Rishi Megha, MD

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Get to know General Surgeon Dr. Rishi Megha, who serves patients in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dr. Megha stands at the forefront of modern surgical innovation, specializing in minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques within the realm of general surgery. With a background that seamlessly merges expertise in general surgery and plastic surgery, he is currently serving as a telehealth physician at QuickMD.

QuickMD offers a wide range of telehealth services that are available to patients 7 days a week, from the comfort of their home. Their team of experienced providers is dedicated to providing patients with quality care tailored to their unique needs.

Before embarking on his professional journey, his journey towards excellence began at the prestigious Indiana University School of Medicine, where she laid the foundation for her medical career. Following medical school, he pursued further specialization, completing a rigorous residency program in General Surgery at Michigan State College of Human Medicine. 

Eager to expand his knowledge and skills, the doctor sought additional training through a Plastic Surgery Fellowship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. This invaluable experience equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, further enhancing her ability to address a diverse range of surgical needs.

Among his other roles, Dr. Megha is affiliated with several esteemed medical institutions, including Ascension St. Vincent Anderson, Ascension St. Vincent Carmel, Ascension St. Vincent Fishers, Ascension St. Vincent Hospital – Indianapolis, and Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo. 

General surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, gallbladder, appendix, as well as the thyroid, parathyroids, and adrenals. A general surgeon performs a wide range of abdominal surgeries for many forms of intestinal and abdominal wall hernias, groin hernias, gallbladder disease, and thyroid related cancers. They follow the patient through critical care and surgical recovery all the way to outpatient care.

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