Education and Specialist Training
MBBS, Government Medical College, Srinagar (2000 to 2006)
MS in General Surgery, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Srinagar (2008 to 2011)
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery, SKIMS, Srinagar (2016 to 2018)
Fellowship of the Association of Colon & Rectal Surgeons of India (FACRSI), 2018
Travelling Fellowship in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
Travelling Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery, University Hospital Birmingham NHS, United Kingdom
Awards and Recognition
Dr. Mehraj's clinical and research work has been recognised with several national and international awards, including:
First Prize, Ghost Ileostomy versus Conventional Ileostomy, International Apollo Colorectal Symposium (2019)
First Prize, Predictors of Complete Pathological Response after Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy, ASICON (2018)
First Prize, TAMIS (Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery) presentations, ACRSICON and the International Apollo Colorectal Symposium (2017 to 2018)
Best Grand Round Presentation, SKIMS (2017)
Publications and Academic Contributions
Dr. Mehraj is an active academic surgeon with more than 50 publications and collaborative research studies to his name, including work published in the Lancet, the Lancet Oncology and the British Journal of Surgery. He has served as National Lead Coordinator for multicentre studies with the Association of Colon & Rectal Surgeons of India, and has co-authored four book chapters on colorectal cancer and related surgical topics. A detailed publication list is available on request.
Areas of Focus
Piles, including the Rafaelo procedure for a faster, less painful recovery
Anal fistula, with particular experience in recurrent and complex cases
Anal fissure, pilonidal sinus and rectal prolapse
Chronic constipation, bowel incontinence and childbirth-related injury
Colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease
Laparoscopic colorectal surgery for more complex cases
How Dr. Mehraj Works With Patients
Dr. Mehraj's approach starts with listening. He takes the time to understand each patient's symptoms and concerns before recommending a treatment plan, and favours minimally invasive options where they are clinically appropriate, so that patients recover with as little disruption to their lives as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Mehraj holds an MBBS and an MS in General Surgery, along with Fellowships in Colorectal Surgery (FACRSI, FCRS), and has more than 15 years of experience as a Colorectal Surgeon. His training includes travelling fellowships in colorectal surgery in China and the United Kingdom.
Dr. Mehraj's primary clinic is at Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. He also sees patients at Apollo Hospital DRDO, Kanchan Bagh, Hyderabad, on Saturdays. See the Locations page for the full schedule.
Yes. Colorectal cancer screening and treatment is one of Dr. Mehraj's areas of focus. See the Bowel, Pelvic Floor & Colorectal Disease page for more detail.
Dr. Mehraj has a particular interest in anorectal conditions, especially piles and complex or recurrent anal fistula cases.
Yes. Dr. Mehraj has more than 50 publications and collaborative research studies to his name, along with several national and international awards for his clinical and research work. See the Publications and Academic Contributions section above for detail.
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