MBBS, MS - General Surgery, Senior Residency Training Program (Surgical Oncology)
Special Interest in Surgical Oncology
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Dr. Vijay V. Haribhakti is a Consultant Surgical Oncologist and Microvascular and Reconstructive Surgeon, with a 30-year experience. He has been a Consultant and Chief / Coordinator of Surgical Oncology at Jaslok Hospital, Breach Candy Hospital, Saifee Hospital, and briefly at the Hinduja Hospital.His major areas of interest include Head and Neck Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Reconstructive surgery, and his experience spans several thousand cases with a high success rate.Dr. Haribhakti’s academic contributions have been extensive, with numerous lectures, panels, and presentations at national and international forums. He is currently an active member of six societies.Dr. Haribhakti has had a distinguished academic career with three distinctions during the MBBS years at Seth G. S. Medical College, Mumbai and University ranks earlier. Following General Surgical training at KEM Hospital, he moved to Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai and trained for five years in various capacities. It is here that he got in touch with his major interest areas, for which he took further training abroad. This included a fellowship at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York with Dr. Jatin P. Shah; Microsurgical training with Prof. Wily Boeckx in Leuven, Belgium; Laser Surgery with Prof. Wolfgang Steiner in Germany and Head and Neck Oncology at the Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London.Innovation has been his forte since long. As a resident at the Tata Hospital, he designed an instrument system for endoscopic assessment of the larynx, which was developed by the Karl Storz Company, Germany. He also designed an original test series for objective assessment of patients undergoing major oral reconstruction, which gained publication in the ‘Head and Neck’ journal. One of his most significant contributions to Head and Neck literature came in the form of an original anatomical study of the adult human mandible and its relevance in surgical decision-making. This was published in the ‘Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery’ journal.In addition to all this, Dr. Haribhakti has designed numerous appliances for Head and Neck cancer patients with a variety of needs. These have reached advanced stages of prototyping and await final production. For surgical management of complex and large tumours in forbidding locations in the Head and Neck, Dr. Haribhakti has devised three innovative surgical approaches, which were presented recently at the largest International Head and Neck Congress ever, held in July 2014 in New York.Apart from numerous papers and articles, he has authored all the Head and Neck chapters of a major Oncology textbook published recently. He has also been co-author for an educative booklet published for patients with Breast Cancer and titled ‘Whispering Hope’.Dr. Haribhakti’s passion for restoring Quality of Life to one and all led him to set up a ‘Quality of Life Foundation’, which is currently active
Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital Prarthana Samaj, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road, Girgaon, Landmark: Closest to Charni Road railway station, Mumbai
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02:00 - 07:00
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** ** *** ** *** **** ****** * **** *** ** **** I went to him for my mother's treatment which was been diagnosed with Layrnx cancer in advanced fourth stage. I was been told by almost 10 docs across the country stating she had max 5 yrs to live and cudn't be operated in such an advanced stage.
more..Visited For Breast Cancer Management
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I took appointment to meet Dr. Haribhakti on a Thursday, 11th Oct. While taking the appointment, I had clearly told his secretary that I need a 2nd opinion on post-mastectomy treatment suggested by my current doctor for breast cancer.
more..Q: Where does Dr. Vijay V. Haribhakti practice?
A: Dr. Vijay V. Haribhakti practices at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital - Charni Road.
Q: What do patients say about Dr. Vijay V. Haribhakti?
A: Dr. Vijay V. Haribhakti has been recommended by 12 patients and has recieved stories from 2 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.
Q: What is Dr. Vijay V. Haribhakti's education qualification?
A: Dr. Vijay V. Haribhakti has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - General Surgery, Senior Residency Training Program (Surgical Oncology).
Q: What does Dr. Vijay V. Haribhakti specialises in ?
A: Dr. Vijay V. Haribhakti specialises as Surgical Oncologist.
Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Vijay V. Haribhakti have?
A: Dr. Vijay V. Haribhakti has an overall experience of 39 years. View where has Dr. Vijay V. Haribhakti practiced in the past.