ABOUT DOCTOR
DR SHRAVAN SHARAD NADKARNI
CONSULTANT SURGICAL ONCOLOGIST
MBBS, MS, MRCS (Glasgow, UK), FMAS, MCh (Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai)
Specialization: Minimally-invasive Cancer Surgery (Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery)
Key focus areas include:
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Minimally invasive surgery (Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery)
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Gastrointestinal Cancers: Colon, Rectum, Esophagus, Stomach, Pancreas, Gallbladder & Liver
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Head and Neck Cancers: Oral Cavity, Thyroid, Larynx
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Thoracic Cancers: Lung, Mediastinal tumours
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Gynecological Cancers: Ovary, Uterus, Cervix
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Breast Cancer
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Bone & Soft Tissue cancers
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Urological Cancers: Kidney, Urinary Bladder, Penile & Testicular Cancers
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Retroperitoneal tumours and Sarcoma
With a special interest in minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopic and robotic surgery, Dr Shravan ensures faster recovery and improved patient outcomes.
Dr Shravan Sharad Nadkarni is a highly skilled and compassionate Consultant Surgical Oncologist with a remarkable career dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, one of Asia's leading cancer institutes, Dr Shravan brings a wealth of expertise and experience to his practice.
With over a decade of experience in the field, Dr Shravan has worked at renowned institutions, including the Karnataka Cancer Therapy and Research Institute (KCTRI) & presently at the BALCO Medical Centre, New Raipur. His work spans a wide range of oncological surgeries, with a focus on gastrointestinal, gynecological, thoracic, and urological cancers. He is also adept at performing complex cancer surgeries, including minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, ensuring precision and faster recovery for his patients.
Dr Shravan’s expertise extends beyond the operating room. He has been an active participant in numerous National and International conferences, delivering talks, presenting surgical videos, and contributing research papers that have earned him recognition within the medical fraternity.
His work includes:
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Contribution to the Chapter on Colon Cancer in the 1st edition of Tata Memorial Centre, Textbook of Oncology
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Acclaimed Master Video Presentations at leading International & National surgical conferences.
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Poster and paper presentations on groundbreaking topics in oncology.
Participation in global events like:
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World Cancer Congress in Australia 2014
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American Society of Colorectal Surgeons Annual Meeting (ASCRS) Seattle, USA (2023)
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Korean Society of Endoscopic & Robotic Surgeons Conference (KSERS) South Korea (2024)
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His passion for education and mentoring has led him to author the "Surgical Residents’ Handbook", which serves as a comprehensive guide for surgical oncology trainees.
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Dr Shravan is also a skilled organizer, having served as the Organizing Secretary for PANCREATION-2022, a live operative workshop featuring world-class surgical demonstrations by renowned oncologists from Tata Memorial Centre.
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Dr Shravan believes in the power of innovation in surgery. His commitment to advancing the field of surgical oncology is evident in his keen interest in video editing of surgical procedures, a skill he uses to educate other surgeons and make complex procedures more accessible to a wider audience.
His passion for education and mentoring has led him to author the "Surgical Residents’ Handbook", which serves as a comprehensive guide for surgical oncology trainees.
Dr Shravan is also a skilled organizer, having served as the Organizing Secretary for PANCREATION-2022, a live operative workshop featuring world-class surgical demonstrations by renowned oncologists from Tata Memorial Centre.
Dr Shravan believes in the power of innovation in surgery. His commitment to advancing the field of surgical oncology is evident in his keen interest in video editing of surgical procedures, a skill he uses to educate other surgeons and make complex procedures more accessible to a wider audience.
When he is not in the operating room or mentoring young surgeons, Dr Shravan enjoys exploring his creative side. He is trained in Hindustani Classical Singing and Tabla, showcasing his passion for art and music as a means to balance the rigors of his demanding profession.
Dr Shravan’s holistic approach to patient care, commitment to innovation, and dedication to surgical excellence make him one of the most sought-after oncologists in the country. His patients commend his ability to blend cutting-edge medical expertise with empathy, guiding them through their cancer journey with unwavering support and optimism.
For Dr Shravan Nadkarni, cancer care is not just a profession—it is a mission to empower lives and restore hope, one patient at a time.
Scientific and Medical Societies
Dr Shravan Sharad Nadkarni is an active member of several prestigious scientific and medical organizations, reflecting his commitment to advancing surgical oncology and staying at the forefront of medical research and practice
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Dr Shravan’s involvement in these organizations enhances his expertise and allows him to contribute to the global surgical oncology community.
HONOURS AND AWARDS
Dr Shravan Sharad Nadkarni has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards and accolades throughout his illustrious career:
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National Talent Search Scholar (NTSE) Award
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National Council of Educational Research & Training (NCERT), 2002
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Short Term Research Studentship (STS)
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Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for research on "Use of o-Toluidine Blue stain in the diagnosis of Malaria," presented at MEDICON 2010. Abstract published in Australasian Medical Journal 2010.
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Best Outgoing Student Award
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Undergraduate Batch of MBBS-2005, BLDEA’s Shri B. M. Patil Medical College, Bijapur, Karnataka, 2011
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Dr G. C. Sharma International Fellowship & Travel Grant
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Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for poster presentations at the World Cancer Congress, Melbourne, Australia, 2014
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1st Rank in Senior Resident Entrance Examination
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Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute (SGPGI), Lucknow, 2016
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99.3 Percentile in NEET Superspeciality Entrance Test
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Admission for MCh Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, 2017
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Best Oral Paper Award
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"Complete Mesocolic Excision vs Conventional Colectomy," ISO-ISMPO Joint Conference, 2019 (Cash Prize: ₹10,000)
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Best Surgical Video Award
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"Invasive Mediastinal Mass – Lung-sparing Resection," ISTSTCON Annual Conference, March 2021 (Cash Prize: ₹25,000)
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Best Surgical Video Awards
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"Robotic Left Hepatectomy for Colorectal Liver Metastases," IAGES & ICON Conferences, May 2021 (Cash Prizes: ₹50,000 & ₹10,000 respectively)
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HBNI Outstanding Resident Gold Medal
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Homi Bhabha National University (HBNI) & Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, June 2021. Conferred by Nobel Laureate Prof. Jean-Marie Lehn (Cash Prize: ₹25,000, Gold Medal & Certificate)
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First Runner-up, Prof. Marko Turina Award
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European Association of Cardiac & Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) for "Video-assisted Mediastinoscopic Lymphadenectomy (VAMLA)," EACTS Conference, Barcelona, Spain, October 2021
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Best Surgical Video Award
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"Periarterial Divestment in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer," IASGCON, October 2021, Bhubaneshwar, India
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Best Surgical Video Award
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"Robotic Right Hepatectomy: A Video Vignette," NATCON-IASO, October 2021, New Delhi, India
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Award-Winning Videos at IHPBA World Congress
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International Hepato-pancreato-biliary Association (IHPBA), New York, USA, March 2022
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Award session selection for “Periarterial Divestment & Triangle Clearance in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer”
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Dr C Palanivelu Gold Medal
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"The Rubber Band Technique in Robotic Right Hepatectomy," AMASICON, November 2021, New Delhi, India
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Best Free Paper (Session-wise)
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"Long-Term Survival Outcomes of Colorectal Cancers in India," ASICON 2022, Mumbai
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Guest Faculty, Indian Cancer Congress 2023
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Invited for "Techniques and Management of Complications in Whipple Surgery," Jio World Convention Centre, November 2023
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PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENTS
1. Oral Paper Presentation:
○ “A Novel Use of Toluidine Blue Stain in the Diagnosis of Malaria”
■ Presented at MEDICON-2010, National Conference, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
2. Poster Presentations at the State Conference of the Association of Surgeons of India – Rajasthan Chapter, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India:
○ Adrenocortical Carcinoma Posing as Pheochromocytoma – A Diagnostic Dilemma.
○ A Study of Etiopathogenesis of Non-Traumatic Intestinal Perforations with Reference to Histopathology.
3. Poster Presentations at the National Conference of the Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSICON-2014), Kolkata, West Bengal, India:
○ Metaplastic Carcinoma Breast: The Basilisk Among Breast Cancer.
○ Skin-Sparing Mastectomy with Immediate Breast Reconstruction – Our Experience.
4. Paper Presentation:
○ “Study of Her2/neu Expression in Colonic Adenocarcinoma and Its Correlation with Clinicopathological Variables”
■ Presented at the Annual State Conference of the Association of Surgeons of India – Rajasthan Chapter (ASIRAJ-2014), Kota, Rajasthan.
5. e-Poster Presentations at the World Cancer Congress – 2014, Melbourne, Australia (Under the aegis of UICC):
○ Metaplastic Carcinoma Breast: The Basilisk Among Breast Cancer.
○ Skin-Sparing Mastectomy with Immediate Breast Reconstruction – Our Experience.
○ Estrogen & Progesterone Receptors in Gallbladder Disease – On the Cusp of a Discovery?
6. Master Video Presentation:
○ “Chronic Mesentero-axial Gastric Volvulus with Diaphragmatic Eventration – Laparoscopic Management”
■ Presented at the Annual National Conference of the Indian Academy of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES), February 2015, Gurgaon, Haryana, India.
7. Authorship:
○ Authored the “Surgical Residents’ Handbook” for incoming residents in the Department of Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India, 2018
○ Contribution to the Chapter on Colon Cancer in the 1st edition of Tata Memorial Centre, Textbook of Oncology
8. Organizing Secretary:
○ Organized “PANCREATION-2022”, a live operative workshop featuring Whipple pancreaticoduodenectomy surgeries performed by Dr Shailesh Shrikhande and Dr Manish Bhandare (Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai). The event was attended by 120 in-person and 100 virtual delegates.
○ Organized the Live surgical workshop during the 2nd Annual BALCO Cancer Conclave September 2024.
9. Invited Talks:
○ “Surgical Video Editing – Making Surgeries Come Alive” at Mahamana Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya Cancer Institute (MPMMC) during the annual oncology conference ‘Surg Ahead’ 2022.
○ “Surgical Management of Esophageal Malignancies – Recap and Future” at the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) Hubli-Dharwad Chapter, November 2022.
○ “Surgical Management of Ovarian Cancer – Advances and Perspectives” at the Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecologists Society of India (FOGSI) Hubli Chapter and the Karnataka Cancer Therapy & Research Institute (KCTRI), February 2023.
10. Poster Presentations at the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons Annual Meeting (ASCRS), Seattle, USA, 2023:
○ Laparoscopic Total Pelvic Exenteration for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: A Feasibility Study.
○ RAPPORT Study: RAdio-Pathological Correlation of POst Neoadjuvant Resections of Rectal Tumors.
11. Observership:
○ Short-term observership at Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA, under Prof. Emre Gorgun, Department of Digestive Diseases, June 2023.
○ Short-term observership at Kyungpook University, Dept of Colorectal Diseases, Daegu, South Korea under Prof. GS Choi, March 2024
12. Organizing Committee & Video Presentations:
○ Presented surgical videos (Whipple Pancreaticoduodenectomy & Laparoscopic Anterior Resection) at ONCOVERSE-2023, organized by Karnataka TMH Alumni, August 2023.
13. International Video Presentation:
○ “Laparoscopic Bilateral Pelvic Lymphadenectomy in Low Rectal Cancer – Navigating a Minefield”
■ Presented at the Annual Korean Society of Endoscopic and Robotic Surgeons Conference, Daejeon, South Korea, April 2024.
PUBLICATIONS
Peer-reviewed papers – Standard Journal Articles
1) Jain S, Agarwal L, Nadkarni S, Ameta A, Goyal A, Kumar R, Rao A, Gupta K. Adrenocortical carcinoma posing as a pheochromocytoma: a diagnostic dilemma. J Surg Case Rep. 2014 May 12;2014(5):rju030. doi: 10.1093/jscr/rju030. PMID: 24876502; PMCID: PMC4017231. (PUBMED INDEXED)
2) Jain S, Agarwal L, Goyal A, Kumar R, Nadkarni S, Ameta A, Rao Ys A. Gastric glomus tumor. J Surg Case Rep. 2014 Jun 26;2014(6):rju049. doi: 10.1093/jscr/rju049. PMID: 24968870; PMCID: PMC4071341. (PUBMED INDEXED)
3) Jain S, Agarwal L, Goyal A, Kumar R, Nadkarni S, Ameta A, Y.S Arjunrao, (2014) Study on Efficacy of Preoperative Ultrasonography for Axillary Lymph Node Involvement in Breast Carcinoma. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences. 13. 01-05. 10.9790/0853-13420105.
4) Jain, S, Agarwal L, Ameta A, Nadkarni S, Goyal A, Kumar R, Gaur K (2014). Study of ER, PR & HER2/NEU reactivity pattern in the patient of Breast Cancer in northern part of india. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, 13, 09-19.
5) GlobalSurg Collaborative. Mortality of emergency abdominal surgery in high-, middle- and low-income countries. Br J Surg. 2016 Jul;103(8):971-988. doi: 10.1002/bjs.10151. Epub 2016 May 4. Erratum in: Br J Surg. 2017 Apr;104(5):632. PMID: 27145169. (PUBMED INDEXED)
6) GlobalSurg Collaborative. Determinants of morbidity and mortality following emergency abdominal surgery in children in low-income and middle-income countries. BMJ Glob Health. 2016 Dec 12;1(4):e000091. doi: 10.1136/ bmjgh-2016-000091. Erratum in: BMJ Glob Health. 2017 Jan 30;2(1): PMID: 28588977; PMCID: PMC5321375. (PUBMED INDEXED)
7) GlobalSurg Collaborative. Laparoscopy in management of appendicitis in high-, middle-, and lowincome countries: a multicenter, prospective, cohort study. Surg Endosc. 2018 Aug;32(8):3450-3466. Doi: 10.1007/s00464-018-6064-9. Epub 2018 Apr 5. PMID: 29623470; PMCID: PMC6061087. (PUBMED INDEXED)
8) GlobalSurg Collaborative. Management and Outcomes Following Surgery for Gastrointestinal Typhoid: An International, Prospective, Multicentre Cohort Study. World J Surg. 2018 Oct;42(10):3179- 3188. doi: 10.1007/s00268-018-4624-8. PMID: 29725797; PMCID: PMC6132852. (PUBMED INDEXED)
9) GlobalSurg Collaborative. Pooled analysis of WHO Surgical Safety Checklist use and mortality after emergency laparotomy. Br J Surg. 2019 Jan;106(2):e103-e112. doi: 10.1002/bjs.11051. PMID: 30620059; PMCID: PMC6492154. (PUBMED INDEXED)
10) GlobalSurg Collaborative. Global variation in anastomosis and end colostomy formation following left-sided colorectal resection. BJS Open. 2019 Feb 28;3(3):403-414. doi: 10.1002/bjs5.50138. PMID: 31891112; PMCID: PMC6921967. (PUBMED INDEXED)
11) Nadkarni S, Patkar S, Acharya R, Shah A, Patel S, Parray A, Goel M. Hepatocellular carcinoma metastasis to the buccal mucosa masquerading as oral cavity malignancy: Case report of a rare entity. Ann Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg. 2020 Feb;24(1):68-71. doi: 10.14701/ahbps.2020.24.1.68. Epub 2020 Feb 27. PMID: 32181432; PMCID: PMC7061043. (PUBMED INDEXED)
12) Nadkarni S, Patkar S, Acharya MR, Patel S, Parray A, Shah A, Goel M. Primary Hepatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST): Unusual Presentation and Diagnosis. J Gastrointest Cancer. 2020 Sep;51(3):1061-1064. doi: 10.1007/s12029-020-00405-z. PMID: 32335810. (PUBMED INDEXED)
13) Gulia A, Pruthi M, Gupta S, Nadkarni S. Elbow reconstruction after excision of proximal ulna tumors: Challenges and solutions. J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2021 Jul 6;20:101496. Doi: 10.1016/j.jcot.2021.101496. Erratum in: J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2021 Jul 30;20:101539. PMID: 34350096; PMCID:PMC8319519. (PUBMED INDEXED)
14) Nadkarni S, Karimundackal G, Jiwnani S, Tiwari VK, Niyogi D, Pramesh CS. Video-assisted mediastinoscopic lymphadenectomy (VAMLA): A video vignette. Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Sep 30;2021. doi: 10.1510/mmcts.2021.055. PMID: 34672142. (PUBMED INDEXED)
15) Patkar S, Voppuru SR, Thiagarajan S, Niyogi D, Niranjan HS, Nadkarni S, Singh T, Bhandare M, Thakkar P, Rohila J, Biswas S, Epari S, Shetty O, Gurav M, Bapat P, Puri A, Pramesh CS. Incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among asymptomatic patients undergoing preoperative COVID testing prior to cancer surgery: ASPECT study. J Surg Oncol. 2021 Nov 16:10.1002/jso.26753. doi: 10.1002/jso.26753.Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34783365; PMCID: PMC8662092. (PUBMED INDEXED)
16) Nadkarni S, Jiwnani S, Reddy S, Tiwari V, Niyogi D, Karimundackal G, et al. Robotic esophagectomy and 3-field lymphadenectomy with intraoperative nerve monitoring. Multimedia Manual of CardioThoracic Surgery. 2022; (PUBMED INDEXED)
17) Parray AM, Nadkarni S, Chaudhari V, Shrikhande SV, Bhandare MS. Pancreaticoduodenectomy in the Portal Annular Pancreas - Mesopancreas Triangle Approach (with Video). Ann Surg Oncol. 2023 Jul 4. doi: 10.1245/s10434-023-13782-z. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37402974. (PUBMED INDEXED)
18) Nadkarni S, Chaudhari VA, Shrikhande SV, Bhandare MS. Periarterial divestment and Triangle clearance in pancreatic cancer: A video vignette. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2024 Nov 27; Online ahead of print. doi:10.1245/s10434-024-16542-9 doi: 10.1245/s10434-024-16542-9. Online ahead of print. PMID: 39604751. (PUBMED INDEXED)
Published Abstracts
1) Nadkarni S, Yelikar BR. A Novel use of Toluidine Blue Stain in the Diagnosis of Malaria [Abstract] Australas Med J 2010; 8(3), 554-555.
2) Nadkarni S, Sharma V, Patel P, Soni S, Singh S, Sharma RG. Metaplastic Carcinoma of Breast: The Basilisk Among Breast Cancer [Abstract] Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2014 Dec 1;10(S9):117-118
3) Nadkarni S, Ameta A, Kumar R, Goyal A, Jain S, Agarwal L. Skin Sparing Mastectomy with Immediate Breast Reconstruction – Our Experience [Abstract] Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2014 Dec 1;10(S9):163-164.
4) Nadkarni S, Ameta A, Kumar R, Goyal A, Jain S, Agarwal L. Estrogen & Progesterone receptors in Gallbladder disease– On the cusp of a discovery? [Abstract] Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2014 Dec 1;10(S9):261-262
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
1) Trained under Vidushi Radha Desai in Classical Hindustani Vocal music for a period of 8 years
2) Trained under Shri. Shripad Mulgund in Tabla percussion instrument for a period of 10 years
3) Youth artist at All India Radio (AIR) Dharwad, Karnataka for Tabla and Hindustani Classical Vocal (Singing)
4) Cleared the State level Junior Proficiency Exams in Hindustani Classical Vocal (Singing)
5) Cleared the Junior & the Senior Proficiency Examsin Hindustani Tabla Instrument (Lucknow Gharana)
6) Various on-stage performances in Classical Vocal Singing & Tabla (Percussion) Solo performances
7) Holder of the following proficiency certificates of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) –
‘A’ Certificate
‘B’ Certificate
8) Won NCC General Championship Trophy under my leadership at the Annual Training Camp held at Walmi, Dharwad, Karnataka
9) Awarded the “Best Cadet Scholarship” of Rs. 5000/- for the North Karnataka Zone National Cadet Corps (NCC) in the year 2000-2001
10) Awarded the “SAHARA Scholarship” of Rs. 10,000/- for the Best Cadet of NCC 24 KAR BN DWD joining Professional Degree Course for the year 2004-2005
11) Selected during the first round (online audition) of Indian Idol 2016 at Jaipur, Rajasthan