- Speciality: General Surgery
- Designation: Director – General Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Manesar, Gurugram
- Education: MBBS
- MS (General Surgery)
- Experience: 24+ years
- Hospital: Fortis Hospital, Manesar, Gurugram
About Dr. Rakesh Kumar
Dr. Rakesh Kumar is the Director of General Surgery at Fortis Hospital, Manesar, Gurgaon. He is a highly experienced General Surgeon, Laparoscopic Surgeon, Robotic Surgery Specialist, and Laser Surgery Expert. He has more than 24 years of surgical experience.
Moreover, he has successfully performed over 15,000 basic and advanced laparoscopic procedures. As a result, he is widely recognized for his expertise in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery across Gurgaon, Manesar, Haryana, and Delhi NCR.
Dr. Kumar completed his MBBS from Government Medical College, Jammu. He then pursued his MS in General Surgery from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. In addition, he received advanced training in General and Laparoscopic Surgery at AIIMS. He also completed a Fellowship in Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, which strengthened his skills in bariatric, gastrointestinal, robotic, and complex minimally invasive procedures.
His key areas of specialization include laparoscopic hernia repair, abdominal wall reconstruction, bariatric surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, gallbladder stone surgery, appendicitis treatment, and advanced robotic surgery. He also specializes in laser treatment for piles, fissures, fistulas, pilonidal sinus, varicose veins, and skin warts.
Known for his patient-focused approach and surgical precision, Dr. Rakesh Kumar uses advanced technologies to deliver safe and effective care. Furthermore, he aims for faster recovery, less pain, minimal scarring, and shorter hospital stays.
Work Experience
● Director of General Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Manesar, Gurgaon
● Over 24 years of experience in General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, and Laser Surgery
● Performed more than 15,000 basic and advanced laparoscopic procedures
● Expertise in minimally invasive, robotic-assisted, and complex general surgical procedures
● Experienced in bariatric, gastrointestinal, and abdominal wall reconstruction surgeries
● Skilled in laser-based treatment for anorectal, vascular, and skin conditions
Specialty & Interests
● General Surgery
● Robotic Surgery
● General and Minimal Access Surgery
● General and Laparoscopic Surgery
● Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
● Gastrointestinal Surgery
● Hernia Surgery
● Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
● Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
● Gallbladder Stone Surgery
● Appendicitis Treatment
● Laser Surgery
● Piles Treatment
● Fissure Treatment
● Fistula Treatment
● Pilonidal Sinus Treatment
● Varicose Vein Treatment
● Skin Wart Removal
● Complex Minimally Invasive Surgery
● Robotic-Assisted Surgery
Memberships
● Active member of the surgical team at Fortis Hospital, Manesar, Gurgaon
● Associated with advanced minimally invasive, robotic-assisted, and laser surgery practice
● Contributor to complex general surgery, bariatric surgery, and gastrointestinal surgery care
Education & Training
● MBBS, Government Medical College, Jammu
● MS (General Surgery), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
● Advanced Training in General and Laparoscopic Surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi
● Fellowship in Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
Honors & Awards
● Rajinder Parshad, Rakesh Kumar, Priya Hazrah, Sabyasachi Bal. A Randomized Comparison of the Early Outcome of Stapled and Unstapled Techniques of Laparoscopic Total Extraperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair. JSLS (2005) 9:403–407
● Rakesh Kumar. Coexistence of AS with BJHS: Are They Complementary to Each Other? Indian Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
