- Speciality: Laparoscopic, Robotic and Bariatric Surgery
- Designation: Principal Director – Max Institute of Laparoscopic, Robotic and Bariatric Surgery, Saket, Delhi
- Education: MBBS, MS (General Surgery)
- Experience: 38+ years
- Hospital: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Delhi
About Dr. Anil Sharma
Dr. Anil Sharma is a highly accomplished surgeon with over 38 years of extensive experience. He currently serves as the Principal Director of the Max Institute of Laparoscopic, Robotic and Bariatric Surgery at Max Hospital, Saket. His medical journey began with an MBBS and MS in General Surgery from Bombay University, Seth G. S. Medical College & K. E. M. Hospital, Bombay. Subsequently, he earned his FRCS (Edin) and FRCS (Eng) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and England, respectively. An FICS from the International College of Surgeons also adds to his impressive credentials.
He relocated to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, from the UK in 1994. He was associated with the founding of the Department of Minimal Access Surgery since its inception in 1996. Surgical management of abdominal wall hernias is a special interest of his. Furthermore, he has conducted numerous operative workshops and lectured extensively globally. Therefore, his training and credentials are truly world-class.
Additionally, Dr. Anil Sharma is a keen academician and prolific writer. Several landmark scientific articles and chapters in international publications have been contributed by him. The Basic Medical Writing Course for Surgeons was designed by him to introduce surgeons to effective medical writing and presentation. As President of the Asia Pacific Hernia Society, he conceptualised and created Hernia Essentials, a comprehensive hernia training course based on international guidelines.
He is an Accredited Faculty and Examiner for the National Board of Examinations for the Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery. Associate Editor of the Indian Journal of Surgery and member of the International Advisory Board of the Hernia Journal are also his roles. He has served as Vice President of IAGES and President of APHS. Moreover, he is a life member of IFSO, OSSI, ELSA, SAGES, Hernia Society of India, ASI, and IMA. Consequently, he is a globally recognized and trusted name in laparoscopic, robotic, and bariatric surgery.
Work Experience
● Principal Director – Max Institute of Laparoscopic, Robotic and Bariatric Surgery, Max Hospital, Saket (Present)
● Deputy Director – Max Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Max Hospital, Saket
● Senior House Officer in Surgery, Bedford General Hospital, UK
● Registrar in Surgery, Bedford General Hospital, UK (1991 – 1994)
● Registrar in Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (1988 – 1991)
● Rotating Residency, 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
● Over 38 years of comprehensive surgical experience
Specialty & Interests
● Surgical Management of Abdominal Wall Hernias
● Gall Bladder and Associated Hepatobiliary Conditions
● Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery for Weight Loss and Diabetes Mellitus
● Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (Scarless Surgery)
● Laparoscopic Surgery for Benign Conditions of the Upper GI Tract
● Gallbladder Stones
● Hernia
● Tummy Tuck
● Obesity Surgery
● Piles, Fissure, Anal Fistula
● Appendix
● Thyroid & Parathyroid
● Scarless Neck Surgery
Memberships
● Life Member, International Federation of Societies for Obesity (IFSO)
● Life Member, 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, British Surgical Stapling Group (BSSG) (1991 – 1993)
Education & Training
● MBBS, Bombay University, Seth G. S. Medical College & K. E. M. Hospital, Bombay
● MS (General Surgery), Bombay University, Seth G. S. Medical College & K. E. M. Hospital, Bombay
● FRCS (Edin), Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Bedford General Hospital, UK
● FRCS (Eng), Royal College of Surgeons of England
● FICS, International College of Surgeons
Honors & Awards
● President (2015 – 2017) & Founding Member, Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)
● Vice President, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES)
● Associate Editor, Indian Journal of Surgery (IJS)
● International Advisory Board, Hernia Journal
● Accredited Faculty & Examiner, National Board of Examinations for Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery
● Examiner & Overseas Clinical Tutor, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
● Examiner, Royal College of Surgeons of England
● Course Founder & Director, Basic Medical Writing Course for Surgeons
● Course Co-Director, Training Courses in Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery, Max Super Specialty Hospital
● Course Co-Director, Training Courses in Hernia Repair and Bariatric Surgery, PACE, Covidien Inc, USA
● Faculty Member, Ethicon Institute of Surgical Education (EISE), New Delhi
