Best surgeons in India: TOP 21 doctors

Dr. Sonal Asthana specializes in liver and kidney transplants, performing surgeries for liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas diseases.

• Experienced in islet cell transplantation for diabetes patients
• Trained in surgical oncology at AIIMS, New Delhi
• Fellowship-trained by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons
• Author of 40+ scientific papers in medical journals
• Awarded by British, American, and Canadian Transplant Societies

Specializes in hepatobiliary surgery – Dr. Jacob performs complex operations on liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas cancers at Aster CMI Hospital.

• Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
• Trained at Newcastle University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• Former Chief Consultant at BGS Global Hospitals
• Focuses on liver transplantation and hepatobiliary procedures

Prof. Mohammed Rela is a world-renowned liver transplant surgeon who performed the first liver transplant on a 5-day-old child – a breakthrough recorded in the Guinness Book of Records.

• Performed 4,000+ liver transplants with a 95% success rate
• Pioneered split liver transplants in India – one donor for two recipients
• Authored 500+ scientific publications in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery
• Head of Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre

Dr. Rajeev Agarwal pioneered surgical oncology in northern India, focusing on breast conservation and reconstruction at Medanta Hospital.

• Specializes in breast conservation surgery and sentinel node biopsy
• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) and other prestigious associations
• Invited faculty at The International Conference on Palliative Care organized by Vatican
• Over 20+ years of experience in surgical oncology

Dr. Nagender Sharma specializes in breast, colon, lung, and prostate cancer management at Medanta Hospital with 9+ years of experience.

• MBBS from Manipal University
• DM in Medical Oncology from Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai
• Member of multiple prestigious oncology societies
• Expertise in comprehensive cancer care

Dr. Lalita Badhwar brings 40+ years of expertise in gynecology and obstetrics, specializing in minimally invasive techniques at Apollo Hospital Indraprastha.

• Highly skilled in laparoscopic surgery and gynecological endoscopy
• Member of multiple prestigious societies including ISGE and IAGE
• Extensive experience in complex gynecological procedures
• Provides comprehensive care from antenatal to menopausal stages

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.

Dr. Murtaza Ahmed Chishti specializes in heart and lung transplantation, with 30+ years of experience and recognition from leading medical societies.

• Awarded for contributions in thoracic organ transplant by Society of Heart Failure and Transplant
• Honored with Certificate of Excellence for work in organ transplant by CM Vasundara Raje
• Specializes in total arterial re-vascularization and complex coronary surgery
• Member of Rajasthan Medical Council
• Published research on coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with poor LV function

Dr. Durgatosh Pandey is a surgical oncologist with 18+ years of experience, specializing in lung and esophageal cancers. He's a founder member of Lung Cancer Consortium Asia and Esophageal cancer consortium.

• Trustee member of Indian Co-operative Oncology Network
• Published author of 'A Peep into Void' and various research papers
• Focuses on innovative surgical techniques for cancer treatment

Performed 15,000+ cardiac surgeries – Dr. Kaul is a leading expert in aortic diseases and heart failure at BLK Super Speciality Hospital.

• Specializes in coronary artery bypass and heart valve replacements
• Performed 2,000+ surgeries for congenital heart defects
• Head of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Department
• Published 70+ articles in international journals

Dr. Pankaj Kumar Pande is a surgical oncologist with 30+ years of expertise in complex gastrointestinal and colorectal cancer surgeries, including advanced HIPEC and cytoreductive procedures.

• Awarded the GEM Award from Max Healthcare and Chikitsa Bhushan Award for excellence in surgery
• Specializes in HIPEC and cytoreductive surgeries – advanced techniques for abdominal cancers
• Organizes health awareness camps to promote early cancer detection
• Published research in surgical oncology

Dr. Prashant Jain is a Gold Medalist in Pediatric Surgery with 15+ years of experience, specializing in advanced laparoscopic techniques for children.

• Expert in pediatric urology and appendicitis treatment
• Published multiple research articles in medical journals
• Member of the Indian Association of Pediatric Surgery
• Advocate for conservative management of splenic abscess

Dr. Hakkalamani specializes in lower limb replacement and knee surgeries, with over 12 years of experience in the UK and India.

• Trained at Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
• Fellowship in Lower Limb Arthroplasty and Knee Soft Tissue Reconstruction
• Awarded 1st Prize at SICOT and BOTA meetings
• Performs joint replacement and arthroscopic knee surgery

Dr. Vivek Vij is a pioneer in liver transplantation with over 500 liver transplants performed and the lowest biliary complication rate (<4%) globally in living donor procedures.

• Specializes in living donor liver transplantation, developing safety protocols that ensure 100% donor safety
• Performed 2,000+ liver transplants collectively with his team
• First surgeon in the Indian subcontinent to publish a series on laparoscopic donor hepatectomy
• Founder of Liver Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Sciences at Fortis Hospitals

Over 15,000 successful cancer surgeries – Dr. Sundaram specializes in complex oncological cases at Global Hospital Chennai.

• Specializes in surgical oncology with a focus on high-complexity cases
• Over 15+ years of experience in the field
• Expert in minimally invasive and advanced surgical techniques
• Works at a leading JCI-accredited hospital

Dr. Amrith Raj Rao specializes in minimally invasive treatments for kidney, ureteral, and prostate conditions at Manipal Hospitals, with 20+ years of experience.

• UK board-certified (CCT) with two visiting fellowships from the USA
• Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU)
• Expert in prostate and bladder surgeries
• Skilled in treating kidney and ureteral stones

Dr. Aritra Ghosh is a dedicated general surgeon at Manipal Hospitals, bringing expertise to a wide range of surgical needs.

• Specializes in general surgical procedures
• Works at Manipal Hospitals, a trusted healthcare provider
• Committed to patient-centered care

Dr. Jagannath Kulkarni brings 30+ years of surgical expertise, specializing in advanced procedures like flexible robotic surgery at Manipal Goa Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained at the Royal College of Surgeons, UK
• Skilled in appendectomy, thyroidectomy, and Whipple surgery
• Published in national and international medical journals
• Regular speaker at surgical conferences
• Extensive training in surgical oncology in India and abroad

Dr. Prakash Pandit specializes in advanced radiation oncology techniques like Tomotherapy-H and Brachytherapy at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• MD in Radiation Oncology with expertise in targeted treatments
• Uses Linear Accelerator for precise tumor targeting
• Offers personalized care plans for complex cases

Dr. Roshan Kumar Patil specializes in advanced radiation oncology techniques at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, focusing on precise cancer treatments.

• Expert in Tomotherapy-H, Linear Accelerator, and Brachytherapy
• MD in Radiation Oncology with extensive clinical experience
• Consultant at a leading cancer treatment center