- Speciality: Surgical Gastroenterology, Transplant Surgery
- Designation: Senior Consultant – Surgical Gastroenterologist, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi
- Education: MBBS, MS (Surgery),Ph.D. (GI Surgery)
- Experience: 29+ years
- Hospital: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi
About Dr. Deepak Govil
Dr. Deepak Govil is a highly experienced Surgical Gastroenterologist with over 35 years of expertise in gastrointestinal and liver surgeries. His medical journey began with an MS (Surgery) from AIIMS, where he specialized in GI cases. He later gained extensive experience managing surgical emergencies at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. While pursuing a Ph.D. at AIIMS, he handled complex inpatient and outpatient cases in the Department of GI Surgery. As an Assistant Professor at GTB Hospital, he independently managed GI surgeries and performed major operations. At PSRI, he established the GI Surgery Department, conducting over 1,000 liver and GI surgeries, including advanced laparoscopic procedures. Currently, at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, he specializes in complex GI surgeries and plays an integral role in liver transplants.
Dr. Govil is a member of prestigious medical associations such as the Association of Surgeons of India and the Indian Society of Gastroenterology. His achievements include the President’s Appreciation Award (IMA South Delhi) and the title of Adjunct Associate Professor at Apollo Hospitals. With multiple research publications and guided theses in surgical gastroenterology, Dr. Govil continues to contribute significantly to academic and clinical advancements in GI surgery.
Work Experience
- Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi – Specializes in complex GI surgical cases and liver transplants.
- PSRI, New Delhi – Established the Department of GI Surgery; performed over 1,000 liver and gastrointestinal surgeries, including laparoscopic procedures.
- GTB Hospital, New Delhi – Worked as Assistant Professor, independently managing GI surgery patients and performing major operations.
- Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital – Managed routine and emergency surgical cases, including gastrointestinal surgeries.
- AIIMS, New Delhi – Pursued Ph.D. in GI Surgery, managing both inpatients and outpatients.
Specialty & Interests
- Gastrointestinal and liver surgeries, including complex cases.
- Advanced laparoscopic GI procedures for precision and faster recovery.
- Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeries for liver, gallbladder, and pancreatic diseases.
- Gastrointestinal cancer surgeries, including stomach, colon, and pancreatic cancers.
- Bariatric and metabolic surgery for obesity and related conditions.
- Colorectal surgery for colorectal cancer, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis.
- Liver transplant surgery, including living and cadaveric donor transplants.
- Minimally invasive surgical techniques to reduce post-operative complications.
- Endoscopic procedures for diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal disorders.
- Hernia repair surgeries using laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques.
Memberships
- Association of Surgeons of India
- Delhi Chapter of the Association of Surgeons of India
- Indian Society of Gastroenterology
- Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology
- Indian Association of Endoscopic Gastro Surgeons of India
- South Delhi Branch of the Indian Medical Association
Education & Training
- MBBS
- MS (Surgery) – AIIMS, New Delhi
- Ph.D. (GI Surgery) – AIIMS, New Delhi
Honors & Awards
- Adjunct Associate Professor (AHERF), Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
- President’s Appreciation Award, IMA South Delhi
- Secretary of the Consultant Forum, Apollo Hospital
- Convenor, Delhi GI Surgeons Club
