About Dr. Dhanesh Agrahari
Dr. Dhanesh Agrahari is a Senior Consultant in General Surgery and Laparoscopic Surgery, with a super-specialised degree (M.Ch) in Pediatric Surgery, and Co-Founder of Phoenix Hospital, Prayagraj.
He has more than 15 years of experience in Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Urology and Pediatric Laparoscopic Surgery, with a unique mix of experience across academic institutions and corporate hospitals.
He has operated on more than 10,000 children with various surgical problems, including rare and complex conditions. His area of expertise ranges from pediatric general surgical conditions and laparoscopic surgery, to pediatric thoracic and vascular surgery, to pediatric urological conditions. He has had advanced training at CEMAST, Mumbai, in pediatric laparoscopic surgery and neonatal surgery.
Education
- Schooling from Government Inter College, Allahabad (Prayagraj).
- Graduation — M.B.B.S. from K.G.M.C., Lucknow.
- Post-Graduation — M.S. (General Surgery) from K.G.M.C., Lucknow.
- Post-Doctoral — M.Ch (Pediatric Surgery) from Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, MP.
- Laparoscopic Surgery in Pediatrics — Certificate Course from CEMAST, Mumbai.
Professional Experience
- Worked at Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad, Haryana.
- Worked at Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi.
- Worked in the Pediatric Surgery Unit at MLN Medical College, Prayagraj.
Speciality
- Neonatal Surgery.
- Pediatric Urology.
- Pediatric Gastro-Intestinal Surgery.
- Minimal Access Surgery in Pediatrics (Laparoscopy, Endoscopy).
- Operated on more than 10,000 children with various surgical problems, including rare complex conditions.
- Known for excellent surgical outcomes in pediatric and neonatal medicine.
Membership
- IMA (Indian Medical Association).
- ASI (Association of Surgeons of India).
- IAP (Indian Academy of Pediatrics).
- Pediatric Urology Society.
- PESI — Pediatric Endoscopic Surgeons of India.
- Advanced training in the US in Solid Tumours in children and Neonatal Surgery, including Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO).
Interest
- Playing Lawn Tennis.
- Playing Carom Board.
- Has won several awards in Lawn Tennis and Carom Board.
Publications & Awards
For a full list of publications, media coverage and awards, visit our Awards & Media section.