Dr.Pradeep Chowbey - Ayushman OPD

He is the Vice Chairman- Max Healthcare. He is the Director – Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic and Bariatric (Obesity) Surgery, Max Healthcare Institute Ltd, New Delhi (India). Padmashree Awarded by the President of India. Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa). Honorary Surgeon to The President of India. Honorary Surgeon to Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS). Surgeon to His Holiness Dalai Lama. He through his dedicated efforts and continually progressive approach towards elevating the standards of Bariatric, Laparoscopic and General Surgery has earned several noteworthy accreditations and affiliations. Some of the accreditations and affiliations earned by his are as follows: Founder President Of Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS), Doctor Of Science by Rani Durgawati Vishwvidyalaya, Jabalpur and Founding Designee Of International Centre Of Excellence.

Senior Consultant-Minimal Access, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He has joined Max Healthcare in November 2009. Prior to joining Max Healthcare, he worked as a Consultant in the Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery Centre at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India. Dr. Khullar holds several important positions like: Vice President (North Zone), Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES), Honorary Secretary � Hernia Society of India(HSI ) � National Chapter of Asia Pacific Hernia Society(APHS) and Treasurer � Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI). He has co-authored a text book on �Endohernia Repair�. Memberships and Affiliations: Treasurer – Obesity and Metabolic and Surgery Society of India (OSSI), Honorary Secretary– Hernia Society of India – National Chapter of Asia Pacific Hernia Society 2007. Life Member of Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS) 2005. Life Member of Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI) 2005. Life Member of Association of Surgeons of India (ASI-6992). Fellowship of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES) 2007. Life member of Rajasthan Association of Minimal Access Surgeons (RAMAS). Executive member of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons, 2002. Life member of Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA), 1997. Life member of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES), 1994. Life member of Delhi Medical Association (DMA). Life member of Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-surgeons, 1991. Life member of Indian Medical Association (IMA), 1989.

Senior Consultant-Minimal Access, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He has joined Max Healthcare in November 2009. Prior to joining Max Healthcare, he worked as a Consultant in the Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery Centre at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India. Following his training in UK, he had been associated with the department since its inception in 1996.Dr. Sharma has a special interest in the management of Ventral/Incisional Hernias by a minimal access approach. He has several international publications on minimal access surgery and laparoscopic ventral hernia repairs. He holds several important positions like: Secretary General and Founding Member, Asia Pacific Hernia Society(APHS),2004; Examiner-Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh for Intercollegiate Membership of Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS); Overseas Clinical Tutor-Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, Executive Council Member � Indian Chapter of Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, Joint Editor – Indian Journal of Surgery (IJS) and Accredited Faculty for National Board of Examinations (India) for the Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery. Memberships and Affiliations: Secretary General and Founder member, Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS). Executive Council Member, Indian Chapter of Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (RCS, Ed.). Life member of Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI). Life member of Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic surgeons of Asia (ELSA). Life member of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES). Life member of Association of Surgeons of India (ASI). Life member of Indian Medical Association (IMA). Member FAIS Committee Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) 2004. Member of British Surgical Stapling Group (BSSG), 1991-1993.