Anita Gadgil

About Dr Anita Gadgil

Senior Research Fellow, Global Surgery and Trauma

  • MBBS,
  • MS (Gen Surgery),
  • DNB (Gen Surgery)

Dr Anita Gadgil is a senior surgeon, researcher, and global health expert with over 30 years of experience in surgery. A former Professor and Head of General Surgery at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Hospital, Mumbai, Dr. Gadgil has extensive experience in surgical education, cancer prevention and early detection and strengthening healthcare delivery in resource-limited settings. She is Co-Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Emergency, Critical and Operative Care at The George Institute for Global Health, India, and is affiliated with the Department of Preventive Oncology and Public Health, Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Assam. She has led and collaborated on several national and international initiatives with WHO, IARC, Karolinska Institutet, Harvard University, NTNU Norway, and ICMR, contributing to advancing equitable access to quality surgical and cancer care in India and globally.

Publications

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A community health worker-led, population-based cancer education and screening strategy in a high-burden, resource-constrained setting in India: A retrospective cohort study

Cancer Research, Statistics, and Treatment Date published:

Enhancing breast cancer knowledge and clinical breast examination skills among healthcare providers at the polyclinics in Misrata, Libya

International Journal of Cancer Date published:

Out-of-pocket expenditure in patients with isolated traumatic brain injury: a two center cohort study, a preliminary report

Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation Date published:

Low participation in cancer screening in India: a scoping review of breast and cervical cancer programs

BMC Cancer Date published: