Profile
Dr. Bhalchandra Madhav Jayakar is a distinguished Consultant Neonatal and Paediatric Surgeon with over two decades of exemplary experience. He is focused on safe and ethical pediatric surgical practice, and has been caring for newborns, infants, and children, offering expertise in both conventional open surgeries and advanced minimally invasive (laparoscopic) techniques with precision and compassion.
Currently practicing at reputed institutions including Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai, Dr. Jayakar is widely respected for his clinical excellence and unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life of his young patients. His approach is rooted in precise diagnosis, meticulous surgical care, and compassionate counselling for families, especially in complex cases involving congenital anomalies identified during pregnancy.
Areas of specialization
Dr. Jayakar specializes in advanced surgical interventions for conditions affecting the developing body, from birth through adolescence.
- Neonatal Surgery: Life-saving surgical corrections for birth defects in newborns, including intestinal and thoracic anomalies.
- Paediatric Urosurgery: Expert management of kidney, bladder, and genital conditions such as hernias, hydronephrosis, Urinary Reflux disease, Urinary stones, hypospadias and undescended testes.
- Laparo-Endoscopy: Advanced "keyhole" surgery for children, offering faster recovery times and minimal scarring for abdominal conditions.
- Fetal Anomaly Counseling: Providing expert guidance to parents following the prenatal diagnosis of surgical conditions in the fetus.
- Paediatric Trauma: Specialized emergency surgical care for children involved in accidents or acute physical trauma.
- Thoracic Surgery: thoracoscopic decortication, congenital lung cysts, masses, Diaphragmatic hernia.
- G.I. Surgery: Comprehensive management of gastrointestinal issues, including developmental defects in intestinal continuity (atresias), Acid Reflux, appendicitis, Hirschsprungs Disease, and complex bowel disorders.
- Congenital conditions such as thyroglossal cysts pre-auricular sinus, dermoids, vascular malformations, to name a few.
Education
- MBBS: Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, University of Mumbai (1995).
- MS (General Surgery): Master of Surgery from Topiwala National Medical College, and BYL Nair Hospital, Mumbai (1998).
- DNBE: Diplomate of National Board in General Surgery.(1998)
- MCh (Paediatric Surgery): King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College (2002).
- PGDHA: Post Graduate Diploma in Health Administration.
- FPESI : Fellowship of Pediatric and Endoscopic Surgeons of India
- FICRS: Fellow of International College of Robotic Surgeons
Affiliations
- MMC: Maharashtra Medical Council
- ASI: Association of Surgeons of India
- AMASI: Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
- Association of Pediatric Surgical Oncology (APSO-IAPS)
- Indian Association of Daycare Surgeons
- Association of Medical Consultants, Mumbai (AMC)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA - Mumbai)
- Indian Medical Association – Academy of Medical Specialities (IMA-AMS)
- IAPS: Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons
- PESI: Paediatric Endoscopic Surgeons of India
- SPU-IAPS : Society of Pediatric Urology
- SPTS-IAPS: Society of Pediatric Thoracic Surgery
- IAASTC: Indian Academy of Adolescent Surgery and Transitional Care
Publications
- Holistic Approach: Noted for his empathetic communication style, ensuring that parents are partners in their child's recovery journey.
- Global Standards: Maintains active membership in international and national bodies like the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS) and the Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons (IAPS), Pediatric Endoscopic Surgeons of India (PESI), amongst others
- Community Service: Actively involved in organizing pediatric surgical health camps to provide expert care to underprivileged children.