Q1: Where does Dr. Samir Shah practice?
A1: Dr. Samir Shah currently practices at Global Hospitals, Mumbai.
Q2: How much experience does Dr. Samir Shah have?
A2: Dr. Samir Shah has over 34 years of experience as a hepatobiliary surgeon who works as the Head of the Department of Hepatology.
Q3: What are some achievements of Dr. Samir Shah?
A3: Dr. Samir Shah has been awarded the Hargobind Foundation Scholarship and trained in Hepatology and Liver transplant at the Institute of Hepatology, University College London. He is the founder Trustee and the Hon. Secretary of the National Liver Foundation.
Q4: Which tests/ investigations are generally required by a Hepato Pancreatic Biliary Surgeon?
A4: Tests like serum amylase level, Serum lipase level, blood tests, Ultrasound, CT scan, etc are required.
Q5: What are the typical symptoms of biliary diseases?
A5: Symptoms like Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes), Abdominal pain, especially in the upper right side of the abdomen under the rib cage, Nausea or vomiting, Loss of appetite, Fatigue, Fever or chills, Itching or Light brown urine can be observed.