General Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
18 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Urdu
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If needed, our team can assist with a second opinion, hospital appointments, or medical travel arrangements.
Dr. Shekhar Shivam is available to teleconsult on the MediGence platform.
The consultation can last from 15 to 30 minutes. It may exceed the estimated time, depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions.
We have Medical specialists and board-certified doctors on our panel of doctors. The consultation will be organised within 24 to 48 hours or based on the availability of the doctor and the patient.
No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will be required to re-book the consultation.
The option to share your medical records is available between the steps of the form provided to you on the website.
Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, you can go ahead with treatment packages for your diagnosis with the help of our case managers.
Yes. The cost estimate will be provided to you by our case manager, including the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and crucial information about traveling to your medical destination.
A general surgeon is trained to perform various surgical procedures, including operations involving the digestive tract, abdominal organs, hernias, soft tissue, and endocrine system.
General surgeons treat appendicitis, hernias, gallstones, tumors, gastrointestinal diseases, thyroid disorders, and trauma-related injuries, among many others.
A general surgeon performs a broad range of surgeries, while a specialist surgeon focuses on a specific organ system or type of procedure (e.g., cardiac, orthopedic, or neurosurgery).
Recovery depends on the type and complexity of the procedure. Minor surgeries may allow return to routine activities in a few days, while major surgeries may take weeks to months for full recovery.
Have your reports reviewed by independent oncology experts to help you make a confident treatment decision, all online within 48 hours