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 Mumbai & Thane
Speciality / Expertise
- Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (Obesity & Diabetes treatment)
- Laparoscopic (Minimally Invasive) Surgery
- Single Incision Bariatric Surgery (SILS techniques)
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery
- Known as a recognized bariatric surgeon with international accreditation (SRC – COE)
8. Dr. Vivek Bindal
Years of Experience
- 15+ years of experience in laparoscopic, bariatric & robotic surgery
- Held senior roles at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital for 10+ years and currently leads robotic programs at Max Hospitals
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 250+ surgeons globally
9. Dr. Sarfaraz Baig
Years of Experience
- 30+ years of overall surgical experience
- Performed 10,000+ GI and laparoscopic surgeries
- High expertise in bariatric, hernia, and minimally invasive surgery
Types of Surgeries Performed
Advanced Laparoscopic (Minimal Access) Surgery | Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery | Metabolic (Diabetes) Surgery | Hernia Surgery (All Types) | Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) | Gallbladder & Biliary Surgery | GERD / Anti-Reflux Surgery | Colorectal Surgery (Cancer & Benign) | Piles, Fistula & Anorectal Surgery | Endoscopy & Colonoscopy Procedures | Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic (HPB) Surgeries
Based Out (Location)
- Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Director at Digestive Surgery Clinic, Kolkata
- Associated with Belle Vue Clinic & CMRI Hospital
Speciality / Expertise
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery
- Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (Obesity & Diabetes treatment)
- Laparoscopic (Minimally Invasive) Surgery
- Hernia Surgery & Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Colorectal & GI Cancer Surgery
- Known for advanced laparoscopic techniques and complex GI case management
10. Dr. Mohit Bhandari
Years of Experience
- 20+ years of experience in bariatric & metabolic surgery
- One of the most experienced bariatric surgeons in Asia-Pacific with 20,000+ surgeries performed
Types of Surgeries Performed
Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery | Metabolic (Diabetes) Surgery | Robotic Bariatric Surgery | Advanced Laparoscopic (Minimal Access) Surgery | Sleeve Gastrectomy | Gastric Bypass Surgery (Roux-en-Y / Mini Gastric Bypass) | Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal Switch (SADI-S) | Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) | Intragastric Balloon (Allurion Balloon) | Revision Bariatric Surgery | Non-Surgical Weight Loss Procedures
Based Out (Location)
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Founder & Director – Mohak Bariatrics & Robotics, Indore
- Associated with Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences (SAIMS), Indore
Speciality / Expertise
- Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (Obesity & Diabetes treatment)
- Robotic Bariatric Surgery (Pioneer in India)
- Laparoscopic (Minimally Invasive) Surgery
- Endoscopic Weight Loss Procedures (Non-surgical techniques)
- Known for introducing advanced bariatric innovations like ESG & Allurion Balloon in India