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Dr Shekhar Salkar, Panjim (2025)

25/09/2025

*Integrative Oncology Joint Clinic( Tumour Board) Launched at AIIA Goa*

The first Joint Integrative Oncology Clinic in INDIA, was successfully conducted at the newly inaugurated Integrative Oncology Research and Care Centre at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Dhargal, Goa.

*In this landmark initiative, four complex cancer cases were presented before a multi-disciplinary panel of eminent Oncologists from modern oncology, and AYUSH systems of Medicene.*

Patients, along with their relatives, were present during the clinic, and their queries were addressed in detail by the panel of experts.

Each case was deliberated upon from different clinical perspectives. After comprehensive discussion and consensus, the panel advised appropriate therapeutic and adjuvant lines of treatment, ensuring that patients benefitted from an evidence-based integrative approach.

This pioneering effort marks the first-of-its-kind collaboration in INDIA started in Goa, bringing together experts from across disciplines ( onco surgeon, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist) with the shared vision of improving outcomes and quality of life for cancer patients with indian system of medicen.

*The clinic was attended by distinguished experts, including:*

Dr. Shripad D. Banavali,
Medical oncologist, Director Academics, Tata Memorial Centre
Dr. Anuj Kumar, Radiation oncologist,Associate Professor, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai
Dr. Shekhar Salkar, Senior Oncosurgeon Manipal hospital Goa
Dr. Sanjay Khedekar, Professor, All India Institute of Ayurveda
Dr. Meenal Joshi, Deputy Director, AYUSH,
Dr. Mahesh Verlaker, Nodal Officer, National AYUSH Mission,
Dr. Yogesh Bendale, Senior Ayurveda Physician, Poona.
Dr. Sneha Bhagwat, Ayurveda Physician
Dr. Neelesh Korde, Principal,
Gomantak Ayurveda College
Dr. Anura Bale,
Former Principal, Gomantak Ayurveda College
Dr Devdutt Sail, Member Empowered Committee.

Senior oncologists and researchers joined online and enriched the discussion with their expertise:

Dr. Rajendra Badwe,
Oncosurgeo( Breast)
Professor Emeritus, ACTREC – Tata Memorial Hospital,
Dr. Pankaj Chaturvedi,
Oncosurgeon ( Head n Neck)
Director, ACTREC – Tata Memorial Hospital
Dr. Vikram Gota,
Nodal Officer, Integrative Oncology, ACTREC – Tata Memorial Hospital
Dr. Manohar Gundetti, Scientific Officer, CCRAS, ACTREC, TMC.
All patients were immensely benefited from this exercise !
This will continue once in a month so those patients wants to have opinion have to take prior appointment from doctors from integrative oncology Researchs n care centre AIIA, Dhargal . Goa.

21/09/2025

Many happy returns of da day medha ! May god bless u with best of health n happiness!!Celebrated pre birthday with children from Matruchaya at wadi talaulim with hpv vaccination for them !

21/09/2025

Many happy returns of da day medha ! May god bless u with best of health n happiness!!
Celebrated pre birthday with children from Matruchaya at wadi talaulim with hpv vaccination for them !

20/09/2025

Our gratitude!

17/09/2025

BJP Goa State Medical Cell marks PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s 75th Birthday with Seva, Sankalp & Samarpan 🙏🇮🇳

On the joyous occasion of our beloved Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s 75th birthday, BJP Goa State Medical Cell organized a series of heartfelt initiatives across North and South Goa—celebrating with Seva (service), Sankalp (resolve) and Samarpan (dedication).

🩸 Blood Donation Camps

• Manipal Hospital, Dona Paula: 30 donors came forward, embodying the spirit of Seva Parmo Dharma. The camp was blessed with the presence of Shri Damu Naik Ji, President BJP Goa State, Shri Sadanand Tanawade Sir, Hon’ble MP, and Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant Ji and mr Surender prasad director Manipal Hospital and Dr Shekhar Salkar

• Victor Hospital, Margao: 20 proud donors gave the gift of life at Victor Blood Bank. The camp was graced by Hon’ble PWD Minister Shri Digambar Kamat Ji and MLA of Navelim constituency Shri Ulhas Tuekar Ji, Dr Sneha Bhagwat and Dr Pratista kunkolienkar

🌾 TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan
In partnership with Manipal Hospital and BJP Medical Cell South Goa, ration kits were distributed to TB patients and their families—bringing relief, care, and strength in their fight against the disease. One beneficiary shared, “This ration gives us hope and strength. We thank BJP Goa for thinking of us.”

🌳 Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam
Three saplings were planted by Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant Ji, Shri Damu Naik Ji, and Shri Sadanand Tanawade Sir—symbolizing gratitude to our mothers and to Mother Earth.

✨ Leadership & Support
The initiatives were strengthened by the presence of Shri Siddharth Kunkolienkar, General Secretary BJP Goa State; Dr. Vinod Verekar, Member BJP Goa State Medical Cell; and Dr. Prathishta Kunkolienkar at Victor Apollo Hospital.

A special note of gratitude to Shri Alok Kumar, DGP Goa Police, for his valuable support, which added great encouragement to all the programs
So also a big thanks to director Surender prasad and his team and Dr Dhawal and his team in the blood bank at Manipal Hospital

Dr shekhar salkar shouldered the responsibility at manipal hospital while Dr Sneha Bhagwat controlled the camp at victor hospital margoan

These celebrations beautifully reflected the three pillars that PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji has always emphasized—Health, Compassion, and Environment. Goa stood together in seva and celebration, pledging for a healthier, stronger, and greener Bharat.

BJP Goa State Medical Cell
Seva Hi Sangathan | Nation First, Always First

Dr shekhar salkar
Convenor
Medical cell
Bjp Goa State

16/09/2025

The Birth Centenary celebrations of Late Dr. Chandrashekhar Pattanshetti, a renowned physician from Gokak, Karnataka, took place at the Conference Hall of Menino Trade Centre, Ponda, on Sunday, 14 September 2025. A book written by his son, Dr. Basavaraj| Pattanshetti, an Occupational Health Physician, was released at the same time. The book is a reference book for students of Occupational Health Practice, titled Occupational Health Practice - a Vision Beyond the Obvious.
The Chief Guest for the function was Dr. Dattaram Desai, IMA Goa State President for 2025.
Dr. Shekhar Salkar, noted Onco-surgeon and Head of Clinical Specialties, Manipal Hospital, Goa and Dr. Vallabh Dhaimodker, Anaesthetist and Senior Occupational Health Physician, were the Guests of Honour.
Dr. Basavaraj, in his speech, fondly recounted the memories of his parents and their struggles, and how they overcame them to achieve great heights in their personal and social lives.
Dr. Dattaram Desai praised the idea of the book, saying that it will be a great help for doctors, not familiar in Occupational Health Practice, in their day-to-day practice. He mentioned how, during his medical student days, Occupational Health was just a paragraph in a book, and how it has now matured into a full-fledged specialty.
Dr. Shekhar Salkar praised the book and also the fact that in his successful journey, Dr.
Basavaraj has not forgotten the contribution of his parents.
Dr. Vallabh Dhaimodker reminisced about Dr. Basavaraj's initial days in Occupational Health Practice and his two-decade long journey in the field. He congratulated Dr. Basavaraj for bringing out the book and said that it would be a great help for the future students.
Contributions to the book by chapter authors Dr. Xivananda Priolcar, Dr. Anil Menhdiratta, Dr. Isha Sukthankar and editor Dr. Sarvesh Dubhashi were recognized and they were honoured.
The function was attended by members of the Pattanshetti family, members of the medical fraternity and by friends and colleagues of Dr. Basavaraj Pattanshetti.

14/09/2025

I shared my views on the use of Artificial Intelligence for early diagnosis, detection of recurrence of cancer and if it can prevent hair loss for ladies after chemotherapy .He was speaking in Goa Health Conclave organised by CNN-News18

13/09/2025

Honoured to be a speaker at the Goa Health Tech Summit 2025, an event that truly celebrated Innovation, Transformation, and Access in Healthcare.

In my session on the Future of Medical Tech, I shared my thoughts on the growing importance of AI in medicine—from data tracking to research—and how it can empower doctors and patients alike.

A special acknowledgment to Shri Vishwajit Rane, Health Minister of Goa, for his passionate leadership in building world-class healthcare infrastructure, right from subcentres to Goa Medical College.

As an oncologist, I strongly believe that the integration of AI and medical technology must always keep the patient at the center. Together, we can harness these tools to improve clinical outcomes in cancer care and set new benchmarks for healthcare in India.

The future of healthcare is here—and it is tech-driven, patient-focused, and transformative.

06/09/2025

Glad to inform you that today Dr Nikhil Sontakke and his team from Manipal hospital Goa with Dr Ellain Anaesthesist and staff of Cathlab and OT team successfully performed Konkan’s first Transcatheter Mitral valve edge to edge repair ( TEER) with Myclip under the able guidance of Proctors Dr Arvind Singh, Ahmedabad and Dr Gaurish Shinde ,Mumbai along with Meril team in a high surgical risk elderly patient with comorbidities on a severely leaky mitral valve with severe mitral regurgitation in Manipal Hospital today.This is a ground breaking achievement for our Institute and now we are well equipped for performing such highly complex interventional procedure with cutting edge technology and precision. It was a well coordinated team effort of Cathlab, Cardiac OT ,cardiac imaging Department,and Dept of Anaesthesiology .
Thanks to our Unit Head Mr . Surendra Prasad on behalf of our entire team who made available all the required logistics in a short period of time which made us possible to undertake this highly complex procedure. Well done to all the team member!!

Congratulations Team Dr Nikhil Sontakke Manipal Goa hospital !!!

Dr shekhar salkar

06/09/2025

A wonderful afternoon over a homely lunch with Dr. Thomas Samuel alumni of Goa medical College now in UK as anaesthesist , mr Jones Samuel, dr James their parents, brothers and families. Medha and I enjoyed reminiscing our medical college days and catching up on old friends.

Truly cherished the warmth and hospitality of the Samuel family not to forget the wonderfull home made food for lunch !
Special thanks to dr Sneha for wonderfull sweet dish !

Other family members present were
Mr and Mrs P.I.Samuel.
Dr James, Dr Louis Samuel and Joseph.
Adv John and Sheryl and baby Philip.
Jones Ashwini and Shawn.
Dr Boaz, Dr Sneha and Baby David.

Strong positive vibes in the house!

God bless the Samuel fly!

Dr Shekhar Salkar

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