Dr. Mahesh D Patel - G.I, Lung & Thoracic Onco Robotic Surgeon

About Dr. Mahesh D. Patel

Dr. Mahesh D Patel is an esteemed surgical oncologist specializing in the Abdomen and Thoracic cancer. Abdomen or Gastro-Intestinal (GI) cancer is a term for the group of cancers that affect the digestive system. Dr. Mahesh Patel provides expert care in all types of thoracic cancer, including lung, esophageal, thymus, and mesothelioma. He is advancing innovative treatments and approaches that are less invasive than conventional procedures. His expertise involves Robotic G.I and Thoracic surgeries which include oesophagectomy, whipples and all Laparoscopic surgeries for G.I and thoracic malignancies as well as interventional endoscopy procedures like E.R.C.P Esophageal, Duodenal, Ileo colic and Colonic stentings. He has done over thousands of E.R.C.P procedures till date and has one of the largest series of thoracolaparoscopic esophagectomy post NACT/RT. He also specializes in esophagus, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, stomach and bowel (the bowel includes the small intestine, large intestine or colon and rectum).

Professional Background

• MBBS - J.N. Medical College, Belgaum (2001)
• MS (General Surgery) - B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad (2004)
• MCh (Surgical Oncology) - Gujarat Cancer Research Institute (2008)
• Senior Resident, General Surgery - B.J. Medical College
• Former Associate Professor and Assistant Professor, Surgical Oncology - GCRI
• Specialist Registrar, GI Oncology - Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
• Consultant GI & Thoracic Oncosurgeon in Ahmedabad- HCG Cancer Center
• Advanced training in VATS, robotic surgery, EUS, and uniportal lung surgeries from leading international centers

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Patel’s surgical focus includes comprehensive cancer care of the digestive and thoracic organs, supported by advanced minimally invasive techniques, such as:

• Robotic and laparoscopic surgeries for gastrointestinal and thoracic malignancies
• Complex resections involving the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bowel
• Thoracoscopic procedures for lung and mediastinal tumors
• High-precision interventional endoscopy, including ERCP and gastrointestinal stenting

Clinical Interests

• Comprehensive management of thoracic cancer involving the lung, esophagus, thymus, and mediastinum
• Advanced care as a thoracic cancer surgeon with a focus on minimally invasive approaches
• Precision-driven GI cancer surgeries as an experienced GI oncologist
• Surgical and multidisciplinary care as a lung oncologist and lung cancer oncologist
• High-volume interventional endoscopy, including ERCP and gastrointestinal stenting

Key Highlights

Dr. Patel brings extensive hands-on experience in modern oncology surgery, backed by advanced training and high procedural volumes, including:

• Performed thousands of ERCP and interventional endoscopic procedures
• One of the largest clinical series of thoracolaparoscopic esophagectomy following neoadjuvant therapy
• International training in robotic surgery, VATS, EUS, and uniportal lung procedures
• Active academic contributor with peer-reviewed publications, guideline chapters, and live surgical demonstrations

Consultation at Zydus Hospitals, Ahmedabad

Appointments are available at Zydus Hospitals, Ahmedabad, on 079 66190300/66190201 from Monday to Saturday.