Best surgeons in India: TOP 21 doctors

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. Jagannath Kulkarni brings 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. 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

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

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. Aditya specializes in breast cancer surgeries with 11 years of experience of focused experience at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Expert in Breast Conserving Surgeries and Modified Radical Mastectomies
• Fellowship-trained in Breast Surgery at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre
• Lifetime member of Association of Breast Surgeons of India
• Performs Chemotherapy Port Surgeries and diagnostic procedures like FNAC

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

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 of experience in surgical oncology

Dr. Nagender Sharma specializes in breast, colon, lung, and prostate cancer management at Medanta Hospital with 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 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 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 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

Dr. Prashant Jain is a Gold Medalist in Pediatric Surgery with 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

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 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. Hakkalamani specializes in lower limb replacement and knee surgeries, with over 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 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 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