Dr. Tilakdas S. Shetty (MS, DNB, FRCS) is a distinguished surgeon and …read moreacademician with an illustrious career spanning over three decades. He served as the Deputy Dean and Professor and Head of the Department of General Surgery at K J Somaiya Medical College, as well as a Professor of Surgery and Head of Unit at T. N. Medical College & B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital in Mumbai. Dr. Tilakdas S. Shetty completed his postgraduate training in General Surgery at T. N. Medical College in 1996, earned the Diplomate of National Board from New Delhi in 1998, and was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) in 2000. Currently, he is associated with S L Raheja Hospital - A Fortis Associate, and has a specialized interest in diabetic foot surgery. He has been a dedicated mentor to postgraduate students and has served as an examiner in General Surgery and the Fellowship in Diabetic Foot Surgery conducted by MUHS.
Dr. Tilakdas S. Shetty is actively involved in several professional organizations, including the Diabetic Foot Society of India, the Indian Chapter of IHPBA, the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India, the Association of Surgeons of India, and the Association of Medical Consultants, Mumbai. He played a pivotal role in establishing the Diabetic Foot Clinic at B.Y.L. Nair Hospital in collaboration with the Endocrinology unit, providing specialized care for diabetic foot patients. His commitment to medical education and professional development is evident through his participation as faculty at state-level continuing medical education (CME) programs conducted by MUHS. With over 25 publications in peer-reviewed journals and the prestigious Hargobind Foundation Medical Fellowship awarded to him in 2003, Dr. Tilakdas S. Shetty has made significant contributions to medical research and education.read less