Dr. Rajesh Khullar

Dr. Rajesh Khullar is a distinguished medical professional renowned for his expertise in minimal access and bariatric surgery. He began his journey with Max Healthcare in November 2009 after serving as the former Vice-Chairman at the Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgery Centre, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. Dr. Khullar’s contributions extend beyond clinical practice; he holds key leadership positions in various prestigious medical associations, including Vice-President (North Zone) of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES), Honorary Secretary of the Hernia Society of India (HSI) – the National Chapter of the Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS), and Treasurer of the Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI). His scholarly endeavors are evident through his co-authorship of a textbook on “Endohernia Repair,” reflecting his commitment to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care in the field of surgery.

Work Experience:

• Senior Consultant to Director, Max Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic Bariatric Surgery, Max Hospital, Saket.
• Associate Consultant to Vice-Chairperson at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.
• Joined Max Hospital as Senior Consultant in Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic, and Bariatric Surgery in November 2009.
• Joined a dedicated Department of Minimal Access (Laparoscopic) surgery along with Dr. Pradeep Chowbey at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in 1996 as Senior Consultant and continued as Vice Chairman of the department till November 2009.
• Worked with Dr. KC Mahajan from 1985-1995 as Associate consultant at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi.
• Junior Consultant at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in 1985.

Education & Training:

• M.S. (Gen. Surgery), PGI, Chandigarh.
• House Job (Surgery), PGI, Chandigarh.
• Internship, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi.
• MBBS, AFMC, Poona University.

Memberships:

• Life Member, International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic Disorders (IFSO).
• Life Member, Society of Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA).
• Life Member, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI).
• Life Member, Indian Medical Association (IMA).
• Life Member, Indian Society of Surgical Gastroenterology (ISG).

CURRENT POSITIONS:

• President, Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI).
• President, Hernia Society of India (National Chapter of APHS).
• Joint Secretary, Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS).
• Executive Member, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES).

Specialty Interests:

• Hepatobiliary Surgeries.
• Upper GI Surgeries.
• Hernia Repair.
• Tummy Tuck.
• Bariatric Surgery (obesity/weight loss surgery).
• Thoracoscopic Surgical Procedures for Benign Conditions of Thorax.
• Gallbladder Stones.
• Hernia.
• Obesity Surgery.
• Piles, Anal Fissure, Anal Fistula.
• Appendix.
• Thyroid & Parathyroid.
• Scarless Neck Surgery.