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First Health Check

Meet The Team

Led by the Medical Director, BAPS YM Hospital’s team of respected doctors, leading clinicians, and client care professionals delivers exceptional service throughout your wellness journey.

First Health Check Team

BAPS YM Hospital Healthcare Team at the Heart of Your Care

 
 
Meet the experts behind your preventive care programme, accomplished consultants, physicians, and diagnostic professionals personally committed to precision and excellence. Explore their profiles to learn more about their expertise, experience, and specialist qualifications that shape your comprehensive preventive assessment.
   
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Dr. V.P. Patel

Senior Physician

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Dr. Jay Dadhania

Medical Oncologist

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Dr. Rushabh Kothari

Medical Oncologist

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Dr. Sharad Jain

Cardiologist

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Dr. Niraj Patel

Nephrologist

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Dr. Rahul Bhalgami

Gastroenterologist

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Dr. Keval Patel

Urologist and Uro-oncologist

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Dr. Julie Desai

Dermatologist

Dr. Shubham Negi

General and Laparoscopic Surgeon

Dr. Madhav Jodhani

MBBS Ophthalmologist

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Dr. Himanshu Jodhani

Ophthalmologist and Eye Surgeon

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Dr. Divyang Gandhi

ENT Surgeon

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Dr. Ronak Desai

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Bone and Joint Specialist, Joint Replacement Surgeon

Dr. Mitali Desai

Endocrinologist

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Dr. Chirag Patel

Consulting Physician and Cardiometabolic Physician

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Dr. Vidhi Panchal

Radiologist

Dr. Ekta Ankola

Gynaecologist

Our Consultants

Dr Paul Jenkins

Chairman and Medical Director

Dr Paul Jenkins

Chairman and Medical Director

Dr Paul Jenkins

Chairman and Medical Director

Our Medical Advisory Committee

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Dr Paul Jenkins

Chairman and Medical Director

Dr Paul Jenkins

Chairman and Medical Director

Dr Paul Jenkins

Chairman and Medical Director

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Dr. V.P. Patel

MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine)

Senior Physician

Professional Experience

  • Consultant in General Medicine since 1988
  • 37 Years of Experience

Skills

  • Proficient in diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions in internal medicine. Vast experience in treating lifestyle diseases such as Hypertension, Diabetes, Coronary Artery Disease, Bronchial Asthma, COPD, Dyslipidaemia, GERD, Neurological, and Cardiovascular diseases.

    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive patient relationships. Updated with recent advances in disease management and prevention through regular attendance at conferences and symposia organized by API and other professional bodies.

Academic Achievement

  • Post Graduate for PhD in Pharmacology

Notable Achievements and Activities

  • Notable Achievements and Activities
  • Ravishankar Maharaj Award, Gujarat.
  • Author of medical topic books for the general public.

Memberships

  • Senior Member of Anveshshan IEC
  • Reviewing research proposals involving human participants.
  • Ensuring informed consent is obtained from participants.
  • Monitoring ongoing research to ensure ethical standards are maintained.
  • Providing guidance to researchers on ethical issues.
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Dr. Jay Dadhania

MD, DM (Medical Oncology)

Medical Oncologist

Professional Experience

Over 8 years of experience.

Skills

  • Surgical treatment of complex cancers.
  • Specialised in head, neck, breast, gastrointestinal, and gynaecological oncology.
  • Precision-driven, patient-focused care.
  • Minimally invasive cancer surgeries.

Academic Achievement

  • B.J. Medical College, Civil Hospital
  • Medical Oncology & Haematology, Gujarat Cancer Research Institute

Notable Achievements and Activities

  • Engaged in research initiatives and participated in specialised oncology workshops. Publication of multiple research papers.
  • Awarded 1st Prize in the Lung Cancer Quiz held in June 2018.

Memberships

  • Indian Society of Medical & Paediatric Oncology (ISMPO)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
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Dr. Rushabh Kothari

MBBS, MD, DM (Medical Oncology)

Medical Oncologist

Professional Experience

Over 7 years of experience.

Skills

  • Treatment and management of complex cancers.
  • Specialised care for gynaecological cancers (ovarian, uterine, cervical).
  • Expertise in genitourinary cancers (prostate, kidney, urinary bladder, testicular). Comprehensive approaches for lung cancer and CNS tumours.

Academic Achievement

  • DM (Medical Oncology)
  • ECMO (Europe)
  • Co-founder of Oncowin Cancer Centre
  • NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad
  • MD from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai

Notable Achievements and Activities

  • An experience from Government Hospital in Western India. J Assoc Physicians India. 2016 Dec;64(12):16-20.
  • Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma: Outcomes from a Registry in a Tertiary Cancer Centre. Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol. 2017 Jul-Sep;38(3):311-315.
  • Ethology and Outcomes of Lower Limb Ulcers in Non-Diabetic Patients, An Experience from Government Hospital in Western India. J Assoc Physicians India. 2017 Nov;65(11):47-50.

Memberships

  • ISMPO
  • ESMO
  • ASCO
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Dr. Sharad Jain

MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Cardiology)

Cardiologist

Professional Experience

Over 25 years of experience.

Extensive experience in Coronary Angioplasty, Peripheral Angioplasty, and Paediatric Interventions.

Skills

  • Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Management of complex heart conditions (coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure).
  • Extensive experience in Coronary Angioplasty, Peripheral Angioplasty, and Paediatric Interventions.

Academic Achievement

MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Cardiology)

Notable Achievements and Activities

Publications in national and international journals.

Memberships

  • Cardiological Society of India (CSI)

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Dr. Niraj Patel

MD, DNB (Nephrology)

Nephrologist

Professional Experience

Over 15 years of experience.

Skills

  • General and critical care Nephrology.
  • Diagnosis and management of complex kidney-related conditions (diabetes, hypertension). Advanced dialysis techniques and kidney transplantation.
  • Management of fluid and electrolyte imbalances.

Academic Achievement

MD, DNB (Nephrology)

Notable Achievements and Activities

  • Torrent Young Scholar Award in General Medicine, 2011.
  • Publications in national and international journals.

Memberships

  • Indian Society of Nephrology
  • Indian Society of Organ Transplant
  • Gujarat Nephrology Forum
  • National Board of Examination with Specialised Training in Nephrology.
Medical Team

Dr. Rahul Bhalgami

MBBS, MD (Medicine), DNB (Gastroenterology)

Gastroenterologist

Professional Experience

Over 15 years of experience.

Skills

  • Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy.
  • Over 10,000 Upper and Lower GI endoscopic procedures.
  • Variceal Band Ligation, Sclerotherapy, Oesophageal & Pyloric Stricture Dilatation, and Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG).
  • Liver Disease Treatment, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Management, Acidity and Gastritis Treatment, Peptic & Gastric Ulcer Care, Ulcerative Colitis, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

Academic Achievement

  • MBBS, B.J. Medical College, Civil Hospital
  • MD, NHL Medical College
  • DNB (Gastroenterology), TATA Memorial Hospital (First Rank)

Notable Achievements and Activities

  • Fellowship in Emergency Medicine * Fellowship in Clinical Research

Memberships

  • Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
  • Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
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Dr. Keval Patel

DNB (Urology)

Urologist and Uro-oncologist

Professional Experience

Over 15 years of experience.

Skills

  • Endourological and complex uro-oncological procedures.
  • Radical Prostatectomies, Cystectomies, and Nephrectomies.
  • Laparoscopic surgeries.
  • Reconstructive surgeries (VVF repairs and urethroplasties).

Academic Achievement

  • MBBS, MS, B.J. Medical College, 2008
  • Fellowship in Uro-oncology, University of Miami, USA.

Notable Achievements and Activities

  • Best Paper Award by the Urology Society of India in 2009.
  • Contribution to over 40 publications in national and international medical journals.

Memberships

  • Urology Society of India
  • Urology Society of Gujarat
  • Ahmedabad Urological Association
  • American Urological Association
  • Urology Association of Asia
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Dr. Julie Desai

MBBS, DVD, MD (Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy)

Dermatologist

Professional Experience

Over 25 years of experience.

Skills

  • Clinical dermatology and cosmetology.
  • Medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.
  • Treatment of complex skin disorders (eczema, psoriasis, acne).
  • Advanced skin rejuvenation, anti-aging treatments, laser therapies, and non-surgical aesthetics.

Academic Achievement

  • MD (Skin), Government Medical College, Surat, 1996.

Notable Achievements and Activities

  • Participation in research work and various workshops under the Dermatology department.
  • Publication of multiple research papers.

Memberships

  • Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists, and Leprologists (IADVL)
  • Cosmetic Dermatology Society of India (CDSA)
  • Indian Laser Association (ILA)

Dr. Shubham Negi

MS (General and Laparoscopic Surgery)

General and Laparoscopic Surgeon

Professional Experience

  • Over 20 years of experience.
  • Assistant Professor at B J Medical College from 2006 to 2016.

Skills

  • Laparoscopic abdominal wall hernia surgery
  • Gall bladder surgery
  • Anorectal surgeries
  • Management of complex and recurrent incisional hernias
  • Laparoscopic management of acute abdomen and colorectal tumours
  • Treatment of gall bladder stones, swelling, ulcers, and obstructive jaundice
  • Diabetic foot care
  • Treatment of piles, fissures, and fistulas
  • Management of blunt or penetrating trauma to the thorax and abdomen
  • Breast and thyroid surgery

Academic Achievement

MS (Master of Surgery)

Notable Achievements and Activities

  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)

Memberships

  • Federation of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
  • Fellowship of Indian Society of Colorectal Surgeons

Dr. Madhav Jodhani

MBBS Ophthalmologist

Professional Experience

  • Over 40 years of experience.

Skills

  • Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
  • Advanced cataract procedures (phacoemulsification and premium intraocular lens implantation).
  • Refractive surgeries (LASIK, PRK, and SMILE).

Academic Achievement

MBBS, B.J. Medical College.

Notable Achievements and Activities

  • Dr. Ashok D. Kanodiya Award by the IMA.
  • Lifetime Achievement Award by the Ahmedabad Ophthalmological Society.

Memberships

  • AMA
  • AIOS
  • GOS
  • AOS
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Dr. Himanshu Jodhani

MS (Ophthalmology)

Ophthalmologist and Eye Surgeon

Professional Experience

  • Over 8 years of experience.

Skills

  • Refractive Surgery, Cataract Services, Glaucoma Management, Retina Treatments and Laser Vision Correction
  • Cataract surgery utilising cutting-edge phacoemulsification techniques
  • Laser-assisted vision correction procedures
  • Glaucoma and retina services.

Academic Achievement

MRCS Edinburgh University

Notable Achievements and Activities

  • 2 Journals published

Memberships

  • All India Ophthalmological Society
  • Delhi Ophthalmic Society
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Dr. Divyang Gandhi

MBBS, MS (ENT)

ENT Surgeon

Professional Experience

  • Over 15 years of experience.

Skills

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)

Septoplasty

Tympanoplasty

Tonsillectomy

Adenoidectomy

Mastoidectomy

Tracheostomy

Precision-based ENT telescopy for accurate diagnosis and minimally invasive treatments.

Academic Achievement

MBBS, MS (ENT)

Notable Achievements and Activities

2 Journals published

Memberships

Member of the ENT Department at HCG Hospitals

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Dr. Ronak Desai

MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics)

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Bone and Joint Specialist, Joint Replacement Surgeon

Professional Experience

  • Over 13 years of experience.

Skills

  • Fracture Fixation, Knee and Hip Replacement, Complex Trauma Management, Arthroplasty, Hand Surgery and Arthroscopy.
  • Advanced surgical and non-surgical solutions.

Academic Achievement

MBBS, MS Gujarat University

Notable Achievements and Activities

  • Extensive research under the Orthopaedics department and has published many papers.

Memberships

  • Ahmedabad Orthopaedic Society (AOS)
  • Gujarat Orthopaedic Association (GOA)
  • Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
  • Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons (ISHKS)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • AO Faculty for Basic and Advanced Trauma Courses

Dr. Mitali Desai

MBBS, MD, DNB (Endocrinology)

Endocrinologist

Professional Experience

  • 5 Years of Experience

Skills

  • Specialised management of diabetes mellitus, thyroid conditions, and other hormonal disorders.
  • Precise diagnosis and personalised treatment.
  • Proactive lifestyle guidance to restore balance and improve overall health.

Academic Achievement

  • MBBS, MD, DNB (Endocrinology)

Notable Achievements and Activities

  • Torrent Young Scholar Award, Medicine 2012.
  • Gold Medal in MD (General Medicine) Awarded by Gujarat University 2013

Memberships

  • Endocrine Society of India
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Dr. Chirag Patel

MBBS, MD (Medicine)

Consulting Physician and Cardiometabolic Physician

Professional Experience

  • 17 Years of Experience

Skills

  • Prevention of cardiometabolic and degenerative disorders through a comprehensive, patient-centered approach.
  • Integration of advanced medical insights with lifestyle interventions.
  • Optimisation of heart health, metabolic balance, and long-term well-being.

Academic Achievement

  • MD (Medicine)

Notable Achievements and Activities

  • Contributed to research, participated in numerous workshops within the Internal Medicine department, and published several papers

Memberships

  • Registered in Neurology, AIMS Cochin, Kerala.
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Dr. Vidhi Panchal

MD (Radiology)

Radiologist

Professional Experience

  • 5 Years of Experience

Skills

  • Routine conventional radiology, ultrasound, CT scans, MRI, and interventional procedures. Radiodiagnosis and imaging.

Academic Achievement

  • MBBS. MS.

Notable Achievements and Activities

  • Published several papers.

Memberships

  • Indian Radiological & Imaging Association (IRIA)

Dr. Ekta Ankola

MBBS, MS (Gynaecology)

Gynaecologist

Professional Experience

  • Over 10 years of experience

Skills

  • Advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments in gynaecology.
  • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Myomectomy, and Fibroid removal surgery.
  • In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), diagnostic hysteroscopy, and ovarian cyst surgery.

Academic Achievement

  • MBBS, B.J. Medical College
  • MS (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

Notable Achievements and Activities

  • Journals published at All India Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Memberships

  • Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India.
  • Ahmedabad Obstetric and Gynaecological Society.
  • Society of Ultrasound and Reproductive Medicine.