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CODS comprises a team of highly motivated and qualified medical and management professionals. Each team member brings with them vast experience and an overarching dedication to the holistic care of the bariatric patient.
Team CODS Consists of:
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Dr. Bhasker specializes in Bariatric surgery as well as the treatment of female surgical disorders. She is one of the few female surgeons in India who has extensive experience in advanced laparoscopic procedures. She is the youngest female surgeon in Asia to have earned the ICE (International Center for Excellence for bariatrics) designation. She spearheads the Women’s Surgery Centre at CODS. She has presented papers at major international meetings and has various publications to her credit. She has been working with Dr. Lakdawala since 2006. |
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Super specialists who offer consultations and evaluations as required. The list of super specialists includes, but is not limited to:
- : Dr. Sunita Goel (MD, DNB, DA), Dr Aizaz Mohammed, MD and Dr. Aslam, MD
- : Dr. Saiffudin Bandukwala, MD
- : Dr. Shehla Sheikh, MD, DM
- : Dr. Kiran Coelho, MD, DGO, DFP
- : Dr. Pooja Deshmukh, MS (Ophth.), FICO
- : Dr. Anil Tibrewala, MS, MCH and Dr. Rustom Ginwala, MS, MCH
- : Dr Varkha Chulani, MD and Dr. Sharita Shah, MD
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Ms. Remedios has a B.Hsc. in Food Science and Nutrition from SNDT University, Mumbai and a Masters in Dietetics from Deakin University, Melbourne. She is has received accreditation as a Practicing Dietician from the Dietician’s Association of Australia. Ms. Remedios is working at CODS in the capacity of a senior nutritionist with a focus on counseling patients prior to surgery. She is the patient’s first point of contact at CODS and works hand in hand with the surgeon and clinical psychologist to educate and guide the patient through the pre-operative process. Ms. Remedios has worked as a nutrition manager at Talwalkar’s Health club as well as at Kokilaben Ambani hospital in the capacity of a dietician. She has also practiced as a community nutritionist with Blue Care Allied Health Services, Queensland during her tenure in Australia. Carlyne enjoys reading fiction, music and sampling new restaurants.
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A Registered Dietician by qualification, Ms. Shah holds a Diploma in Nutrition and Hospital Food Service from Dadar Catering College. Prior to joining CODS over two years ago, she worked at a reputed weight loss center as well as completed an internship at KEM hospital. Ms. Shah focuses on addressing the dietary habits of post-operative patients in order to maximize the long term success of the surgery. This includes correct portion management, correct eating techniques, etc.
Both Ms. Remedios and Ms. Shah are actively involved in research initiatives at CODS in addition to the clinical practice and are also instrumental in developing/sourcing healthful foods that will be sold at our upcoming health café.
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Ms. Jivani has an MA from SNDT University and prior to her appointment at CODS was working with Dr. Matcheswalla for 18 months as a clinical psychologist at Masina Hospital. Ms. Jivani is the in-house clinical psychologist at CODS and forms the third integral cog in the patient management wheel (after the surgeon and nutritionist). She helps patients on a pre and post-operative basis to address emotional and psychological issues that may impact the success of the surgery including societal/family pressure, feelings of inadequacy/low self-esteem and triggers for skewed eating patterns. |
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Ms. Varghese has a background in business and event management and is currently pursuing her e-MBA from AIMA. She has worked in event management and HR positions at UTI Securities and Unifreight India for over 4 years. She is an ex-National level soccer player and has also participated in several inter-collegiate dance events. Her interests include reading, music and travel. Ms. Varghese oversees the appointment scheduling, patient registration and patient triage process at CODS. |
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Ms. Jummal has been a part of the CODS team for the past 18 months and attends to all issues related to insurance, health supplement and physician/hospital service billing. Ms. Jummal enjoys movies, music and exercise. |
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