Best Bariatric & Weight Loss Surgeons in Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi, India

Dr. Pradeep Chowbey is an experienced Laparoscopic Surgeon in India and a globally recognised leader in the field. With over 51 years of experience, he has revolutionised surgical care through his expertise, pioneering techniques, and unwavering commitment to his patients.

Why Choose Dr. Pradeep Chowbey?

• Unparalleled Surgical Experience: With over 51 years of experience, Dr. Chowbey brings unmatched knowledge, skill, and surgical expertise.
• Global Pioneer in Laparoscopic Techniques: Dr. Chowbey was the first person to perform Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in Sri Lanka and the first person to perform simultaneous Laparoscopic splenectomy on a patient scheduled for renal transplant with ITP.
• High Volume Surgeon: He has performed over 99,787 laparoscopic surgeries.
• Expertise in a Broad Range of Conditions: His expertise lies in the treatment of Gall Bladder Stones, Hernias, Piles, fissures, Anal Fistulas and Appendices.
• Surgeon to Renowned Personalities: Dr. Chowbey has done surgeries on some of the renowned personalities, including Dalai Lama and former President of India, Dr. K R Narayanan.
• Recognised Authority: He was awarded Padma Shri, the highest civilian honour, by the President of India in 2002. 
• Education and Fellowships: Dr. Chowbey has completed his MBBS and MS from Rani Durgawati Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur. He also holds various fellowships, such as FRCS, FICS, FACS, FIMSA, and FIAGES.

• Dr. Rajesh Khullar is a very experienced Bariatric Surgeon, practicing successfully for over 33 years.
• He is known as one of the senior most Laparoscopic Surgeons in India.
• His expertise is in treatment for Hepatobiliary Surgery, Upper GI Surgery, Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss and Obesity, Extra Peritoneal Repair of Inguinal Hernia, Thoracoscopic Surgical Procedures for Benign Condition of Thorax.
• He takes keen interest in teaching and training and holds responsibility for arranging and organizing Live Workshops and Conferences to demonstrate and train students on Laparoscopic Surgery in India and Abroad.
• He has also been invited as Skilled Guest Lecturer on Bariatric, Metabolic and Hernia Surgery in National and International Conferences.
• He holds the chair of Accredited Faculty of National Board of Examination for Post Doctoral Fellowship on Minimal Access Surgery.
• Besides, he is a Faculty of Ethicon Institute of Surgical Education, New Delhi and a Teaching Faculty of CEMAST, Mumbai.
• His prolonged service as a medical practitioner fetched him Life Membership of several prestigious associations like: International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of India (ELSA), Association of Surgeons India (ASI), Indian Medical Association (IMA), Indian Society for Surgical Gastroenterology (ISG).
• Moreover, he has been elected President of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI), President of Hernia Society of India (National Chapter of APHS), Joint Secretary of Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS), and Executive Member of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES).
• Being a renowned teacher, trainer and practitioner, the doctor takes keen interest in research and publications and has co-authored text books. Along with Dr. Manish Baijlal he has penned the text book “Endohernia Repair”, Vol 1 and 2, published in 2004 and 2012.
• He played an important role in collecting, forming, streamlining and editing the scientific contents of the manual “Minimal Access Surgery- Guidelines and Recommendations”, approved by the Ministry of Health, National Board of Examination, Medical Council of India, Indian Medical Association, Association of Gastrointestinal and Endosurgeons.
• After graduating with MBBS from AFMC, Pune University in 1980, he pursued MS in General Surgery in PGI, Chandigarh in 1984.

• Currently associated as Senior Consultant - Laparoscopic surgery, Colorectal Surgery and General Surgery with Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
• Specializations are General Surgeon, Laparoscopy and Colorectal Surgeon
• Member of various renowned organizations such as Member Society of American Gastrointestinal & Endoscopic Surgeons, Member Asia Pacific Hernia Society and Member Royal college of Surgeons , Edinburgh UK

• Dr. Kamran Ali is a Lung Transplant Surgeon with over 10 years of experience.
• He is experienced in providing preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative, and general patient care to those suffering from chronic pulmonary conditions.
• Dr. Ali was a part of the surgical team that performed Europe's 1st and the world's 2nd Lung Transplant for COVID-19 ARDS.
• After completing his MBBS from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU, Aligarh (2009), he also achieved a DNB (Surgery) from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (2013).
• He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
• He has a fellowship in Thoracic Surgery from Medanta the Medicity, Gurgaon, an ASCVTS Fellowship in Thoracic Surgery from Seoul National University, South Korea (2016), a fellowship in Lung Transplant from the Medical University of Vienna, Austria (2020), and traveling fellowships from National Cancer Centre (Japan), Tokyo University (Japan), and National Taiwan University Hospital (Taiwan).
• He is an esteemed member of the American College of Surgeons, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, South East Asian Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Indian Society of Heart & Lung Transplant, Indian Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and the Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons.
• He received the Hyundai Motor Company Travel Grant at the 31st Annual Meeting of the ASCVTS 2023, Busan, South Korea.
• He was awarded the best VATS Lab table, ATEP 8th workshop, 2016, Osong, South Korea.

• Dr. Manish Agarwal is a well known General Surgeon with experience of 17 years.
• He performs all kinds of Laparoscopic Surgeries such as Lap Cholecystectomy, Lap Hernia Repair, Lap Appendectomy, Lap Associated Resection and Anastomosis LAVH, Robotic Surgery, General Surgery, Laser Surgery of Piles and Varicose Veins with much dexterity.
• He has the honorary membership of several prestigious associations like: Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), Indian Association of Gastro Endo Surgeons (IAGES), Delhi Medical Council (DMC), Medical council of India (MCI).
• He is regularly involved in research work and has been the Research Associate in Thesis Work on Comparative Study on Laparoscopic and Mini Cholecystectomy and Laparoscopic Hernia Repair with Intraperitoneal Mesh.
• He also worked on the Thesis with title, Intraoperative Glove Perforation- Single vs. Double Gloving against Skin Contamination.

• Dr Ashish Vashistha is one of the most experienced & respected Bariatric and Laparoscopic surgeon in India.
• With an experience of over 20 years, he is the first Laparoscopic Surgeon to be duly accredited & certified by the National Board of Examination, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare New Delhi.
• He has over 100 bariatric surgeries including Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic Mini Gastric Bypass and Revision surgeries to his credit.
• Dr Vashistha completed his MBBS & MS from the famous SMS Medical College, Jaipur. Following which he did FNBE (MAS) Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery & Fellowship of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (FIAGES).
• He is a trained Robotic Surgeon for performing surgeries like Cholecystectomy, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Cancer surgeries.
• Dr Vashistha has note-worthy articles in various print media like Times of India
• He is an active member of various eminent organisations like Asia Metabolic Society (AMS), Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES), Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA), Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSOI), and Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS).
• Dr Vashistha has his expertise in Metabolic & Bariatric (Obesity) Surgery.