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Best General Surgery Doctors in India

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About General Surgery

General surgery is a branch of medical science dealing with performing surgeries for various problems in the body. The person performing the surgeries is known as a surgeon and is able to perform most of the basic surgeries. For specialized cases the general surgeon will ask you to consult a specialist in the respective field.

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Dr. Yatin Mehta

Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Specialist | Senior Consultant

MBBS, MD, MNAMS, FRCA, FAMS

Gurgaon, India
Previously Senior Consultant Anesthesiology and Critical Care at Apollo Hospital, New Delhi and Director, Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care at Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi, Dr Mehta did his M.D. from All India Institute for Medical Sciences, DNB in 1982 and FRCA (London) in 1984 from Queens University Hospital, Nottingham, UK. He then worked for 3 years at Odense University Hospital, Denmark.

Clinical Focus

  • Anaesthesia
  • Pain Management
  • Critical Care
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Dr. Sharat Varma

Pediatrician and Hepatologist | Consultant

MBBS, DNB - Pediatrics, Fellowship in Paediatric gastroenterology & Hepatology

New Delhi, India

Dr. Sharat Varma is an accomplished surgeon with specialization in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Liver Transplantation. Backed by 14 years of experience, he has worked in renowned medical institutions of India, Europe and USA, and his key interest lies in transplant Heptology. Dr. Varma is credited with a number of awards and accomplishments for his endeavors and research work. Dr. Sharat Varma, in addition to his educational qualification, has pursued advance trainings and courses to remain updated with the latest techniques. Apart from this, he has published many national and international medical papers.

Clinical Focus

  • Paediatric gastroenterology
  • Hepatology
  • Focal transplantation
  • Oesophageal stenting and dilatation
  • Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement in new born
  • Foreign body extraction

Awards

  • Developing new methodology of Digital Fibrosis Quantification
  • NASPGHAN ESPGHAN exchange award for Paediatric Hepatology
  • Mentor-mentee Programme award and Young Investigator recognition for outstanding research from EASL
  • Key Member of International Consortium Evaluating Long term outcome of Liver allograft (GIGOLO Group)
  • Young Investigator Award from EASL
  • Young Investigator Award from ESPGHAN
  • International Award from NASPGHAN
  • Young Investigator Award from WCPGHAN
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Dr. Sanjay Verma

Bariatric & GI Surgeon | Additional Director - Minimal Access, Bariatric & GI Surgery

New Delhi, India

Dr. Sanjay Verma is a renowned GI surgeon with specialization in Bariatric and Advanced Laparoscopic surgeries and rich experience of over 23 years. He is an expert in the field of weight loss surgery, minimal access, Laparoscopic, metabolic surgeries other than general surgery and Gastro intestinal surgery. He has attained his medical qualifications from premier national institutions and trained in advanced courses including minimal access surgery, advance Laparoscopic, G.I surgery and in Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Verma has been involved in the operative teams, and teaching courses on his area of expertise, at various workshops, conferences, reputed hospitals and institutions. He has published a number of research papers of high value in recognized national and international medical journals.

Clinical Focus

  • Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Common Bile duct Stones (Laparoscopic & endoscopic)
  • Laparoscopy for Achalasia Cardia, Hiatus Hernia, Pseudopancreatic Cysts, Liver Cysts, Splenectomy, Rectal Prolapse
  • STARR (Stapled Trans-Anal Rectal Resection)
  • Laproscopic right and left hemicolectomy, sigmoid colectomy, all advanced colorectal surgery, rectal prolapse surgery
  • MIPH (stapled hemmoriodectomy) for piles
  • Laparoscopic Surgery Gall Stone, Appendicectomy, Hernia Surgery
  • VAAFT (Video Assisted Anal Fistula Treamtment) Surgery
  • Oesophagectomy
  • Whipple Procedure
  • Liver Resections
  • Surgery for Portal Hypertension
  • LAGB (Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding)
  • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Laparoscopic Gastric By-Pass
  • Revision Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgeries
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Dr. Manish Joshi

Gastroenterologist | Consultant

MBBS, MS, DNB (General Surgery), MRCS, FACRSI

Bangalore, India

Dr. Manish Joshi is a renowned and accomplished surgeon with specialization in Surgical Gastroenterology, GI Oncology and Advanced Laparoscopic procedures. He is an experience Gastroenterologist with over 19 years of experience in the surgical domain and he is an expert in the field of Basic & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgical for Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers, Colon & rectal Cancers, Gastric Cancers, Pancreatic Cancers, Liver Cancers, and others. He is a highly qualified and proficient GI surgeon with medical qualification and training from premier institutes and is skilled performs all types of gastric procedures, from basic to complex.

Clinical Focus

  • Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers
  • Colon & rectal Cancers
  • Gastric Cancers
  • Pancreatic Cancers
  • Liver Cancers
  • Esophageal cancers
  • Gallbladder cancers
  • Bile duct cancers
  • Endoscopy (UGI Endoscopy)
  • Endoscopy Pseudocyst Drainage
  • Colonoscopy (Full Length)
  • ERCP (Diagnostic)
  • Gall Bladder Surgery
  • Capsule Endoscopy (Inpatients)
  • Hernia Repair

Awards

  • Awarded the 'International Travelling Fellowship' by the Association of Colorectal Society of India
  • Selected for the 'Travel Bursary' Award by the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterologist
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Dr. Praveen Kumar Garg

Surgical Oncologist | Senior Consultant

MBBS, MS, M.Ch

New Delhi, India

Dr. Praveen Kumar Garg is a leading surgical oncologist and brings his more than 21 years of experience in the field to treat patient with various kinds of cancers and tumors. He is a highly qualified and skilled surgeon with specialization in oncological surgeries for treatment for Lung Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Soft Tissue Sarcomas, Gynecological cancers. His area of interest includes the techniques used for Head & Neck surgeries like Commando Surgeries, Laryngectomy, Parotidectomy, Maxillectomy, Thyroidectomy, Radical Neck Dissection, and Complex Flap Reconstructions. Dr. Garg has worked in many of the top hospitals of India and has been known for his compassionate and caring attitude towards his patients. He holds expertise in oncological procedures like parathyroid and thyroid cancer surgeries and Breast Cancer surgeries like Breast conservation surgeries, Radical and Modified Radical Mastectomies, and Breast reconstructions.

Clinical Focus

  • Radical Surgeries
  • Complex Reconstructions
  • Organ Preservations
  • Lung Cancer surgeries
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgeries
  • Soft Tissue Sarcomas
  • Gynecological cancers Surgery
  • Parathyroid and thyroid cancer surgery
  • Minimal Invasive Techniques Head & Neck surgeries
  • Breast conservation/reconstruction surgeries
  • Radical and Modified Radical Mastectomies

Awards

  • The Young Achievers Award
  • Dhanwantari Samman
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Dr. Shaiwal Khandelwal

Thoracic surgeon | Senior Consultant

MBBS, MS (General Surgery)

New Delhi, India

Dr. Shaiwal Khandelwal is one of the leading thoracic surgeons in the country who have remarkable expertise in performing advanced surgical procedures. He has more than a decade's experience in the field of surgery and has treated various patients from India as well as other countries.

He completed his medical education with specialization in General surgery from one of the most prominent teaching facilities - the Institute of Medical Sciences at Banaras Hindu University. Dr. Shaiwal further pursued advanced training and fellowship in techniques such as VATS and Robotic surgery from some of the top medical institutes in the world, including the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, USA.

He has rich experience in his area of expertise and has worked at several top multi-speciality hospitals in India and abroad. He has a special focus on complex surgical technique including Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), Robotic Thoracic surgery and Lung transplantation, among many others. He also specializes in Bronchoscopy & Endobronchial Surgery, lung resection, chest wall surgery, diagnostic biopsy for malignant and other diseases, and treatment of chest injuries due to trauma.

Dr. Khandelwal is a member of various national and international medical organizations and has authored several research papers as well as clinical books (Emergency & Trauma Care). He has received many awards for his achievements and contribution to the field of medicine. Dr. Khandelwal is also an invited faculty member/speaker at various international and national conferences on Thoracic surgery and has presented several papers.

Clinical Focus

Robotic Thoracic Surgery

Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (3 ports)

Uniportal / Single port VATS

Local Anesthesia VATS / Medical Thoracoscopy (Uniportal)

Open Thoracic Surgery / Thoracotomy

Lung trasplantation

Bronchoscopy & Endobronchial Surgery

Tracheal Stenting

Endobronchial Ultrasound and fine needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA)

Mediastinal Surgery - Video Mediastinoscopy / Extended Video Mediastinoscopy

Lymph Nodes Biopsy for TB, Sarcoidosis, lung cancer staging, Lymphoma staging

Lung cancer surgery & Lung Resection - Lobectomy, Pneumonectomy, Pleuropneumonectomy, Segmentectomy, Wedge resection, Metastatectomy

Open Pleural Surgery

Excision of benign and malignant chest wall tumours

Chest Wall Reconstruction: Meshes/Sandwich Mesh/Cement/Muscle Flaps

Plication of diaphragm for eventration

Suturing of diaphragmatic tears (Trauma)

Pleuroperitoneal shunt insertion

Awards

  • Instructor for VATS Wetlab
  • Reviewer - Indian Journal of Surgery and Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
  • Faculty Member Ethicon Institute of Surgical Institution, New Delhi
  • Faculty Member CEMAST Mumbai
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Dr. Shaleen Aggarwal

Liver Transplant surgeon | Director

MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology), ASTS Fellowship

New Delhi, India

Dr. Shaleen Aggarwal is a highly reputed liver transplant surgeons in New Delhi who has an extensive clinical experience of over 20 years. He has performed many surgeries in the field of Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary and Gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Aggarwal has completed his medical education from the top institutes of the country, including Banaras Hindu University (BHU). He has obtained several advanced fellowship trainings from prestigious medical centers of the country and abroad, including Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Asan Medical Center, Seoul (South Korea), Hospital Beaujon, Paris (France), and ASTS Solid Organ Transplant, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York (USA). Dr. Aggarwal has worked at several reputed hospitals in New Delhi and is presently the Director of Liver transplant program at Max Hospital, Vaishali. He is a member of various renowned national and international medical societies including American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS), Indian National Association for the study of Liver (INASL) and Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT), to name a few. He has published numerous papers in peer reviewed journals, and been an invited faculty at many conferences.

Dr. Shaleen Aggarwal is a highly reputed liver transplant surgeons in New Delhi who has an extensive clinical experience of over 20 years. He has performed many surgeries in the field of Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary and Gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Aggarwal has completed his medical education from the top institutes of the country, including Banaras Hindu University (BHU). He has obtained several advanced fellowship trainings from prestigious medical centers of the country and abroad, including Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Asan Medical Center, Seoul (South Korea), Hospital Beaujon, Paris (France), and ASTS Solid Organ Transplant, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York (USA).

Dr. Aggarwal has worked at several reputed hospitals in New Delhi and is presently the Director of Liver transplant program at Max Hospital, Vaishali. He is a member of various renowned national and international medical societies including American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS), Indian National Association for the study of Liver (INASL) and Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT), to name a few. He has published numerous papers in peer reviewed journals, and been an invited faculty at many conferences.

Clinical Focus

  • Liver transplantation surgery
  • Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary surgery
  • Gastrointestinal surgery
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Dr. Abhideep Chaudhary

HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation | Senior Director & HOD

MBBS, MS (General Surgery)

New Delhi, India

Dr. Abhideep Chaudhary is one of the most accomplished Surgical Gastroenterologist and Liver Transplantation surgeon in India. He has a rich experience of more than 18 years. Dr. Chaudhary and team has performed 1500+ Liver Transplants including Living Donor Liver Transplant, Cadaver Donor Liver Transplant, Swap Transplant, and Split Liver Transplant. Other than liver transplant, his areas of interest includes liver, pancreas and biliary diseases and minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic and robotic surgery).

Clinical Focus

  • Liver Transplant - Living Donor Liver Transplant, Cadaver Donor Liver Transplant,  Swap Transplant,  Split Liver Transplant
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery)
  • Liver Cancer
  • Hepato Pancreas and Biliary Diseases

Awards

  • NewsX Health Excellence award presented by the Hon\'ble Health Minister, Sh J.P. Nadda in the field of Surgical Gastro and Liver Transplant - December 2018
  • Times Healthcare Achiever\'s award - Rising star in Liver Transplant - November 2018.
  • Delhi Medical Association “Vishisht Chikitsa Award’’ - for outstanding contribution in the field of Liver Transplantation in India - 5th July 2015
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Dr. Vaibhav K Nasa

General Surgeon | Associate Consultant

MD (Manipal University)

New Delhi, India
More than three and half years experience completely dedicated to care of liver transplant patients in operating room and intensive care unit which also includes managing gi bleed (resuscitation & optimisation) patients.More than three and half years experience completely dedicated to care of liver transplant patients in operating room and intensive care unit which also includes managing gi bleed (resuscitation & optimisation) patients.

Awards

  • Late Dr Vivekraj Malli Award For Best Outgoing Student 2006 MD Batch Manipal University
  • Coauthored Review Article on Perioperative Monitoring in Liver Transplant Patients Published in Journal of Clinical and experimental Hepatology vol 2 no. 3 271-278 September 2012
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Dr. Ashish Vashistha

Surgeon | Head & Senior Consultant - General Surgery

MBBS, MS, FNBE (Minimal Access Surgery)

New Delhi, India
Dr. Vashistha is a renowned senior Bariatric and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon in India with over 20 years of experience in Minimal Access Surgery.He is the Head of the "Department of Surgery" Max Health Care, Saket, New Delhi. He has made significant contributions to Bariatric and minimal access surgery by launching Bariatric program in Max Healthcare Saket, Bhatinda, Dehradun and Central India.He is a member of numerous prestigious organizations in India and Asia. He has also published several research papers in the field of minimal access surgery. He is the historical first Laparoscopic Surgeon duly accredited & Certified by National Board of Examination, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare New Delhi.

Clinical Focus

  • Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass.
  • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.
  • Laparoscopic MiniGastric Bypass and Revision surgeries.
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