- Specialty: Surgical Gastroenterologist, Bariatrics Surgery, General Surgeon
- Education: FRCS (UK), FRCSEd, FACS MS ( MAMC ) MBBS ( AFMC )
- Experience: 35+ years
- Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
About: Dr. Arun Prasad
Dr. Arun Prasad is a pioneering surgeon with 35 years of experience, renowned for his contributions to advanced laparoscopic, bariatric, and robotic surgeries. He began his career with groundbreaking work in laparoscopy in 1990 and has since introduced advanced techniques such as single incision laparoscopy and robotic surgery. A medical graduate from the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS), Dr. Prasad furthered his training in the UK and was instrumental in starting laparoscopic surgery at Charing Cross Medical School. Returning to India in 1996, he joined Apollo Hospitals as a senior consultant and earned the FACS (USA) designation in 2019. His extensive experience includes over 6000 laparoscopic gall bladder surgeries, 2000 laparoscopic hernia surgeries, and pioneering work in robotic bariatric surgery. He holds numerous awards and has made significant contributions to surgical education and research globally.
Experience
- 35 Years of Experience: Renowned for advanced laparoscopic, bariatric, and robotic surgeries.
- Laparoscopic Innovations: Began in 1990; introduced advanced techniques like single incision laparoscopy and robotic surgery.
- Educational Background: Medical graduate from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune; FRCS in 1990; advanced training in GI surgery in the UK.
- Career Milestones: Pioneered laparoscopic surgery at Charing Cross Medical School, London. Joined Apollo Hospitals in 1996; awarded FACS (USA) in 2019.
Conditions Treated
- Morbid obesity
- Gastrointestinal cancer
- Hernia
- Gall bladder stones
- Myasthenia gravis
- Hiatus hernia
- Achalasia cardia
- Thymoma
Focused Procedures
- Bariatric Surgery
- Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
- Robotic Surgery
- Advanced Laparoscopy
- Thymectomy
- Sympathectomy
Professional Memberships
- FRCS – Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons (UK)
- FACS – Fellow of American College of Surgeons (USA)
- FMBS – Fellow of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
- President of Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
- President of International MGB OAGB Club
- Former Vice President of IAGES
- Member of Indian Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Awards and Achievements
- Health Minister of Delhi award for thoracoscopy
- Health Minister of India award for bariatric work
- Keynote speaker at international conferences
- Organizer of international courses and fellowships
- Published significant research in robotic and bariatric surgery
