With ten years of expertise, Dr. Harsh Sheth is one of Mumbai’s leading bariatric surgeons. At the Saifee Hospital, Bhatia Hospital, ACI Cumballa Hill Hospital, Apollo Spectra Hospital (Tardeo), Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central, and Conwest & Manjula S Badani Jain Charitable Hospital, he is a consultant in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery.
He adheres to the philosophy of ‘primum non nocere,’ which means ‘first, does no harm,’ ensuring the highest patient safety and comfort level.
Dr. Harsh Sheth is a Fellow in Advanced Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery in Mumbai, where he studied under Dr. Muffazal Lakdawala, a well-known bariatric surgeon at Saifee Hospital.
He is an expert laparoscopic GI, hernia, HPB, splenectomy, and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction surgeon. He also does sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, mini-gastric bypass, revision bariatric surgeries, and endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, among other bariatric treatments.
His prior knowledge and profiles are enhanced by his passion for medical research and innovation. He is currently a Stanford-India Biodesign Fellow, and he has prototypes of cost-effective and high-quality healthcare solutions that are acceptable for the Indian market.
Dr. Harsh Sheth is a competent bariatric surgeon in Mumbai who is also a pleasant and friendly person. He understands and empathizes with his patients. His unwavering dedication and compassion go a long way toward encouraging his patients to mend and recover fully.
Education
• Saifee Hospital – Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery – 2018
• 2015 – Stanford School of Medicine Postdoctoral Fellowship in Surgical Gastroenterology
• 2014 – Maharashtra University of Health Science – MS in General Surgery
Academic Achievement
• For his contributions to the residency teaching program at Saifee Hospital in Mumbai, he was named Outstanding Teacher.
• 1st place in the TRAUMASICON 2017 ‘Best paper’ category for a presentation on the ‘Effectiveness of a Novel Fecal Management System in Immobilized Trauma Patients.’
• The ‘Best Thesis (Academic)’ award at Seth G.S Medical College & King Edward Memorial Hospital for the year 2014-15 for ‘Evaluation of patients with suspected Abdominal Tb and design of a diagnostic grading system.’
• For the years 2011-2014, Seth G.S Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital received the Best Resident award in General Surgery.
Expertise:
Dr. Harsh Sheth is an expert in the following procedures:
1. Bariatric surgery:
In Mumbai, Dr. Harsh Sheth performs minimally invasive bariatric surgery to give very obese patients a new lease on life. There is a slim chance that highly obese patients can lose weight by diet and exercise and return to a healthy weight. As a result, surgical intervention in the form of bariatric surgery is required.
Bariatric surgery, often known as weight loss surgery, has proven to be a feasible therapeutic option for life-threatening health issues such as obesity, heart, renal disease, cancer, and other conditions.
Dr. Harsh Sheth, a bariatric surgeon in Mumbai, performs this procedure based on the patient’s medical condition.
His primary focus will be on lowering food intake or bypassing the stomach and intestine to do so and malabsorption of hazardous substances in the diet.
2. Gastrointestinal laparoscopic surgery
Laparoscopic surgery, often known as keyhole surgery, is a minimally invasive surgery. This type of surgery is used to diagnose gastrointestinal tract diseases or to treat gastrointestinal system problems.
Dr. Harsh Sheth has done several successful laparoscopic procedures, including appendix removal, fundoplication, hernia repair, and treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies.
3. Hernia repair
In Mumbai, Dr. Harsh Sheth is the top doctor for hernia surgery. He is a Mumbai-based Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeon who has performed several hernia procedures. He specializes in hernia repair using minimally invasive surgery.
4. Surgery to remove the gallbladder
The gall bladder is located directly below the liver in the upper right abdomen. Bile, a greenish-yellow digestive liquid, is stored in the gall bladder. Gall bladder stones are the most common type of gall bladder problem. Dr. Harsh Sheth is one of the most excellent gall bladder surgeons in the world.
5. Reconstruction of the Abdominal Wall
Recurrent hernias, ventral hernias, parastomal hernias, scars, and surgical damage are repaired, and the compromised abdominal wall is rebuilt by abdominal wall reconstruction. Large hernias are also fixed with this procedure. Dr. Harsh Sheth is a leading Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) and Bariatric Surgery specialist in Mumbai. He has conducted several successful abdominal wall reconstruction surgeries in his role as an AWR surgeon in Mumbai. In addition to his surgical expertise in performing GI and related surgeries, he is a very proficient bariatric surgeon.
Medical Innovations and Research Expertise
As a Global Biodesign fellow at Stanford University, Dr. Harsh was a member of the multidisciplinary Medtech team and an engineer and scientist.
He worked in several fields such as cardiology, cardiac surgery, general surgery, and trauma for diverse periods. ‘Design Thinking – HassoPlattner D. School,’ is the foundation for the team’s top concepts and ideas. They’ve drafted and filed three provisional patents to protect their inventions’ intellectual property.
