Media Release
Mangaluru, Dec 2: Dr Elroy Saldanha, MS, MCh, PDCC (Robotic Surgery, Vattikuti Foundation), FACS, FIAGES, FMAS, EFIAGES, and associate professor in the department of surgical oncology at Fr Muller Medical College, has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
This prestigious recognition was conferred upon Dr Saldanha during the ACS Clinical Congress 2024 convocation held on October 19 in San Francisco. The fellowship, awarded after fulfilling rigorous professional and academic criteria set by the ACS, underscores his expertise in robotic and laparoscopic minimally invasive surgical oncology.
Dr Saldanha’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology for improved patient outcomes reflects his dedication to surgical excellence. As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, he joins a distinguished group of surgeons recognized for their contributions to the field.
His availability for surgical oncology consultations at Fr Muller Medical College Hospital, Kankanady, ensures that patients benefit from his expertise in minimally invasive techniques.
This honor highlights Dr Saldanha’s unwavering dedication to clinical innovation, research, and patient care, reaffirming his contributions to the medical community at both national and global levels.