- Speciality: General, Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeon
- Designation: Group Chairman – Max Institute of Laparoscopic, Endoscopic, Bariatric & Gastrointestinal Surgery, Max Healthcare
- Education: MBBS
- MS (General Surgery)
- Experience: 50+ years
- Hospital: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Delhi
About Dr. Pradeep Chowbey
Dr. Pradeep Chowbey is a world-renowned General, Laparoscopic, Bariatric, Gastrointestinal, and Robotic Surgeon with over 50 years of surgical experience. Currently, he serves as the Group Chairman of the Max Institute of Laparoscopic, Endoscopic, Bariatric & Gastrointestinal Surgery at Max Hospital, Saket, New Delhi. Moreover, he is recognized as one of the pioneers of minimally invasive surgery in India and the Asia-Pacific region. Over the years, he has successfully performed more than 98,300 surgical procedures and has trained over 20,000 surgeons from across the world. In addition, he introduced the first MAFT (Minimally Invasive Fistula Technology) procedure in the Asia-Pacific region. Furthermore, he developed the globally accepted TEP Endoscopic Hernia Repair technique and introduced a novel endoscopic approach for neck surgery. As a result, he has significantly advanced the field of minimally invasive surgery.
Furthermore, Dr. Chowbey specializes in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, robotic surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, scarless neck surgery, and advanced endoscopic procedures. In addition, he holds prestigious fellowships, including FRCS (London), FACS, FICS, FAIS, FMAS, FALS, and FIAGES. Moreover, he has authored several textbooks, scientific publications, and international research papers on minimally invasive surgery. Likewise, he has received numerous national and international honors, including the Padma Shri, the Guinness World Record for the highest number of minimal access surgeries, and multiple Lifetime Achievement Awards. Therefore, patients from India and abroad trust him for advanced surgical expertise, personalized care, and outstanding clinical outcomes. Consequently, he continues to set new benchmarks in laparoscopic, bariatric, gastrointestinal, and robotic surgery.
Work Experience
● Group Chairman – Max Institute of Laparoscopic, Endoscopic, Bariatric & Gastrointestinal Surgery, Max Healthcare
● Over 50 years of surgical experience
● Successfully performed more than 98,300 surgical procedures
● Trained over 20,000 surgeons worldwide in minimally invasive surgery
● First surgeon to perform MAFT (Minimally Invasive Fistula Technology) in the Asia-Pacific region
● Developed the globally accepted TEP Endoscopic Hernia Repair technique
● Introduced a novel endoscopic approach for neck surgery
Specialty & Interests
● Laparoscopic Surgery
● Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery
● Robotic Surgery
● Gastrointestinal Surgery
● Hernia Surgery
● Gallbladder Surgery
● Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
● Scarless Neck Surgery
● Endoscopic Surgery
● Appendix Surgery
● Piles, Fissure & Anal Fistula Treatment
Memberships
● Founder President – Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)
● Past President – Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
● President – Asia Pacific Chapter, IFSO
● Member – Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
● Member – European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)
● Member – International Association of Endocrine Surgeons (IAES)
● Member – International Society of Surgery (ISS)
● Fellow – American College of Surgeons (FACS)
● Fellow – International College of Surgeons (FICS)
● Fellow – Association of Surgeons of India (FAIS)
● Member – National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
● Member – Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES)
● Member – Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
● Member – Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG)
Education & Training
● MBBS – Government Medical College, Jabalpur
● MS (General Surgery) – Government Medical College, Jabalpur
● FRCS (London)
● FMAS
● FALS
● FIAGES
● FACS
● FICS
● FAIS
● FIMSA
● MNAMS
Honors & Awards
● Padma Shri Award (2002)
● Guinness World Record for the highest number of Minimal Access Surgeries
● Lifetime Achievement Award – IAGES (2015)
● Lifetime Achievement Award – Human Care Charitable Trust (2014)
● Chairman’s Award – Max Healthcare (2012)
● Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa)
● Limca Book of Records (2000–2009)
● Bharat Jyoti Award
● Dhanvantari Award
● Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award
● Gem of India Award
● Rashtriya Rattan Award
● Gold Medal – Young Investigator of India
● Gold Medal – Best Performer in MS (General Surgery)
