Top Surgeons

1. Dr. Muffazal Lakdawala Years of Experience 20+ years of experience in bariatric, GI, and laparoscopic surgery Performed 50,000+ surgeries globally, indicating extensive hands-on expertise Types of Surgeries Performed Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery | Metabolic (Diabetes) Surgery | Advanced Laparoscopic (Minimal Access) Surgery | Robotic GI Surgery | Endoscopic Procedures (Gastric Balloon, Endoscopic Sleeve) | Revision Bariatric Surgery | Hernia Surgery | Gallbladder (Cholecystectomy) Surgery | Appendix Surgery | GI Oncology (Stomach, Colon, Pancreatic Cancer) | Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) | General Surgery Procedures Based Out (Location) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Founder – Digestive Health Institute (DHI), Mumbai Director of General Surgery at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital Speciality / Expertise Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery Specialist (Pioneer in India) Metabolic Surgery (Diabetes treatment) Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery & Digestive Health Obesity & Weight Management Treatment Known for introducing advanced bariatric techniques and global-level surgical innovation 2. Dr. Arun Prasad Years of Experience 35+ years of experience in surgical gastroenterology Among the early pioneers of laparoscopic, bariatric, and robotic surgery in India Types of Surgeries Performed Advanced Laparoscopic (Minimal Access) Surgery | Robotic Surgery | Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery | Metabolic (Diabetes) Surgery | Hernia Surgery (All Types) | Gallbladder (Cholecystectomy) Surgery | Colorectal & GI Cancer Surgery | GERD / Hiatus Hernia Surgery (Fundoplication) | Endoscopic Procedures (Gastric Balloon, ESG) | Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) | Piles & Fistula Surgery | Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic (HPB) Surgeries Based Out (Location) New Delhi, India Senior Consultant at Apollo Hospitals, Delhi / Noida Speciality / Expertise Surgical Gastroenterology (GI Surgery) Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (Obesity & Diabetes) Laparoscopic (Minimally Invasive) Surgery Robotic Surgery (Advanced GI & Bariatric procedures) Thoracoscopic (VATS) Surgery Known as a pioneer in advanced laparoscopy, bariatric & robotic surgery in India 3. Dr. Vishal C Soni Years of Experience 15+ years of experience in surgical gastroenterology & bariatric surgery Extensive expertise in robotic, laparoscopic, and metabolic (weight loss) procedures Types of Surgeries Performed Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery | Metabolic (Diabetes) Surgery | Robotic Bariatric Surgery | Sleeve Gastrectomy | Gastric Bypass Surgery (RYGB / MGB) | Intragastric Balloon Procedure | Revision Bariatric Surgery | Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery | Hernia Surgery & Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) | GERD / Anti-Reflux Surgery | GI & Colorectal Surgeries Based Out (Location) Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Director, Institute of Advanced Hernia – Abdominal Wall Reconstruction & Bariatric Surgery | Clinical Lead & Head, Department of Minimal Access & Robotic Surgery Director, The Bombay Surgeons, Ahmedabad Speciality / Expertise Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (Obesity & Diabetes treatment) Robotic Surgery (Advanced weight loss procedures) Laparoscopic (Minimally Invasive) Surgery Hernia Surgery & Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery Known for advanced robotic bariatric surgery with faster recovery and precision outcomes 4. Dr. Manish Khaitan Years of Experience 18+ years of experience in Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery 25+ years of experience in Laparoscopic Surgery Part of a team with 8000+ successful bariatric surgeries performed Types of Surgeries Performed Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery | Metabolic (Diabetes) Surgery | Laparoscopic (Keyhole) Surgery | Sleeve Gastrectomy | Gastric Bypass Surgery (Roux-en-Y) | Mini Gastric Bypass | Single Port Bariatric Surgery | Intragastric Balloon Procedure | Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) | Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD-DS) Based Out (Location) Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Director – NObesity Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Centre Located at KD Hospital, SG Highway, Ahmedabad Speciality / Expertise Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery Specialist Metabolic Surgery (Type 2 Diabetes treatment) Advanced Laparoscopic (Minimally Invasive) Surgery Endoscopic Weight Loss Procedures (Non-surgical techniques) Known for high-volume bariatric surgery with comprehensive patient care programs 5. Dr. Randeep Wadhawan Years of Experience 30+ years of experience in laparoscopic, bariatric & GI surgery Performed 35,000+ laparoscopic surgeries, indicating high surgical volume and expertise Types of Surgeries Performed Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery | Metabolic (Diabetes) Surgery | Robotic Surgery (GI & Bariatric) | Advanced Laparoscopic (Minimal Access) Surgery | Hernia Surgery & Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) | Gallbladder (Cholecystectomy) Surgery | GI Cancer Surgery (Upper GI & Colorectal) | Hiatus Hernia & GERD Surgery | Achalasia Cardia Surgery | Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) | Sleeve Gastrectomy & Gastric Bypass | Piles & Fistula Surgery (MIPH, VAAFT) | Splenectomy & Liver Procedures Based Out (Location) New Delhi, India Chairman – GI, Bariatric, Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka Speciality / Expertise Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (Obesity & Diabetes treatment) Minimal Access (Laparoscopic) Surgery Robotic Surgery (Advanced GI & Bariatric procedures) Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery Hernia Surgery & Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Known for high-volume advanced laparoscopic & robotic surgeries with academic leadership 6. Dr. Raj Palaniappan Years of Experience 25+ years of experience in surgery Extensive experience with 10,000+ successful surgeries performed Types of Surgeries Performed Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery | Metabolic (Diabetes) Surgery | Robotic Bariatric Surgery | Advanced Laparoscopic (Minimal Access) Surgery | Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) | Gastric Bypass Surgery (OAGB / RYGB) | Sleeve Gastrectomy | Endoluminal / Endoscopic Bariatric Procedures | Revision Bariatric Surgery | Hernia Surgery | GI & Digestive Surgeries Based Out (Location) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Director & Lead Surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai Speciality / Expertise Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (Obesity & Diabetes treatment) Robotic Surgery (Advanced bariatric procedures) Laparoscopic (Minimally Invasive) Surgery Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) Pioneer Endoluminal Bariatric Techniques (Scarless procedures) Known for introducing SILS & robotic bariatric surgery techniques in India 7. Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker Years of Experience 12+ years of experience in bariatric & laparoscopic surgery Some profiles also mention 16–17+ years of surgical experience overall Performed 2,500+ surgeries, reflecting strong clinical expertise Types of Surgeries Performed Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery | Metabolic (Diabetes) Surgery | Advanced Laparoscopic (Minimal Access) Surgery | Sleeve Gastrectomy | Gastric Bypass Surgery (Roux-en-Y) | Intragastric Balloon Procedure | Revision Bariatric Surgery | Hernia Surgery | Gallbladder (Cholecystectomy) Surgery | Colorectal & GI Surgeries | Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) Based Out (Location) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Associated with multiple hospitals including: Global Hospital, Parel Apollo Hospitals (Mumbai) Hinduja Hospital, Khar Other centers across

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Dr. Pradeep Chowbey Years of Experience Around 47+ years of clinical experience Over 3+ decades of international surgical practice and contributions Types of Surgeries Performed Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery | Laparoscopic (Minimally Invasive) Surgery | Robotic Surgery | Hernia Surgery (Endoscopic & Laparoscopic) | Gallbladder Surgery | Appendix Surgery | Endoscopic Anorectal Surgery (Piles, Fistula) | Laser Piles Treatment | Pilonidal Sinus Surgery | Endoscopic Thyroid Surgery | Thoracoscopic Surgery | GI & Solid Organ Surgeries | Achalasia Cardia Surgery Based Out (Location) New Delhi, India Chairman at Max Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Max Hospital Saket, Delhi Speciality / Expertise Laparoscopic (Minimal Access) Surgery – Pioneer in India Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery) Robotic Surgery Hernia Surgery (Advanced & Endoscopic techniques) Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery Known for introducing and advancing minimally invasive surgery techniques in India 2. Dr. Vishal C Soni Years of Experience 15+ years of experience in surgical gastroenterology & hernia surgery Extensive expertise in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries Key opinion leader in robotic hernia surgery in India Types of Surgeries Performed Robotic Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery | Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery | Hernia Surgery & Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) | Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery | Gallbladder (Cholecystectomy) Surgery | GERD Surgery (Fundoplication) | Colorectal & Rectal Surgeries | Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgeries | Appendix & Emergency GI Surgeries Based Out (Location) Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Practicing at: Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad (Director, Institute of Advanced Hernia – Abdominal Wall reconstruction & Bariatric Surgery | Clinical Lead & Head, Department of Minimal Access & robotic Surgery Director, The Bombay Surgeons, Ahmedabad Speciality / Expertise Robotic Gastro-Intestinal Surgery (Advanced expertise/KOL) Hernia Specialist, Including Open Component Separation, Botox for Hernia & Loss of Domain Management(Recurrent Hernia, Incisional Hernia & Abdominal Wall Reconstruction expert) Upper GI / Hiatus Hernia Surgery (Advanced expertise) Minimally Invasive / Laparoscopic Surgery Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (Obesity treatment) Known for robotic precision surgery and faster recovery techniques Proctor & Mentor for Robotic Surgery 3. Dr. Vivek Bindal Years of Experience 15+ years of surgical experience in general, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery Extensive experience in minimal access, bariatric, and robotic GI surgery with leadership roles at top institutes Types of Surgeries Performed Robotic Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery | Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery | Metabolic (Diabetes) Surgery | Advanced Laparoscopic (Minimal Access) Surgery | Hernia Surgery & Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) | Gallbladder Stone Surgery | Laser Surgery for Piles, Fistula & Fissure | General Surgery Procedures | Complex GI & Abdominal Surgeries Based Out (Location) New Delhi, India (Delhi NCR) Senior Director & Head at Max Super Speciality Hospital (Vaishali, Patparganj, Noida) Speciality / Expertise Robotic Surgery (Advanced GI & Bariatric procedures) Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (Obesity & Diabetes treatment) Laparoscopic (Minimally Invasive) Surgery Hernia Surgery & Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery Known for introducing advanced robotic techniques and training surgeons globally 4. Dr. Pinak Dasgupta Years of Experience 21+ years of experience in laparoscopic and robotic surgery Extensive experience handling complex GI, colorectal, and hernia cases Types of Surgeries Performed Robotic Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery | Colorectal Surgery (Cancer & Benign Conditions) | Hernia Surgery (All Types – Inguinal, Umbilical, Complex) | Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) | Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery | Robotic Hernia Repair | GI Cancer Surgery (Colon & Rectum) | Endoscopy & Colonoscopy Procedures | Minimally Invasive GI Surgeries Based Out (Location) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Head & Chief Consultant at GEM Hospital, Chennai Speciality / Expertise Robotic Surgery (Advanced GI & Hernia procedures) Colorectal Surgery (Cancer & complex diseases) Hernia Specialist (High-volume expert – 5000+ cases) Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic) Surgery Known for precision robotic surgery and complex case management 5. Dr. Ganesh Shenoy Years of Experience 20+ years of experience in laparoscopic, GI, and bariatric surgery Some profiles mention 22+ years of overall surgical experience Types of Surgeries Performed Advanced Laparoscopic (Minimal Access) Surgery | Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery | Metabolic Surgery (Diabetes Surgery) | Hernia Surgery (Basic & Complex) | Laparoscopic Upper GI Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Hepato-Biliary & Pancreatic (HPB) Surgery | GI Cancer Surgery (Minimally Invasive) | Fundoplication (GERD Surgery) Based Out (Location) Bangalore (Bengaluru), Karnataka, India Senior Consultant at Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road, Bangalore Speciality / Expertise Laparoscopic (Minimally Invasive) Surgery Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (Obesity & Diabetes treatment) Hernia Surgery Specialist (Advanced laparoscopic techniques) Gastrointestinal (GI) & Digestive Surgery GI Cancer Surgery (Minimally invasive approach) Known for training surgeons and advancing laparoscopic techniques in India

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Dr. Pradeep Chowbey Years of Experience Around 47+ years of clinical experience Over 3+ decades of international surgical practice and contributions Types of Surgeries Performed Robotic Surgery | Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery | Laparoscopic (Minimally Invasive) Surgery | Hernia Surgery (Endoscopic & Laparoscopic) | Gallbladder Surgery | Appendix Surgery | Endoscopic Anorectal Surgery (Piles, Fistula) | Laser Piles Treatment | Pilonidal Sinus Surgery | Endoscopic Thyroid Surgery | Thoracoscopic Surgery | GI & Solid Organ Surgeries | Achalasia Cardia Surgery Based Out (Location) New Delhi, India Chairman at Max Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Max Hospital Saket, Delhi Speciality / Expertise Laparoscopic (Minimal Access) Surgery – Pioneer in India Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery) Robotic Surgery Hernia Surgery (Advanced & Endoscopic techniques) Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery Known for introducing and advancing minimally invasive surgery techniques in India 2. Dr. R. Padmakumar Years of Experience 20+ years of hands-on experience in laparoscopic surgery Some sources on his site also mention 30+ years of surgical experience overall Types of Surgeries Performed Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery | Metabolic / Diabetes Surgery | Laparoscopic (Keyhole) Surgery | Hernia Surgery | Scarless Thyroid Surgery | Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) | GI & Colorectal Surgeries | Thoracoscopic Surgery | Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery | General Surgeries (Gallbladder, Appendix, Spleen) Based Out (Location) Kochi, Kerala, India Chairman & Managing Director – Keyhole Clinic, Kochi Head of Department – VPS Lakeshore Hospital, Kochi Speciality / Expertise Laparoscopic (Minimally Invasive) Surgery Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (Obesity & Diabetes treatment) Scarless Thyroid Surgery (Endoscopic Thyroidectomy) Hernia Surgery (High-volume expert) Advanced Keyhole Surgery Techniques Known as a pioneer in treating non-obese diabetes with surgery 3. Dr. Vishal C Soni Years of Experience 15+ years of experience in surgical gastroenterology Extensive expertise in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries Types of Surgeries Performed Robotic Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery | Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery | Hernia Surgery & Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) | Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery | Gallbladder (Cholecystectomy) Surgery | GERD Surgery (Fundoplication) | Colorectal & Rectal Surgeries | Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgeries | Appendix & Emergency GI Surgeries Based Out (Location) Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Practicing at: Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad (Director, Institute of Advanced Hernia – Abdominal Wall reconstruction & Bariatric Surgery | Clinical Lead & Head, Department of Minimal Access & robotic Surgery Director, The Bombay Surgeons, Ahmedabad Speciality / Expertise Robotic Gastro-Intestinal Surgery (Advanced expertise/KOL) Hernia Specialist, Including Open Component Separation, Botox for Hernia & Loss of Domain Management(Recurrent Hernia, Incisional Hernia & Abdominal Wall Reconstruction expert) Upper GI / Hiatus Hernia Surgery (Advanced expertise) Minimally Invasive / Laparoscopic GI Surgery Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (Obesity treatment) Known for robotic precision surgery and faster recovery techniques   4. Dr. Pinak Dasgupta Years of Experience 21+ years of experience in laparoscopic and robotic surgery Extensive experience handling complex GI, colorectal, and hernia cases Types of Surgeries Performed Robotic Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery | Colorectal Surgery (Cancer & Benign Conditions) | Hernia Surgery (All Types – Inguinal, Umbilical, Complex) | Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) | Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery | Robotic Hernia Repair | GI Cancer Surgery (Colon & Rectum) | Endoscopy & Colonoscopy Procedures | Minimally Invasive GI Surgeries Based Out (Location) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Head & Chief Consultant at GEM Hospital, Chennai Speciality / Expertise Robotic Surgery (Advanced GI & Hernia procedures) Colorectal Surgery (Cancer & complex diseases) Hernia Specialist (High-volume expert – 5000+ cases) Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic) Surgery Known for precision robotic surgery and complex case management 5. Dr Parthasarathy Years of Experience 24+ years of experience in Gastro & Laparoscopic Surgery Performed 20,000+ successful gastrointestinal surgeries Types of Surgeries Performed Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery | Hernia Surgery (All Types) | Gallbladder Stone Surgery | Appendix Surgery | GERD / Hiatus Hernia Surgery | Colorectal Cancer Surgery | Stomach (Gastric) Cancer Surgery | Pancreatic & Intestinal Tumor Surgery | Piles, Fistula & Fissure Surgery | Colectomy & Major GI Surgeries Based Out (Location) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Practicing at Billroth Hospitals, Chennai Speciality / Expertise Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery Laparoscopic (Minimally Invasive) Surgery Hernia Surgery Specialist (Multiple types) Colorectal & GI Cancer Surgery Treatment of Digestive Disorders (Liver, stomach, intestine) 6. Dr. Parveen Bhatia Years of Experience 35–40+ years of overall surgical experience Over 30+ years dedicated to laparoscopic & bariatric surgery Types of Surgeries Performed Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery | Metabolic Surgery (Diabetes Surgery) | Advanced Laparoscopic (Minimal Access) Surgery | Hernia Surgery & Abdominal Wall Reconstruction | Hiatus Hernia & GERD Surgery | Fundoplication & Cardiomyotomy | Gallbladder (Cholecystectomy) Surgery | Splenectomy & GI Surgeries | Robotic Bariatric Surgery | Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) Based Out (Location) New Delhi, India Senior Consultant at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Associated with Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (iMAS) Speciality / Expertise Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (Obesity & Diabetes treatment) Minimal Access (Laparoscopic) Surgery Robotic Surgery (Advanced weight loss procedures) Hernia Surgery & Abdominal Wall Reconstruction GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery Known as a leading pioneer in minimal access and bariatric surgery in India   7. Dr. Ganesh Shenoy Years of Experience 20+ years of experience in laparoscopic, GI, and bariatric surgery Some profiles mention 22+ years of overall surgical experience Types of Surgeries Performed Advanced Laparoscopic (Minimal Access) Surgery | Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery | Metabolic Surgery (Diabetes Surgery) | Hernia Surgery (Basic & Complex) | Laparoscopic Upper GI Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Hepato-Biliary & Pancreatic (HPB) Surgery | GI Cancer Surgery (Minimally Invasive) | Fundoplication (GERD Surgery) Based Out (Location) Bangalore (Bengaluru), Karnataka, India Chief / Senior Consultant at Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road, Bangalore Speciality / Expertise Laparoscopic (Minimally Invasive) Surgery Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (Obesity & Diabetes treatment) Hernia Surgery Specialist (Advanced laparoscopic techniques) Gastrointestinal (GI) & Digestive Surgery GI Cancer Surgery (Minimally invasive approach) Known for training surgeons and advancing laparoscopic techniques in India 8. Dr. Ramen Goel Years of Experience 30+ years of experience in bariatric & metabolic surgery Among the pioneers of bariatric surgery in India with decades of surgical