Education, Training & Experience
Dr. Pulak Parag is a pediatric surgeon and pediatric urologist with more than 26 years of post-specialization experience. He holds MBBS, MS (General Surgery) and MCh (Pediatric Surgery) qualifications, with specialized training and clinical experience in pediatric surgery and pediatric urology.
Professional Background
Dr. Pulak Parag underwent his surgical and pediatric surgical training at leading medical institutions, including King George’s Medical College (KGMC), Lucknow, Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, and Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry. He has been practising as a pediatric surgeon in Raipur since May 2000.
Professional Journey
After completing his specialist training, Dr. Pulak Parag began his career in pediatric surgery and has since focused his practice on the surgical and urological care of children. Over the years, his work has encompassed pediatric urology, minimally invasive surgery, neonatal surgery, and a broad range of pediatric surgical conditions.
Professional Affiliations
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Member, Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (IAPS)
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Founder Member, Pediatric Urology Section of IAPS
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Member, Society of Pediatric Urology (IAPS)
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Member, Pediatric Endoscopic Surgeons Group of India (IAPS)
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Member, Society of Pediatric Thoracic Surgery (IAPS)
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Member, Association of Surgeons of India
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Fellow, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Surgeons (FIAGES)
Associated Hospitals
Dr. Pulak Parag is associated with the following hospitals and healthcare facilities in Raipur:
• Ekta Institute of Child Health, Shanti Nagar
• Ramkrishna Care Hospital, Pachpedi Naka
• ILS Hospitals, Tikrapara
• Swapnil Nursing Home, Katora Talab
• Artemis Shanti Hospital, Devendra Nagar
Publications & Books
Temporal dermoid – an unusual presentation. Pediatric Surgery International. 2001;17(1). Parag P, Prakash PJ, Zachariah N.
Bilateral high loop ureterostomy in the primary management of posterior urethral valves in a developing country. Pediatric Surgery International. 2001;17(2–3). Parag P, S. Sen, J. Chacko, N. Zachariah, G. Thomas, K. E. Mammen.
Colonic obstruction in classical malrotation. Indian Pediatrics. 2000;37:440–441. Parag P, Jacob Chacko, Gordon Thomas.
The appendix as ureteral substitute: A report of 10 cases. Journal of Pediatric Urology. 2008;4(1):6. Haitham Dagash, Sudipta Sen, Pulak Parag, AE MacKinnon.
Hydatid cyst of head of pancreas mimicking choledochal cyst. BMJ Case Reports. 2011. S. Agrawal, P. Parag.
Books & Other Contributions
Chapter Editor for Pediatric Surgery – Spotters in Pediatrics (Ed: A. Verma), Jaypee Brothers.
Chapter Editor for Pediatric Surgery – A Practical Guide for Common Pediatric Surgical Problems (Ed: N. Sharma).
A Commitment to Continuing Learning
Pediatric surgery continues to evolve with advances in technology, minimally invasive techniques and evidence-based care. Dr. Pulak Parag remains committed to keeping his knowledge and skills current so that children and their families can benefit from appropriate, safe and contemporary surgical care.
