About Dr. Rohan J Harsoda
Consultant General, Laparoscopic & Ano-Rectal Surgeon
An Experienced Military & Surgical Professional
Lt Col (Dr.) Rohan J Harsoda (Retd.) is a Consultant General, Laparoscopic and Ano-Rectal Surgeon with over 15 years of clinical experience. His distinguished career spans leading civilian multi-speciality hospitals, military medical services, and United Nations humanitarian missions.
Dr. Harsoda specialises in advanced minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery, complex ano-rectal procedures, and emergency trauma care. Known for his crisis leadership, surgical precision, and evidence-based approach, he is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care while maintaining high standards of patient safety and clinical excellence.
His professional experience includes managing advanced general and laparoscopic surgical services at tertiary care centres, including Shalby Multispeciality Hospital, and performing complex emergency trauma interventions in demanding and resource-constrained environments. During his military career, he contributed to medical operations, disaster preparedness, and the management of diverse clinical teams in challenging operational settings.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Harsoda has contributed to surgical research and medical literature, with publications covering acute pancreatitis, small bowel obstruction due to Meckel’s diverticulum, and adenocarcinoma in a tailgut cyst. His commitment to professional development is reflected in his surgical fellowship and active membership in several professional medical associations.
Degrees and Education
- DNB (General Surgery)
- Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery
Speciality
- General Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Ano-Rectal Surgery
- Trauma & Emergency Surgery
Experience
Over 15 years of clinical and surgical experience across civilian multi-speciality hospitals, military medical services, and United Nations humanitarian missions.
His experience includes advanced general and laparoscopic surgical services, complex emergency trauma management, leadership of clinical teams, and disaster preparedness operations in challenging environments.
- Advanced minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery
- General surgical procedures and clinical management
- Complex ano-rectal surgical procedures
- Emergency trauma care and management of critical surgical cases
- Surgical decision-making in high-pressure and resource-constrained environments
- Medical team leadership and coordination
- Disaster preparedness and emergency medical operations
- Evidence-based surgical practice and patient safety
- Clinical research, academic writing, and medical publications
- Patient-centred care and multidisciplinary collaboration
Fellowship
- Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery
Professional Memberships
- Life Member – Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Life Member – Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES)
- Life Member – Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
- Life Member – Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
- Life Member – South Gujarat Surgeons Society (SSS)
- Life Member – Anand Surgeons Forum
Academic & Research Achievements
Thesis
A comparative study between Ranson’s and multiorgan failure score against CTSI in prognosis of acute pancreatitis.
Research Publications
- Small Bowel Obstruction Due to Meckel’s Diverticulum – Rama University Journal of Medical Sciences (2015).
- A Case of Adenocarcinoma in a Tailgut Cyst and Review of Literature – Medical Journal Armed Forces India, Elsevier (2017).
- Evaluation of Different Scoring Systems in Predicting the Severity of Acute Pancreatitis – Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine and Healthcare.
Military & Humanitarian Service
- Led medical operations and disaster preparedness drills in challenging border and high-altitude operational areas, including Akhnoor, Rajouri, Kargil, and Siachen.
- Participated in United Nations humanitarian missions, providing medical care to UN personnel and local civilian populations.
- Managed emergency surgical and trauma cases in demanding operational environments.