Dr.ย Shaileshย Shrikhande
MBBS, MS, Dr. med (Heidelberg), FRCS Eng Hon, FASA Hon, FACS Hon, FRCS Edin Hon
Director, GI & HPB Cancer Surgery | Chief Executive, Tata Cancer Care Foundation
corporate_fareGleneagles Hospital & Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai
Shailesh Shrikhande
MBBS, MS, Dr. med (Heidelberg), FRCS Eng Hon, FASA Hon, FACS Hon, FRCS Edin Hon
Dr. Shailesh V. Shrikhande is one of India's foremost surgical oncologists specialising in gastrointestinal and hepato-pancreato-biliary cancers. He currently serves as Director of GI and HPB Cancer Surgery at Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Chief Executive of the Tata Cancer Care Foundation, and Officer on Special Duty at Tata Memorial Centre.
With over 25 years of dedicated experience in digestive cancer surgery, Dr. Shrikhande spent 15 years leading GI and HPB surgery services at Tata Memorial Hospital, including serving as Head of GI and HPB Surgery from 2010 to 2025 and Deputy Director from 2018 to 2025. He completed advanced pancreatic surgery and research training at the University of Bern and the University of Heidelberg, from which he holds a Dr. med degree. He was ranked first in the Master of Surgery examinations of Mumbai University in 1997 and became the first Asian recipient of the Kenneth Warren Fellowship of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association in 2005. He has conducted more than 60 live operative teaching demonstrations in pancreatic, gastric, colorectal and gallbladder cancer surgery across India, reflecting a lifelong commitment to advancing surgical oncology education.
CancerFax can coordinate medical-record review, second-opinion facilitation, and consultation support for international patients seeking a specialist opinion from Dr. Shrikhande, subject to hospital availability and case acceptance.
Why Consider Dr. Shailesh Shrikhande?
Dr. Shrikhande brings rare depth of experience in complex GI and hepato-pancreato-biliary surgical oncology, combining high-volume operative practice with international academic recognition and a sustained commitment to evidence generation in digestive cancer surgery.
Areas of Specialization
Focused exclusively on cancers of the digestive system and hepato-pancreato-biliary tract
Dr. Shrikhande's practice is dedicated entirely to gastrointestinal and HPB cancer surgery. His clinical work encompasses the full range of digestive organ malignancies, from pancreatic and liver cancers to gastric, gallbladder, bile duct, and colorectal cancers, with particular depth in complex pancreatic resections.
Pancreatic & Hepatobiliary Cancer Surgery
Complex surgical management of pancreatic, liver, gallbladder, and bile duct malignancies.
- arrow_rightPancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure) for pancreatic head tumours
- arrow_rightDistal pancreatectomy and total pancreatectomy for body and tail lesions
- arrow_rightVascular resection and reconstruction in borderline-resectable cases
- arrow_rightLiver resection for primary and secondary hepatic malignancies
- arrow_rightGallbladder cancer surgery including extended cholecystectomy
- arrow_rightBile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) resection and biliary reconstruction
Gastric & Colorectal Cancer Surgery
Definitive surgical treatment for stomach, colon, and rectal cancers.
- arrow_rightTotal and subtotal gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy
- arrow_rightMultidisciplinary perioperative treatment planning
- arrow_rightRight and left hemi-colectomy for colon cancer
- arrow_rightAnterior resection and abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer
- arrow_rightSurgery for small intestine malignancies
Procedures Performed
Complex abdominal and digestive cancer surgery
Dr. Shrikhande performs a comprehensive range of complex digestive cancer surgical procedures. His practice is exclusively oncological, spanning resections of the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, stomach, colon, and rectum.
Pancreatic Cancer Resection
Complex DiseaseHigh-volume pancreatic surgery including Whipple procedures and vascular reconstructions.
Hepatobiliary Oncological Surgery
Complex DiseaseDefinitive surgery for liver, gallbladder, and bile duct cancers.
Gastric & Colorectal Oncology Surgery
MultidisciplinarySurgical management for stomach and large bowel cancers.
Second Opinion & Multidisciplinary Review
Second OpinionExpert independent review of complex GI and HPB cancer cases.
Research & Publications
Peer-reviewed contributions in pancreatic, hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal surgical oncology
Dr. Shrikhande has a substantial academic profile in digestive cancer surgery. His Google Scholar record lists over 25,000 citations with affiliations to Tata Memorial Hospital across research areas spanning pancreas, HPB surgery, and gastroenterology. He holds editorial and reviewer roles in leading journals including Surgery, Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery, HPB, Digestive Surgery, and World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery.
A full publication list is available via Dr. Shrikhande's Google Scholar profile and through the Tata Memorial Centre academic repository.
Education & Training
Dr. Shrikhande trained at the University of Mumbai and then pursued advanced pancreatic surgery and research fellowship training at leading European centres, earning a doctoral degree from the University of Heidelberg.
Clinical Experience
Dr. Shrikhande's career has been centred on Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, where he spent over 15 years leading GI and HPB cancer surgery. He now holds concurrent leadership roles at Gleneagles Hospital, Tata Cancer Care Foundation, Breach Candy Hospital, and Tata Memorial Centre.
Languages & International
Dr. Shrikhande's consultation languages have not been publicly specified in reviewed sources. English and Marathi/Hindi are likely given his Mumbai-based practice, but CancerFax can confirm the consultation language on enquiry.
CancerFax can arrange professional medical interpreter support for international patients consulting with Dr. Shrikhande.
CancerFax can coordinate professional medical interpreter support for international patients as required.
How CancerFax Helps You Access Dr. Shailesh Shrikhande
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Case Submission
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Appointment & Consultation Coordination
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Travel, Visa & Logistics Support
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Follow-Up & Continuity of Care
After your consultation or treatment, CancerFax facilitates communication between Dr. Shailesh Shrikhande's team and your home oncologist for seamless post-treatment follow-up.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Shailesh Shrikhande
Dr. Shrikhande specialises exclusively in gastrointestinal and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) cancers. This includes pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, gallbladder cancer, bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma), gastric (stomach) cancer, colon cancer, rectal cancer, and small intestine malignancies.
CancerFax can coordinate medical-record review and consultation support for international patients seeking an expert surgical opinion from Dr. Shrikhande, subject to hospital availability and case acceptance. Please submit your reports through CancerFax for an initial review.
Dr. Shrikhande is currently Director of GI and HPB Cancer Surgery at Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Chief Executive of the Tata Cancer Care Foundation, Consultant Surgeon at Breach Candy Hospital and Shrikhande Clinic, and Officer on Special Duty at Tata Memorial Centre.
Submit your pathology reports, imaging studies (CT, MRI, PET-CT), surgical or treatment history, and relevant test results through CancerFax. The CancerFax team will review the documents, prepare the case, and coordinate the next steps with the hospital, subject to availability and case suitability.
Dr. Shrikhande has over 25 years of experience in surgical oncology, with a focus exclusively on gastrointestinal and HPB cancers. He led GI and HPB surgery services at Tata Memorial Hospital for more than 15 years and served as Deputy Director of Tata Memorial Hospital from 2018 to 2025.
Yes. Dr. Shrikhande is widely recognised for his expertise in pancreatic cancer surgery, including the Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy). He has performed this operation extensively over a long career and is regarded as a senior authority on pancreatic and HPB surgery in India and internationally.
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