Career Objective
- To provide utmost patient satisfaction through compassionate
understanding of underlying general surgical illnesses,
particularly Gastrointestinal (GI) and
Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgical diseases,
while maintaining an adaptable, conscientious, and
enthusiastic approach towards patient care. - To continue gaining new insights and knowledge in the field
of surgery, with an adequate academic interest in improving
patient outcomes and contributing to the competency-based
medical education of undergraduate and postgraduate students
as a Medical Education Technology (MET) faculty member.
Education & Professional Qualifications
Government Medical College, Chandrapur
Location: Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India
Duration: 07/08/2009 to Present
- MET Faculty trained in the Revised Basic Course
Workshop as a surgical faculty member for
full-time teaching faculty at the NMC Nodal Centre,
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, DMIMS (DU),
Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, as part of the National Faculty
Development Programme. - Duration: 24–26 August 2021.
- Faculty member for the Curriculum Implementation
Support Programme at the MCI Nodal Centre for
Faculty Development. - Duration: 28 February to 02 March 2019.
- Faculty member for the AT-COM Module
under the Revised Basic Workshop conducted as part of
the NMC Faculty Development Programme for surgical
faculty in the CBME curriculum. - Duration: 2019–2023.
Government Medical College & Hospital, Nagpur
Designation:
Lecturer (Assistant Professor), Department of General Surgery
Duration:
01/01/1998 to 06/08/2009
Government Medical College & Hospital, Nagpur
Designation:
Senior Resident / Assistant Lecturer,
Department of General Surgery
Duration:
17/06/1997 to 31/12/1997
Location: Nagpur, Maharashtra
Government Medical College, Nagpur
Designation:
Junior Resident, Department of General Surgery
Duration:
10/02/1993 to 31/08/1996
Location: Nagpur, Maharashtra
M.S. General Surgery
Institution:
Government Medical College, Nagpur
Duration:
10/02/1993 to 31/08/1996
Residency Guide:
Dr. Brajesh Gupta, Professor and Head, Department of General
Surgery, Government Medical College, Nagpur.
Postgraduate Dissertation:
“Study of Postoperative Evaluation of Peptic Acid Perforation
by Clinical and Endoscopic Follow-up.”
M.B.B.S.
Institution:
Government Medical College, Nagpur
Duration:
05/07/1987 to 23/11/1991
Internship
Institution:
Government Medical College, Nagpur
Duration:
01/01/1992 to 31/12/1992
Postgraduate Guide/Mentor:
Since 14 years
Examiner:
UG/PG/Nursing/BPMT/Morden Pharmac/OT/PT as appointed by
MUHS Nashik University as well as Gujarat University,
Ahmedabad.
Interested in learning Advanced Laparoscopic/Robotic Surgery
and teaching in near future.
Experience / Skills
Gastrointestinal-HPB
- Extensive experience in GI-HPB outpatient services (OPD).
- Extensive experience in GI-HPB inpatient management (IPD).
- Experience in emergency and ICU management
of GI-HPB diseases. - Well-versed in the surgical management of various
benign GI-HPB diseases. - Well-versed in the diagnosis and surgical management of
various GI-HPB malignancies.
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- Laparoscopic appendectomy.
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
- Laparoscopic and HPB surgeries.
- Laparoscopic bariatric procedures.
- Laparoscopic colorectal surgeries for benign and malignant diseases.
Minimally Invasive Biliary and Pancreatic Surgeries
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
- Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration.
- Laparoscopic Frey’s procedure.
- Laparoscopic pancreatic surgeries.
Major Open Surgical Procedures
- Major hepatectomy.
- Whipple’s procedure.
- Distal pancreaticosplenectomy.
- Gastrectomies.
- Total colectomy with IPAA.
- Low anterior resection (LAR).
- Ultra-low anterior resection.
- Abdominoperineal resection (APR).
as per MCI guidelines.
M.S. General Surgery Residency Experience
- One year of House Job in General Surgery and Anesthesia,
with 6 months in each specialty. - Six months of experience as Registrar in the Burn Unit.
- Extensive experience in OPD and IPD management of various
general surgical diseases. - Experience in emergency surgical management as a Registrar in:
- Trauma and General Surgery.
- Neurosurgery.
- Paediatric Surgery.
- GI-HPB Surgery.
- Two years of teaching experience as per MCI guidelines.
Teaching Experience
Total teaching experience:
26 years, including:
- 2 years of teaching experience during the 2nd and 3rd years
of M.S. General Surgery residency. - 1 year as Senior Resident/Assistant Lecturer.
- 11 years as Lecturer/Assistant Professor in the Department
of General Surgery. - 24 years as Associate Professor in the Department of
General Surgery.
Publications
Video / Presentation Authorship
A Rare Case of Castleman’s Disease in the Mesocolon and
Its Successful Laparoscopic Management.
SAGES 2019 – Video Loop Presentation.- Thoracoscopic Thymectomy – A Case Report.SAGES 2018 – Poster Presentation.
V211 Paraganglioma in Renal Hilar Region and Its
Successful Laparoscopic Management.
SAGES 2018 – Video Presentation.
Name of Faculty:
Dr. Deepa Jahagirdar
Designation:
Professor, Dept. Gen. Surgery,
Government Medical College, Chandrapur.
| Sr. No. | Title | Journal Name / Year of Publication | Author Type | Type of Publication | Article Indexed | Indexation | Designation at Publication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Triple Test Score: A Reliable and Accurate Means of Rapid Diagnosis of Breast Lumps |
International Journal of Development Research, April 2020, Vol. 10, Issue 04, pp. 35222–35225 |
First | Research Article | Yes | CrossRef indexed international journal, Index Medicus, Scopus |
Associate Professor |
| 2 | Clinical Study and Management of Complications of Acute Pancreatitis |
International Journal of Science and Research, March 2020, Vol. 9, Issue 3 |
First | Research | Yes | Index Medicus, PubMed, Google Scholar | Associate Professor |
| 3 | Evaluation Role of Body Mass Index and Serum Albumin in Major Elective Surgeries – A Prospective Study |
Annals of International Medical and Dental Research, December 2018, Volume … |
First | Research Article | Yes | Index Copernicus, Global Index Medicus, Google Scholar |
Associate Professor |
| 4 | Study of Accuracy of Breast Exam as a Screening Modality to Detect Breast Lump – Experience of Tertiary Care Centre in Central India |
February 2019, Vol. 5, Issue 02(A), pp. 1462–1466 |
First | Research Article | Yes | Index Copernicus | Associate Professor |
| 5 | Role of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Diabetic Limb |
International Journal of Health and Clinical Research, 2021;4(16):58-62 |
First | Original Research Article | Yes | DOAJ, Index Copernicus | Associate Professor |
Conference Attended
- SAGES 2018 – Seattle.
- SAGES 2019 – Baltimore.
- IASGCON 2010 – Delhi.
- IAGES – Raipur.
- IAGES – Jaipur.
- AMASI – Ahmedabad / Kochi.
- ASICON – Delhi.
- MASICON – Nashik.
- MASICON – Mumbai, 2017.
- VASACON – Nagpur, 2016.
- AMWN Conference – Nagpur, 2022.
- BAHO (Babasaheb Ambedkar Health Organization)
Conference – 2023.
Membership of National and International Surgical Association
- SAGES – Society of American Gastrointestinal
and Endoscopic Surgeons. - IAGES – Indian Association of
Gastro-Intestinal Endo Surgeons. - AMASI – Association of Minimal Access
Surgeons of India. - ASI – Association of Surgeons of India.
- ASN – Association of Surgeons of Nagpur Chapter.
- Hernia Society.
- ABSI – Breast Association of India.
- IMA – Indian Medical Association, Nagpur.
- AMWN – Association of Medicos Women of India.
References
1. Dr. Raj Gajbhiye
Dean, Government Medical College, Nagpur
Professor, GI-HPB, Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery
Government Medical College & Hospital, Nagpur
2. Dr. Brajesh Gupta
Professor and Head
Department of General Surgery
Government Medical College & Hospital, Nagpur
3. Dr. Sudhir Gupta
Ex-Professor and Head
Department of Gastroenterology
Superspeciality Hospital, Nagpur
4. Dr. Abhay Dalavi
Ex-Professor and Head
Department of Minimal Invasive Surgery
KEM Hospital, Mumbai
5. Dr. Aparna Deshpande
Professor of Surgery
Department of Surgery
KEM Hospital, Mumbai
6. Dr. Jyotsna Kulkarni
Consultant Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeon
Endosurgery Institute, Pune, Maharashtra
7. Dr. Shailesh Puntambekar
Expert Laparoscopic Surgeon and Laparoscopic Oncosurgeon
Director, Galaxy Care Hospital, Pune
About Department
The Department of Surgery at Government Medical College
(GMC) Bhandara is one of the premier clinical departments
of the institution, dedicated to providing comprehensive surgical
care, quality medical education, and advanced clinical training.
The department plays a vital role in delivering tertiary healthcare
services to the population of Bhandara and neighboring regions.
The department is well equipped to manage a wide spectrum of
surgical conditions, including emergency and elective cases. It
provides comprehensive care in General Surgery and offers a broad
range of specialized surgical services using modern diagnostic and
therapeutic techniques.
The department has expertise in advanced laparoscopic surgery,
thoracic surgical procedures including thoracotomy, complex soft
tissue and lump resections, gastrointestinal oncology, and
hepatopancreatobiliary surgery.
These services are delivered by experienced surgeons using
evidence-based protocols while maintaining the highest standards
of patient safety and ethical care.
The department is actively involved in undergraduate and
postgraduate teaching, imparting theoretical knowledge, clinical
skills, and hands-on surgical training. Regular academic activities,
including seminars, case discussions, journal clubs, and clinical
meetings, foster academic excellence and continuous learning.
In addition to patient care and teaching, the
Department of Surgery at GMC Bhandara is actively
engaged in clinical research and academic publications aimed at
improving surgical outcomes and advancing medical knowledge.
With a dedicated team of experienced faculty members, resident
doctors, nursing personnel, and supporting staff, the department
strives to deliver high standards of healthcare delivery, medical
education, and research.
Mission and Vision
Our vision is to transform the Department of Surgery
into a centre of excellence by embracing advanced surgical technologies
and expanding the scope of specialized surgical care.
The department aims to establish an
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery and Robotic Surgery Programme
and progressively develop Super-Specialty services. Through continuous
advancement in infrastructure, surgical expertise, research, and
multidisciplinary collaboration, we aspire to provide world-class care
for complex surgical diseases.
Our goal is to further strengthen our position as a leading tertiary
referral centre for complex surgical care and a benchmark for surgical
excellence in Central India.
Vision – Department of Surgery, Government Medical College, Bhandara
“To establish the Department of Surgery as a centre of excellence
in patient-centred surgical care, competency-based medical
education, skill development, research and innovation, providing
safe, ethical, affordable and evidence-based surgical services
to the community.”
Our Vision Is To:
- Provide high-quality, safe and compassionate surgical care
accessible to all sections of society. - Develop competent, confident and ethical surgeons through
competency-based undergraduate and postgraduate education. - Promote hands-on surgical training, simulation and
skill-lab-based learning. - Foster research, innovation and adoption of modern surgical
technologies while maintaining cost-effective healthcare. - Strengthen community-oriented surgical services, early diagnosis,
timely referral and comprehensive emergency care. - Build a culture of teamwork, professionalism, patient safety and
continuous quality improvement.
Tagline
“Excellence in Surgery • Competence in Training • Compassion in
Care • Innovation for Tomorrow”
Teaching Staff
| Sr. No. | Name | Photo | Department | Qualification | IMR Number | Designation | Date of Joining Present Institute | Nature of Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Deepa Jahagirdar | ![]() |
General Surgery | MBBS, MS (General Surgery) | 70556 | Professor and Head | 28/09/2024 | Permanent |
| 2 | Dr. Mahesh Soni | ![]() |
General Surgery | MBBS, MS (General Surgery) | 2005/10/3759 | Associate Professor | 16/10/2024 | Permanent |
| 3 | Dr. Dhiraj Sagrule | ![]() |
General Surgery | MBBS, MS (General Surgery) | 2019/11/7110 | Associate Professor | 16/10/2024 | Permanent |
| 4 | Dr. Girish Kodape | ![]() |
General Surgery | MBBS, MS (General Surgery) | 2019/06/5306 | Assistant Professor | 01/10/2024 | Permanent |
| 5 | Dr. Shirish Marbate | ![]() |
General Surgery | MBBS, MS (General Surgery) | 2023/01/0331 | Assistant Professor | 22/09/2025 | Contract |
| 6 | Dr. Sumit Bhure | ![]() |
General Surgery | MBBS, MS (General Surgery) | 2014/11/4767 | Assistant Professor | 22/09/2025 | Contract |
| 7 | Dr. Milind Lanjewar | ![]() |
General Surgery | MBBS, MS (General Surgery) | 2020/05/3351 | Senior Resident | 01/01/2026 | Contract |
| 8 | Dr. Rasika Bhongade | ![]() |
General Surgery | MBBS, MS (General Surgery) | 2021/05/4584 | Senior Resident | 28/01/2026 | Contract |
Non Teaching Staff
| Sr No | Designation | No. of Post | Full Name of Staff | Date of Joining | Mo. No & Email ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jr Clerk | 1 | Priyanka Thawkar | 01/09/2025 | 9096246735 |
Publication Details
| Sr. No. | Title of Publication | Journal Details | Type of Article | Author Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A cross-sectional study regarding the use of transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA) as a modality for the treatment of thyroid swelling |
Journal Type: International Impact Factor: 1.0 Indexing: Peer Review: IEC Approval No.: |
Original Article |
Dr. Girish Kodape – First Author Dr. Mahesh Soni – |
| 2 | Awareness and attitude towards organ donation among undergraduates, interns, postgraduates in Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandrapur |
Journal Type: International Impact Factor: Indexing: Peer Review: IEC Approval No.: |
Original Article | Dr. Deepa Jahagirdar – First Author |
| 3 | Rural Perspectives on Diagnosis and Management of Acute Pancreatitis |
Journal: European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine (EJMCM) ISSN: 2515-8260 Volume: 09 Issue: 03 Year: 2022 |
Original Research Article | Dr. Girish Kodape – Corresponding Author |
The journal name, year, volume and page details for the TOETVA
publication were not provided and therefore have not been assumed.
Conference / CME Hosted by Department
| Sr. No. | Conference / CME / Workshop Details | Year / Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Organ Donation Awareness Program | August 2026 |










