Dr. Sandeep Aggarwal

Prof. (Dr.) Sandeep Aggarwal is a distinguished Laparoscopic, Bariatric, GI, and Renal Transplant Surgeon with over 30 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With over 1,300 successful bariatric procedures, 400 renal transplants, and 10,000 laparoscopic surgeries, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence in the field. He is the foremost Bariatric Surgeon in Delhi and has been a Faculty Member in the Department of Surgical Disciplines at AIIMS since 1999, heading Surgery Unit II until June 2024.

Why Choose Prof. (Dr.) Aggarwal?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With over 30 years of experience and a record of more than 1,300 bariatric surgeries, 400 renal transplants, and 10,000 laparoscopic procedures, Dr. Aggarwal has a proven track record in treating obesity, hernias, and complex gastrointestinal conditions.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is recognised for pioneering and nurturing bariatric surgery in the public sector in India. His expertise extends to complex GI surgical procedures, adrenalectomy, splenectomy, and renal transplantation.
• Pioneer in Bariatric Surgery: Dr. Aggarwal was the first to establish and nurture the specialty of Bariatric Surgery in the government sector in India (2008), enabling wider access to life-changing weight-loss surgery. He also initiated the first bariatric surgery programme in Bihar.
• Leader in Bariatric Education & Research: He has performed the highest number of bariatric surgery procedures with excellent results at par with the world’s best centres. He established a dedicated Bariatric Surgery Clinic and a 2-year Bariatric Fellowship Programme at AIIMS, shaping national standards. He has over 140 publications and 200 invited lectures to his credit.
• Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Aggarwal has been recognised with prestigious awards, including the “Best Researcher Award” of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (IAGES) for 2020 and the Obesity Surgery Editors Recognition Award for Distinction in Reviewing 2020, for his significant contributions to the field. He is frequently quoted in the media as an expert in bariatric surgery.