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Pioneer in Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery in India
Achieved record weight loss: 300kg to 86kg
Vivian Fonseca Scholar Award, ADA 2016
World records: 45 hernia surgeries in 10 hrs
Dr. Shashank Subhashchandra Shah is an internationally renowned Bariatric, Metabolic, and Laparoscopic Surgeon with over decades of surgical expertise and more than 40,000 successful procedures to his credit. Based in Pune, he is widely recognised as one of India’s foremost authorities in the treatment of
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obesity, type 2 diabetes, hernia, and advanced gastrointestinal disorders.
Dr. Shah’s academic journey began with MBBS and MS in General Surgery, after which he pursued multiple international fellowships in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric techniques, including training at IRCAD, France, the Hospital for Special Surgery, USA, and leading centres across Europe, South America, and Asia.
His vast experience includes performing over 7,000 bariatric procedures since 2004, making him one of the most experienced bariatric surgeons in Asia. Beyond his clinical excellence, Dr. Shah has also played pivotal leadership roles as Past President of the Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI), President of the International Excellence Federation (IEF), and Founder Member of AMASI.
A prolific researcher and academician, Dr. Shah has published extensively in indexed international journals including Obesity Surgery and Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases (SOARD). He has contributed to the development of national guidelines for bariatric and metabolic surgery and serves on editorial boards of several reputed journals.
Beyond medicine, Dr. Shah is deeply committed to community health and social impact. He has led large-scale obesity awareness campaigns, rural health camps, police health drives, blood donation initiatives, and founded the Obesity Prevention and Control Task Force of the Indian Medical Association as part of the national Fit India Campaign. His efforts have also been showcased in international documentaries by BBC and National Geographic.
With his unmatched expertise, pioneering vision, and patient-first philosophy, Dr. Shashank S. Shah continues to transform the landscape of bariatric and metabolic surgery in India and abroad, helping patients reclaim their health and quality of life.
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The manner in which the doctor explained the entire procedure demonstrated not only his deep experience but also his patience and commitment to ensuring we understood every detail. We are very happy and satisfied with the consultation and the reassurance we received.
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I had a revision bariatrci surgery from shashank shah in pune. my previous surgery from a different doctor for weight loss didnt go well and i had many issues. Amazing dr understood my pain without much explainantion. Highly recommend him for your overweight treatment.
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I had done my obesity treatment. Its was good.
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I was very fat due to some hormones or what so ever reason. i cannot explain the pain i had in my legs due to overweight body. Thanks to dr. shashank shah. After surgery i am feeling more confident and light weight. my urge to ... over eat food has also resolved in it. Read More
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My over weight surgery went really good and smooth. Didnt have any issue aftewr surgery. Dr shashank was exceptional in explaining so complicated things in such layman terms.
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My Weight loss treatment went well and recovery is also speedy now. dr shashank is reaally a amazing doctor.
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Dr was good and surgery was performed well, the pristine care team is also cooperated nicely. Dr Shashank is very experienced and always explain the procedure in followups.
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Dr. Shashank Shah is an internationally renowned Bariatric, Metabolic, and Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Pune.
He has successfully performed over 40,000 surgeries, including more than 7,000 bariatric procedures.
He is best known as a pioneer in bariatric and metabolic surgery in India with several global recognitions and records.
Yes, he received the Vivian Fonseca Scholar Award from the American Diabetes Association in 2016.
He is currently associated with Pristyn Care LOC Hospital in Pune.
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Pristyn Care LOC Hospital in Pune is a trusted center of excellence for hernia, bariatric, and general surgeries. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, advanced laparoscopic techniques, and a highly experienced team of surgeons, we ensure safe, effective, and patient-focused care. Our doctors are recognized nationally and internationally for their expertise, having performed thousands of successful procedures with consistently high outcomes. We also provide hassle-free insurance, EMI options, and dedicated post-surgery follow-up to make treatment accessible and recovery smoother for every patient.
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