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Dr Chirag Desai

Surgical Gastroenterologist

Gastroenterology

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January 1, 2006

Top Areas of Expertise

  • Piles
  • Pancreas Cancer Treatment
  • Rectum Cancer
  • Gallbladder Issues
  • Stoma Care
  • Hirschsprung's Disease
  • Gallbladder Stones

Top Treatments Offered

  • Liver Surgery
  • Pancreatic Surgery
  • Abdominal Cancer Surgery
  • Gallbladder Surgery
  • Hernia Repair
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Endoscopic Procedures

About Dr Chirag Desai

Dr. Chirag Desai is a highly regarded Surgical Gastroenterologist with over 19 years of experience. He practices at Apollo Hospitals Gandhinagar in Ahmedabad and is known for his expertise in treating a variety of conditions including piles, pancreas cancer, rectum cancer, gallbladder issues, and gallbladder stones.

Educational Qualifications:

  • MBBS
  • MS (GEN. Surg.)
  • DNB (Gastro Surgery)
  • FRCS (Edinburgh) – Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
  • FRCS (Glasgow) – Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

Professional Experience:

  • Over 19 years in the field of Surgical Gastroenterology, specializing in complex and cancer surgeries of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and intestine.
  • Chief Consultant and Program Director at Apollo Hospitals International Limited, Ahmedabad.
  • Specialist Registrar in HepatoPancreaticoBiliary and Liver Transplant Surgery at The Royal Free Hospital, London (2002-2003).
  • Specialist Registrar in Hepatobiliary–Pancreatic/Upper GI Surgery at The Royal London Hospital, London (2001-2002).
  • Specialist Registrar in Upper GI Surgery at The North Middlesex Hospital, London (2000-2001).
  • Specialist Registrar in Colorectal Surgery at The Homerton Hospital, London (1999-2000).

Notable Achievements:

  • First Living Donor Liver Transplant: Dr. Desai led the team that performed Gujarat's first successful living donor liver transplant.
  • First Infant Liver Transplant: He was instrumental in performing the first liver transplant on an infant under the age of one in Gujarat.
  • Honorary Secretary Elect (2024-2028): Dr. Chirag Desai has been elected as the Honorary Secretary Elect for the International Hepato-Pancreato Biliary Association - Indian Chapter for the term 2024-2028

Professional Memberships:

  • Indian Association of Gastrointestinal EndoSurgeons (IAGES) – Secretary (2007-2009).
  • Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI).
  • Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA).
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
  • Ahmedabad Surgeons Association.
  • Gujarat State Surgeons Association.
  • Gujarat Gastroenterology Society – Honorary Secretary (2007-2009).

Fellowships:

  • Fellowship in HepatoPancreaticoBiliary and Liver Transplant Surgery.
  • FRCS (Edinburgh) – Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
  • FRCS (Glasgow) – Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
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Our time at Apollo International in Ahmedabad was marked by exemplary service and compassionate care. The staff's dedication to patient care was evident right from the start. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Chirag Desai and his team who took the time to thoroughly explain my father's condition and treatment options, demonstrating not only expertise but also a genuine concern for his well-being. Thank you to the entire Crown Wing team for making the entire process smooth and stress free.

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