Dr. Manish Baijal

• Speciality: Bariatric Surgeon,Laparoscopic Surgeon
• Designation: Senior Director – Max Institute of Laparoscopic, Endoscopic and Bariatric
• Experience:  31+ Years
• Education: MBBS, DNB – General Surgery, MNAMS – General Surgery

• Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket

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About: Dr. Manish Baijal

Dr. Manish Baijal is a leading expert in Minimal Access Surgery with over two decades of experience. He began his career as a Registrar at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, and quickly advanced to Attending Consultant in the Department of Minimal Access Surgery. Since 2009, he has been a Senior Consultant and currently serves as Associate Director at Max Hospital, Saket, specializing in metabolic and bariatric surgery. Dr. Baijal has completed specialized training in Bariatric Surgery from Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, and holds numerous fellowships, including FALS and FIAGES. His memberships include several prestigious societies, such as the Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI) and the Hernia Society of India. Recognized for his contributions, Dr. Baijal has received awards for excellence in bariatric surgery and is renowned for his pioneering work in scarless neck surgery.

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Work Experience:

• Registrar, Minimal Access Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (1996-1999).
• Attending Consultant Surgeon, Minimal Access Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (1999-2000).
• Senior Consultant Surgeon, Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Max Hospital Saket (2009-2016).
• Associate Director, Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Max Hospital Saket (2016-present).
• Sr. Consultant to Director, Max Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Max Hospital, Saket (2009-present).

Education & Training:

• DNB (Gen Surg), Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi.
• Specialization in Bariatric Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA.
• FALS – Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery.
• FIAGES – Fellowship of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons.
• MNAMS – National Board of Examination, New Delhi.
• MBBS – Kasturba Gandhi Medical College, Manipal.

Memberships:

• Hernia Society of India (National Chapter of APHS).
• Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI).
• International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic Disorders (IFSO).
• Society of Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA).
• Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES).
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI).
• Indian Medical Association (IMA).
• Indian Society of Surgical Gastroenterology (ISG).
• Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS).
• National Board of Examinations.
• Hony. Treasurer – Asia Pacific Metabolic & Bariatric Surgical Society (APMBSS).
• Hony. Treasurer and Founder Member – Hernia Society of India (HSI).

Awards:

• Excellence in Bariatric Surgery, India News Health Awards (2016).
• Surgeon of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery, Surgical Review Corporation, USA.
• Created 15 educational teaching CD-ROMs in Minimal Access Surgery.
• Faculty member, Ethicon Institute of Surgical Education, New Delhi.

Specialty Interests:

• Bariatric Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
• Tummy Tuck.
• Abdominal Wall Hernias.
• Laparoscopic Biliary Surgeries.
• Scarless Neck Surgery for Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases.
• Gallbladder Stones.
• Hernia.
• Piles Treatment, Fissure, Fistula.
• Appendix.
• Thyroid & Parathyroid.

Research Papers & Publications:

• Authored and co-authored 75 national and international publications.
• Textbooks on Endo Hernia Repair and Bariatric Surgery.
• Lead role in compiling “Minimal Access Surgery – Guidelines & Recommendations.”
• Accredited faculty, National Board of Examinations for post-doctoral fellowship in minimal access surgery.