He  specializes in surgery of the lungs, pleura, esophagus, chest wall, mediastinum, and diaphragm. Specific areas of expertise include Lung tuberculosis and its various presentations like Pleural effusion(Fluid accumulation around lungs-both benign and cancer related)/Empyema(Pus around lungs)/hydropneumothorax/Lung cavities(with or without aspergillosis/white fungus) and recurrent haemoptysis (Bronchiectasis etc),Lung Mucor mycosis(Black fungus), lung cancer esophageal cancer, thymus tumors/mediastinal tumors, hyperhidrosis(Excess sweating over palms and foot),  recurrent pneumothorax(need for repeated chest tube placement) and diaphragmatic disorders like diaphragmatic hernias and eventration(elevated diaphragm).

He  specializes in surgery of gastrointestinal disorders like GERD(Gastroesophageal reflux/Hiatal hernia), Achalasia cardia(Difficulty in swallowing solids more than liquids and food regurgitation), Gallstones, Bile duct stones(Choledocholithiasis), Pancreatitis and its complications like pseudocysts, pancreatic necrosis(Acute and chronic pancreatitis), Hepato-pancreatic and biliary cancers, Stomach and Intestinal cancers, Colorectal cancers and benign(non-cancerous) Colorectal disorders including Irritable bowel syndrome/ Inflammatory bowel disorders/Haemorrhoids/Fissure and Fistula in ano. 

Dr. Shashikiran N J

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