Dr Shailesh P Puntambekar

Surgical Oncologist

Gynecological Cancer
Galaxy CARE Hospital, Pune
MBBS, MS, DNB, FCPS
Pune

“Committed to delivering advanced, evidence-based cancer care with compassion.” — Dr Shailesh P Puntambekar

Evidence-Based Treatment

Patient-Centric Approach

Multidisciplinary Care

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Best oncologist in Pune for Surgical Oncologist

Dr Shailesh Puntambekar is a cancer surgeon specialised in laparoscopic cancer surgery. He is heading “Galaxy Care Laparoscopy Institute', centre for advanced laparoscopy and Robotic Surgery in Pune. Considered as an expert in Laparoscopic Pelvic surgery and Gynecological cancer surgery, he has developed laparoscopic radical hysterectomy for cancer cervix known world over as the “Pune Technique”. Since last few years his lectures on Pelvic Anatomy have been widely acknowledged for the newer concepts in Pelvic Anatomy. He is a faculty at the AAGL (American Association of Gynaecological Laparoscopy) and member of the AAGL Oncology Committee. He has won the prestigious “Golden Telescope Award” for the best video at AAGL four times( In the yrs 2005 , 2009 & 2012) and is the only Indian surgeon to do so. He has also received Kurt Semm Award for best video at AAGL 2015. He is the first robotic Oncosurgeon of India and has performed more than 400 robotic surgeries. Dr Shailesh Puntambekar has always believed in sharing the knowledge with others and thus, has many publications on his robotic experience. He has also developed laparoscopic radical hysterectomy for cancer cervix which is known world over as the “Pune Technique”

Information

Galaxy CARE Hospital, Pune

Education

MBBS — Seth GS Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (1999)
FCPS — Fellow of College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai (2003)
MS (Gen Surg) — Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai (2004)
DNB — National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2004)
Residency (General Surgery) — Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & General Hospital & Bhaba Municipal Hospital, Mumbai (Feb 2001 – Jan 2004 & Feb – Jul 2004)

Experience

Consultant at Galaxy Care Hospital, Pune
Junior Resident (General Surgery), Sassoon Hospital, Pune (1986-1987)
Senior Resident (General Surgery), Sassoon Hospital, Pune (1987-1988)
Chief Resident (General Surgery), Sassoon Hospital, Pune (1988-1989)
Junior Registrar (Oncosurgery), Tata Hospital, Mumbai (1989-1990)
Senior Registrar (Oncosurgery), Tata Hospital, Mumbai (1991-1993)
Consultant at (Oncosurgery), KEM Hospital, Pune (1993 – 2005)

Areas of interest

Cervical Cancer
Laparoscopic Colorectal
Gynaecological and Oesophageal cancer surgery

Memberships

American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)

Awards and Recognitions

He received Kurt Semm Award for best video at AAGL 2015.
He has won the prestigious “Golden Telescope Award” for the best video at AAGL four times( In the yrs 2005 ,2009 & 2012)

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01 Who is Dr Shailesh P Puntambekar?

Dr Shailesh P Puntambekar is a Surgical Oncologist with 23+ years of experience. Educational qualifications include MBBS, MS, DNB, FCPS. Areas of interest include Cervical Cancer,Laparoscopic Colorectal, Gynaecological and Oesophageal cancer surgery.

02 Where does Dr Shailesh P Puntambekar practice?

Dr Shailesh P Puntambekar practices at Galaxy CARE Hospital, Pune, Pune.

03 Why do patients visit Dr Shailesh P Puntambekar?

Patients frequently visit Dr Shailesh P Puntambekar for Cervical Cancer,Laparoscopic Colorectal, Gynaecological and Oesophageal cancer surgery.

04 What are Dr Shailesh P Puntambekar's consultation fees?

Consultation fees for Dr Shailesh P Puntambekar are ₹1,380 for an in-hospital visit and ₹1,380 for video consultation.

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