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Dr. P Jagannath Surgical Oncologist and Stomach Cancer Surgeon
Dr. P Jagannath is an eminent surgical oncologist in Mumbai, India. He is a very experienced Stomach Cancer Surgeon. Dr. Jagannath is working as Chairman of the Department of Surgical Oncology, Lilavati Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai. Dr. Jagannath is associated with Lilavati Hospital for the last 20 years.
Dr. P Jagannath is also working as Professor of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Asian Institute of Oncology, S.L. Raheja Hospital, Mumbai. He is also involved with International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association.
Dr. Jagannath has more than 40 years of professional experience. He specializes in Hepato Biliary Pancreatic Surgery, Whipple’s Operation, Liver Surgery, Laser Surgery, and Gastrointestinal Cancer. He was a member of the team which performed the first bone marrow transplant in India.
Dr. Jagannath has done MBBS and MS in General Surgery. He has received an FRCS degree from the UK. In addition, Dr. Jagannath has received Fellowship from the International College of Surgeons, International Medical Sciences Academy, and American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Jagannath is also interested in health and community initiatives. He has formed a foundation named Crusade against Cancer. He has also worked in the field of liver tumors and gall bladder cancer.
Services offered by Dr. P Jagannath in Cancer Treatment
Dr. Jagannath specializes in the following treatments:-
- Surgical Oncology
- Stomach Cancer
- Rectal Surgery
- Liver Tumor
- Gall Bladder Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Cancer
- Liver Tumor Resection
- Pancreatic Resection
- Hepatic Resection
- Laser Surgery
- Biliary Tumors
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Epidemiological Studies
- Quality of Life Assessment after Surgery
Professional experience of Dr. P Jagannath in Cancer Treatment
- Currently, Dr. Jagannath is working as Chief of Surgical Oncology at SL Raheja Hospital, Mumbai, India
- Dr. Jagannath is also Chairman, Department of Surgical Oncology at Lilavati Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai, India
- He worked as Professor and Head of Gastrointestinal Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
Education details of Dr. P Jagannath
- Completed MBBS in 1978 from Kurnool Medical College, SV University
- Did Post Graduate Residency in General Surgery at JIPMER
- Obtained MS (General Surgery) in 1982 from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), University of Madras
- Received Fellowship of International College of Surgeons in 1990
- Received Fellowship of International Medical Sciences Academy in 1991
- Fellowship of American College of Surgeons in 1998
- Fellowship of National Academy Medical Sciences India in 2000
- FRCS from the UK in 2010
Memberships of Dr. Jagannath
- Jagannath is President of the Indian Chapter of the International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association. He holds this position since 2000
- In 2008 he was Congress Chairman for the 8th World Congress of International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association, Mumbai.
FAQ about Dr. Jagannath
Question 1 – Where does Dr. Jagannath practice?
Answer – Dr. Jagannath practices at Leelavati Hospital, Mumbai. He is Chairman of the Department of Surgical Oncology at this hospital.
Question 2 – How many years of experience Dr. Jagannath has?
Answer – He has more than 40 years of experience.
Question 3 – What are the areas of treatment by Dr. Jagannath?
Answer – Dr. Jagannath specializes in the treatment of Surgical Oncology, Laser Surgery, Gastrointestinal Cancer, and Gall Bladder Cancer.
Question 4 – What are the educational qualifications of Dr. Jagannath?
Answer – He has done MBBS and MS in General Surgery.
Question 5 – What is Laser Surgery?
Answer – It is a type of surgery in which laser beams are used instead of conventional surgical instruments. When the laser beam is directed to any part of the body it generates heat in the tissue. The laser removes the tumor or the cancerous part and also seals the blood vessels. There are different types of lasers with different strengths.