Dr. Sanjitha Shampur, is an experienced female general, laparoscopic and breast surgeon, working at Apollo hospitals, Bangalore.
She routinely performs laparoscopic (keyhole – minimal access) surgeries for common ailments such as appendicitis, cholecystitis (gall bladder stones), hernia surgeries – inguinal and umbilical hernia with utmost ease.
She is also an expert in painless surgery for piles (haemorrhoids) via the stapler haemorrhoidectomy surgery.
Her special area of interest is in breast surgeries – benign and malignant.
She completed her MBBS from Kempegowda institute of medical sciences (Bangalore) and MS general surgery from Manipal hospitals.
A female in a male dominated field, she is extremely confident in her subject and gives immense support to her patients.
She has also received a Diploma and fellowship degree in laparoscopic/minimal access surgery from AMASI (Association of minimal access surgeons of India) headed by the pioneer of South Asian laparoscopic surgeons – Dr. Palanivelu at Gem Hospital, Coimbatore.
She has also been an active swimmer in her earlier days, having represented her country at the South Asia Pacific games back in 1995.