Dr. Mandip Shah MBBS , MS (Orthopaedics)

Sparsh Orthopedic Oncology Clinic, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

21 Years Experience

Dr. Mandip Shah – Musculoskeletal & Orthopedic Oncologist

MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics) – Orthopedic Oncology Specialist

Professional Summary

Dr. Mandip Shah is a leading musculoskeletal and orthopedic oncologist based in Ahmedabad, specialising in bone and soft‑tissue cancers of the limbs, pelvis and spine.

With more than two decades of focused experience and a high volume of limb‑salvage surgeries, he is regarded as one of the pioneers of orthopedic oncology practice in Gujarat.

Hospital Affiliations & Clinic

Founder & Director, Sparsh Orthopedic Oncology Clinic, Ahmedabad – a dedicated centre for bone and soft‑tissue tumours and limb‑salvage surgery.

Sparsh Orthopedic Oncology Clinic is designed to offer scientific, evidence‑based and advanced care for patients with bone and soft‑tissue tumours, with a strong focus on limb preservation, multidisciplinary planning and long‑term follow‑up.

Key Specialization Areas

Dr. Shah’s practice is devoted primarily to musculoskeletal oncology and complex orthopedic reconstruction:

·       Primary bone cancers (osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, chondrosarcoma) and soft‑tissue sarcomas of the extremities and trunk.

·       Benign but aggressive bone tumours such as giant‑cell tumour, aneurysmal bone cyst and other lesions causing structural weakness or pathological fracture.

·       Tumours involving the pelvis and spine, including technically demanding pelvic resections and oncologic spinal procedures.

·       Limb‑salvage surgery with megaprosthetic joint reconstruction, arthrodesis and other advanced reconstructive techniques after tumour resection.

·       Management of pathological fractures, post‑tumour bone defects, and complex revisions in patients previously advised amputation.

Treatment Philosophy

Dr. Shah strongly believes that “limb salvage should be the norm, not the exception” wherever oncologically safe.

His treatment philosophy is based on meticulous staging, evidence‑based oncology protocols and tailored surgical planning that balances tumour clearance with preservation of function and appearance.

He emphasises detailed counselling, transparent risk communication and shared decision‑making, helping patients and families understand options such as limb‑salvage versus amputation, prosthetic reconstruction and long‑term surveillance.

Advanced Procedures & Expertise

Dr. Shah has particular expertise in several advanced oncologic orthopaedic procedures:

·       Megaprosthetic Reconstruction

o   Replacement of large segments of bone around major joints (especially distal femur and proximal tibia) with tumour prostheses after wide resection.

o   Used to restore mobility and weight‑bearing in patients who would otherwise require amputation.

·       Complex Pelvic & Spinal Tumour Surgery

o   Internal hemipelvectomy and other pelvic resections for malignant tumours involving the hip‑girdle region.

o   Oncologic spine reconstructions for selected vertebral and paraspinal tumours.

·       Limb‑Salvage in Challenging Cases

o   Management of high‑grade sarcomas previously advised amputation, using multi‑disciplinary planning and reconstructive strategies.

o   Rotationplasty and specialised reconstructive procedures in highly selected scenarios where conventional limb‑salvage is not feasible.

·       Benign Tumour Management

o   Novel curettage techniques for giant‑cell tumour and other benign but aggressive lesions, designed to preserve the native joint while minimising recurrence.

Supportive Care & Multidisciplinary Approach

Dr. Shah works closely with radiologists, medical and radiation oncologists, pathologists, physiotherapists and prosthetic specialists to provide comprehensive, end‑to‑end care.

His teams at Sparsh and partner hospitals offer structured pre‑operative counselling, post‑operative rehabilitation plans, prosthesis training and survivorship follow‑up for patients who undergo major cancer surgery.

He is also actively involved in teaching and academic programmes, including national webinars on biopsy techniques and benign paediatric bone tumours, helping to train the next generation of orthopedic surgeons in oncologic principles.

Reopine Consultation Details

Through Reopine’s secure virtual platform, Dr. Mandip Shah offers expert online consultations for patients across India and abroad facing complex decisions about bone and soft‑tissue tumours.

Available Services via Reopine:

·       First Opinion Consultations – Evaluation of newly diagnosed bone or soft‑tissue tumours based on uploaded imaging and biopsy reports, with guidance on staging and treatment options.

·       Second Opinion Reviews – Independent review of planned surgeries (including cases where amputation has been advised) to assess feasibility of limb‑salvage or alternative reconstruction.

·       Post‑operative & Survivorship Consults – Follow‑up guidance after cancer surgery performed at any centre, including rehabilitation, prosthesis use and long‑term surveillance planning.

·       Medical Tourism & Treatment Planning – Counselling for patients considering travel to Ahmedabad for definitive surgery, aligned with Reopine’s medical‑tourism support services.