Dr Ritesh Agarwal
Consultant Thyroid, Endocrine & Breast Surgeon
Who is Dr. Ritesh Agrawal and what does he specialise in?
Dr. Ritesh Agrawal is a Consultant Thyroid, Endocrine and Breast Surgeon at S.L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim, Mumbai. He holds the distinction of being the first M.Ch. qualified Endocrine Surgeon in Mumbai and is among a select group of such specialists across India. He has performed more than 3,000 thyroid and parathyroid surgeries and performs over 400 such procedures every year.
Tip: Dr. Agrawal is particularly known for stitchless (sutureless) thyroid and parathyroid surgeries — a technique that minimises visible scarring and supports faster recovery.
SL Raheja Hospital in Mumbai offers comprehensive endocrine and breast surgical care under Dr. Agrawal's expertise. His practice spans benign and malignant thyroid conditions, parathyroid disorders, breast oncology, adrenal gland surgery, and complex endocrine syndromes. He has also served in an academic capacity, teaching surgery to medical students at AVMC, Puducherry, and is actively involved in community outreach through camps, awareness programmes, and conferences.
What conditions and procedures does Dr. Ritesh Agrawal treat?
Dr. Agrawal's surgical expertise covers a broad range of thyroid, parathyroid, breast, and endocrine conditions. His areas of special focus include:
- Thyroid surgery — sutureless hemithyroidectomy, total thyroidectomy, and thyroid cancer surgery with lymph node dissection
- Complex thyroid cancer surgery — including tracheal resections and advanced neck dissections
- Parathyroid surgery — parathyroidectomy and retrosternal goitre removal, with or without sternotomy
- Breast surgery — oncological and non-oncological procedures, including breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer and chemoport insertions for chemotherapy
- Adrenal gland surgery — management of adrenal tumours and related conditions
- Pancreatic endocrine surgery — surgical management of pancreatic endocrine tumours
- Thymus surgery — thymectomy and related procedures
- MEN syndromes — surgical management of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
- Stitchless / sutureless thyroid and parathyroid surgery — a specialised technique for which Dr. Agrawal is particularly recognised
Tip: Dr. Agrawal is among a very small number of surgeons globally who perform more than 400 thyroid and parathyroid surgeries annually, reflecting a high level of procedural experience in this speciality.
What are Dr. Ritesh Agrawal's qualifications and training?
Dr. Agrawal has received extensive training at leading institutions and holds advanced qualifications in endocrine surgery. He is the first M.Ch. qualified Endocrine Surgeon in Mumbai.
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| M.Ch. (Endocrine Surgery) | First M.Ch. qualified Endocrine Surgeon in Mumbai; among a select group across India |
| Advanced Training | Extensive training and experience at leading institutions (details available on request) |
| Academic Role | Teaching surgery to medical students at AVMC, Puducherry |
What can patients expect from a consultation with Dr. Agrawal at SL Raheja Hospital?
At S.L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate in Mahim, Mumbai, Dr. Ritesh Agrawal offers consultations for patients with thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, parathyroid disorders, breast lumps, breast cancer, and other endocrine conditions. Each consultation is focused on accurate diagnosis, a clear explanation of surgical and non-surgical options, and a personalised treatment plan.
Patients benefit from Dr. Agrawal's specialised expertise in sutureless surgical techniques, which are designed to reduce visible scarring. For complex cases — including advanced thyroid cancers, retrosternal goitres, and MEN syndromes — he brings a depth of procedural experience that is rare in India. His involvement in community outreach and medical education also reflects a commitment to patient awareness and preventive care.
Book a consultation with Dr. Ritesh Agrawal at SL Raheja Hospital
Use the booking form on this page, or reach out directly at info@rahejahospital.com