Dr. Prashant Bharatkumar Joshi

Dr Prashant Joshi is a Consultant Paediatric Surgeon with 19 years of experience in child surgery. He trained at the University of Mumbai, where he completed his MBBS in 2000 and MS in General Surgery (as a Gold Medalist) in 2006, followed by his MCh in Paediatric Surgery in 2009. He has undertaken advanced fellowships in minimally invasive paediatric surgery, paediatric urology at C.S. Motts Children's Hospital in the USA, and robotic surgery certification from Temple University Hospital, USA. Dr Joshi has worked across government and private hospitals in Mumbai before joining NMC Healthcare in Dubai, where he brings expertise in both traditional and advanced surgical techniques.

Dr Joshi treats a wide range of paediatric surgical conditions, from neonatal emergencies to complex childhood disorders. He specialises in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery, allowing children to recover faster with smaller incisions. His clinical areas include paediatric urology, general paediatric surgery, thoracic (chest) surgery in children, and neonatal surgery. He also provides antenatal counselling for families facing congenital anomalies (birth defects), helping parents understand their child's condition before birth. His expertise extends to paediatric neurosurgery, including treatment of conditions like myelomeningocele (spina bifida) and hydrocephalus (fluid on the brain).

Dr Joshi is committed to family-centred care, combining surgical precision with compassionate communication. He values teamwork, mentoring junior doctors, and educating families about their child's condition and treatment options. He is a Fellow of the Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons and is a good fit for families seeking an experienced, evidence-based paediatric surgeon who combines advanced surgical techniques with a focus on quality and safety.