Dr Harsh J Shah (MS, MCh(GI), DrNB(GI)) is a Consultant GI, HPB & Robotic Onco-surgeon at Apollo Hospital International, Bhat, Gandhinagar, with over 15 years of surgical experience. He specializes in minimally invasive (laparoscopic) and robotic surgery for cancers and complex disorders of the food pipe, stomach, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile duct and intestines. Trained at premier institutions including Maulana Azad Medical College (GB Pant Hospital), New Delhi — one of North India's largest tertiary referral centres for gallbladder, pancreatic and esophageal cancer — and certified by Intuitive for robotic surgery, Dr Shah brings advanced expertise to high-complexity GI cancer care. He believes a multidisciplinary, team-based approach combined with the latest surgical technology is central to achieving the best outcomes for his patients in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.
Dr Harsh Shah is a Consultant GI & HPB Onco-surgeon at Apollo Hospital International, Bhat, Gandhinagar (April 2023 to present), where he performs laparoscopic and robotic surgery for gastrointestinal cancers including esophagectomy for esophageal cancer, radical gastrectomy for stomach cancer, colorectal cancer resections (LAR/AR/APR/colectomies), liver resections, pancreatic surgery including Whipple's procedure (PPPD/WPD) and distal pancreato-splenectomy, splenectomy and radical cholecystectomy for gallbladder cancer.
2023
Earlier, as Consultant GI Surgeon at Kaizen Hospital, Ahmedabad (2017–2023)
2016
He established and developed the Department of GI Surgery at Dhiraj Hospital, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara as Assistant Professor & Head (2016)
2015
trained in liver transplantation as Junior Consultant at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (2015–2016)
He completed his MS (General Surgery) at Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University, his MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology) at GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi, and holds a DrNB in Surgical Gastroenterology, along with fellowships in Minimal Access Surgery (AMASI) and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery (IAGES) and Intuitive robotic surgery certification.
He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters, is a frequent invited speaker at national and regional surgical conferences and is a member of the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG) and the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA).
Special interest
Esophagus cancer
Stomach cancer
Liver cancer
Pancreas cancer
Gallbladder cancer
Bile ductcancer
Colon cancer
Rectal cancer
GIST(Gastrointestinal stromal tumours)
NET(Neuroendocrine tumours)
Small bowel cancer
Peritoneal cancers
HIPEC
PIPAC
Laparoscopic cancer surgeries
Robotic cancer surgeries
Memberships
ASI (Association of Surgeons of India)
IASG (Indian Association of Surgical gastroenterology)
IHPBA (International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary-Association)
Awards & Achievements
Best Video Presentation on Laparoscopic Liver resection, IHPBA 2014, Mumbai
Faculty at ‘Matsya Healthcare Academy’ – training postgraduate students for laparoscopic skills development
Research & Publications
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Shah H, Shah S, Parmar H, Shah D, Patel D, Shukla M. The perianal mirage: case of primary perianal Paget's disease. ecancermedicalscience. 2024;18:1641. doi:10.3332/ecancer.2024.1641
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Saluja SS, Mishra PK, Kiran S, Shah HJ, Chandrasekar S, Nayeem M, Sharma A, Varshney VK. Impact of lymph node staging systems in predicting outcome in patients with ampullary cancer. Ann Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg. 2020;24(4):484-95. doi:10.14701/ahbps.2020.24.4.484
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A rare surgery of ampullojejunostomy in a corrosive acid ingestion: brief review of literature. IJSR. 2020;9(4).
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Mishra PK, Shah H, Gupta N, Varshney V, Patil NS, Jain A, et al. Stapled versus hand-sewn cervical esophagogastric anastomosis in patients undergoing esophagectomy: a retrospective cohort study. Ann Med Surg (Lond). 2016;5:118-24. doi:10.1016/j.amsu.2015.12.063
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Management of acquired tracheo-esophageal fistula complicating endoscopic management for corrosive esophageal stricture. Am Surg. 2016 Jan. PMID:26802853
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Saluja SS, Manipadam JM, Mishra PK, Sachdeva S, Solanki N, Shah H. Young onset colorectal cancer: how does it differ from its older counterpart? Indian J Cancer. 2014;51(4):565-9. doi:10.4103/0019-509X.175350
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Shah S, Shah H, Shah S, Patel N, Shah S, Sharma S, Kothari J. Technique and intraoperative strategy for circumferential resection of perirenal inferior vena cava with bilateral renal vein reconstruction. Indian J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2025. doi:10.4103/ijves.ijves_88_25
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Shah S, Shah D, Shah H, Parmar J, Shah S, Joshi D, Dubal J, Odedra P. Outcomes of pelvic exenteration for recurrent or persistent cervical cancer: revisiting curative approach in the era of advancing palliative options. Indian J Surg Oncol. 2025. doi:10.1007/s13193-025-02382-w
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Shah S, Shah H, Patel N, Shah A, Shah R, Shah B, Chhaya B, Chauhan A, Kothari J. Impact of institutional standard operating procedures on perioperative outcomes in patients undergoing cytoreductive surgery with and without HIPEC: a comparative analysis in ovary cancer. Indian J Gynecol Oncol. 2025;23:39. doi:10.1007/s40944-025-00976-4
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Shah S, Shah H. A comparison of clinical and oncological outcomes of robotic versus open inguinal lymph node dissection for vulvar cancer. Indian J Gynecol Oncol. 2025;23:108. doi:10.1007/s40944-025-01039-4
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Co-editor, Textbook of GI Surgery (2nd Edition) — HPB Section and Video Atlas of GI Surgery — HPB Section (Dr Sanjiv Haribhakti, Editor-in-Chief).
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Patient Selection" and "ERAS in Colorectal Surgery" (chapters). In: Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery: A Step-by-Step Guide with Video Atlas, 1st Edition. CRC Press, November 2020.
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Pancreas — Embryology, Anatomy & Physiology." In: P K Mishra, editor. Textbook of Surgical Gastroenterology, 1st Edition.
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Benign Biliary Stricture." In: Rajdeep Singh, A K Sarda, editors. Surgery Update, 2013. Chapter 20, p. 108-113.
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Mesenteric Ischaemia." In: Rajdeep Singh, editor. Surgery Update, 2015.
Dr. Harsh Shah consults at Apollo Hospitals International Limited, Ahmedabad. This hospital offers comprehensive healthcare services.
Q: Who is Dr. Harsh Shah?
Dr Harsh Shah is a renowned Surgical Oncologist with over 15 years of experience. He practices in Ahmedabad at Apollo Hospitals International Limited Ahmedabad. Dr Harsh Shah holds a degree in MS(General Surgery), MCh(Surgical gastroenterology). He provides treatments including Lumpectomy. He specializes in treating conditions like Carcinoid syndrome, Lynch Syndrome, Liver Cancer.
Q: Why do patients visit Dr. Harsh Shah?
Patients choose Dr. Harsh Shah for expertise in Liver Surgery, Acute Pancreatitis Treatment, and Pancreatic surgery.
Q: What is Dr. Harsh Shah's specialization?
Dr Harsh Shah specializes in Surgical Oncology. He has expertise in treating conditions such as Carcinoid syndrome, Lynch Syndrome, Liver Cancer. His key treatments include Rectum Cancer Treatment, Pancreas Cancer Treatment, Stomach Cancer Treatment.
Q: What are Dr. Harsh Shah's medical qualifications?
Dr Harsh Shah holds MS(General Surgery), MCh(Surgical gastroenterology), reflecting his comprehensive education in the field of Surgical Oncology.
Q: What is Dr. Harsh Shah's experience?
Dr. Harsh Shah possesses 15 years of experience in the medical field.
Q: What is patient feedback for Dr. Harsh Shah?
Dr. Harsh Shah has received positive feedback from one patient. Detailed patient testimonials are available.
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