Dr. Devajit Chowlek Shyam
Specialist General & Laparoscopic Surgery
Aster Cedars Hospital & Clinic, Jebel Ali
Experience: Over 17 years
Dr. Devajit Chowlek Shyam is a highly experienced Specialist General & Laparoscopic Surgeon with over 17 years of clinical and surgical experience. He holds an MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DNB (General Surgery), and MRCS (Edinburgh), reflecting his strong academic and surgical training.
He has worked at renowned institutions across India and the UAE as a Consultant Surgeon, Assistant Professor, and Senior Resident. His expertise encompasses minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery, thyroid surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, hernia repair, varicose vein surgery, and the management of benign anorectal disorders. Dr. Devajit combines evidence-based surgical care with minimally invasive techniques to promote faster recovery and improved patient outcomes.
Currently, he is practicing as a Specialist General & Laparoscopic Surgeon at Aster Cedars Hospital & Clinic, Jebel Ali, providing comprehensive surgical care for both elective and emergency conditions.
General & Laparoscopic Surgery
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Education +
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DNB (General Surgery), MRCS (Edinburgh)
DOH License Grade +
Specialist
Type of Physician +
Full Time
Credentials +
- MRCS (Edinburgh) – Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK
- DNB (General Surgery) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, India
- MS (General Surgery) – Gauhati Medical College & Hospital, Guwahati University, India
- MBBS – Gauhati Medical College & Hospital, Guwahati University, India
Professional Associations +
- Lifetime Member, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
- Lifetime Member, Association of Surgeons of Assam (ASA)
Research & Publications +
Academic & Research:
- Former Assistant Professor of General Surgery, actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, surgical training, and clinical research.
- Actively engaged in clinical research in General Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Proctology, and Gastrointestinal Surgery.
- Ongoing involvement in evidence-based surgical practice and academic publications.
Publications:
- Primary Author: 12 peer-reviewed scientific publications
- Co-author: 2 scientific publications
- Accepted / In Press: 1 publication
- Ongoing Research Projects: 3
Professional Experience +
- Consultant Surgeon - Bethany Hospital, Shillong, India
- Assistant Professor, General Surgery - Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India
- Assistant Professor, General Surgery - North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong, India
- Assistant Professor, General Surgery - VMMC, India
- Senior Resident, General Surgery - JIPMER, Puducherry, India
- Registrar, General Surgery - Silchar Medical College, Assam, India
Clinical Expertise & Services Offered +
- Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery (Cholecystectomy)
- Common bile duct (CBD) surgery
- Laparoscopic appendix surgery (Appendicectomy)
- Hernia surgery (Open & Laparoscopic)
- Advanced abdominal wall reconstruction
- Robotic and laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair
- Inguinal, umbilical, incisional, and ventral hernia repair
- Laparoscopic fundoplication for GERD
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Small and large bowel surgery
- Benign anorectal disorders (Piles, Fissures, Fistula)
- Laser surgery for piles, fissures, fistula, and pilonidal sinus
- Pilonidal sinus surgery
- Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
- Benign breast surgery
- Soft tissue lumps, lipoma, and cyst excision
- Varicose vein surgery
- Emergency abdominal surgery
- Diagnostic laparoscopy
- Trauma and emergency general surgery
- Upper and lower gastrointestinal procedures
- Pre-operative evaluation and post-operative care
Training & Professional Courses +
- HIATAL HACKS: Robotic & Laparoscopic Fundoplication Workshop – India (December 2025), accredited by the Asia Pacific Hernia Society and Hernia Society of India
- Diploma in Hernia Essentials – Conducted under the Asia Pacific Hernia Society and Hernia Society of India, affiliated with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (September 2025)
- Nail Surgery Workshop – 8th Derma Gulf International Conference, Dubai, UAE (April 2024)
- Laser Proctology Training – KKM Lap Laser Surgical Center, Kolkata, India (June 2024)
Editorial & Peer Review Experience +
- Associate Editor, Frontiers in Medicine (Nephrology Section) for the manuscript "Emphysematous Pyelonephritis: Eight Case Reports and Literature Review."
- Peer Reviewer for 11 international scientific journals, with the most recent review completed for Frontiers in Medicine.