Dr. Arun Prasad

About

Dr. Arun Prasad is a highly respected and internationally trained Surgical Gastroenterologist with over 35 years of experience in managing complex gastrointestinal, bariatric, metabolic, thoracic, and robotic surgeries. He is renowned for pioneering minimally invasive surgical techniques and has contributed significantly to the advancement of laparoscopic, thoracoscopic, and robotic surgery in India and abroad.

Experience

35+ Years

Language

Hindi, English, Punjabi

Qualification

MBBS (AFMC)
MS (MAMC)
FRCS
FRCSEd
FACS (USA)

Awards & Achievements

Felicitation by the Health Minister of India for outstanding work in Bariatric & Obesity Surgery
Felicitation by the Health Minister of Delhi for excellence in Thoracoscopic Surgery
Multiple International Awards & Keynote Recognitions in Europe, USA, UK, Canada, and China for contributions to Robotic Surgery
Invited Presidential & Keynote Speaker at international conferences on GI, Bariatric, and Robotic Surgery

Memberships

IFSO
OSSI
IAGES
AMASI
Indian Medical Association
President Of Obesity Surgery Society Of India (OSSI)
President - International MGB-OAGB Club (Bariatric Surgery)
Founder Member Of BRICS Bariatric Surgery Society
Founder Member Of Indian Branch Of Clinical Robotic Surgeons Association (CRSA)
Vice President Of Indian Association Of Gastro Endoscopic Surgeons (IAGES)
Executive Member Of Association Of Surgeons Of India (Delhi Chapter)
Vice President - Association of Robotic and Innovative Surgeons (ARIS)
Board Member Of EC Journal Of Gastroenterology

Research & Publications

25+ peer-reviewed publications in leading national and international medical journals
Significant research contributions in laparoscopic, bariatric, metabolic, thoracoscopic, and robotic surgery
Lead contributor to OSSI & IFSO guidelines on bariatric and metabolic surgery
Research focus on minimally invasive GI surgery, bariatric & metabolic surgery outcomes, robotic surgery innovations, complex hernia management, abdominal wall reconstruction, and obesity care during COVID-19
Reviewer for reputed journals including Surgical Endoscopy and Obesity Surgery
Editorial roles with Journal of Minimal Access Surgery (JMAS), World Journal of Gastroenterology, and Journal of Bariatric Surgery

Specialisation

Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery
Robotic Gastrointestinal Surgery
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Thoracoscopic Surgery
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR)
Colorectal Surgery (Benign & Malignant)
Upper GI Surgery (Hiatus Hernia, Achalasia)

Hospitals

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital

Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi-Mathura Road, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi - 110076, India

Medical Tourism Recognized

Hospital