Dr. Shiva Kumar

Dr Shiva Kumar is a Consultant Procto & Gastro Surgeon at Healing Hands Clinic, Bengaluru, with more than 25 years of experience in general and colorectal surgery. He completed MBBS at Bangalore Medical College, an MPH at the University of Illinois, USA, and DNB in General Surgery. His additional credentials include FIAGES, FACRSI, FMAS and FALS fellowships in gastrointestinal, colorectal, minimal-access and advanced laparoscopic surgery.

His practice is centred on colorectal, proctology and minimally invasive general surgery. Healing Hands Clinic lists haemorrhoids, anal fissure, anal fistula, pilonidal sinus, hernia and varicose veins among the conditions managed in his practice. His colorectal profile also includes disorders such as colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and diverticulitis, with treatment selected according to diagnosis and disease severity.

Documented procedures include laser and conventional approaches for haemorrhoids and fistula, hernia repair and minimally invasive surgery. The clinic lists laser haemorrhoidoplasty, stapled haemorrhoidopexy, fistulectomy, FiLaC, fistula plug techniques, pilonidal sinus procedures and open or endovenous approaches for varicose veins.

The appropriate option depends on examination findings, anatomy, previous treatment and the patient’s clinical condition.

Dr Shiva Kumar participates in national and international conferences, workshops and seminars as part of continuing surgical education. His official profile lists membership of the Association of Surgeons of India and the Karnataka Medical Council. Healing Hands Clinic currently identifies him as part of its Bengaluru surgical team, with a particular focus on colorectal and proctology care.