Dr Pushkar P Waknis is a Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Pune, with qualifications including BDS, MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Fellowship from the Indian Board of Maxillofacial Surgery. He specializes in the diagnosis and surgical management of complex conditions affecting the face, jaws, mouth, and associated structures.
His areas of special interest include maxillofacial trauma, malignancy and reconstructive surgeries, and the correction of facial deformities. Dr Waknis is experienced in managing facial injuries, oral and facial tumors, jaw abnormalities, and reconstructive procedures aimed at restoring both function and appearance. His approach emphasizes comprehensive evaluation, precise surgical planning, and patient-centered care.
At Apollo Hospitals, Pune, Dr Waknis works closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide advanced treatment solutions for patients requiring oral and maxillofacial surgical care. He is committed to helping patients understand their condition and treatment options while ensuring safe and evidence-based care.
Fluent in English and Hindi, Dr Waknis communicates effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds. His expertise in oral and maxillofacial surgery supports the delivery of specialized care for trauma, reconstructive needs, and complex facial conditions in Pune.
Runs a Self-Funded Free Cleft Surgery Unit Since 2012 at Saishree Hospital, Pune
Head, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Saishree Vitalife Hospital, Pune
Special interest
Trauma
Malignancy & Reconstructive Surgeries
Correction of Facial Deformities
Memberships
Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow – 2020.
Life Member, AOMSI LM 668
Member Asian Association since 2006- membership no 161
Awards & Achievements
Stood First at Final BDS Examination in the University of Mumbai, April 1996 and was the only First Class in the entire University. Felicitated by Dr. Snehalata Deshmukh, Hon. Vice-Chancellor, University of Mumbai for the same.
1996
August 15, 1996
Late R. M. Narielwala Prize for Standing First in Final BDS Exam for the Subject of Orthodontics.
Late P. M. Bhajiwala Prize for Standing First in Final BDS Exam for the Subject of Orthodontics.
Indian Dental Association Certificate of Merit for Standing First in Final BDS Exam for the Subject of Paediatric Dentistry.
Indian Society of Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry Award for Standing First in Final BDS Exam for the Subject of Paediatric Dentistry.
Indian Society of Periodontology – Colgate Merit Shield and Certificate for Standing First in Final BDS Exam for the Subject of Periodontology.
Late Dr. Shyamsundar Dattatraya Soman Prize for Scoring the Highest Number of Marks on the Aggregate at Final BDS Exam for the Year April 1996.
Late Dr. M. A. Kothare Prize for Scoring the Highest Number of Marks on the Aggregate at Final BDS Exam for the Year April 1996.
Fellow of Indian Board of Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India – 2011.
Paul Harris Fellow – Rotary Foundation, 2018.
National Scholarship in Recognition of the High Position Secured in the List of Meritorious Candidates Qualifying for Awards from Maharashtra in the Year 1990.
Rustomji Bejonji Vachha Memorial Scholarship for Securing the Highest Number of Marks on the Aggregate at the Final BDS Exam for the Year 1996.
Mrs. Indumati Jhaveri Scholarship for Securing the Highest Number of Marks on the Aggregate at the Final BDS Exam for the Year 1996.
Key achievements: Basic Training in Microvascular Surgery in June 2004 at Ethicon Institute,
Mumbai.
Key achievements: Certificate course in Craniomaxillofacial(AO-CMF) trauma surgery conducted by AO ,Switzerland from 10th to 13th November 2007 at Bangalore India. AO certified trauma surgeon.
Key Achievements: Underwent training in Craniomaxillofacial & Microvascular Surgery, Academic Zeikenhaus Maastritch, Netherlands, with Prof Dr Dr Peter Kessler, June 6th to 19th 2009.
Key Achievements: Advanced training in Microvascular and Reconstructive surgery at the prestigious 9th Peoples Hospital Shanghai with Prof Chen-Ping Zhang from 24th June to 31st July 2011
Key Achievements: Organised Workshop on Cleft Palate in Saishree Hospital Aundh where Prof Peter Kessler and his team operated 14 cases in four days (March 2015)
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