Best surgeons in India: TOP 21 doctors

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. 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

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

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. 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

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. 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

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. 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