Dr. Anil Sharma

Dr. Anil Sharma relocated to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi from UK in 1994. He was associated with the founding of the Department of Minimal Access Surgery since its inception in 1996. Dr. Anil Sharma has a special interest in surgical management of abdominal wall hernias, a subject on which he has conducted numerous operative workshops, lectured extensively globally and contributed several chapters in International publications. He is a keen academician and prolific writer with several landmark scientific articles in International publications. Dr Anil Sharma designed the Basic Medical Writing Course for Surgeons, a purely voluntary initiative to introduce Surgeons to effective Medical writing and presentation. As President of Asia Pacific Hernia Society, he conceptualised and created Hernia Essentials, a comprehensive Hernia training Course, primarily based on International guidelines on management of hernia.

Work Experience

• Deputy Director at Max Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic, and Bariatric Surgery, Max Hospital Saket
• President (2015-2017) & Founding Member, Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)
• Senior House Officer in Surgery, Bedford General Hospital
• Registrar in Surgery, Bedford General Hospital (1991-1994)
• Registrar in Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (1988-1991)
• Rotating Residency at KEM Hospital, R.N. Cooper Municipal Hospital, L.T.M. Hospital, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children (1984-1988)
• Casualty Medical Officer, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi

Education & Training

• FRCS (Edin) – Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Bedford General Hospital, Bedford, U.K.
• FICS – International College of Surgeons
• FRCS (Eng) – Royal College of Surgeons of England
• MS (General Surgery) – Bombay University, Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Bombay
• MBBS – Bombay University, Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Bombay

Memberships

• Life member, International Federation of Societies for Obesity (IFSO) and Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
• Life member, Society of Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA)
• Life member, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (SAGES)
• Life member, Hernia Society of India (National Chapter of APHS)
• Life member, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Life member, Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Member, FAIS Committee, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) 2004
• Member, British Surgical Stapling Group (BSSG) (1991-1993)

Specialty Interests

• Surgical management of abdominal wall hernias
• Gallbladder and associated hepatobiliary conditions
• Bariatric and metabolic surgery for weight loss and treatment of Diabetes Mellitus
• Single incision laparoscopic surgery (scarless surgery)
• Laparoscopic surgery for benign conditions of the upper GI tract (e.g., Fundoplications, Cardiomyotomy)
• Gallbladder Stones
• Hernia
• Tummy Tuck
• Obesity Surgery
• Piles Treatment, Fissure, Anal Fistula
• Appendix
• Thyroid & Parathyroid
• Scarless Neck Surgery

Research Papers & Publications

• Accredited Faculty, National Board of Examinations for Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery
• Examiner and Overseas Clinical Tutor, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Associate Editor, Indian Journal of Surgery (official publication of the Association of Surgeons of India)
• Course Founder and Director, Basic Medical Writing Course
• Course Co-Director, Training courses in Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery, Max Super Specialty Hospital, New Delhi
• Course Co-Director, Training courses in Hernia Repair and Bariatric Surgery, Professional Affairs & Clinical Education (PACE, Covidien Inc, USA)
• Faculty Member, Ethicon Institute of Surgical Education (EISE), New Delhi
• Faculty Member, Covidien Centre of Innovation India
• Examiner, Royal College of Surgeons of England
• Vice President, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES)
• President, Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)
• International Advisory Board Member, Hernia Journal
• Associate Editor, Indian Journal of Surgery (IJS)
• Accredited Faculty & Examiner for National Board of Examinations (India) for Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery
• Founder & Director, Basic Medical Writing Course for Surgeons