Best Doctors in Delhi, India — TOP 45

Dr. Krishna Iyer is one of India's front ranking paediatric cardiac surgeons, recognised for his clinical expertise and wide ranging involvement with cardiac care for children in India and other developing nations, Dr. Iyer initiated the first dedicated paediatric cardiac care program in Northern India , a pioneering initiative, at Escorts Heart Institute Research Centre( now Fortis-Escorts Heart Institute ) in 1995. Under his guidance this paediatric cardiac program has become the benchmark for cardiac care for children for India and its South East Asian neighbours. Dr. Iyer has operated on more than 10,000 babies, children and adults with congenital heart diseases comprising various procedures like arterial switch procedure, double switch operation TAPVC repairs, Fontan and Fontan type procedures, corrections for tetralogy of Fallot, DORV, Truncus etc. Senning operation, conduit repairs and wide range of one stage and multi-stage corrections for complex congenital heart diseases. He has done original work on rapid two-stage arterial switch procedure and performed the first successful rapid two stage arterial switch and double-switch operation in India. His current interests are perfecting complex neonatal cardiac surgery, cardiac surgery in malnourished infants and children, salvaging late presenters of congenital heart disease, and developing cost effective cardiac care for children in developing countries. After basic training, he joined the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at AIIMS and was Additional Professor at the time he moved to Escorts Heart Institute to set up its paediatric cardiac care division. He trained in paediatric and infant cardiac surgery under the guidance of the renowned paediatric cardiac surgeon Dr. R.B.B.Mee as Senior Fellow at the Department of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery at Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne in Australia in 1989. He is involved in many charities for underprivileged children, most notably the 'Gift of Life' program of Rotary International.

Dr. Lalita Badhwar is a gynecologist and obstetrician at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in Delhi. She specializes in minimally invasive gynecological surgery and laparoscopic procedures. Dr. Badhwar serves as the Vice President of the Delhi Gynaecological Endoscopists Society. She holds medical degrees from the University of Delhi.

• Performs robotic-assisted surgeries, including hysterectomy and myomectomy using the Da Vinci system.
• Treats various conditions through ovarian cyst removal and gynecological endoscopy.
• Is a member of the International Society of Gynec Endoscopists.
• Works at Apollo Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility and one of Asia's largest medical networks.

Surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgeries in urology

35 years old

• Performed over 2000 successful Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (Ho-LEP) procedures and over 1000 TURPs.
• Has experience working in the largest clinics in South Korea, Malaysia and China.
• Robotic surgery training at IRCAD in Strasbourg (France) in March 2010.
• Regularly performs laparoscopic urological surgeries: pyeloplasty, donor nephrectomy, radical nephrectomy, urethral reimplantation in the Department of Urology at the Cleveland Clinic, USA.

Gynecologist, specialist in reproductive medicine

33 years old

• More than 18 years of experience in the field of assisted reproduction and she performs IVF, ICSI, IVF with donor egg programs, IUI, Follicular monitoring.
• One of the first trained IVF specialists in New Delhi.
• Former Member of the Executive Council of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London from the North Zone of India.
• Lecturer at various conferences, national and state level CMEs with special interest and expertise in infertility and endoscopic surgeries.

Neurosurgeon, specialist in stereotactic neurosurgery

20 years

• Member of the Indian Association of Functional Stereotactic Neurosurgery.
• Member of the Indian Association of Neurologists and Spinal Neurosurgeons.
• Has publications on functional stereotactic neurosurgery.
• Received the Delhi Medical Association Award in 2015.

The doctor is an ophthalmologist with a specialization in corneal replacement. With extensive experience in advanced surgical techniques, the doctor has contributed significantly to the field through both clinical practice and research. The doctor is recognized for pioneering methods that improve patient outcomes in corneal transplant surgeries.

Dr. Sidharth Sahni is a surgical oncologist at Apollo Hospital Indraprastha in New Delhi. He is a certified tutor at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. Dr. Sahni is the designated breast surgeon for the American and Russian embassies. He also serves the Israeli, Italian, and Australian diplomatic missions. He focuses on mastectomy and complex breast cancer surgery.

• Founding member of the Indian Society of Nephrology.
• Member of the European Society of Mastology (EUSOMA).
• Trained in Italy and Scotland in breast surgical oncology.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility ranked among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.

The doctor is an experienced neurosurgeon specializing in Deep Brain Stimulation surgery. Educated in India, Japan, and Australia, the doctor was recognized as the Best Neurosurgery Resident in 1996. Additionally, the doctor achieved the distinction of being the youngest neurosurgeon to qualify on the first attempt at the Diplomate National Board in Neurosurgery at Apollo Hospitals.

Dr. Kumar Ramesh is a urology and renal transplant specialist at Apollo Hospital Indraprastha. He serves as the President of the Madras Urological Society. Dr. Ramesh specializes in treating erectile dysfunction, male sexual health, and bladder cancer. He performs complex procedures like prostatectomy and transurethral resection of the bladder.

• Holds a DNB in Urology from the National Board of Examinations.
• Maintains membership in the Society of Endourology and Surgeons of India.
• Published several research papers in national and international peer-reviewed journals.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility ranked among the world's best by Newsweek.

Dr. Sajan K Hegde is a spine surgeon at Apollo Hospital Indraprastha in Delhi. He performed the first fusionless scoliosis surgery in India. Dr. Hegde introduced several modern instrumentation systems to the Indian medical community. He treats complex cases involving spine trauma and herniated disks.

• Member of the Spine Trauma Study Group in the USA.
• Specializes in both surgical and non-surgical spinal treatments.
• Affiliated with the Group International COTREL DUBOUSSET (GICD).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital ranked among the world's best by Newsweek.

The doctor specializes in the surgical treatment of gastrointestinal cancers, including gastric, pancreatic, colon, and rectal cancers. Additionally, the doctor focuses on oncogynecology, particularly cancers of the uterus and cervix, as well as esophageal cancer. With a comprehensive approach to cancer treatment, the doctor employs advanced surgical techniques to improve patient outcomes.

Dr. Subash Gupta is the chief surgeon of the Liver Transplant Department at Apollo Hospital Indraprastha. He performed India's first liver transplant on a 6-month-old infant. Dr. Gupta is the founder of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at the Liver Centre. He treats complex diseases, including pseudosclerosing cholangitis and organ transposition in recipients.

• Developed a new liver resection method that improves donor safety during transplant operations.
• Completed six years of surgical training at Queen Elizabeth and St. James's hospitals in the UK.
• Winner of the Society of Clinical Excellence Award for achievements in surgical practice.
• Works at JCI-accredited Apollo Hospital, which houses one of Asia's largest transplant centers.

Dr. Anil Kumar Kansal serves as Director of Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery at BLK Hospital. He specializes in treating complex brain and spine pathologies. He has held leadership roles at Fortis and Max Hospitals. Dr. Kansal completed international training in the USA, Germany, and South Korea.

• Specializes in vascular neurosurgery and surgical epilepsy treatment.
• Uses endoscopic and minimally invasive methods to reduce recovery times.
• Trained in percutaneous discectomy and nucleoplasty in Thailand and Singapore.
• Works at JCI-accredited BLK Hospital, a top-ranked facility in Delhi.

Dr. Sunil Prakash heads the Nephrology and Transplantation department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital. He specializes in kidney transplant surgery and complex renal care. Dr. Prakash is a Fellow of the Indian College of Physicians. He focuses on dialysis and organ transplantation in Delhi.

• Two-time winner of the Best Doctor award for medical results.
• Received multiple grants and scholarships from the International Society of Nephrology.
• Member of the European Society of Dialysis and Transplantation and Asian Society of Transplantation.
• Works at JCI-accredited BLK Hospital, ranked among the top 10 multi-specialty centers in Delhi.

Dr. Ajay Kaul heads the cardiothoracic and vascular surgery department at BLK Hospital. He has performed over 15,000 cardiac surgeries. He specializes in treating aortic diseases and heart failure. Dr. Kaul also managed over 2,000 cases of congenital cardiovascular disease in children and adults.

• Authored over 70 scientific articles in international medical journals.
• Former Director and Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute.
• Served as Director of Cardiac Surgery at Birla Heart Research Centre.
• Held professor and lecturer roles at Hannover Medical School and the University of Bombay.