- Speciality: Department Of General And Advance Laparoscopic Surgery
- Education: MBBS, MS
- Experience: 48+ years
- Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
About: Dr. Har Prakash Garg
Dr. Har Prakash Garg is a pioneering surgeon in minimal access surgery, having introduced it to Delhi in 1991-92. With extensive expertise in general, laparoscopic, and abdominal trauma surgery, he has continued to excel in his field since then. Dr. Garg has been a key figure at Apollo Hospitals, where he has contributed significantly to surgical management and tertiary care. His achievements extend beyond practice; he has played a crucial role in shaping the field through his involvement in various professional organizations and educational initiatives. As an early founder member of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES) and a fellow of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (FIAGES), Dr. Garg has been instrumental in advancing laparoscopic surgery in India. His contributions include organizing national conferences, teaching, and co-authoring a comprehensive book on laparoscopic surgery.
Professional Memberships
- Early Founder Member, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES)
- Member, International Society of Robotic Surgeons (SRS)
- Executive Committee Member, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons
- Fellowship in Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (FIAGES)
- Fellow, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery (FALS)
- Member, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
Awards and Achievements
- Executive Committee Member, IAGES since 2008
- Organizing Secretary, National Conference of Minimal Access Surgery, New Delhi, February 2010
- Convener, Fellowship Board of IAGES
- Co-editor, “Comprehensive Laparoscopic Surgery”
- Pioneer in introducing laparoscopic surgery to Delhi
- Founder Member, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES)
- Organizing Secretary, 9th National Conference of IAGES, 2010, Delhi
- Initiated DNB (Surgery) course at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
- Extensive experience in teaching and guiding postgraduate students
