Dr Aayushi Chokshi Parikh
Emergency
MRCEM (UK), MBBS, ACLS Instructor (AHA), PGDMLPE
Consultant Emergency Physician and ER In-Charge

Education :

• PGDMLPE (GNLU-IMA) 2023-2024
• MRCEM from Zydus Hospital Pvt. Ltd. Ahmedabad Gujarat, in 2020 In affiliation with Royal College of Emergency Medicine RCEM (UK)
• MBBS from B. J. Medical College, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad in 2015.

Experience :

• AHA (American Heart Association) Certified ACLS-BLS Instructor since April 2022
• Overseas Examiner for MRCEM (Royal College of Emergency Medicine) since June 2023
• Jr. Consultant (EM) in Zydus Hospital, Ahmedabad from July 2021-Feb 2022
• Senior Resident in Emergency Medicine in Zydus Hospital Pvt. Ltd. from January 2021-July 2021
• Experienced in Resuscitation (Basic & Advanced Cardio Vascular Life Support), Trauma Management & MLC Cases, Emergency Ultrasound, All Medical & Surgical Emergencies Management
• International & National Faculty at multiple prestigious EM conferences and workshops with numerous poster/paper presentations
• Conducted 100+ Basic Life Support training sessions across all sections of the society

Awards & Accolades :

• Honored with the “TIMES OF INDIA PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION” in December 2016 and made it to Gujarat’s “Top 5” orators after having already won the Ahmedabad regional
• Former, President, Gujarat Chapter, Indian Medical Association’s Student Wing (IMA SW) (2014-2015)
• Former, President, Gujarat Chapter, Medical Students Association of India (MSAI) (2013-2014)
• Felicitated by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) for being an outstanding student achiever as the ‘YOUNGEST ACHIEVER AT IMA’ in 2014 at their annual day celebration

Mobile : +91 9824517076

Email : aayushi.chokshi@marengoasia.com

MS (General Surgery ), FIAGES,

FALS ( Hernia ) , FMAS , FICS , FAIS

Consultant Laparoscopic General Surgeon

Head of Department of Surgery and

Department of Minimal Invasive Surgery

dr.abhilash.chokshi@marengoasia.com

MORE THAN 33+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 

MORE THAN 7000+ MAJOR AND MINOR SURGERIES

Education :

MBBS, MP Shah Medical College, Jamnagar

MS, IRVIN Group of Hospital, Jamnagar

FIAGES, Fellow Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons

MIPH, Member of Pioneer Circle.

LASERS, Trained for Laser in Proctology

Completion of 3 years of teaching experience at department of surgery, MP Shah Medical College, Jamnagar

Experience :

Vast experience in hernia surgeries – open as well as laparoscopic for basic and complex cases alike

Advanced laparoscopic surgical work

Minimally invasive work in the areas of MIPH and Lasers in Proctology

Administrative experience at Superintendent and HOD level at Trimurti Trust Hospital, Bavla for 5+ years followed by private practice at Aayush Surgical Hospital , Ahmedabad for 23 years

Attended multiple local, national and international surgical conferences and workshops with a keen interest in academic and surgical skill upgradation

Past President – Ahmedabad Surgeons Association and an active member of multiple surgical bodies

Specialist in :

General Surgery

Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic Work

Open & Laparoscopic Hernia Surgeries

MIPH

Lasers in Proctology

Dr Ajay Naik

Cardiology

MD, DM, DNB, FACC, FHRS
Cardiac Electrophysiologist,

Director of Cardiac Arrhythmia and HF Device
Division

Overview :

DM and DNB Cardiology, KEM Hospital, Mumbai 1998

EP Fellowship: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, USA 1999-2001

FACC (2003), FISE (2013), FCSI (2006), FAPSC (2008), FHRS (2010), FAPHRS (2017)

Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiologist at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India since 2001.

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS

2014-2015  President of Indian Society of Electrocardiology

2014- 2016  Executive Committee Member of Indian Heart Rhythm Society  (IHRS)

2016 – 2018  Secretary of Indian Heart Rhythm Society (IHRS)

2019 – 2020  Vice-President of Indian Heart Rhythm Society (IHRS)

2019 – 2020 “Country Representative for India” and Member of Board of Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS)

Director, ECG, Echo and Imaging Core Laboratory   

Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator in several ongoing Multinational Clinical Trials for Drugs and Devices.

Faculty at several international Cardiology and Electrophysiology Conferences.

3 years’ experience in Clinical and Research fields in Cardiac Arrhythmias, Electrophysiology studies and Radiofrequency ablations, CIED implantations, Cardiac EP research at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, USA.

7 months postdoctoral experience and 3 years Doctoral training program and DM residency in Cardiology at KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai.

3 years MD residency in General Medicine, LTMG Hospital, Sion, Mumbai.

1 year internship, KEM Hospital, Mumbai.

Area of Expertise :

• Cardiac Electrophysiology,
• Cardiology
• Cardiac Arrhythmias,
• Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices
• Heart Failure

Membership & Publications :

Numerous publications in major International Journals

Principal Investigator for numerous multinational drug and device clinical trials

International and National faculty for Cardiac Electrophysiology

Director of ECG, Echo, Angiography Core Laboratory

Past President, Indian Society of Electrocardiology (ISE)

Past Vice President, Indian Heart Rhythm Society

Mobile : +91 9825082666

Email : ajay.naik@cims.org

Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja

GI & Laparoscopic Surgeon

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FICS (Surgical Gastroenterology), FIAGES

Dr. Amit Chandan

Cardiac Surgery

MBBS, DNB (Cardiothoracic Surgery)

Consultant Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon

Overview :

Dr. Amit Chandan  is one of India’s leading cardiothoracic surgeons. In his career, he has participated in over 10,000 heart surgeries. Apart from CIMS Hospital, Dr. Chandan also visits K. K. Hospital at Bhuj.

After completing MBBS, he pursued 6 years DNB Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Chandan has experience of 12 years as a Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon. In the past, Dr. Chandan has accumulated experience in different capacities at numerous hospitals including K B Bhabha Hospital (Mumbai), Sir H. N. Hospital (Mumbai), Jaslok Hospital (Mumbai), Jagjivan Ram Railway Hospital (Mumbai). He has also being to Germany to learn Minimal Invasive Cardiac Surgery and Ventricular assist devices.

He has a rich experience in performing all types Adult cardiac surgeries (CABG, Valve repair and replacement, complex Aortic surgery, HOCM, infective endocarditis, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, pulmonary thromboendarterectomy), Redo Cardiac surgery, Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (CABG, Valve repair and replacement, ASD, atrial fibrillation), Hybrid surgeries, Heart Transplant, ECMO and LVAD insertion.

Dr. Chandan regularly participates in several workshops, training courses, as well as conferences worldwide in order to keep up on with the latest in the field of Cardiothoracic and vascular surgery.

He is a member of the Indian Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (INSHLT) and Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS).

He is actively involved in many research projects and has many publications to his credit. He has also made several presentations at National conferences.

Dr. Chandan has been teaching and training medical students, house officers, nurse surgical assistants as well as surgical trainees.

Areas of Expertise :

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Minimal Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgeries, Mitral valve Repair, Heart Transplant, Redo Surgery.

Awards & Accolades :

1. Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Involving Multiple Cardiac Chambers with Skeletal Muscle Involvement in a Hepatitis C Positive Patient.
2. Prevalence of Genetic variations Affecting Warfarin Action from Different Parts of India.
3. A Late Coronary Stent Infection: Its Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment-A Case Report.

Procedure & Treatment :

1. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
2. Mitral Valve repair/replacement surgery
3. Aortic Valve replacement
4. Minimal Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS)
5. Heart Transplant
6. Atrial septal defect (ASD) repair
7. LA myxoma surgery
8. Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM)
9. Ventricular pacing lead placement
10. Hybrid Surgery
11. Pulmonary Thromboendearterectomy
12. Redo Cardiac Surgery
13. ECMO

Mobile : +91 9699084097

Email : amit.chandan@marengoasia.com

MD Pulmonology

Dr. Anagha Zope

Surgical Oncology
MBBS, MS, Breast Surgery
Senior Consultant Breast Cancer Surgeon

EXPERIENCE OF 25 YEARS

Overview :

Over 25 years of exemplary surgical experience and an exclusive breast oncoplastic practice with extensive experience in treating breast cancer. Pioneered the establishment of multidisciplinary breast cancer management and oncoplastic breast surgery in her practice. Extensively travelled to and treated patients from East African countries like Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Ethiopia. Regular participation in national and international academic meetings and conferences as faculty.

Area of Expertise :

• Multidisciplinary breast cancer treatment
• Oncoplastic breast saving surgeries and sentinel node biopsies
• Skin and nipple saving surgeries mastectomies with flap and implant based reconstruction.
• Stereotactic and guided procedures
• Screening and diagnosis of breast cancer
• Treating benign breast disorders

Awards and Accolades :

Awarded the prestigious Rowan Nick Scholarship by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Australia

International Fellowship in Breast Surgery, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia

Oncoplastic Masterclass, Ecole Européenne de Chirurgie, Paris. Assistant Professor for Surgery B J Medical College and Civil Hospital Ahmedabad for 6 years

Senior Consultant & Program lead, Breast Surgery at Apollo Hospitals International ltd and Apollo CBCC Cancer, Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar for 16 years.

PG teacher for Surgery and DNB Surgical Oncology.

• Mobile Number – 9714023699 
• E-mail – anagha.zope@marengoasia.com

Dr Anish Chandarana

Cardiology

MD, DM, FACC 

Interventional Cardiologist

Overview :

• Holder of brilliant academic carrier with Gold Medals at each level – MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine) and DM (Cardiology).  Extensive teaching experience, has delivered talks and presentations at many national – international conferences. Has been a part of many international research projects innovating many breakthrough medicines and technologies. Has conducted many Diagnostic – Therapeutic camps for needy segments of the society. Former Assistant Professor at Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad

Area of Interest :

• Keen interest in Clinical Cardiology, Non-Invasive Cardiology & Interventional Cardiology and has been a pioneer in establishing PAMI (Angioplasty in Acute Heart Attack) Program in Western India
• Interventional Cardiology : Complex – High Risk Coronary Interventions, Balloon Valvuloplasties, Preventive Cardiology.
• Strongly believes in “Prevention through healthy lifestyle”.
• Conducted many Workshops – Seminars on “Fitness & Happiness”, Body, Mind and Spirit”

Awards & Accolades:

• Gold Medals at each level : MBBS, MD( Internal Medicine) and DM (Cardiology). FACC (Fellow of American College of Cardiology.
• Author of the book : “The Heart – A Wonderful Gift of God”. Has written chapters in many Cardiology Books.

Mobile : +91 9825096922

Email : anish.chandarana@cims.org