About Me:

Biography

Dr. Rajnish Kutumbale, an esteemed Pediatric and Neonatal Surgeon, boasts a rich career spanning 29 years in pediatric surgery. With qualifications including MBBS, MS in General Surgery, and MCh in Pediatric Surgery, Dr. Kutumbale specializes in various pediatric surgical procedures. He has contributed significantly to the field with publications in national and international journals, covering a wide range of topics in pediatric surgery. Dr. Kutumbale is also actively involved in academic activities, serving as faculty and organizer in various conferences and workshops. Additionally, he has a keen interest in endurance sports, having participated in numerous running and cycling events, including the Half Iron Distance Triathlon. Dr. Kutumbale's dedication to pediatric surgery, coupled with his academic contributions and passion for sports, exemplifies his commitment to excellence in both professional and personal endeavors.
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Speciality

- Pediatric Surgery
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Experience (In years)

29 Years
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Fields of Expertise

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Fellow Membership

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Past Positions

- Consultant Pediatric and Neonatal Surgeon:
Choithram Hospital and Research Centre Indore –
Full time – Sept 2003- Aug 2012
Honorary Consultant- Aug 2012- till date;
- Honorary Consultant
Shri Indore Cloth Market Hospital, Indore;
- Ex- Senior resident-
Dept. of Pediatric Surgery:
LTM Medical College and General Hospital Sion Mumbai –
July 2000-July2003;
- Ex- Senior resident-
Dept. of Pediatric Surgery:
Maulana Azad Medical College and LNJPN Hospital New Delhi. -
Junior Resident-;
- Dept. of Surgery:
Govt. Medical College and Hospital. Nagpur:-
March 1997- Jan 2000.
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Publications

- Publications in various National and International journals of Pediatric surgery;
- Hydatid cyst rupture into stomach: JIAPS: Vol. 5 Oct-Dec 2000;
- Post traumatic Leptomeningeal Cyst-A case report;
- JIAPS: Vol. 6: Jan-June 2001 Page 38;
- Mesenteric inflammatory pseudotumor: An interesting presentation-JIAPS: Vol. 6: Jan-June 2001 Page 4;
- Bronchogenic Cyst with Unilateral Obstructing emphysema and Strider: An Unusual presentation: JIAPS Vol. 6 July-Sept-2001;
- Traumatic Urethral Fistula: Pediatric Surgery International: Sept.2002 Vol.18:5-6:509-10;
- Perineal Canal-Unusual problem with a good prognosis: Indian journal of Pediatrics: Aug.2003: 667-9;
- Unusual Features of gall bladder duplication cyst with review of literature: Pediatric Surgery International: Vol. 21: No. 7: 552-554;
- My Research Projects and dissertations submitted during course of Post Graduation include;
- Evaluation of the surgical management of empyema thoraces in children: M.Ch. Pediatric Surgery-Mumbai University-2003;
- Comparative Study of Danazol and Tamoxifen in benign breast disorders: M.S. Gen. Surgery-Nagpur University-1999;
- I have been participating in various conferences and workshops as organizer, faculty and delegate with Paper and Poster presentations at regional and national level;
- Faculty-Society for Pediatric Urology-National Conference, Nagpur September 2023;
- Faculty for Live Surgical Demonstration, Hernia Workshop, Choithram Hospital &Research Centre Indore;
- Organizing Secretary- Hypospadias Live Operating Workshop- Dolphin Hospital Indore;
- Faculty in Live operative hernia workshop at Annual Conference of Hernia Society of India and ASI at Choithram Hospital & Research Centre Indore in April 2013;
- Organized Pediatric gastroenterology and Pediatric Surgical update in May 2012 at Choithram hospital Indore;
- Panelist in symposium on complications of TO Fistula repair in MPIAPSCON 2011 at Ujjain M.P;
- Faculty in Live Operative hernia workshop at Choithram Hospital & Research Centre Indore in Jan 2011;
- Faculty in Workshop on Pediatric Emergencies held at Choithram Hospital Indore in March 2007;
- Reception Committee member At International Burns Conference Indore-Nab icon January 2006;
- Scientific Exhibition In-charge At National Neonatology Conference Indore-Neo Con December2005;
- Various papers and posters presented are as follows;
- Series of renal masses in children with special reference to use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in m/m of massive renal tumors: MPIAPSCON Dec 2011 Ujjain M.P;
- Long term central venous access in Children: MPIAPSCON Jan 2010 Indore M.P.;
- Chylothorax in children: National conference of IAPS: Jaipur Oct 2007;
- Functioning testicular tumor causing precocious puberty: National Conference of IAPS: Jaipur Oct 2007;
- Helminthic infestation of GI Tract with special reference to hepatobiliary infestation in children: National Conference of IAPS: Ahmedabad Oct 2002;
- Cystic lesions of the tongue in infancy: National conference of IAPS: Ahmedabad Oct 2002;
- Comparative study of Danazol and Tamoxifen in benign breast disorders: Maharashtra ASI: Akola Jan1999;

- Apart from participating in various academic and clinical activities I have also been active in administrative fields as Hon. D.N.B. Coordinator (selection) at Choithram Hospital and Research Centre Indore. For 3 years;
- I was also involved in the Postgraduate teaching programme of DNB (Gen. Surgery), DNB (Pediatrics), PICC Fellowship and Neonatal Intensive care Fellowships at Choithram Hospital and Research centre Indore Since 9 years;
- I have been Visiting Faculty at;
- Institute of management studies, Devi Ahilya Vishva Vidyalaya Indore M.P. for students of Hospital Administration;
- College of nursing, Choithram college of Nursing Indore for students of B.Sc Nursing and M.Sc. (Pediatric Nursing);
- I am an active endurance sports enthusiast and have completed various endurance running and Cycling events Including the (Half Iron Distance Triathlon-1.9km swim+90km cycling+21.1km Run in 8hour 3 min.), Multiple Half Marathons, 200km and 100km Cycling events and numerous other runs. I am also involved in Organization of Such events on a large scale (with more than 2000 Participants). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Awards and Recognitions

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Appointment Days and Timings