Who are the best general surgeons in India?

Some of the best general surgeons in India are: Dr. Ajay Kumar Kriplani Dr. B M L Kapoor Dr. Paritosh S Gupta Dr. Rajan Madan

What factors should I consider before choosing a general surgeon in India?

The factors to consider while choosing a general surgeon in India include the surgeon’s qualifications, experience, hospital affiliation, specialisation, patient reviews, and success rates.

How long is the recovery period after general surgery?

The recovery period of minor surgeries may take 4 to 5 days, whereas major surgeries may take 3 to 4 weeks, depending on the complexity of the surgery.

Can I consult a general surgeon online through Vaidam Health before travelling to India?

Yes, you can get online consultations with top surgeons of India through Vaidam Health before travelling to India.

What are the common risks of general surgery?

Possible risks include infection, bleeding, anaesthesia reactions, and delayed healing, though these are minimised with expert care.

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Dr. Jotinder Khanna

Obesity and Bariatric Surgeon

New Delhi, India

21+ years of experience

Senior Consultant

Works At: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali

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Dr. Jotinder Khanna is a well-known General & Laparoscopic Surgeon with experience of 17+ years.
He is a respected member of organizations such as Delhi Medical Council, Association Of Minimal Access Surgeons Of India (AMASI), Association Of Surgeons Of India (ASI), IAGES Indian Association Of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, and Medical Council Of India (MCI).
He has accomplished India's only accredited training of two years in Minimal Access Surgery (Laparoscopy) by the National Board of Examination (DNB) from AMRI Hospitals, Kolkata in 2007.
Dr. Khanna has written for publications in national and international journals on topics related to Laparoscopy and Bariatric Surgery.
He is specialized in GB stone, including SILS, Inguinal and Ventral hernia, appendix, fundoplication and Bariatric surgery, Gynecologic procedures, LN biopsy, etc.

Dr. Jotinder Khanna is a well-known General & Laparoscopic Surgeon with experience of 17+ years.
He is a respected member of organizations such as Delhi Medical Council, Association Of Minimal Access Surgeons Of India (AMASI), Association Of Surgeons Of India (ASI), IAGES Indian Association Of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, and Medical Council Of India (MCI).
He has accomplished India's only accredited training of two years in Minimal Access Surgery (Laparoscopy) by the National Board of Examination (DNB) from AMRI Hospitals, Kolkata in 2007.
Dr. Khanna has written for publications in national and international journals on topics related to Laparoscopy and Bariatric Surgery.
He is specialized in GB stone, including SILS, Inguinal and Ventral hernia, appendix, fundoplication and Bariatric surgery, Gynecologic procedures, LN biopsy, etc.

Dr. Sangram Karandikar

Obesity and Bariatric Surgeon

Mumbai, India

20+ years of experience

Consultant

Works At: Apollo Hospitals, Mumbai

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Dr. Sangram Karandikar is an experienced General & Laparoscopic Surgeon with a career of 16+ years.
He is a Life Member of the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI), Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES), National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS), Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI), Maharastra Medical Council, and also a Member of World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS).
He won the prestigious Sagar Gupta Memorial Award in 2001 and Life Time Health Achievement Award in 2006.
He has accomplished his MBBS and MS from Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha in 1998, and 2003 respectively. He has a Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery from The Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India in 2012.
He also has achieved MNAMS - General Surgery from the National Academy of Medical Sciences, India, 2010.
His key specialization is in Hernia Repair Surgery, Laparoscopic Hernia Repair, Gall Bladder Surgery, Fistula Surgery, Surgery for GERD, Piles surgery, Pilonidal Sinus Surgery, etc.
Along with this, he has also written well-researched publications in national and international journals.

Dr. Sangram Karandikar is an experienced General & Laparoscopic Surgeon with a career of 16+ years.
He is a Life Member of the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI), Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES), National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS), Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI), Maharastra Medical Council, and also a Member of World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS).
He won the prestigious Sagar Gupta Memorial Award in 2001 and Life Time Health Achievement Award in 2006.
He has accomplished his MBBS and MS from Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha in 1998, and 2003 respectively. He has a Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery from The Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India in 2012.
He also has achieved MNAMS - General Surgery from the National Academy of Medical Sciences, India, 2010.
His key specialization is in Hernia Repair Surgery, Laparoscopic Hernia Repair, Gall Bladder Surgery, Fistula Surgery, Surgery for GERD, Piles surgery, Pilonidal Sinus Surgery, etc.
Along with this, he has also written well-researched publications in national and international journals.

Dr. Shalin Dubey

Obesity and Bariatric Surgeon

Mumbai, India

22+ years of experience

Consultant

Works At: Apollo Hospitals, Mumbai

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Dr. Shalin Dubey is an experienced General & Laparoscopic Surgeon with 18+ years in the field.
He is a Life Member of the Indian Association of Gastro-Endoscopic Surgeons (IAGES), the Asia Pacific Hernia Congress (APHC), and a Member of the Association of Medical Consultants.
A bright student during his educational years, he has won a Gold Medal In Paediatrics during MBBS and also a Gold Medal in Social & Preventive Medicine.
Dr. Dubey has several certifications such as Staplers in G.I. Surgery (2004), M.I.P.H (2005), Laparoscopic Fundoplication (2006), Laparoscopic Suturing (2008), and lastly Certification in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair, all from Ethicon Institute of Surgical Education.
He has performed more than 3000 complex Laparoscopic Surgeries such as liver resections, biliary bypass for strictures, Whipple's procedure, anterior resection and abdominoperineal resections & total proctocolectomies with IPPA.
He is also a writer and has penned several articles in national and international journals.

Dr. Shalin Dubey is an experienced General & Laparoscopic Surgeon with 18+ years in the field.
He is a Life Member of the Indian Association of Gastro-Endoscopic Surgeons (IAGES), the Asia Pacific Hernia Congress (APHC), and a Member of the Association of Medical Consultants.
A bright student during his educational years, he has won a Gold Medal In Paediatrics during MBBS and also a Gold Medal in Social & Preventive Medicine.
Dr. Dubey has several certifications such as Staplers in G.I. Surgery (2004), M.I.P.H (2005), Laparoscopic Fundoplication (2006), Laparoscopic Suturing (2008), and lastly Certification in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair, all from Ethicon Institute of Surgical Education.
He has performed more than 3000 complex Laparoscopic Surgeries such as liver resections, biliary bypass for strictures, Whipple's procedure, anterior resection and abdominoperineal resections & total proctocolectomies with IPPA.
He is also a writer and has penned several articles in national and international journals.

Dr. Sunit Mediratta

General Surgeon

New Delhi, India

20+ years of experience

Consultant

Works At: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi

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Dr. Sunit Mediratta is a well-known Neurosurgeon & General Physician with an experience of 16 years.
He is a member of Neurology Society of India (NSI), Member National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS), Cerebrovascular Surgery Fellowship at Fujita Health University, Nagoya, Japan in 2009, Spinal Surgery Fellowship (Minimally Invasive Techniques), Hochtaunusklinik, Bad Homburg, Germany in 2010 and Federation International for Education in Neurosurgery (FIENS, USA) Volunteer.
He was selected to be the Trackside Official Neurosurgeon for the Indian Grand Prix Formula 1 races in India for two consecutive years.
He has travelled extensively to Congo, Zambia, South Sudan, Yemen, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and delivered lectures, conducted clinics and demonstrated surgery.
In his career, he has written severval articles and publications for National and International Journal.

Dr. Sunit Mediratta is a well-known Neurosurgeon & General Physician with an experience of 16 years.
He is a member of Neurology Society of India (NSI), Member National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS), Cerebrovascular Surgery Fellowship at Fujita Health University, Nagoya, Japan in 2009, Spinal Surgery Fellowship (Minimally Invasive Techniques), Hochtaunusklinik, Bad Homburg, Germany in 2010 and Federation International for Education in Neurosurgery (FIENS, USA) Volunteer.
He was selected to be the Trackside Official Neurosurgeon for the Indian Grand Prix Formula 1 races in India for two consecutive years.
He has travelled extensively to Congo, Zambia, South Sudan, Yemen, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and delivered lectures, conducted clinics and demonstrated surgery.
In his career, he has written severval articles and publications for National and International Journal.

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Dr. Vijaykumar Malladi

Obesity and Bariatric Surgeon

Mumbai, India

21+ years of experience

Consultant

Works At: Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi

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Dr. Vijaykumar Malladi is a General & Laparoscopic Surgeon with 17+ years of experience in the field.
He is one of the Founding Members of Association of Minimal Access Surgeons Of India (AMASI).
He completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery from Mumbai University and acquired a fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery from GEM hospital in Coimbatore.
He won the Trauma Registrar Award during his residency in MS - General Surgery.
Dr. Malladi takes a keen interest in treatments such as Laparoscopic Hiatus Hernia Repair, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Minor Surgery, Piles Treatment, Sebaceous Cyst Excision (Sebaceous cyst excision), Laparoscopic Appendectomy, etc.
Along with his practice, he also participates in weekly symposiums such as Case Presentation, Surgical Audit, and Journal Club Meetings, etc.

Dr. Vijaykumar Malladi is a General & Laparoscopic Surgeon with 17+ years of experience in the field.
He is one of the Founding Members of Association of Minimal Access Surgeons Of India (AMASI).
He completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery from Mumbai University and acquired a fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery from GEM hospital in Coimbatore.
He won the Trauma Registrar Award during his residency in MS - General Surgery.
Dr. Malladi takes a keen interest in treatments such as Laparoscopic Hiatus Hernia Repair, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Minor Surgery, Piles Treatment, Sebaceous Cyst Excision (Sebaceous cyst excision), Laparoscopic Appendectomy, etc.
Along with his practice, he also participates in weekly symposiums such as Case Presentation, Surgical Audit, and Journal Club Meetings, etc.

Dr. Zayed Ashok Rahman

Obesity and Bariatric Surgeon

Kolkata, India

30+ years of experience

Consultant

Works At: Ruby General Hospital, Kolkata

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Dr. Zayed Ashok Rahman is a senior and skilled General Surgeon with a vast experience of +27 years.
He completed his MBBS in 1986 and MS in 1992.
Dr. Rahman is reputed to perform several general/open procedures such as, mastectomy, lumpectomy, appendicitis, colorectal surgery, diabetic foot, fistulectomy, hydrocele repair and laparscopic cholecystectomy.
During his over two decades of experience in the field of general surgery, he has also been a professor and is currently the Associate Professor with the Vivekanad Institute of Medical Sciences.
Dr. Rahman has published very few papers in leading medical journals.

Dr. Zayed Ashok Rahman is a senior and skilled General Surgeon with a vast experience of +27 years.
He completed his MBBS in 1986 and MS in 1992.
Dr. Rahman is reputed to perform several general/open procedures such as, mastectomy, lumpectomy, appendicitis, colorectal surgery, diabetic foot, fistulectomy, hydrocele repair and laparscopic cholecystectomy.
During his over two decades of experience in the field of general surgery, he has also been a professor and is currently the Associate Professor with the Vivekanad Institute of Medical Sciences.
Dr. Rahman has published very few papers in leading medical journals.

Dr Krishna Kumari

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Hyderabad, India

38+ years of experience

Consultant

4.8 (22 Ratings)

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Dr. Krishna Kumari is a highly skilled Obstetrician and Gynecologist specialising in High-Risk Obstetrics, Fertility Management, and Endoscopy.
Services provided by the doctor includes High-Risk Obstetrics, Gynecology Procedures, and Fertility Regulation
She received her MBBS from Andhra Pradesh University in 1981 and her MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology from the same institution in 1985.
She is passionate about academics and is an active member of OGSH, FOGSI, ISOPARB, and IMS.
Dr. Krishna Kumari is the OGSH Chair of High-Risk Obstetrics.
She has given numerous speeches and papers at local and national conferences.
She is registered under 13969 Andhra Pradesh Medical Council, 1981.
Dr Krishna Kumari is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu.

Dr. Krishna Kumari is a highly skilled Obstetrician and Gynecologist specialising in High-Risk Obstetrics, Fertility Management, and Endoscopy.
Services provided by the doctor includes High-Risk Obstetrics, Gynecology Procedures, and Fertility Regulation
She received her MBBS from Andhra Pradesh University in 1981 and her MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology from the same institution in 1985.
She is passionate about academics and is an active member of OGSH, FOGSI, ISOPARB, and IMS.
Dr. Krishna Kumari is the OGSH Chair of High-Risk Obstetrics.
She has given numerous speeches and papers at local and national conferences.
She is registered under 13969 Andhra Pradesh Medical Council, 1981.
Dr Krishna Kumari is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu.

Dr Sambit Patnaik

General Surgeon

Mumbai, India

13+ years of experience

Consultant

Works At: Apollo Spectra Hospital, Mumbai

4.7 (12 Ratings)

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Dr Sambit Patnaik is a leading General Surgeon with +10 years of practice in the field of colorectal surgery.
Dr. Patnaik is a professional member of several medical societies such as, the Indian Medical Association, Bombay D-ward Medical Association, A-ward Medical Association, Mumbai, the European Society of Coloproctology and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons) as an International member.
In 2004, he completed his MBBS from SCB Medical College (Utkal University, Odisha) and MS in 2010 (General Surgery) from MGM Institute of Medical Sciences.
A leading coloproctologist and colorectal surgeon, Dr. Patnaik has co-conceptualised coloproctology and colorectal surgeries in the country for a decade.
Dr. Patnaik is a general surgeon with anorectal sub-specialty as his area of expertise. He is an expert at performing, colorectal, piles, anal fissure, fistula, GI, laparoscopic, oncological, external hemorrhoid and rectal polyp surgeries among other treatments.
He is particularly known for minimally-invasive surgeries such as, LHP and HELP for hemorrhoids/piles, Laser Sphincterolysis for fissures and FILAC for fistulas and EPSIT for Pilonidal sinus, which are recognised as new standards in the treatment of rectal diseases.
Dr. Patnaik introduced, 'hemorrhoidolysis’, the world’s best treatment for piles/ hemorrhoids to India.

Dr Sambit Patnaik is a leading General Surgeon with +10 years of practice in the field of colorectal surgery.
Dr. Patnaik is a professional member of several medical societies such as, the Indian Medical Association, Bombay D-ward Medical Association, A-ward Medical Association, Mumbai, the European Society of Coloproctology and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons) as an International member.
In 2004, he completed his MBBS from SCB Medical College (Utkal University, Odisha) and MS in 2010 (General Surgery) from MGM Institute of Medical Sciences.
A leading coloproctologist and colorectal surgeon, Dr. Patnaik has co-conceptualised coloproctology and colorectal surgeries in the country for a decade.
Dr. Patnaik is a general surgeon with anorectal sub-specialty as his area of expertise. He is an expert at performing, colorectal, piles, anal fissure, fistula, GI, laparoscopic, oncological, external hemorrhoid and rectal polyp surgeries among other treatments.
He is particularly known for minimally-invasive surgeries such as, LHP and HELP for hemorrhoids/piles, Laser Sphincterolysis for fissures and FILAC for fistulas and EPSIT for Pilonidal sinus, which are recognised as new standards in the treatment of rectal diseases.
Dr. Patnaik introduced, 'hemorrhoidolysis’, the world’s best treatment for piles/ hemorrhoids to India.

Dr. Ashok M.L.

General Surgeon

Bangalore, India

33+ years of experience

Consultant

Works At: Apollo Speciality Hospital, Jayanagar

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Dr. Ashok M.L. is a well-accomplished General Physician practicing for more than 30 years.
He holds expertise in Piles Treatment, Measles Treatment, Irritable Bowel Syndrome ( IBS ) Treatment, Jaundice Treatment, and Hand Pain Treatment.
After completing graduate studies, he pursued MD in General Medicine from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute in 1996.
He has been honored with various awards and recognitions.
He is an active member of the Karnataka Medical Council.

Dr. Ashok M.L. is a well-accomplished General Physician practicing for more than 30 years.
He holds expertise in Piles Treatment, Measles Treatment, Irritable Bowel Syndrome ( IBS ) Treatment, Jaundice Treatment, and Hand Pain Treatment.
After completing graduate studies, he pursued MD in General Medicine from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute in 1996.
He has been honored with various awards and recognitions.
He is an active member of the Karnataka Medical Council.

Dr. Deepak Desai

Obesity and Bariatric Surgeon

Mumbai, India

36+ years of experience

Senior Consultant

Works At: S. L. Raheja Hospital, Mumbai

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Dr. Deepak Desai is an eminent General & Laparoscopic Surgeon with 32+ years of experience.
He is a Member of the Maharashtra Medical Council, Medical Council of India (MCI), Indian Medical Association (IMA), and also various other charitable organizations.
He completed his MBBS from the University Of Mumbai, Mumbai in 1981, and MS - General Surgery from the same university in 1984.
Dr. Desai specializes in all varieties of surgeries of Hernias (Laparoscopic as well as Open Repair), Inguinal Hernias, Incisional (Ventral) hernia, Umbilical hernia, Gall bladder stones (Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy), Haemorrhoids (Piles), etc.
He has publications both in international as well as national journals and attended and chaired several conferences.

Dr. Deepak Desai is an eminent General & Laparoscopic Surgeon with 32+ years of experience.
He is a Member of the Maharashtra Medical Council, Medical Council of India (MCI), Indian Medical Association (IMA), and also various other charitable organizations.
He completed his MBBS from the University Of Mumbai, Mumbai in 1981, and MS - General Surgery from the same university in 1984.
Dr. Desai specializes in all varieties of surgeries of Hernias (Laparoscopic as well as Open Repair), Inguinal Hernias, Incisional (Ventral) hernia, Umbilical hernia, Gall bladder stones (Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy), Haemorrhoids (Piles), etc.
He has publications both in international as well as national journals and attended and chaired several conferences.

Dr. Dev Adhikari

Obesity and Bariatric Surgeon

Mumbai, India

13+ years of experience

Consultant

Works At: Apollo Spectra Hospital, Mumbai

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Dr. Dev Adhikari is a leading General Surgeon with +10 years of experience in the field of general surgery and MIS procedures.
He is a fellow of the Association of the Surgeons in India and is a professional member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (India).
He is a highly learned doctor who after completing MBBS, earned MS, DNB, followed by fellowship in laparoscopic and GI surgery from Topiwala National Medical College, India. He has completed a Fellowship of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India.
Dr. Adhikari is an expert at laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic/open hernia, appendicectomy, cholecystectomy, breast surgery, thyroid surgery, hemarrhoids, fistula and fissure surgery and abscess drainage.
He has authored a few papers for reputed journals.

Dr. Dev Adhikari is a leading General Surgeon with +10 years of experience in the field of general surgery and MIS procedures.
He is a fellow of the Association of the Surgeons in India and is a professional member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (India).
He is a highly learned doctor who after completing MBBS, earned MS, DNB, followed by fellowship in laparoscopic and GI surgery from Topiwala National Medical College, India. He has completed a Fellowship of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India.
Dr. Adhikari is an expert at laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic/open hernia, appendicectomy, cholecystectomy, breast surgery, thyroid surgery, hemarrhoids, fistula and fissure surgery and abscess drainage.
He has authored a few papers for reputed journals.

Dr. Goutham Kumar

Laparoscopic Surgeon

Bangalore, India

19+ years of experience

Consultant

Works At: Manipal Hospital (Old Airport Road) Bangalore

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Dr. Goutham Kumar is a well-experienced General Surgeon/Laparoscopic Surgeon.
He has over 15 years of experience as a Specialist.
He has achieved training certification in advanced Liver, Pancreas and biliary surgeries with multiorgan transplant surgery from the renowned University of Pittsburgh, USA .
His medical interests are Liver and Pancreas Cancer, Chronic liver diseases and advanced Abdominal cancer.
He is an active member of the American Society for transplant surgeons, International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS), The Transplantation Society (TTS), and Liver Transplantation Society of India (LTSI).
He has achieved several fellowships such as Fellowship (Multi-Organ Transplant) - University of Pittsburgh Medical college-2014, Fellowship in HPB Surgery and Liver Transplant - Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals-2015, and Fellowship in pediatric transplantation - Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh, USA-2014.

Dr. Goutham Kumar is a well-experienced General Surgeon/Laparoscopic Surgeon.
He has over 15 years of experience as a Specialist.
He has achieved training certification in advanced Liver, Pancreas and biliary surgeries with multiorgan transplant surgery from the renowned University of Pittsburgh, USA .
His medical interests are Liver and Pancreas Cancer, Chronic liver diseases and advanced Abdominal cancer.
He is an active member of the American Society for transplant surgeons, International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS), The Transplantation Society (TTS), and Liver Transplantation Society of India (LTSI).
He has achieved several fellowships such as Fellowship (Multi-Organ Transplant) - University of Pittsburgh Medical college-2014, Fellowship in HPB Surgery and Liver Transplant - Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals-2015, and Fellowship in pediatric transplantation - Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh, USA-2014.

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