Prof. Dnyanesh Belekar is a distinguished Indian surgeon, medical educator, researcher, and academic administrator with more than 26 years of undergraduate teaching experience and over 23 years of postgraduate teaching experience in General Surgery. He completed his M.B.B.S. with First Class distinction and underwent rigorous postgraduate surgical residency training at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, one of India’s premier tertiary care teaching hospitals renowned for trauma surgery.

During his residency, he acquired extensive expertise in trauma surgery, emergency surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, vascular Doppler studies, laparoscopic surgery, and endoscopic procedures. He successfully completed M.S., D.N.B., and F.C.P.S. qualifications in General Surgery in the first attempt, reflecting exceptional academic and clinical competence.

Prof. Belekar served as Assistant Professor and later Associate Professor at K. J. Somaiya Medical College and Research Centre from 2003 to 2015, where he played a pioneering role in academic reforms, interdisciplinary surgical teaching programs, and postgraduate surgical education. In 2015, he was appointed Professor & Head of the Department of Surgery at Terna Medical College. Since September 2024, he has been serving as Dean and Professor of General Surgery at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), NMMC.

Surgical Expertise & Clinical Contributions

Prof. Belekar is highly experienced in elective and emergency surgeries, trauma management, laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery, colorectal surgery, vascular surgery, and surgical oncology. He has independently performed numerous open and minimally invasive surgical procedures and has actively contributed to improving surgical education and patient care standards.

His advanced international surgical training includes:

• Fellowship in Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal & Colo-Rectal Surgery from Schon Klinik.
• Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS) awarded without examination.
• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (MRCPS).
• Fellowship of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (FIAGES).
• Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS).

Research, Publications & Academic Leadership

Prof. Belekar has made significant contributions to surgical research and medical literature. His academic achievements include:

• 78 scientific publications comprising original research articles, review papers, case reports, editorials, and surgical case series.
• 86 national and international scientific presentations.
• Research work in wound management, vascular disorders, nephrectomy, laparoscopic surgery, anorectal disorders, and abdominal tuberculosis.
• Author of the surgical textbooks Case Clinics in General Surgery and New Case Clinics in General Surgery.

He founded the “Integrated Cancer Management Program (ICMP)” and played a major role in launching and managing institutional medical journals including the Somaiya Medical Journal and Terna Medical Journal. He has also served as reviewer and editorial board member for several reputed national and international journals.

Teaching, Administration & Medical Education

An outstanding academician and mentor, Prof. Belekar has:

• Guided undergraduate, postgraduate, DNB, FCPS, and Ph.D. students in surgery.
• Served as MUHS Convener, External Examiner, Curriculum Coordinator, and NMC/MUHS Assessor.
• Conducted numerous workshops on surgical skills, ethics, research methodology, and medical education technology.
• Coordinated NAAC, NABH, Ethics Committee, and Medical Education Unit activities in medical institutions.

He is also a FAIMER Fellow and member of several prestigious medical and surgical organizations including:

• Association of Surgeons of India
• Indian Medical Association
• Association of Academic Surgery
• Association for Medical Education in Europe

Awards, Honors & International Recognition

Prof. Belekar has received several prestigious awards and recognitions throughout his career, including:

• Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching in Higher Medical Education.
• Dr. Gool Contractor Memorial Award for Best Trauma Registrar.
• Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS).
• Fellowship of International Medical Sciences Academy (FIMSA).
• Associate Membership of the Academy of Master Surgeon Educators.

He also represented India internationally through invited lectures and scientific presentations in the United Kingdom, Germany, Turkey, and the United States.

Eligibility for Best Academician Award

Prof. Dnyanesh Belekar is highly eligible for the Best Academician Award – Scientific Laurels owing to his exceptional and sustained contributions to medical education, surgical research, academic leadership, clinical excellence, and institutional development over more than two decades.

His eligibility is strongly supported by:

• Over 26 years of dedicated teaching and mentoring experience.
• Leadership as Dean, Professor, and Head of Surgical Departments.
• Extensive national and international research publications and presentations.
• Establishment of innovative academic initiatives and surgical education programs.
• Contributions to curriculum development, ethics committees, and medical education reforms.
• International fellowships and recognitions from prestigious surgical bodies including FACS, FRCS, FIAGES, and MRCPS.
• Significant impact on postgraduate surgical training, research mentorship, and healthcare quality improvement.

His multidisciplinary achievements in surgery, medical education, academic administration, and scientific research make him a highly deserving candidate for the Best Academician Award in Scientific Laurels.