Last updated on May 21st, 2022
Lifestyle disorder such as obesity has become very common amongst people in India. This is due to the speedy lifestyle changes, unhealthful dietetic habits and lack of physical activity in your daily routine. It is now hit the entire world as a global pandemic that is no longer confined to the urban elite but has become a common issue in all categories. The WHO Reports suggest that cases of obesity have tripled increases in worldwide since 1975.
Serial No. | Doctors Name | Qualifications |
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1 | Ajay Kumar Kriplani | MBBS, MS – General Surgery |
2 | Dr. Pradeep Chowbey | MBBS, MS – General Surgery, MNAMS |
3 | Dr. Manish Baijal | MBBS, DNB- General Surgery, MNAMS |
4 | Dr. Anshuman Kaushal | MS General Surgery, MBBS |
5 | Dr. Ashish Vashistha | MBBS, MS, FNBE (MAS), FIAGES |
6 | Dr. Deep Goel | MBBS, DNB – General Surgery, FRCS (UK) |
7 | Dr. Paritosh S Gupta | MBBS, MS, DNB, MNAMS |

This is where the role of Bariatric Surgery comes into play. The name weight loss surgery is also known it. The process is a very effective and successful mode that has shown significant enhancement in the quality of life of people with obesity and related issues.
Why is Bariatric Surgery Required?
Bariatric Surgery is typically considered a treatment method for people who are extremely overweight and cannot lose the additional weight through other diets and measures. Medical measures used for weight loss are collectively known as bariatric surgeries.
Who Can Go for this Weight Loss Surgery?
- A person becomes eligible for bariatric surgery if he or she fulfills any one criteria mentioned-below:
- BMI is excess than 37.5 kg/ m2
- BMI is excess than 32 kg/ m2 with at least one obesity– associated comorbidity/ complication
- Uncontrollable Type II Diabetes
- Health conditions such as Sleep Apnea, Dyslipidemia, Gout, Hypertension, Backache, PID, Male & Female Infertility, PCOS/PCOD and others
Here is the list of top 7 bariatric surgeons in Delhi, in Right Selects opinion, with their specialization and bigger achievements.
- Dr. Ajay Kumar Kriplani
- HOD & Director – Minimal Access, Bariatric & GI Surgery
- Qualifications: MBBS, MS – General Surgery,
Dr Ajay Kumar Kriplani is considered as the best Bariatric Surgeons in Delhi and India. With loads of experience of around 38 years he has been of performing several kinds of surgeries with expertise in several contemporary techniques. He is also known to be the first surgeon in entire India to perform laparoscopic adrenalectomy and laparoscopic splenectomy. Dr Ajay is also renowned for performing North India’s first laparoscopic whipple pancreatico –dudodenectomy.
A look at His Awards and Accolades Received over the Years:
- Best Citizens of India Award from International Publishing House, 2009
- Distinguished Service Award from IMA Academy of Medical Specialties
- Dr. N Sethuraman Oration – Laparoscopic surgery of the adrenal gland
- Dr. B N Balakrishna Rao Oration – Laparoscopic surgery of the adrenal gland
- Dr. S R Joglekar Award for Best Article- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Oration – Current concepts in Laparoscopic Management of Morbid Obesity
- Dr. Pradeep Chowbey
- Chairman – Minimal Access, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MAMBS) & Allied Surgical Specialties
- Qualifications: MBBS, MS – General Surgery, MNAMS, FRCS (London), FIMSA, FAIS, FACS, FIAGES, FALS
Dr Pradeep Chowbey is one of the most experienced and well-acclaimed bariatric surgeons in Delhi, India. He is also acclaimed to be the pioneer in laparoscopic surgery. With an extensive experience of around 40 years as a medical professional, he has surpassed more than 80,000 laparoscopic surgeries. He has a name in the Limca Book of records 2000-2009 for operating on the World’s heaviest teen.
He is also known to be the first surgeon to perform Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in North India and has played a critical role in developing Minimal Access, Metabolic, & Bariatric Surgery in India.
A look at His Awards and Accolades Received over the Years:
- Padma Shri Award by the Government of India
- Received Gem of India Award for his excellence in the field of Gastrointestinal surgery
- Rashtriya Rattan Award & Gold Medal for Medical Excellence – 2005
- Dr. K C Mahajan Award for Best Academician
- Bharat Jyoti Award
- Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa Doctorate) by Honorary Governor of MP and the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jabalpur
- Arch of Excellence (Medicare) Award
- Honorary Rotarian by Rotary Club of Delhi
- Chairman’s Award by Max Healthcare
- IMAAN India Samman award 2014
- Received Lifetime Achievement award by Human Care Charitable Trust
- Dr. Manish Baijal
- Director– Max Institute of Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery
- Qualifications – MBBS, DNB- General Surgery, MNAMS, Fellowship of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (FIAGES), Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery (FALS)
With over 23 years of experience in the field of Medicine Dr, Manish Baijal is one of the best weight surgeons in Delhi. Dr. Baijal has specializations in morbid obesity and metabolic disorders (weight loss/ bariatric surgery), surgery for abdominal wall hernias, and laparoscopic process for biliary surgeries, including Gall Bladder Stone, common bile duct surgery).
Dr. Manish Baijal is acknowledged as the finest for his work in scarless neck surgery for thyroid and parathyroid diseases.
He has also received several fellowships in advanced surgical techniques and completed his training in bariatric surgery from the Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA.
A look at His Awards and Accolades Received over the Years:
- Conferred designation of ‘Surgeon of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery’ by the Surgical Review Corporation, USA
- Awarded ‘Excellence in Bariatric Surgery’ by India News Health Awards – 2016
- Hony. Treasurer and Founder member of Hernia Society of India (HSI) – National Chapter of Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)
- Hony. Treasurer for Asia Pacific Metabolic & Bariatric Surgical Society (APMBSS)
- Dr. Anshuman Kaushal
- Senior Consultant & Academic Coordinator in department of General, MIS and Bariatric Surgery.
- Qualifications- MS General Surgery, MBBS, Fellowship in Minimal Access. Surgery Delhi DNB – Surgical Gastroenterology
With over 16 Years as a Medical Professional, Dr. Anshuman Kaushal is a chief Bariatric and Laparoscopic surgeon in Delhi NCR. He is one of the surgeons who have performed more than 15000 successful operations in General Surgery, Oncosurgery, Laparoscopic GI, and Bariatric surgeries. This also includes complex hernia, hepatobiliary, laparoscopic GI, colorectal, and weight-loss surgeries (Sleeve and Bypass). Dr. Anshuman Kaushal has treated numerous complex cases in India and global patients.
He also has completed several specializing training courses on advanced laparoscopic surgeries from well-acclaimed institutions in India and worldwide.
A look at His Awards and Accolades Received over the Years:
- Dr Anshuman has received the coveted Fellowship of American College of Surgeons and is among the first ones to receive the prestigious Fellowship of International College of Laparoscopic Surgeons (FCLS) from Society of Endo Laparoscopic Surgeons of India in the year 2012.
- Dr. Ashish Vashistha
- Director and Head of Department – Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket
- Qualifications – MBBS, MS, FNBE (MAS), FIAGES
Dr. Ashish Vashistha is the Head of the “Department of Surgery” Max Health Care, Saket, New Delhi. He has made significant contributions to Bariatric and minimal access surgery by launching the Bariatric program in Max Health care and Central India. He is a well-acclaimed General and Laparoscopic Surgeon in Delhi with over two decades of experience in treating weight-related issues and obesity. Dr. Ashish is one of the Laparoscopic chief Surgeons to be duly accredited and certified by the National Board of Examination, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, New Delhi.
He has accomplished several successful weight-loss surgeries in his extensive career, including Gastric Bypass, Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic Mini Gastric Bypass, and Revision surgeries. He also has expertise and training in Robotic Surgeries such as Cholecystectomy, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and cancer treatment.
- Dr. Deep Goel
- Senior Consultant & Director – Minimal Access, Bariatric & Surgical Gastroenterology Department
- Qualifications – MBBS, DNB – General Surgery, FRCS (UK), FACS (USA)
Dr. Deep Goel is one of India’s best weight loss surgeons specializing in Laparoscopic Advance surgery, Bariatric, and Surgical Gastro Oncology Surgery. Dr. Goel has received specialized training and fellowships in bariatric procedures and GI Oncosurgery from world-class medical facilities in the United States, France, and the UK. He also holds expertise in Minimal Invasive Surgery for cancer treatment and Gastrectomy surgery, along with laparoscopic surgery.
A look at His Awards and Accolades Received over the Years:
- Gold Medal in MBBS
- Best Doctor Award by Indian Medical Association and Heart Care Foundation of India
- Awarded fellowship of American College of Surgeons in 2013
- Dr. Paritosh S Gupta
- Head of the Department, General, Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery
- Qualifications: MBBS, MS, DNB, MNAMS
With rich experience of more than 15 years in the medical field, Dr. Paritosh S Gupta is known as the best Bariatric Surgeon in Delhi – NCR region. With more than 10,000 successful surgeries on his list, Dr. Gupta is well-acclaimed and has skills in the area of surgery.
Dr. Paritosh S Gupta holds expertise in Bariatric Surgery, Gastric Surgery, Liver Surgery, Colon Surgery, Gall Bladder Surgery, Pancreatic Surgery, Breast Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Plastic, Emergency Surgery, etc. He is also a dedicated faculty and trainer at the well-recognized Ethicon Institute of Surgical Education (EISE), New Delhi. He has accomplished several surgeons in Solid Organ Laparoscopic Surgery.
This is the information of 7 top Bariatric Surgeons in Delhi by Right Selects. If you want to enhance the list with some other top bariatric surgeons in Delhi, you can email us the same @ info@jeewangarg.com or mention their names in the comment section, and we will add the mentioned name to our blog.