making her patients happy to visit her time and again.

Dr. Odette Lopez

Qualification

BDS, 4-Module Course in Implantology, 4-Module Course Advanced Endodontics.

Languages Spoken

English, Hindi, Konkani, Portuguese Understands Marathi, Gujarati

Special Interest

Prosthetics and equally capable in other areas

Membership

  • Indian Dental Association
  • BNI (Business Network International
Dr Odette Lopez completed her BDS in 1990 from Goa Dental College and hospital. She has completed a 4-Module Course in Implantology & 4-Module Course Advanced Endodontics. Dr Odette had a long practice at Ahmedabad and Vadodara of over 27 years following which she returned to Goa and started her private practice here. She has been associated with Healthway Hospital as Consultant Dental surgeon since 2022

Dr.Preetam Kalangutkar

Qualification

M.B.B.S., PGDDM ( Cardiff University), PGD Endocrinology ( University of South Wales)

Languages Spoken

Hindi,English,Konkani,Marathi

Membership

  • Indian Medical Association, Bardez branch, Goa – India.
  • General Practitioners Association, Goa – India.
  • RSSDI – India
  • American Diabetes Association (ADA)
  • Founding Joint Secretary of RSSDI Goa Chapter – 2021-22

Dr Preetam Kalangutkar completed her MBBS from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College , Belgaum in 1996. Following this she gained immense clinical experience in various fields of Medicine in Mumbai and in Goa working as a medical officer. She cleared her – PLAB I & II in 2003. She then moved to the UK and continued to work under specialists to enhance her clinical expertise. In 2016 she completed her PGDDM from Cardiff University and her PGD Endocrinology from University of South Wales in 2017. Currently she is having her own private practice and she is also consultant Diabetologist at Healthway Hospital

  • Conducts regular teaching programmes in Diabetology for Medical Officers and Nursing Staff at Healthway Hospital Goa.
  • Diabetes awareness programmes along with diabetes screening and consultation camps conducted on a regular basis in Goa.
  • Conducted Goa State level CME on Diabetic foot in Feb 2019.
  • Conducted Goa State level Diabetic foot camp at Healthway Hospital in Feb 2019.
  • Conducted CME on Oral sulphonylureas for Doctors in Ponda – Goa in 2020
  • Conducted CME on Diabetes and altered immune functions for Doctors and Dietitians on 28/08/2021
  • National Faculty, speaker at the CRV-M workshop (Webinar), conducted on 06/10/21. Topic – Diet intake and T2DM
  • Faculty for Project Kids, an IDF programme and a Government of Goa initiative for Childhood Diabetes awareness amongst parents and teachers. Conducted a workshop for parents and teachers on 23/09/2021
  • Speaker for CME Webinar on 24/11/2021, Recent developments in SGLT-2 inhibitors

Dr.Edelweiss Desa

Qualification

M.B.B.S., M.D., ( University of Lille France)

Membership

  • Member of IMA
Dr Edelweiss De Sa completed her education in France. She practiced medicine in France for several years. She then moved to Goa and was working as a Consultant Physician In GMC for Three years. She Started her private practice after GMC. Now she is also associated with Healthway Hospital as Consultant Physician.

Dr Manish S Kushe

Qualification

FRCP (London), MRCP (General and Internal Medicine-London), MRCP (Diabetes and Endocrinology-London), CCT (General and Internal Medicine-UK), CCT (Diabetes and Endocrinology-UK), Postgraduate Award in Diabetes and Nutrition (Warwick University-UK), FCPS (Mumbai), MBBS (Mumbai)

Special Interest

Diabetes, Type 1 ,Type II and Gestational, PCOS, Thyroid Conditions, Menopause, Male Sexual dysfunction, Adrenal & Pituitary Conditions& Osteoporosis.

Membership

  • American Association of Clinical Endocrinology
  • Association of British Clinical Diabetologist
  • British Association of Physicians of Indian origin
  • Society of Endocrinology
  • Endocrine Society
  • Royal College of Physicians
  • General Medical Council
  • Diabetes Society UK
  • Royal Osteoporosis Society
  • Indian Medical Council
  • Dr. Manish Kushe is an eminent Endocrinologist and Diabetologist, having more than a decade of experience treating wide range of Endocrinology / diabetes ailments.
  • Dr. Manish is qualified from University of Mumbai and subsequently joined as a postgraduate resident at Lokmanya Medical College in Sion, Mumbai. After completing postgraduate fellowship in Internal medicine, he went to United Kingdom . At NHS he was a specialist registrar in endocrinology for over a period of 10 years. He subsequently undertook Higher Specialty training in Diabetes/Endocrinology in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. He worked as Consultant Physician & Endocrinologist across different hospitals in United Kingdom.
  • He has been associated as a Consultant Endocrinologist with, Healthway Hospital since 2022.
  • Postgraduate Award in Diabetes and Nutrition-2011- from well known Warwick University in UK
  • Winner of “JAHANGIR BHABHA SCHOLARSHIP” for standing first in FCPS Medicine-Theory 2008 Examination
  • Winner of scholarship from College of Physicians and Surgeons for standing First in FCPS Medicine Practical 2008 Examinations
  • Passionate about teaching and have been actively involved in teaching junior colleagues for many years.
  • Participated in MRCP PACES teaching along with senior Consultant colleagues in Hull and Mid Yorkshire Hospital and additionally took an active part in organizing evening session for PACES candidates at Royal Liverpool Teaching Hospital and Mid Yorkshire Hospital.
  • Established FriEnDS – Friday Endocrine and Diabetes session which comprises CPD in various topics on Endocrinology and Diabetes.
  • Have also taken active part in teaching 3rd year medical students and IMT training
  • 2022: Submission ID: 76-Title: Unusual presentation of Neurohypophysitis
  • 2022: Title: Is Vitamin D Toxicity inevitable without tighter regulation of over-the-counter sales?
  • Accepted for Poster presentation at forthcoming SfE BES 2022.
  • 2019: Pitfalls in the management of primary hyperparathyroidism at District General Hospital
  • 2019: Retrospective Analysis of Hypo-Box use in Tertiary Hospital
  • 2017: Management of Resistant Hypertriglyceridemia in Pregnancy
  • 2016: Pituitary atrophy: a rare cause of pan hypopituitarism: Poster presentation at BES
  • 2016: Audit-Use of radioiodine in hyperthyroidism-Retrospective Audit at District General Hospital
  • 2016: Delayed Diagnosis in a case of insulinoma due to hypoglycemia unawareness-poster presentation: British Endocrine Society
  • 2016: New advances in obesity Treatment-BJDVD
  • 2016: When remedy becomes toxin, Poster presentation at Society for Endocrinology, UK-BES
  • 2015: Poster presentation at BES-British Endocrine Society
  • 2015: case report published in BJDVD Journal on unusual case of urticarial and diabetes
  • 2015: Histiocytosis-common presentation of uncommon disease-SfE National Clinical Cases in London
  • 2009: Audit in “FALLS AND BONE PROTECTION presented this audit at BRITISH GERIATRIC SOCIETY.
  • 2008: Medicine poster presentation on neurological cases-“Unusual Presentation of Gaze Palsies” selected at All India Conference Level-APICON INDIA

Dr.Sandesh Chodankar

Qualification

M.B.B.S., DNB ( ENT)

Membership

  1. Life member AOF ( Association of otorhinolaryngologist of India)
  2. Life member AOF ( Association of otorhinolaryngologist of India), Goa chapter
  3. Life member ISO ( Indian Society of otology)
  4. Life member Indian Medical association

Dr Sandesh Chodankar completed his MBBS and his DNB in ENT from GMC , Goa.

He completed his residency in GMC following his education. He was then appointed as  a lecturer, Assistant prof and associate professor in ENT & head and Neck surgery department GMC. He was then served as Director professor ENT department , GMC for around 4 years. Currently he is a Consultant ENT surgeon at Healthway Hospital, Goa

  1. Was actively engaged in teaching UG & PG students ENT at Goa Medical college  1989-2017
  2. Attended and conducted numerous conferences & ENT surgical workshops both at National And International level.
  3. Was involved as faculty in various ENT conferences.
  4. Special interest in Endoscopic surgeries in ENT, micro ear surgeries, vertigo and thyroid disorders.
  1. Endoscopic surgeries of Ear, Nose/ Sinuses & larynx
  2. Micro ear & micro laryngoscopic surgeries
  3. Thyroid & Benign Neck mass surgeries
  4. Tonsil adenoid & Nasal septum surgeries
  1. Hypo hyperthyroidism
  2. Vertigo & balance disorders
  3. Upper airway Allergy/ Voice disorders
  4. Evaluation of deafness, hearing aid fitting
  1. Bilateral Anthrochoanal Polyp.
  2. Comparative Analysis of Endoscopic DCR Versus an External DCR in the Department of ENT – GMC
  3. Effects of Hypertonic and Isotonic Saline on Nasal Mucocilliary clearance in sinonasal pathologies
  4. Primary TB of Tongue
  5. Study of Sensorineural hearing loss in patients with hypertension.
  1. Secured 27th state rank at Goa Board SSC exam.
  2. Secured 9th state rank at Goa board or secondary and Higher secondary education.
  3. Actively involved in teaching undergraduate students in ENT at Goa Medical college
  4. Actively involved in post graduate teaching programmes in ENT at Goa Medical college for 10 years
  5. Delivered lectures on various topics at IMA and AOI meetings in Goa.
  6. Conducted Public awareness programmes in ENT on A.I.R and Goa Doordarshan since 1994.

Dr Pawan P. Rane

Qualification

M.B.B.S., MS (E.N.T Head & Neck Surgery)

Languages

Hindi,English,Konkani,Marathi,

Membership

  1. Life member FHNO
  2. Life member IASSA  
  3. Life member Indian Medical association

Dr Pawan Rane completed his MS in ENT & Junior Residency Training in GMC in 2010. Following this he joined Observership at Head & neck Surgical Oncology , Tata Memorial hospital, Mumbai. He then worked as Sr Research Fellow in Head & neck Surgical oncology In Tata Memorial Hospital for 2 years. He completed his Observership in otolaryngology Head & neck Surgery in Hinduja Hospital and moved to Kolhapur in 2013 and worked as fellow in Head & neck Surgical oncology Kolhapur Cancer centre for 2 more years.
In 2014 he went to South Korea to do Fellowship In Department of Thyroid Surgery in Endoscopic & Robotic Thyroid surgery, Seoul National University Hospital.
He returned to India and joined as a Consultant Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist , Kolhapur Cancer Center. He further pursued GOLF Fellowship by IFHNOS, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in 2016.
He is currently associated with Healthway Hospital as a Consultant ENT surgeon
He various Otological procedures like Myringoplasty, Tympanoplasty, Mastoido-Tympanoplasties, Myringotomy and Grommet Insertion, Facial nerve decompression, foreign body removals.
He has assisted and performed nasal and sinus procedures like Septoplasty, Rhinoplasty, Caldwel-Luc’s procedure, Reduction of fracture of the Nasal Bones, Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and removal of foreign body from nasal cavity.
He is conversant in laryngological and throat procedures like Adenotonsillectomy, Direct laryngoscopy, Microlaryngoscopy, Laser Excisions, fiber optic laryngoscopy, rigid oesopahagoscopy, rigid and fiber optic bronchoscopy. He has performed numerous paediatric and adult tracheostomies.

  1. Awarded Fellow Head & Neck Surgical Oncology( Tata memorial Hospital)
  2. Awarded Fellow Endoscopic & Robotic Thyroid Surgery ( Seoul, South Korea)
  3. Co-author in a paper which has been awarded best clinical paper in IFHNOS 2012 Ahmedabad
  1. Presented paper at IASO midcon Kolhapur april2014
  2. Presented Poster ‘at FHNO 2011 Goa
  3. Presented poster at IFHNOS Ahmedabad 2012 
  4. Co-author in a paper  presented in the AHNS 2012 Toronto, Canada 
  5. Co- Author in a paper  in AHNS Toronto 2012
  6. Co-author in paper presented in IASO-2012 Goa
  7. Co-author in a paper which has been awarded best clinical paper in IFHNOS 2012 Ahmedabad
  8. Co-author in a poster  in IFHNOS-2012, Ahmedabad and IASO midcon Kolhapur 2014
  9. Co-author in a paper  presented in and  IFOS 2013 .Seoul, Korea. 
  10. Co author in a paper presented in  IAOO 2013, Greece: 

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/356822172_Prospective_Phase_II_Open-Label_Randomized_Controlled_Trial_to_Compare_Mandibular_Preservation_in_Upfront_Surgery_With_Neoadjuvant_Chemotherapy_Followed_by_Surgery_in_Operable_Oral_Cavity_Cancer

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262928296_Oral_cavity_squamous_cell_carcinoma_Role_of_pretreatment_imaging_and_its_influence_on_management

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/256664567_Retromolar_trigone_squamous_cell_cancers_A_reappraisal_of_16_section_MDCT_for_assessing_mandibular_invasion

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/253335702_Can_metastatic_lymph_node_ratio_LNR_predict_survival_in_oral_cavity_cancer_patients

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/288310809_OP169

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/231861292_Ancient_schwannoma_of_the_parapharynx_causing_dysphagia_A_rare_entity

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271260812_Infratemporal_Fossa_Masticator_Space_and_Parapharyngeal_Space_Can_the_Radiologist_and_Surgeon_speak_the_Same_Language

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/356822172_Prospective_Phase_II_Open-Label_Randomized_Controlled_Trial_to_Compare_Mandibular_Preservation_in_Upfront_Surgery_With_Neoadjuvant_Chemotherapy_Followed_by_Surgery_in_Operable_Oral_Cavity_Cancer

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271260812_Infratemporal_Fossa_Masticator_Space_and_Parapharyngeal_Space_Can_the_Radiologist_and_Surgeon_speak_the_Same_Language

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262928296_Oral_cavity_squamous_cell_carcinoma_Role_of_pretreatment_imaging_and_its_influence_on_management

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/256664567_Retromolar_trigone_squamous_cell_cancers_A_reappraisal_of_16_section_MDCT_for_assessing_mandibular_invasion

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/253335702_Can_metastatic_lymph_node_ratio_LNR_predict_survival_in_oral_cavity_cancer_patients

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/231861292_Ancient_schwannoma_of_the_parapharynx_causing_dysphagia_A_rare_entity

Dr.Supriya Joshi

Qualification

MBBS, MD ( Pathology) GMC

Membership

  • Goa association of pathologist
  • Indian Medical association

Special Interest

Hematology, Biochemistry, Serology, Cytopathology

Dr Supriya Completed her MBBS degree from GMC in 2013. She was initially working with Manipal Hospital as Consultant Pathologist . She was also a Jr Consultant Pathologist at Hospicio Hospital Margao.In 2015 she joined the Healtway Hospital groupand is now the HOD and Consultant Pathologist for both Healthway Hospitals.

Dr.Aileen Rodrigues

Qualification

MBBS, MD ( Microbiology )

Membership

  • Goa association of microbiologists
  • Indian Medical association

Special Interest

Consultant Microbiologist

Dr Aileen completed her MBBS from Goa Medical College and continued there as a Jr Resident Microbiology. In 2013 she was appointed Sr Consultant at Microbiology dept, Goa Medical College. She later joined Trinity Healthcare and Medical research centre, Miramar as a Consultant Microbiologist until 2015. She joined, Healthway Hospital, Goa in 2016-as Consultant Microbiologist and is associated with the hospital till date.

DR.SANAT BHATKAR

Qualification

MBBS, MD( Medicine), DM Neurology (PGIMER Chandigarh), DNB Neurology, FINR (KEM Pune)

Languages Spoken

Hindi,English,Konkani,Marathi

Special Interest

Stroke & Neuro intervention ,  Neuro rehabilitation, Epilepsy , Movement disorders , Neuro-ophthalmology

Membership

  • Life member of Indian academy of Neurology & its various subcommittees
  • Neurosurgical society of India
  • Indian Stroke association
  • Member of American academy of Neurology
  • International Movement disorder society
Dr Sanat Bhatkar completed his MBBS from GMC in 2009 following which he pursued his MD Internal Medicine, from Government medical college Surat. In 2013 he enrolled himself for DM Neurology at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh. In 2016 he served as the Asst Professor Neurology GMC, Bambolim for 3 years. In 2019 he joined the SMART Neuro Clinic as Consultant Neurophysician. He was also at KEM Hospital Pune for 2 years as Stroke and Neurointervention post-doctoral fellow
  1. Neurological disorders :
    Stroke / Epilepsy / Headache / Parkinson’s / Dementia / Nerve and Muscle disorders / Demyelinating and Immune mediated disorders
  2. Stroke Neuro Interventions :
    Diagnostic 🡪 Cerebral and Spinal digital subtraction angiographies (DSA)
    Therapeutic 🡪 Mechanical thrombectomies for Acute ischemic stroke / Extracranial and Intracranial stenting / Plain or Assisted coiling or Flow diversion for Aneurysms / Embolization for Artero venous malformations / Tumor embolization
  • Successfully conducted the first pediatric neurointervention in the state of Goa at Healthway Hospital ,2022
  • Successfully performed extremely complex procedures like CCF coiling, Aneurysm coiling, Carotid and Intracranial Stenting , Stroke Thrombectomies for the first time in the state of Goa.
  • Was invited as Faculty for conducting the Stroke Quiz in Indian National stroke conference 2017 in Amritsar
  • Recipient of World federation of neurology travel grant in2016
  • Initiated the acute stroke IV thrombolysis program in Goa medical college in December 2016
  • Best poster award for Annual conference of Indian academy of neurology 2015 -Etiological and investigational profile of 73 patients with cavernous sinus syndrome in a tertiary care centre in north India
  • Best poster award for Annual conference of Indian academy of neurology 2014 -Clinical profile of 25 patients with cavernous sinus syndrome in a tertiary care centre in north India .
  • Which cavernous sinus syndrome classification is better – Ishikawa or Jefferson ? – Journal of Neurosciences in rural pactice Nov 2016
  • Clinical profile of 73 patients of cavernous sinus syndromes in a tertiary care setup in northern india – Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery Feb 2017
  • Focal gigantism in tuberous sclerosis – International journal of epilepsy April 2017
  • Chronic asymmetric tremor and levodopa-responsive Parkinsonism due to a vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation – Parkinsonism and related disorders Sept 2017
  • CT versus MRI in diagnosis of Cavernous sinus syndromes – Journal of Neurological sciences Sept 2017
  • The owl and the monkey – The varied faces of pons in central pontine myelinolysis – Neurology india 2015
  • Asymmetric lumbosacral radiculoplexopathy: Rare presentation of sarcoidosis – Neurology india 2015
  • Hereditary inclusion body myopathy: A myopathy with unique topography of weakness, yet frequently misdiagnosed: Case series and review of literature – Annals of indian academy of neurology 2016
  • Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis and marfans syndrome – a rare but picturesque combination – Neurology India 2016
  • Anti Ri associated praneoplastic cerebellar degeneration – case report and review of literature – Neurology india 2016
  • 3-Hemi sydrome associated with porencephalic cyst – Neurology India 2016

Dr. Gajanan Panandikar

Qualification

MBBS, MD(Medicine); DM, DNB(Neurology-KEM Hospital.

Languages Spoken

Hindi,English,Konkani,Marathi

Special Interest

Comprehensive Epilepsy care, Stroke Management, Neuromuscular disease like Neuropathy, muscle diseases, Parkinson’s diseases, Spine, Pediatric neurology, Neuroimaging techniques like MRI/ CT scans.
  • Dr Gajanan Ashok Panandikar completed his MBBS from Goa Medical College. Further, he did his MD (Medicine) and DM (Neurology) from Seth GSMC & KEM Hospital, Mumbai. He also has done his DNB (Neurology) from National Board of Examination.
  • He was the Asst professor, KEM HOSPITAL, Mumbai in 2012.
  • He has been a part of clinical trials, and research publications. His special interest lies in stroke, epilepsy, autoimmune neurology and neuromuscular disorders. He has been trained in comprehensive management of Refractory Epilepsy with interpretation of Video EEG and intraoperative electrocorticography (ECOG) guided epilepsy surgery. His work experience includes the following:
  • Diagnosed and treated many neuromuscular disorders like GBS, CIDP, myasthenia gravis
  • Specialising in diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune neurological disorders like Multiple sclerosis, NMO, ADEM, NMDA encephalitis
  • Management of encephalitis, meningitis of various aetiologies.
  • Trained in injecting Botox for movement disorders like hemi facial spasm, blepharospasm, dystonia and so on.
  • Management of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.
  • Trained in management of acute stroke including thrombolysis.
  • He has been associated with Healthway Hospital since 2019.

Dr. Shital Shashikant Lengade

Qualification

M.D(Medicine), DM (Nephrology)

Languages Spoken

Hindi,English,Konkani,Marathi

Membership

  • Indian society of Nephrology (ISN no.735)
  • Indian society of Hemodialysis
  • Peritoneal dialysis society of India
  • American society of Nephrology
  • Dr Shital Lengade did his MBBS from GMC, Wanless Hospital and Research Centre, Kolhapur followed by MD Medicine from Seth G.S Medical college Mumbai. In 2004 He further did his DM Nephrology from KEM hospital, Mumbai.
    October 2007 he did Hemodialysis Preceptorship at David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Los Angeles, USA .
  • In Nov 2018 he completed an ABO incompatible kidney transplant preceptorship at Tokyo Womens University hospital, Tokyo, Japan .
  • Currently he is a Consultant Nephrologist & Transplant Physician at Healthway Hospitals, and is also associated Rajagiri Victor Hospital, & RG STONE Hospital . He is also the Director , for APEX Kidney Care, Goa and Honorary Nephrologist and Transplant
  • Physician at GMC Hospital, Bambolim.
  • He is also the Panel transplant Nephrologist for Jehangir Hospital, Pune
  1. Secured ALL INDIA 7th rank in D.M Entrance examination held in May’01 for securing fellowships in various branches with candidates from all over the country appearing for the same.
  2. Stood first in Mumbai University, M.D- Internal medicine examination held in May 1999
  3. Initiated CAPD ( and APD) programme in Goa with currently 60 patients enrolled under the same.
  4. Member of nephrology team which initiated living donor kidney transplant programme in Goa Medical College.
  5. Have performed 200 native kidney biopsies and 20 transplant biopsies till date.
  6. Initiated the Cadaver transplant registration at Healthway Hospital.
  7. Actively participates in various CME programmes, and also part of patient education programs for Goa Kidney Foundation.
  8. Regular participation in regional, national and international( world Congress ERA- EDTA, ASN, Transplant Congress, ISN -nexus) academic meeting.
  1. STUDY OF MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE SYNDROME
  2. CLINICAL CORRELATION OF IRON DEPOSITION IN RENAL BIOPSY IN PATIENTS WITH KIDNEY DISEASES.
  1. Cryptococcal meningitis- experience; of a tertiary medical centre APICON`97
  2. Cortical sinus thrombosis-clinical experience;MAPICON`96
  3. Obstetric renal failure; West zone nephrology conference,Baroda,2001
  4. Clinical spectrum of Pediatric renal failure; ISN Conference, Jaipur 2002.
  5. Obstetric renal failure, revisited; ISN Conference,Vizag 2003.
  6. Iron deposition in renal biopsy of patients with kidney diseases-clinical correlation.
  7. West zone nephrology conference, Pune,2004.

Dr SINDHU MALLIK ARJUN

Qualification

M.D(Medicine), DM (Nephrology)

Languages Spoken

Hindi,English,Kannada

Membership

  • American Society of Nephrology
  • American Medical Association
  • American College of Physician
  • Dr Sindhu Arjun did her MBBS from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, followed by MD Medicine from Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester. She completed her Post- Graduate Training, Clinical Fellowship at William B. Schwartz Division of Nephrology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA. In August 2014 the American Board of Internal Medicine certified her MD Medicine
  • In October 2017, She received the DM equivalent from the American Board of Internal Medicine in Nephrology.
  • Currently she is a Consultant Nephrologist & Transplant Physician at Healthway Hospital. She is also working with SWATI RENAL ASSOCIATES at various private multi specialty hospitals in Goa including Vision multi specialty hospital, Mapusa, Manipal Hospitals, RG stone Hospital, Porvorim, Goa Victor Hospital, Margao, Goa Healthway Hospitals, Goa Royal Hospital, Margao, Goa
  • 2003 – 2004 – Academic Excellence for distinction by Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute.
  • 2000 – 2001 – Academic excellence award for topping the class in 12th grade.
  • Paper Presented in Karnataka State Pedicon Conference 2009, Won the Award for Best Paper Presentation
  • Professional athlete and member of the state Table Tennis team from 1996 to 2001.
  • Winner – Bronze medal in Table Tennis Team Championships, in the National school games meet held in Bharuch, Gujarat, India in 2000.
  • Represented the University in Medical school inter- university Table Tennis Championships from 2003 to 2007
  • Papers/ Presentation:
    November 2015 – Attended Kidney week by American Society of Nephrology at San Diego, CA, USA
  • June 2013 – Case Report: An Unusual case of Hyperkalemia Refractory to Hemodialysis.
    Authors: Arjun S, Noroian G, Black RM.
    Status: Published in the American Society of Nephrology Kidney week print only posters
  • November 2012 – Poster Presentation: Acute Flaccid Paralysis: Lurking in the Neighborhood Authors: Arjun S, Devadoss R, Niroula R, Esposito A, Abraham G. Presented the poster in ACP Massachusetts Chapter meet in November 2012.
  •  March 2010 – Project Title: Dose Finding, Safety and Efficacy of Monthly Subcutaneous Canakinumab Administration for the Treatment of Hyperglycaemia in Metformin Monotherapy Treated Type 2 Diabetic Patients: a Randomized, Double-blind, placebo-controlled, Multi-Center Study.
  • Chief Investigator: Dr S.S.Srikanta
  • Co-Investigator: Arjun Sindhu Mallik
  • Sponsor: Novartis
  •  October 2009 – “Haematological parameters as prognostic indicators in Dengue shock syndrome” Authors: Reddy B, Arjun S
    Mentor: Dr. Prahalad Department of Paediatrics, Indira Gandhi Institute of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India.
  • TEACHING ACTIVITIES
  • July 2014 – Present: Student/Resident teaching/supervision as a part of Nephrology Fellowship.
  • August – September 2014: Small group facilitator, renal course, Tufts University School of Medicine July 2011 – June 2014: Medical student teaching/supervision on various rotations as a Resident.
  • PRESENTATIONS Harrington Rounds, Nephrology weekly conference series, 2014 – present
  • Atypical HUS v/s Malignant HTN
  • Idiopathic edema
  • Fanconi like syndrome, post renal transplantation
  • Critical Aortic stenosis in an ESRD patient – missed signs of decompensation
  • Renal involvement in APLS syndrome
  • ‘Statins used in the prevention of CI-AKI – a meta-analysis’, Journal Club, William. B. Schwartz Division of Nephrology, Tufts Medical Center, 04/2015 .
  • Primary Aldosteronism, Senior Lecture, Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Vincent Hospital, May 2014.
  • ‘Pulmonary Arterial Enlargement and Acute Exacerbations of COPD’, Journal Club, Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Vincent Hospital, November 2012

Dr.Sarang Kanekar

Qualification

MBBS, MS (Gen. Surgery ), DNB ( Urology) Fellow in Endo-Urology and Uro-Oncology ( New Zealand )

Expert treatment for

  1. Stone disease of Kidney, Ureter, & Bladder
  2. Prostate Enlargement & Urinary Retention
  3. Cancers of Kidney, Bladder, Prostate
  4. Urinary Infections
  5. Impotency and Infertility
  6. Proficient in all Endoscopic Laser procedures , laparoscopy and RIRS.

Membership

  1. Founding Member and Honorary Secretary of the Goa Urological Society
  2. Ex-Secretary of IMA Bardez
  3. Member of the Urological Society of India

Dr Sarang Kanekar is the first and only person doing Supine MINI-PCNL in Goa. He has cleared 5 cms Kidney stone by this technique using 5 mm endoscopic tract . Supine PCNL has the advantages of lower complications like bleeding , infection which enables faster recovery and discharge from Hospital .

Dr Sarang Completed his MBBS from Goa University in 2005 followed by his MS in 2010. He was associated with GMC, at the department of Surgery for 3 years after which he moved to Chennai. He completed his DNB from Apollo hospital in 2016 . He worked as a consultant Urologist in Chennai for 3 years. He later moved to New Zealand where he did his Fellowship in Endo-Urology and Uro-Oncology from New Zealand in 2018.
He returned to India and began his private practice.
Dr Sarang Kanekar is currently a consultant Urologist at Healthway Hospital and is also part of the Kidney Transplant team. He was part of the team to conduct First Kidney Transplant in Goa Medical College and Healthway Hospital.

Robotic assisted Vesical Diverticiulectomy, at Urology Society of India Zonal conference 2014.

 

Poster- Vesical Paraganglioma at Urological Society of India National Conference 2015.

Dr.Chitralekha Nayak

Qualification

M.B.B.S., M.D. (MEDICINE)

Languages Spoken

Hindi, English, Konkani, Marathi

Total Experience

Post MBBS 7 years, Post MD 4 years

Special Interest

Geriatric Medicine, Diabetes, Hypertension & Thyroid disorders

Membership

Indian Medical Association

  • Dr Chitralekha Nayak completed her MBBS and MD Medicine from Goa Medical college. Since continued her associated with GMC for over 6 years.
  • She then started her private practice in 2018 . She is a consultant General Physician at Valpoi, Marcel and at Healthway Hospitals Goa.
  • Nayak CA, Khandeparkar AV :Study of the association of serum, 25-hydroxy, vitamin D levels with the glycaemic control in type 2, Diabetes mellitus at tertiary care hospital in Goa. J Evolution Med. Dent.sci.2017;6 ( 38):3087-3090,DOI:10.14260/Jends/2017/666.
  • Original research article:Nayak CA, Silva SPS, Velho RG :Sociodemographic profile of HIV patients at a tertiary care, hospital in Goa. India. Int J, they Community medicine Public Health. 2021, 8:1798-801 Original Research article.
  • Nayak CA, Silva SPS, Velho RG :Hemoglobin and CD4 count in HIV patients at a tertiary care hospital in Goa. Int J Adv Med  2021, 8:54 1-5  Original research Article.
  • Nayak CA, Naik AS, Gomes E : Acute acalculous cholecystitis as a presenting feature of neurotoxic snakebite a case report and review of literature. Int surgery J. 2018. 5: 29 36-8 .Case report.
  • Nayak CA, Furtado N, Gomes E et al :Relapse of the bug at a different site. A case of multi-drug resistant, Melioidosis. J Evolution medicine, Dent, sci, 2018. 7(17): 2163-2164, DOI: 10.14260/ Jends/ 2018. / 484.Case report.
  • Nayak CA, Rebello O, Britto N, Mundhekar A, Sardesai G : Acute aortic thrombosis, as a presenting feature of covid-19 case report and review of literature. Int J Adv Med 20 21, 8: 266-9 .Case Report.
  • Phadte AD,Nayak Ca, Menezes R, Naik AS : Disseminated tuberculosis presenting as pneumomediastinum,a case report, Int J Res, Med sci, 2018. 6: XXX-XXX volume 6. Issue, 9. Case Report
  • Nayak CA, Kakode KP, Rataboli PV :Can idiosyncratic drug reactions, occur in quick succession? a case of cross sensitivity between Levetiracetam and phenytoin. Int J. Basic cli pharmacol 2017 6: 2098-101. Case Report
  • Dr Deepak Kumar et al :Idiopathic sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis.A case report and review of literature. IOSR Journal of Dental and medical Sciences. (IOSR-JDMS) Vol 17 number 8, 2018, pp 01-03. Case Report (4th Author).
  • Akshay S Naik et al: Histopathological profile of lymphadenopathy in a tertiary care Hospital in Goa. IOSR journal of dental, and medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) volume 17. Num 6, 2018 pp, 58-61, Original research article, (4th Author).
  • Deepak Kumar: Jejunal intussusception causing abdominal pain in adults, A case report and review of literature IOSR Journal of dental and medical Sciences volume 17. No 8, 2018 pp23 -25. (4th Author).
  • Raiturkar TP, Nayak CA :An unusual case of bluish, discoloration of the cornea after Favipravir therapy for covid-19. Indian J Opthalmol 2021:69 XX-XX letter to the editor.
  • Gold Medalist in all the subjects during MBBS years
    • Ranked first in all the four years during MBBS in goa university examination.
    • Awarded as Dayanand Bandodkar gold medal award for best graduate of the year2010-2011
    • Awarded as best lady graduate gold medal 2010-11 by Goa medical college in April 2011
    • Goa university gold medal for the best graduate in MBBS in 2011
    • And 46 scholarship prizes for highest marks in final year in MBBS in goa medical college in2011.
    • 10 gold medal prizes and scholarships kept by Goa university for final year MBBS
  •  M.D
      • Awarded Indian Society of Gastroenterology Medal and Late Dr. G.K. Salelkar Memorial Foundation for securing highest marks in M.D. medicine in 2015
      • President’s award for excellent academic performance during Republic day 2012 (among total of 100 all India meritorious students and only doctor and only Goan in full group)selected by HRD ministry and witnessed republic day parade from prime ministers box at Rajpath New Delhi as a guest of honourable prime minister of India.
      • 12 publications in national and international journals.

DR.VIJAY NAIK

Qualification

M.B.B.S., M.D. (MEDICINE)

Languages Spoken

Hindi, English, Konkani, Marathi, Kannada

Special Interest

Non Interventional Cardiology and Diabetes Mellitus

Membership

  • Membership in various National organisations like API,
  • Member and treasurer RSSDI Goa Chapter .
  • Member of Indian Academy of Echocardiology
  • Member of API, Goa Chapter
  • Dr Vijay completed his MD Medicine from Mysore Medical College. He has received Special training at Jaideva Institute of cardiology, Bangalore in Non Interventional Cardiology.
  • He has been the president of the IMA, Tiswadi.
  • Since 2003 he has been a visiting consultant at Manipal hospital, Campal Clinic, and is also on the board of Cidade De Goa and Grande Hyatt. He is also a Visiting Physician/ Chairman to Nio Dispensary since 2007.He began his  association with Healthway hospital in 2014 and continues to be a part of the Medicine Department. 
  • Apart from his associations in Goa he has also been the Ex Associate Professor Medicine Department ( KIMS) Karwar in 2016
  1. Naik V, Shanbag N, Bharathraj MV: Histopathological study of Pleura in 50 cases of Pleural effusion, J Evid Based Med Health 2017, 4(31),1840-1844.
  2. Shanbhag N, Naik V,Bharatraj MV: Comparative Study to evaluate lipid lowering effect of fenofibrate versus atorvastatin in patients with Hypertriglyceridemia. J Evid Based Med health 2017, 4 ( 26), 1542-1546
  • 2017-2018  IMA President Tiswadi 
    Has treated personalities like Dalai Lama, Manoj Kumar, Cricketer Gaikwad, Mr Sharad Pawar

Dr.Akshada Amonkar

Qualification

M.B.B.S., MD Psychiatry( IPHB)

Languages Spoken

English,Hindi,Konkani,Marathi

Special Interest

Child Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Depression, OCD, Schizophrenia

Membership

  • Fellow, IPS. Secretary, PSG (Goa).
  • Chairperson, Geriatric Subcommittee, IPS West Zone.
Dr Akshada has been a consultant psychiatrist with over 10 years of experience working in public as well as private healthcare organisations. Adept at psychotherapy as well as psychopharmacological treatments, Dr. Akshada has extensive experience managing mental health problems across the spectrum She has co-founded an online mental health platform to help patients seek support during COVID-19 which she still runs. She has been associated as a Consultant with , Healthway Hospital since 2020.
  1. Prevalence and correlates of metabolic syndrome in severe mental illness. 

    A cross-sectional survey of inpatients at a tertiary care institute.


    https://www.anip.co.in/article.asp?issn=2588-8358;year=2021;volume=5;issue=1;spage=24;epage=29;aulast=Sabnis;type=0



    1. Integrating assisted telepsychiatry into primary healthcare in Goa, India: A feasibility study.


    https://researchportal.bath.ac.uk/en/publications/integrating-assisted-tele-psychiatry-into-primary-healthcare-in-g

Dr.Dhanesh Ravindra Kamerkar

Qualification

MBBS, MS – General Surgery, MS – Vascular Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons (Eng), FVSI.

Languages Spoken

Hindi,English,Konkani,Marathi

Special Interest

Vascular and Endovascular Surgeries such as Carotid Endarterectomy for stroke prevention, Aortic Aneurysms, Diabetic Gangrene, foot salvage thro peripheral angioplasty and bypass. Varicose veins laser ablation. Thrombectomy of different arteries for limb salvage. Complex Av fistula for access work in dialysis. Renal transplant Aortic bypass and angioplasty Deep vein thrombosis intervention

Membership

  • Member of Society for Vascular Surgeons, North America
  • Affiliate member of the Vascular Surgical Society of Great Britain and Ireland.
  • Life Member of Vascular Surgical Society of India
  • Life Member of Pune Surgical Club
  • Rotary Club of Pune Central Dist. 3130

Dr. Dhanesh Kamerkar is a Vascular Surgeon and General Surgeon and has an experience of 39 years in his field.
He did his MBBS from Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital in 1983.He was appointed as the Senior house Officer followed by Lecturer at Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable. He then completed his MS – General Surgery from University of Mumbai, Mumbai in 1988. He was appointed as a a clinical lecturer in BYL Nair University teaching Hospital, teaching undergraduate and post graduate medical & dental students and surgical interns. He then worked as a senior resident at The Armed Forces Hospital in Muscat for 2 years. From there he went to the UK where he received specialist training in Vascular Surgery on Overseas doctors Higher surgical training scheme by Royal College Of Surgeons, England in 1997 He gained experience and performed several vascular surgeries such as Femoro-politeal by pass, Abdominal and aortic aneurysms, Femoro- distal Bypass for limb salvage and carotid surgery. He also performed limb thrombo embolectomies, graft thromboembolectomies, ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms, and vascular trauma. He was appointed to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast first at the cardiac unit and later to the vascular Surgery Unit. He then returned to India . He became the Fellow of Vascular Society of India FVSI .

Currently he is HOD Vascular, and Endovascular surgery dept Ruby Hall, Pune,

Visiting Vascular Surgeon Healthway Hospital, Old Goa and as

Working as consultant Vascular, and Endovascular surgeon Jehangir Hospital, Pune ,

Arrive: A retrospective registry of Indian patients with …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4810892

Dhanesh R. Kamerkar, M. Joseph John, 1 Sanjay C. Desai, 2 Liesel C. Dsilva, 3 and Sadhna J. Joglekar 4 Author … Telangana, India) and Dr. Rajiv Parakh (Division of Peripheral Vascular and …

  • Author: Dhanesh R Kamerkar, M Joseph John, Sanjay C Desai, Liesel C Dsilva, Sadhna J Joglekar
  • Publish Year: 2016



Dr. Dhanesh G. Kurup – Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

https://www.amrita.edu/faculty/dg-kurup

Spontaneous rupture of nrenal angiomyolipoma causing retroperitoneal Hemorrhage , Dr Kamerkar, Dr S V Potdar Et al

 

Innomiate artery compreission of te trachea a simplified technique for anterior suspension of the innominate artrery – Dr D R Kamerkar, DJ Gladstone, Journal Of cardiovascular Surgery 1994,35(6):549-552

Written achpter on Emmergency Aspects of Buerger’s Disease I Meregency Vacular, and neovascular Surgery edition 2004, Fodder Arnold publisher

  • Awarded Master Vishwanath Shambhu Scholarship for securing the highest marks in surgery at the Competitive examination of the Topiwala National Medical college in 1983.
  • Received Bombay University Merit scholarship for post Graduation in General Surgery ( MS) 1985-1988