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. Rahul Tambe

General Surgeon

Mumbai, India

29+ years of experience

Consultant

Works At: Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital, Mumbai

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Dr. Rahul Tambe is an internal medicine specialist with 23+ years of experience.
He has experience in Intensive Care and Cardiac Care Unit.
He completed MBBS from Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni and DNB from Balabhai Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai.

Dr. Rahul Tambe is an internal medicine specialist with 23+ years of experience.
He has experience in Intensive Care and Cardiac Care Unit.
He completed MBBS from Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni and DNB from Balabhai Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai.

Dr. Parvez Sheikh

General Surgeon

Mumbai, India

33+ years of experience

Senior Consultant

Works At: Saifee Hospital, Mumbai

4.7 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Parvez Sheikh is a renowned General Surgeon, with a thriving experience of more than 30 years.
His expertise lies in the treatment of Piles Treatment, Vaser Liposuction, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Incisional Hernia, Cosmetic Surgery, Endosurgery, and Gastroscopy.
He completed MBBS from the University Of Bombay in 1985 and MS in the field of General Surgery from the University Of Bombay in 1989.
Dr. Parvez has research publications in national as well as international peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Parvez Sheikh is a renowned General Surgeon, with a thriving experience of more than 30 years.
His expertise lies in the treatment of Piles Treatment, Vaser Liposuction, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Incisional Hernia, Cosmetic Surgery, Endosurgery, and Gastroscopy.
He completed MBBS from the University Of Bombay in 1985 and MS in the field of General Surgery from the University Of Bombay in 1989.
Dr. Parvez has research publications in national as well as international peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Ajay Kumar Chauhan

General Surgeon

New Delhi, India

26+ years of experience

Senior Consultant

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Dr. Ajay Kumar Chauhan is a renowned General Surgeon with experience of more than 22 years.
He is an active member of the Indian Medical Association, Association of Surgeons of India, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India, Association of Colo-Rectal Surgeons of India, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons of India, Indian Hernia Society, and Society of Endo Laparoscopic Surgeons of India.
He has expertise in the Piles Treatment (Non Surgical), Fistula Treatment, Breast Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgeries, Hernia surgeries, Upper GI Laparoscopic Surgeries, and Anorectal Surgeries.
Dr. Ajay has achieved fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (AMASI) and Gastro Intestinal Endo Laparoscopic Surgery (IAGES) .

Dr. Ajay Kumar Chauhan is a renowned General Surgeon with experience of more than 22 years.
He is an active member of the Indian Medical Association, Association of Surgeons of India, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India, Association of Colo-Rectal Surgeons of India, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons of India, Indian Hernia Society, and Society of Endo Laparoscopic Surgeons of India.
He has expertise in the Piles Treatment (Non Surgical), Fistula Treatment, Breast Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgeries, Hernia surgeries, Upper GI Laparoscopic Surgeries, and Anorectal Surgeries.
Dr. Ajay has achieved fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (AMASI) and Gastro Intestinal Endo Laparoscopic Surgery (IAGES) .

Dr. Vikram Venkatesh

General Surgeon

Chennai, India

17+ years of experience

Consultant

Works At: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi

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Dr. Vikram Venkatesh is a Paediatric Intensivist and General Physician in Chennai and has experience of 15 years in these fields.
He practices at Apollo First Med Hospitals in Kilpauk, Chennai.
He completed MBBS from Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai in 2002 and MD-Pediatrician & Neonatologist from Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai in 2005.
He is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health - Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
Dr. Vikram Venkatesh also specializes in Infectious Diseases Physician, Pediatrician.

Dr. Vikram Venkatesh is a Paediatric Intensivist and General Physician in Chennai and has experience of 15 years in these fields.
He practices at Apollo First Med Hospitals in Kilpauk, Chennai.
He completed MBBS from Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai in 2002 and MD-Pediatrician & Neonatologist from Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai in 2005.
He is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health - Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
Dr. Vikram Venkatesh also specializes in Infectious Diseases Physician, Pediatrician.

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Dr. Meenakshi Sharma

General Surgeon

Gurgaon, India

27+ years of experience

Consultant

Works At: Paras Hospitals, Gurgaon

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Admired name in the field of General and Laproscopic surgery
Special interest in minimal access surgery of abdomen, trauma surgery and hernia surgery
Awarded with fellowships in advanced laparoscopic procedures
Expert in performing procedures like Lap cholecystectomy, Lap appendectomy, Laparoscopic repair for simple and complicated hernias, Endoscopic procedure for treatment of piles and laparoscopy for intestinal disorders
Presented several papers in national and international conferences
Member of various renowned organizations such as surgeons of India, Indian association of Gastro intestinal Endo surgeon and Asia pacific hernia society and hernia society of India

Admired name in the field of General and Laproscopic surgery
Special interest in minimal access surgery of abdomen, trauma surgery and hernia surgery
Awarded with fellowships in advanced laparoscopic procedures
Expert in performing procedures like Lap cholecystectomy, Lap appendectomy, Laparoscopic repair for simple and complicated hernias, Endoscopic procedure for treatment of piles and laparoscopy for intestinal disorders
Presented several papers in national and international conferences
Member of various renowned organizations such as surgeons of India, Indian association of Gastro intestinal Endo surgeon and Asia pacific hernia society and hernia society of India

Dr. Sumit Talwar

Obesity and Bariatric Surgeon

Bangalore, India

30+ years of experience

Consultant

Works At: Manipal Hospital (Old Airport Road) Bangalore, Manipal hospitals Life's On, Whitefield

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Dr. Sumit Talwar is a General Surgeon with an overall experience of nearly 30 years.
He holds an expertise in laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery, mini gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, Gastro-intestinal cancer surgery and many others.
He is a pioneer in bariatric surgery and metabolic surgery in New Delhi.
Dr. Sumit is also a pioneer in Thoracoscopic surgery, lung surgery, and esophageal surgery.
He has performed more than hundreds of Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgeries (SILS) in Delhi NCR in the past five years.
He has developed a new technique of Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (Scarless Surgery) for gall-bladder, appendix, hernia etc.
After completing MBBS in 1994, Dr. Sumit went on to do MS in General Surgery in 1999.
Currently, he is a member of Medical Council of India, and Delhi Medical Council.

Dr. Sumit Talwar is a General Surgeon with an overall experience of nearly 30 years.
He holds an expertise in laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery, mini gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, Gastro-intestinal cancer surgery and many others.
He is a pioneer in bariatric surgery and metabolic surgery in New Delhi.
Dr. Sumit is also a pioneer in Thoracoscopic surgery, lung surgery, and esophageal surgery.
He has performed more than hundreds of Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgeries (SILS) in Delhi NCR in the past five years.
He has developed a new technique of Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (Scarless Surgery) for gall-bladder, appendix, hernia etc.
After completing MBBS in 1994, Dr. Sumit went on to do MS in General Surgery in 1999.
Currently, he is a member of Medical Council of India, and Delhi Medical Council.

Dr. Deepak Vyas

General Surgeon

Mumbai, India

45+ years of experience

Consultant

Works At: Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital, Mumbai

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Dr. Deepak Vyas is an eminent General Surgeon, who has an experience of more than 41 years.
He has a keen interest in doing procedures like Gastric balloon surgery, laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, Laparoscopic sleeve resection, and several other laparoscopic surgeries.
Dr. Deepak completed his MBBS from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital Mumbai in 1975.
He then went on to do MS in General Surgery from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital Mumbai in 1979.
He has also previously worked as a house surgeon at JJ Hospital and Tata Memorial Hospital.
Presently, he is associated with Indian Medical Council, Sion Medical Association, and Indian Critical Care Association.

Dr. Deepak Vyas is an eminent General Surgeon, who has an experience of more than 41 years.
He has a keen interest in doing procedures like Gastric balloon surgery, laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, Laparoscopic sleeve resection, and several other laparoscopic surgeries.
Dr. Deepak completed his MBBS from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital Mumbai in 1975.
He then went on to do MS in General Surgery from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital Mumbai in 1979.
He has also previously worked as a house surgeon at JJ Hospital and Tata Memorial Hospital.
Presently, he is associated with Indian Medical Council, Sion Medical Association, and Indian Critical Care Association.

Dr. Moksha Gowda

General Surgeon

Bangalore, India

18+ years of experience

Consultant

Works At: Fortis Hospital, Bangalore (Bannerghatta Road)

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Dr. Moksha Gowda is one of the most eminent General Surgeons, who has an experience of over 14 years.
She holds expertise in management of cases like vascular trauma, electrocauterization, endoscopic surgeries, piles treatment, gastroscopy etc.
She completed her MBBS from PES Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Kuppam in 2006.
Further, she did MBBS from Sagar Hospital, Bangalore in 2011.
Dr. Moksha has been associated with Karnataka Medical Council since 2006.

Dr. Moksha Gowda is one of the most eminent General Surgeons, who has an experience of over 14 years.
She holds expertise in management of cases like vascular trauma, electrocauterization, endoscopic surgeries, piles treatment, gastroscopy etc.
She completed her MBBS from PES Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Kuppam in 2006.
Further, she did MBBS from Sagar Hospital, Bangalore in 2011.
Dr. Moksha has been associated with Karnataka Medical Council since 2006.

Dr. Ashok Hatolkar

General Surgeon

Mumbai, India

45+ years of experience

Consultant

Works At: Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital, Mumbai

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Dr. Ashok Hatolkar is a renowned General Surgeon with a vast experience of nearly 41 years.
He has a keen interest in procedures like hernia repair, colectomy, cryotherapy, gastrectomy, gastroscopy, bariatric surgeries and many others.
Dr. Ashok completed his MBBS from Government Medical College, Aurangabad in 1973.
Following this, he continued to MS in General Surgery from University of Mumbai in 1979.
He has been associated with Maharashtra Medical Council since 1974.

Dr. Ashok Hatolkar is a renowned General Surgeon with a vast experience of nearly 41 years.
He has a keen interest in procedures like hernia repair, colectomy, cryotherapy, gastrectomy, gastroscopy, bariatric surgeries and many others.
Dr. Ashok completed his MBBS from Government Medical College, Aurangabad in 1973.
Following this, he continued to MS in General Surgery from University of Mumbai in 1979.
He has been associated with Maharashtra Medical Council since 1974.

Dr. Jayashree Todkar

Obesity and Bariatric Surgeon

Mumbai, India

22+ years of experience

Director

Works At: Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital, Mumbai

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Dr Jayashree Todkar is working at Dr L H Hiranandani hospital as a visiting Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeon in December 2008.
In addition, she has done her Fellowship in Bariatric and Metabolic surgery from Cleveland Clinic, USA and Brazil.
She is the director of JT Obesity Solutions, a high volume unit in surgery for Obesity and Related diseases, Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital, Powai, Mumbai. She is also an Executive committee member of OSSI.
She has the honour of being the First Female Bariatric surgeon from India.
She has got entry in Limca Book of Records for performing 45 hernias in 10 hours.
Dr. Todkar is the only Indian Female surgeon who has demonstrated live surgeries on National and International platforms.
Her many research and original articles are published in various National and International Index Journals about Obesity and metabolic surgery.
She is felicitated with Yuva Bharati Award, Veer Shaiva Bhooshan Award and Venutai Chavan Award.
She is the invited faculty for various national and international conferences in surgical gastroenterology and bariatric and metabolic surgery for presentations.
The doctor conducts training sessions for surgeons and multidisciplinary team for Bariatric surgery.
She is the first Indian to receive the International Award at the world congress of ASMBS 2012 (American society for metabolic and bariatric surgery) for a best poster presentation.
The doctor also received the world congress award for young scientist surgeon scholarship at IFSO 2011 (International Federation for Surgery for Obesity and metabolic disorders)

Dr Jayashree Todkar is working at Dr L H Hiranandani hospital as a visiting Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeon in December 2008.
In addition, she has done her Fellowship in Bariatric and Metabolic surgery from Cleveland Clinic, USA and Brazil.
She is the director of JT Obesity Solutions, a high volume unit in surgery for Obesity and Related diseases, Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital, Powai, Mumbai. She is also an Executive committee member of OSSI.
She has the honour of being the First Female Bariatric surgeon from India.
She has got entry in Limca Book of Records for performing 45 hernias in 10 hours.
Dr. Todkar is the only Indian Female surgeon who has demonstrated live surgeries on National and International platforms.
Her many research and original articles are published in various National and International Index Journals about Obesity and metabolic surgery.
She is felicitated with Yuva Bharati Award, Veer Shaiva Bhooshan Award and Venutai Chavan Award.
She is the invited faculty for various national and international conferences in surgical gastroenterology and bariatric and metabolic surgery for presentations.
The doctor conducts training sessions for surgeons and multidisciplinary team for Bariatric surgery.
She is the first Indian to receive the International Award at the world congress of ASMBS 2012 (American society for metabolic and bariatric surgery) for a best poster presentation.
The doctor also received the world congress award for young scientist surgeon scholarship at IFSO 2011 (International Federation for Surgery for Obesity and metabolic disorders)

Dr. Dharmendra Sharma

Laparoscopic Surgeon

Gurgaon, India

25+ years of experience

Consultant

Works At: Medanta - The Medicity, Gurgaon

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Dr. Dharmendra Sharma is a laparoscopic surgeon with an experience of 21+ years.
Has lead many cases successfully in GI Oncology & Bariatric Surgery.
He has done his M.B.B.S. from PGIMS Medical College, Rohtak followed by MS in General Surgery.
He has a Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery.

Dr. Dharmendra Sharma is a laparoscopic surgeon with an experience of 21+ years.
Has lead many cases successfully in GI Oncology & Bariatric Surgery.
He has done his M.B.B.S. from PGIMS Medical College, Rohtak followed by MS in General Surgery.
He has a Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery.

Dr. Anil Vaidya

General Surgeon

Chennai, India

38+ years of experience

Director

Works At: MGM Healthcare, Chennai

5.0 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Anil Vaidya is a renowned General Surgeon with over 34 years of experience.
He is the first surgeon in the world to do a Sentinel Skin flap with a Multi-Visceral Graft to help monitor intestinal grafts.
He remains one of the few surgeons in the world who has performed over 1000 Pancreas Transplants.
He is also credited with pioneering the field of Transplant Oncology, which combines Multi-Visceral Transplant Techniques with adjuvant immunotherapy to treat locally advanced cancers in the abdominal cavity.
Dr.Anil Vaidya has conceptualized and helped in executing the first-ever vascularised facial nerve transplant in the world for a patient who was already on immunosuppression for an intestinal transplant.
After completing his MBBS in 1989 from the University of Pune, he achieved a DNB (General Surgery) in 1995 from New Delhi.
In 2003, he completed his MD (Transplant Surgery) from the University of Miami and his CCT (Transplant Surgery) Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom, in 2004.
He completed his residency in General Surgery in India and Urology in the UK, followed by a fellowship in Urologic Oncology with Mark Soloway at Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami.
He also completed an American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS) accredited fellowship in Multi-Organ Transplantation at the University of Miami, mentored by Dr Andreas Tzakis, Dr Gaetano Ciancio, and Dr George Burke.
Dr. Vaidya has significantly contributed to developing Pancreatic, Intestinal, and Multi-Visceral Transplant Programs.
He has authored over 120 articles in peer-reviewed journals and is among the top 3% of the surgeons in the world rated by Research Gate.
Dr. Vaidya is actively involved in research to improve transplantation outcomes and develop new field techniques.
He is a member of the Indian Society of Organ Transplant, the Indian Medical Association, the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, the International Intestinal Transplant and Rehabilitation Society, and the International Pancreas and Islet Transplant Association.

Dr. Anil Vaidya is a renowned General Surgeon with over 34 years of experience.
He is the first surgeon in the world to do a Sentinel Skin flap with a Multi-Visceral Graft to help monitor intestinal grafts.
He remains one of the few surgeons in the world who has performed over 1000 Pancreas Transplants.
He is also credited with pioneering the field of Transplant Oncology, which combines Multi-Visceral Transplant Techniques with adjuvant immunotherapy to treat locally advanced cancers in the abdominal cavity.
Dr.Anil Vaidya has conceptualized and helped in executing the first-ever vascularised facial nerve transplant in the world for a patient who was already on immunosuppression for an intestinal transplant.
After completing his MBBS in 1989 from the University of Pune, he achieved a DNB (General Surgery) in 1995 from New Delhi.
In 2003, he completed his MD (Transplant Surgery) from the University of Miami and his CCT (Transplant Surgery) Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom, in 2004.
He completed his residency in General Surgery in India and Urology in the UK, followed by a fellowship in Urologic Oncology with Mark Soloway at Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami.
He also completed an American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS) accredited fellowship in Multi-Organ Transplantation at the University of Miami, mentored by Dr Andreas Tzakis, Dr Gaetano Ciancio, and Dr George Burke.
Dr. Vaidya has significantly contributed to developing Pancreatic, Intestinal, and Multi-Visceral Transplant Programs.
He has authored over 120 articles in peer-reviewed journals and is among the top 3% of the surgeons in the world rated by Research Gate.
Dr. Vaidya is actively involved in research to improve transplantation outcomes and develop new field techniques.
He is a member of the Indian Society of Organ Transplant, the Indian Medical Association, the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, the International Intestinal Transplant and Rehabilitation Society, and the International Pancreas and Islet Transplant Association.

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