Dr. Shashikiran N J

Dr. Shashikiran N J is a highly trained General and Thoracoscopic Surgeon with over 12 years of medical experience, specializing in minimally invasive and thoracic procedures. With a strong academic and clinical foundation, he focuses on delivering precise, patient-centered surgical care. Qualifications M.Ch. Minimal Access Surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi (2020) MS тАУ General Surgery, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru (2013) MBBS, J.J.M. Medical College, Davangere (2009) Robotic Surgery Certification, CMR Versius, Goa (2022) Work Experience With over 12 years in the field, Dr. Shashikiran has worked extensively across renowned institutions in India. He most recently served as Lead Consultant in Minimal Invasive Thoracic Surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Prior to that, he was a Consultant in Minimal Access Thoracic and GI Surgery at AASRA Hospital, Bengaluru, and earlier held a similar role at Sagar Hospitals, Banashankari. His advanced surgical training was honed during his M.Ch. residency at AIIMS, New Delhi, where he gained substantial exposure to thoracic and upper gastrointestinal procedures. He has also worked at prestigious institutions like SGPGI, Lucknow and Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru, further deepening his expertise in surgical gastroenterology. His early career includes senior residency in general surgery at BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, providing him a robust grounding in open and laparoscopic procedures. Areas of Expertise Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery (VATS & Robotic) Lung Cancer & Mediastinal Tumor Surgery Diaphragmatic Hernia and Eventration Repair GERD and Achalasia Cardia Surgery Laparoscopic General and Upper GI Procedures Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy and Decortication Multidisciplinary Lung Clinic & Surgical Care Pathways