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DR. RAJASHEKHARAM. N.S

Objective:

With a solid academic background indicative of a passion in the practice of surgery, it is my intention to gain as wide and relevant an experience as possible whilst aiming for a career in cardiac surgery. My interests are towards developing a unit aiming at performing the complete range of cardiac surgeries.
Through further research, clinical audits and my skills I hope to make a substantial contribution to effectively manage patients and contribute to the medical education. It’s my future aspiration to contribute to the intellectual growth of this speciality.

Dr.Rajasekharam is a highly skilled cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon.He is a dedicated surgeon, Compassionate and caring.

Qualifications:

• Senior Fellow at Sydney Children’s and Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, Australia 2011-2014
• DNB (C.V.T.S.) 2004-07 Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, India.
• M.S. General Surgery 2000-03 Seth G.S.Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai, India.
• MBBS 1993-1998 University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India.

Continued Professional Development

Speciality Courses and CMS

• “Arterial Grafts in Coronary bypass surgery “ – CT CME – 2005, Hyderabad.
• Hands - on simulated “Workshop on CABG and Valve Replacement” – Nov 25-2005 at EISE, Delhi.
• C.T.M.E. Nov 2005 – IACTVS, G.B. Pant Hospital, Delhi.

Work Experience :

• 12 Months of experience as associate consultant at Fortis Hospital, Mumbai
• 34 Months of experience as senior fellow at Sydney Children’s Hospital and Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, Australia
• 44 Months experience as senior registrar in Cardio Vascular Thoracic Surgery (CVTS)
• 36 Months Experience in Cardio Vascular Thoracic Surgery (CVTS) Trainee
• 36 Months of General Surgery
• 12 Months of General Surgery Experience as Senior Registrar

General Surgical Skills :

36 Months of experience in working in a premier institute of India Detailed log book available of all the activities.

Speciality specific Experience:

• Independent
  CVTS
  Complex adult cardiac surgeries
  Aortic dissection surgery
  Re Do CABG
  Mitral valve replacement/repair
  Aortic valve replacement/repair
  PDA Ligation
  BT shunt TOF repair
  VSD closure
  Fontan operation
  ASD Closure

Assisted

Arterial switch operation
senning operation
Repair of truncus arteriosus

• Independent
  General surgery
  Appendicectomy Hernia repair
  Cholecystectomy
  Resection anastamosis
  Colectomy
  Varicose vein stripping
  Amputation
  Splenectomy
  Thyroidectomy

Assisted

Whipples operation
Portasystemic shunts
Hepatectomy
Esophagectomy

Generic Skills:

Language: proficient in English, entire education in English medium. Always worked in a multidisciplinary team. Believed in reflective learning. IT skills- sufficient to manage things professionally,. Teaching skills: Been involved at various levels in formal/informal teaching.

Placements :

• May 2014 - Forties Hospital Mulund, Mumbai Specialty CVTS at Associate Consultant (adult cardiac surgery)
• April 2011 – Feb 2014 Sydney Children’s and Prince of Wales Hospital Sydney, Australia CVTS Fellow
• Feb 2009 - April 2011 KBDBAH Hospital, Mumbai CVTS Senior Registrar
• Sept 2007 – Jan 2009 Aditya Birla Hospital, Pune CVTS Senior Registrar
• July 2004 – Sep 2007 Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai CVTS Trainee Registrar
• Feb 2003 – June 2007 KEM Hospital, Mumbai General Surgery Senior Registrar
• April 2000-Feb 2003 KEM Hospital, Mumbai General Surgery Post Graduate Trainee
• Feb 1999 – Feb 2003 Primary Health Care, Akola, Maharahtra, Community Health, Medical Officer
• Feb 1998 – Feb 1999 SION Hospital, Mumbai, Rotation Internship

Researches:

• 2004 - Intra operative Doppler assessment of graft patency at Jaslok Hospital,Mumbai.
• 2004 - Role of Platelet derived growth factors in diabetic ulcer at Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai.
• 2002 - Study of blunt abdominal trauma at K.E.M.Hospital, Mumbai

Publications:

• "Brain abscess following oesophageal dilatation”, Samleti RN,Thapar Vinay, Kantharia CVDiseases of oesophagus vol 16 issue, Page 145 June 2003.bai

Presentations at conferences:

• 2005 - Simple PVC covering for the jaws of the IMA retractor at CT CON,Kochi, Kerala
• 2005 - Left Ventricular Aneurysm resection at CT CON, Kochi,Kerala
• 2002 - Pancreatic trauma-KEM experience at MASICON

Patient Stories for Dr. Rajashekaram. N. S



Ramesh

We decided to consult Dr. Rajashekaram. N. S for a cardiac issue. He is a highly skilled cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon with experience in complex adult cardiac surgeries and general surgeries. During the consultation, he patiently listened to our queries and cleared doubts taking time. It was easier for us to talk to him and get our myths busted. He also advised the precautions to follow pre and post-surgery, which were helpful in recovery.