General and Laparoscopic Surgeon
General & Laparoscopic Surgeon in Kurla, Mumbai
Dr. Shams Alam Mohammed Tahir · MBBS, MS (General Surgery) · 12+ years in surgical practice
Dr. Shams Alam Mohammed Tahir provides general, laparoscopic and complex surgical care with emphasis on clear counselling, appropriate procedure selection and structured postoperative follow-up.
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12+ Years in Surgical Practice
General & Laparoscopic Surgery
Consultation in Kurla & Sakinaka
Multiple Hospital Affiliations
Surgical Specialties
Areas of clinical practice in general and minimal-access surgery.
Laparoscopic (Keyhole) Surgery
Minimally invasive abdominal surgery performed through small incisions where it is clinically appropriate.
View laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery informationHernia Surgery
Assessment and repair of inguinal, umbilical, incisional and other abdominal wall hernias.
View hernia surgery informationProctology (Anorectal Conditions)
Evaluation and treatment of piles, fissure, fistula and pilonidal sinus.
View proctology (anorectal conditions) informationDiabetic Foot, Wounds & Burns
Assessment, debridement and ongoing wound care for diabetic foot problems and chronic wounds.
View diabetic foot, wounds & burns informationGallbladder & Biliary Surgery
Assessment and surgery for gallstones and related gallbladder conditions.
View gallbladder & biliary surgery informationAppendix & Abdominal Emergencies
Surgical assessment of appendicitis and other acute abdominal conditions.
View appendix & abdominal emergencies informationBreast Surgery
Evaluation of breast lumps, infections and conditions requiring surgical treatment.
View breast surgery informationThyroid & Neck Surgery
Surgical assessment and treatment of thyroid swellings and related endocrine conditions.
View thyroid & neck surgery informationSkin, Soft Tissue & Minor Surgery
Day-care surgery for lumps, cysts, abscesses and other soft tissue conditions.
View skin, soft tissue & minor surgery informationGeneral Surgery Consultation
Clinical opinion, second opinion and pre-operative assessment for surgical problems.
View general surgery consultation informationVaricose Veins & EVLT
Assessment and endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) for varicose veins.
View varicose veins & evlt informationGastrointestinal, Colorectal & Abdominal Cancer Surgery
Selected gastrointestinal, colorectal and abdominal cancer operations.
View gastrointestinal, colorectal & abdominal cancer surgery informationThoracic Surgery & VATS
Chest drainage, VATS and surgery for empyema in selected patients.
View thoracic surgery & vats informationSelected Urological Surgery
Selected urological operations performed with hospital support.
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Meet Dr. Shams Alam Mohammed Tahir
Dr. Shams Alam Mohammed Tahir is a general and laparoscopic surgeon consulting at hospitals in Kurla and Sakinaka. His practice covers hernia and abdominal wall surgery, proctology, gallbladder and appendix surgery, diabetic foot and wound care, and breast and thyroid surgery. Treatment decisions are discussed with the patient, including non-surgical options where these are appropriate.
- MBBS, MS (General Surgery)
- Maharashtra Medical Council Reg. No. 2011030513
- 12+ years in surgical practice
- Consultations in English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu
Practice Locations
Apex Multispeciality Hospital
Asalfa Ghatkopar Link Road, opposite BMC School, Sakinaka, Andheri (West), Mumbai
Monday to Saturday, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Get directions →Fauziya Hospital
Aero View Society, beside Sahara Hotel, LBS Road, Kurla (West), Mumbai
Monday to Saturday, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Get directions →Kurla Maternity and Surgical Nursing Home
Swastik Chamber, Pipeline Road, opposite Markaz Masjid, Vinoba Bhave Nagar, Kurla (West), Mumbai
Monday to Saturday, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Get directions →Criticare Asia Hospital
Building No. 1, Kirol Road, near Kohinoor International School, off LBS Marg, Kurla (West), Mumbai
By prior appointment
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Appointments are arranged directly with the hospital reception by telephone, or over WhatsApp for coordination. Please do not use these channels for emergencies.
Please do not send emergency messages or highly sensitive medical documents on WhatsApp. Use it for appointment coordination.
Appointment lines
- Apex Multispeciality Hospital, Sakinaka+91 96991 18511
- Fauziya Hospital, Kurla West+91 91670 12151
- Kurla Maternity and Surgical Nursing Home, Kurla West+91 77387 81514
- Criticare Asia Hospital, Kurla West+91 86570 46375
- Criticare Asia Hospital (Operator), Kurla West022 6755 6755
For urgent surgical problems, please contact the nearest hospital emergency department.