- Speciality: General Surgery & Robotics
- Designation: Principal Director & HOD – General Surgery & Robotics, Saket, Delhi
- Education: MBBS, MS (General Surgery)
- Experience: 30+ years
- Hospital: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Delhi
About Dr. Ashish Vashistha
Dr. Ashish Vashistha is a highly experienced General, Laparoscopic, Bariatric, Metabolic, and Robotic Surgeon with more than 30 years of surgical expertise. He currently serves as the Principal Director and Head of General Surgery & Robotics at Max Healthcare. He completed his MBBS and MS from the University of Rajasthan. Additionally, he earned the Fellowship of the National Board in Minimal Access Surgery and the Fellowship of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (FIAGES). Over the years, he has developed advanced expertise in laparoscopic, bariatric, metabolic, and robotic procedures. Moreover, he is known for delivering safe, minimally invasive treatments with excellent patient outcomes. Therefore, patients trust him for complex surgical care.
Furthermore, Dr. Vashistha has played a significant role in advancing minimally invasive and robotic surgery in India. He is the Historical First Fellow of the National Board in Minimal Access Surgery. Additionally, he has served as the Former Executive Member of the Obesity Surgery Society of India. He is also the Founding Executive Member of the Asia Metabolic Society and the Founding Member of the Indian Association of Robotic Gastrointestinal Surgeons. Moreover, he actively participates in national and international surgical organizations. Consequently, he remains committed to adopting the latest surgical techniques and improving patient care. Overall, his experience, leadership, and dedication make him one of the leading robotic and bariatric surgeons in India.
Work Experience
● Principal Director & HOD – General Surgery & Robotics, Max Healthcare
● More than 30 years of experience in General and Robotic Surgery
● Specialist in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
● Expert in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
● Extensive experience in Robotic Surgery
● Skilled in Single Port and Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS)
Specialty & Interests
● Robotic Surgery
● Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
● Minimal Access Surgery
● Bariatric Surgery
● Metabolic Surgery
● Single Port Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS)
● Gastrointestinal Surgery
Memberships
● Founding Member – Indian Association of Robotic Gastrointestinal Surgeons (IARGS)
● Founding Executive Member – Asia Metabolic Society (AMS)
● Former Executive Member – Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
● Member – Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES)
● Member – Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA)
● Member – Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)
Education & Training
● MBBS – University of Rajasthan (1993)
● MS (General Surgery) – University of Rajasthan (1997)
● Fellowship of National Board (FNBE) – Minimal Access Surgery
● Fellowship of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (FIAGES)
● Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery – IAGES (2012)
● FALS (Bariatric) – IAGES (2020)
Honors & Awards
● Historical First Fellow of the National Board in Minimal Access Surgery
● Former Executive Member – Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
● Founding Executive Member – Asia Metabolic Society (AMS)
● Founding Member – Indian Association of Robotic Gastrointestinal Surgeons (IARGS)
● Recognized for excellence in Advanced Laparoscopic, Bariatric, and Robotic Surgery
