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Dr. Jagdish Sethi is a leading expert in kidney transplantation with over 15 years of experience. He has performed more than 2,500 transplants, including 1,500 independently, and over 2,000 laparoscopic nephrectomies. As India's sole surgeon performing robotic kidney transplants, he exemplifies cutting-edge medical innovation.
Dr. Sethi completed his postgraduate fellowship in renal transplant and dialysis access surgery at John Hunter Hospital, Australia. He initiated the deceased donor kidney transplant program at Max Healthcare and excels in ABO incompatible transplants, transplants for HIV positive patients, and paired exchange transplants. His expertise includes paediatric kidney transplants and those involving restored kidneys from donors with tumours.
Specialised in dialysis access surgeries, Dr. Sethi is proficient in AV fistulas, PTFE grafts, and laparoscopic PD catheter insertion. Actively involved in research, his dedication and advanced techniques ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
Work Experience
Presently working as Associate Director - Kidney Transplant at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali
Previous Experience:
- Dr. Jagdish Sethi is currently working at Max Healthcare
- Chief Transplant Surgeon and HOD at Shalby Hospital, Mohali
- Chief Transplant surgeon and HOD at Alchemist Hospital, Panchkula
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Education & Training
- MS (General Surgery) at BJ Medical College and Civil Hospital, Ahmadabad (Gujarat University)
- MBBS at Nathiba Hargovandas Lakhmichand (NHL) Municipal Medical College (NHLMMC), Ahmadabad (Gujarat University)
- Senior Residency - Kidney Transplant PGIMER, Chandigarh
- Post Graduate Fellow , Renal Transplant and Dialysis Access at John Hunter Hospital, Australia
Speciality Interest
- Robotic Kidney Transplant
- Laparoscopic Nephrectomies
- Paediatric Kidney Transplant
- Restored Kidney Transplant
- AV FISTULAS and PTFE Grafts
Research Papers & Publications
- Attended various conferences on Laparoscopic Surgeries and National CME Programmes in Surgery
- Organised “International Symposium on Deceased Organ Donation“ at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
- Co-Investigator for “Adhere“ - Study at John Hunter Hospital, NSW, Australia
- Thrombophilia and Long Term Effect on Graft Function Research Project - Completed and under consideration for Publication

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