I am a distinguished surgical professional and a leader in high-pressure medical environments, with a career that reflects a powerful blend of clinical expertise, innovation, and strategic leadership. As a commissioned officer in the Indian Army, I've served in the Army Medical Corps, where I provided comprehensive medical and surgical care. My experience includes performing over ten thousand life-saving surgeries with a flawless record. I also spearheaded a cross-functional team to achieve a top-tier score on the National Quality Assurance Standards accreditation, which reduced hospital-acquired infections. Beyond the operating room, I have a passion for medical innovation. In a combat setting, I developed two novel medical infrastructures—a dug-in and a container-based operation theatre—that increased surgical care capacity in remote battlefield areas, a practice that was later institutionalized for other units. During my time with the Ministry of Health, I implemented new protocols that reduced patient mortality. My work has also contributed to medical education, as I've trained over 100 medical professionals, over thousand medical students and published eight research articles in internationally acclaimed surgical journals. My career is a testament to my ability to deliver exceptional medical care, drive operational improvements, and innovate under pressure.
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Dr. Jigar Ratnottar
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Introduction
AFFILIATION
Head of the department and Surgical Specialist
Department of Surgery
Military Hospital
Bambolim Army camp
Panaji
India
403201
Email : rjigar.259h@gov.in
RESEARCH IDS
| # | ID Type |
|---|---|
| 1. | ORCiD |
RESEARCH INTERESTS
| # | Area |
|---|---|
| 1. | Breast surgery |
| 2. | General surgery |
| 3. | Plastic and reconstructive surgery |
| 4. | Rehabilitation |
| 5. | Urology |
PAPERS PUBLISHED
| # | Article Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Frenali Gheewala, Dinesh Prasad, Jigar Ratnottar and Rishabh Patadiya. Manometric evidence of reversal of ineffective esophageal motility in patients of GERD after laparoscopic partial Toupet’s fundoplication. Int. J. Surg. Sci. 2024;8(2):05-09 | 2024 |
| 2. | Jigar Ratnottar, et. al. Prospective Study of Evaluation of Role of Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Persistent Dyspepsia. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), 20(09), 2021, pp. 07-10. | 2021 |
| 3. | Jigar Ratnottar, Rohit Chandak, Pallav Patel, Comparative Study Between Delayed Absorbable and Nonabsorbable Sutures in Cases of Abdominal Fascia Closure for Laparotomy. International Journal of Scientific Research, Volume - 10 | Issue - 09 | September - 2021 | PRINT ISSN No. 2277 - 8179 | DOI: 10.36106/ijsr | 2021 |
| 4. | Jigar Ratnottar, Dr Harish Chauhan, Role of Conservative Management in Penetrating Abdominal Injury; Paripex - Indian Journal of Research Volume - 10 | Issue - 08 |August - 2021 | PRINT ISSN No. 2250 - 1991 | DOI: 10.36106/paripex | 2021 |
| 5. | Rohit Chandak, Jigar Ratnottar, Karthik Anbarasu, Study of A Silent Emergency in Public Health - The Menace of Antimicrobial Resistance in Surgical Practice International Journal of Scientific Research, Volume - 9 | Issue - 7 | July - 2020 | PRINT ISSN No. 2277 - 8179 | DOI: 10.36106/ijsr | 2020 |
| 6. | Ratnottar, J., Chauhan, H. and Modh, F. 2019. Clinicopathological study and management of liver abscess in a tertiary care center. International Surgery Journal. 6, 4 (Mar. 2019), 1332– 1336. DOI:https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20191272 | 2019 |
| 7. | Dr. Taral Chaudhari, Dr. Jigar Ratnottar, Dr. Archana Nema, Urachal Mucinous Cystadenoma of Undetermined Malignant Potential A Rare Case Report, International Journal of Scientific Research Volume-7 | Issue-2 | February-2018 | PRINT ISSN No 2277 – 8179 | 2018 |
BOOKS PUBLISHED
| # | Title | Publication Year |
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| # | Chapter Title | Book Title | Publication Year |
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ACADEMIC PROFILE
| # | Examination | Passing Year | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | MS (Master of Surgery) | 2019 | India |
| 2. | MBBS | 2014 | India |
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
| # | Institution | Position | Country | Service Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Military Hospital Panaji | Head of the Department (Surgery) | India | 2 years, 9 months, 7 days |
| 2. | Field Medical Hospital | Combat & Trauma Surgeon | India | 1 years, 7 months, 30 days |
| 3. | Army College of Medical Sciences | Assistant Professor (Surgery) | India | 0 years, 2 months, 30 days |
| 4. | GMERS Medical College & Civil Hospital | Senior Resident | India | 2 years, 3 months, 0 days |
| 5. | Surat Municipal Institute of Education & Research | Junior Resident | India | 3 years, 0 months, 0 days |
| Total Period : | 9 years, 11 months, 7 days |
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