- Speciality: GI, Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery
- Designation: Director – GI, Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, New Delhi
- Education: MBBS, MS (General Surgery)
- Experience: 24+ years
- Hospital: Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, New Delhi
About Dr. Sanjay Verma
Dr. Sanjay Verma is a highly experienced Laparoscopic, Bariatric, and Gastrointestinal Surgeon with over 24 years of extensive experience. He currently serves as the Director of GI, Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla. His academic journey began with an MBBS from Shyam Shah Medical College, Rewa, in 1995. He then earned his MS in General Surgery from the same institution in 2000. Additionally, he holds FIAGES, FMAS, and Fellowships in Bariatric Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, and Hepatobiliary Surgery. Over 22,000 laparoscopic surgeries have been performed by him throughout his career. Therefore, his training and credentials are truly world-class.
He has a strong line of credentials as both a practicing laparoscopic surgeon and an academician. His areas of practice and expertise include all advanced laparoscopic complex gastrointestinal surgeries and bariatric surgeries. Moreover, he specializes in Metabolic Surgery (Surgery for Weight Loss & Diabetes Control). He has also worked as a Senior Consultant at Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital and as a Consultant at Handa Hospital. Additionally, he is a member of IAGES, AMASI, ASI, and the Hernia Society of India. Consequently, he is a trusted and respected name in minimal access and bariatric surgery.
Work Experience
● Director – GI, Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla (Present)
● Senior Consultant, Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj (2008 – 2014)
● Consultant, Handa Hospital, Raja Garden (2006 – 2009)
● Senior Resident, Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital (2002 – 2006)
● Senior Resident, Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital (2001 – 2002)
● Over 24 years of comprehensive surgical experience
● Performed over 22,000 laparoscopic surgeries
Specialty & Interests
● Advanced Laparoscopic Complex Gastrointestinal Surgeries
● Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
● Metabolic Surgery (Diabetes Control)
● Minimal Access Surgery
● Colorectal Surgery
● Hepatobiliary Surgery
Memberships
● Delhi Medical Council
● Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES)
● Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
● Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
● Delhi Chapter of Association of Surgeons of India
● Indian Medical Association
● DMA (South Delhi Branch)
● Hernia Society of India
Education & Training
● MBBS, Shyam Shah Medical College, Rewa (1995)
● MS (General Surgery), Shyam Shah Medical College, Rewa (2000)
● FIAGES, Indian Association of Gastro-Intestinal Endo Surgeons (2012)
● FMAS, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (2013)
● Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery
● Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery
● Fellowship in Hepatobiliary Surgery
Honors & Awards
● Performed over 22,000 laparoscopic surgeries
● FIAGES (2012)
● FMAS (2013)
● Fellowships in Bariatric, Colorectal, and Hepatobiliary Surgery
