Our Team

Dr Shashank Shah

Co-founder and Director of Laparo Obeso Centre

Director : Laparo Obeso Centre

Member : ASMBS, IFSO, SAGES, IHPBA, APHS

President : Obesity Surgery Society Of India (OSSI)

Member : International Bariatric Surgery Review Committee (IBSRC)

Dr Shashank Shah is an expert laparoscopic bariatric i.e. obesity surgeon in India. He is a director of Laparo Obeso Centre which is a centre for treatment for weight loss and weight-related metabolic diseases.Read More

Dr Poonam Shah

Founder and Director of Laparo Obeso Centre

• The 1st bariatric physician in India has more than 8 yrs of experience with thousands of patients of obesity-associated comorbidities treated successfully. Experience of more than 5 yrs as an intensivist gives her an additional edge over others in treating various challenges of obese patients. Has been invited as a speaker at various national and international conferences.
• Established the 1st support group in India known as Obeso support group, which is now popular as dream slim club.
• Published many research papers in national and international journals

Dr Pallavi Shah

Bariatric Coordinator and Counsellor

• Trained in the University of Genova, Italy.
• Coordinator for ICE program
• Executive committee member for AIAARO. the best one to give you a gentle reminder about your follow up.
• Qualified with a diploma in clinical research and hospital management.
• A passionate, versatile bariatric manager - an asset to have one in the unit.

Dr Sushilkumar Ramesh Kharat

ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPIC & BARIATRIC SURGEON

• MBBS, DNB (General Surgery), DLS (France), FALS, FMAS, FIAGES
• Consultant Laparoscopic & Bariatric surgeon since Oct-2015 - Laparo-Obeso centre Pune, ONE OF THE HIGHEST VOLOUME CENTRE OF BARIATRIC SURGERY IN ASIA PACIFIC REGION (During which assisted > 1000 Bariatric & Revision Bariatric surgeries as well. Performed > 500 Bariatric procedures independently).

Ms Radhika Shah

Bariatric Nutritionist

• University Topper - in PGD Dietetics - SNDT University, Mumbai
• Providing Pre and Post-operative diets to the patients according to the co-morbidities..
• Managing Diabetic patients as well as patients on medical management for weight loss.
• Conducting monthly Support Group meetings for Bariatric patients (Bariatric)
• Life member of INDIAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION
• Faculty at Boston University School of Medicine Bariatric Course.
• Invited as a speaker at National and International Conferences.

Ms Aditi Shreekumar

Clinical Psychologist and Bariatric Counsellor

• Double Gold Medalist in Clinical Psychology from the University of Pune.
• Specially Trained in Bariatric Counselling at Celebrations Hospital, Florida, USA and with Bariatric Psychologist Dr.Connie Stapleton at Augusta, Georgia, USA.
• Invited at the World Congress IFSO and Asia Pacific (APMBSS) as a Speaker and also invited at various National Conferences.
• Participated in and Organised Obesity and Diabetes awareness programs at various cities.
• Research Papers accepted for presentation at the World Congress, ASMBS and IFSO- 2015 & 2016.
• Pursuing a PhD in “Psychology among Bariatric Surgery Patients” at Symbiosis International University

Mrs Geeta Shah

Housekeeping In-charge

• Experience of more than 8 years in the healthcare industry
• Takes care of cleanliness and discipline in the hospital

Ms Sonali Deokar

Front Desk In Charge

• Diploma in Medical Lab Technology and Advance Courses in Computers
• Working as the Front Desk Incharge at LOC
• Responsibility of managing OPD and IPD management of patients
• Part of organizing committee for various Conferences and Programs on Bariatrics
• Organised and participated in various Public Awareness programs on Obesity

Mayura Maitri

Senior Bariatric Nutritionist

• Completed P.G Diploma Dietetics And Nutrition
• Diploma in medical Laboratory technology.
• Pursued MSc in Medical Technology (Clinical laboratory techniques) from Symbiosis International University.
• completed B.Sc In Microbiology from Savitribai Phule Pune University.
• worked as Research Assistant in the Symbiosis institute of Health Sciences, Pune.
• Authorship and published research paper on In SYMHEALTH 2017 International Conference on Healthcare in a Globalizing World.
• Attended many conferences and presented posters in various CME.
• Worked As apprentice At various multispeciality Hospital
  1. TMC- ACTREC Kharghar, Navi Mumbai.
  2. KEM Hospital, Pune.
  3. Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune.
  4. Dr.D.Y.Patil Hospital and Research centre Nerul, Mumbai.
  5. Ruby hall Clinic Pune Station.