About Dr Swati Upadhayay
Dr. Swati Upadhayay is a highly experienced General Surgeon based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with an impressive 27 years of practice in the field of surgery. As a qualified medical professional, she holds an MBBS, MS, and is also a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons (FICS) specializing in General Surgery. Dr. Upadhayay is dedicated to providing top-notch surgical care, prioritizing patient safety and comfort. Her extensive expertise allows her to handle a wide range of surgical procedures, optimizing outcomes and ensuring efficient recovery for her patients. Fluent in English, she effectively communicates with her patients, making them feel at ease and well-informed throughout their medical journey. As part of the Apollo Hospital network, Dr. Upadhayay is equipped with access to state-of-the-art medical facilities and cutting-edge technology, which enhances her ability to perform complex surgeries with precision. With a strong reputation for her skill and compassion, Dr. Upadhayay has become a trusted name in the surgical community. Patients seeking expert surgical care can rely on her professionalism, dedication, and commitment to excellence in all aspects of general surgery.
Experience
Present Appointment:
Period: 05/03/2004 – Till Date
Position: Senior Consultant Surgeon
Institution: Apollo Hospitals International Ltd Ahmedabad
Previous Appointments:
1. Period: 22/05/2003 – 04/03/2004
Position: Senior Registrar
Institution: Apollo Hospitals International Limited, Department of General Surgery, Plot No. 1A, Bhat G.I.D.C. Estate, Dist.: Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
2. Period: 16/01/1996 – 21/05/2003
Position: Consultant Surgeon
Institution: Ruchi Hospitals, Outside Gopi Nala, Mehsana-384002, Gujarat, India.
3. Period: 20/05/1992 – 15/01/1996
Position: Full-time Surgeon and In-charge Superintendent
Institution: Ministry of Health, Gujarat State, General Hospital, Mehsana-384001, Gujarat, India.
4. Period: 04/05/1991 – 19/05/1992
Position: Superintendent
Institution: Ministry of Health, Gujarat State, Community Health Center, Post.-Vijapur-382870, Dist. Mehsana, Gujarat, India.
5. Period: 22/08/1990 – 04/05/1991
Position: Full-time Surgeon
Institution: Ministry of Health, Gujarat State, General Hospital, Opp. Pathik Ashram, Gandhinagar-382010, Gujarat, India.
6. Period: 03/08/1989 – 22/08/1990
Position: Medical Officer
Institution: Ministry of Health, Gujarat State, General Hospital, Himatnagar-383001, Gujarat, India.
Special Interest in Laparoscopic Surgery Courses Attended:
- 30/04/1994: Laparoscopic Surgery and Upper G.I. Endoscopy at Bhagwan Mahavir Hospital, Sumerpur, Rajasthan, India.
- 12/11/1999 to 23/11/1999: Minimally Invasive Surgery at the Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India.
- 01/10/2000 to 31/10/2000: Interventional Therapy at The Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute, M.P. Shah Cancer Hospital, Ahmedabad, India.
Training Programmes Attended:
- 08/05/1994 to 09/05/1994: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy at Ethicon Endoscopic Centre, Johnson and Johnson Ltd., Mumbai, India.
- 10/05/1994: Basic Laparoscopic Surgery at Agrawal Clinic, Daftary Road, Malad (West), Mumbai, India.
- Supervising Specialist: Dr. J.B. Agrawal.
- 16/05/1994: Basic Laparoscopic Surgery at Shrikhande Clinic, Hindu Colony, Dadar (East), Mumbai, India.
- Supervising Specialist: Dr. Anand G. Nande.
- 21/05/1994: Basic Endoscopy Training at Bhatia General Hospital, Digestive Disease Centre, Mumbai, India.
- Supervising Specialist: Dr. Amit Maydeo.
- 31/05/1994: Endoscopy Training at Vardeo Road, Mumbai.
- Supervising Specialist: Dr. D.S. Mehlawat.
- 1999: Training under Dr. P.K. Chowbey, Chairman of the Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Allied Surgical Specialties, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Training in the U.K.:
03/05/2005 to 31/07/2005: Clinical attachment under Mr. David M. Lloyd, Consultant Hepatobiliary and Laparoscopic Surgeon, at Leicester Royal Infirmary Hospital and Bupa Hospital, Leicester.
Activities included attending ward rounds, out-patient clinics, and assisting in theatre during many operations, such as:
- Laparoscopic and open hepatectomy
- Microwave ablation of liver tumours
- Operation for cholangiocarcinoma
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy and CBD exploration
- Pancreatic surgery
- Laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy
- Laparoscopic Nissen's fundoplication
- Laparoscopic adrenalectomy
- Laparoscopic hernia repair and tenolysis
- Laparoscopic appendicectomy
Nov/Dec 2005: Clinical attachment with Dr. M. Nicholson, Prof. of Surgery, Dept. of Renal Transplantation, University Hospital of Leicester.
Observed/assisted in a number of renal transplant cases.
July 2007: Visiting Honorary Surgical Fellow in Hepatobiliary Surgery, Liver Transplantation, and Pancreatic Resection Surgery with Dr. Darius Mirza, Consultant Liver Transplant Surgery at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University of Birmingham, UK.
Memberships
Awards & Achievements
- ASI Golden Independence Conference Commomorative Ethicon
- Travelling Fellowship In Laparoscopic Surgery for the year 1999 by The Association of Surgeons of India
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