- Speciality: Bariatric, Minimal Access & Robotic Surgery
- Designation: Senior Consultant – Bariatric, Minimal Access & Robotic Surgery, Max Smart Hospital, Saket, Delhi
- Education: MBBS, DNB (General Surgery)
- Experience: 12+ years
- Hospital: Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Delhi
About Dr. Shalabh Agarwal
Dr. Shalabh Agarwal is a highly skilled Bariatric, Minimal Access & Robotic Surgeon with over 12 years of extensive experience. He currently serves as a Senior Consultant in Bariatric, Minimal Access & Robotic Surgery at Max Hospital, Saket. His academic journey began with an MBBS from BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur, in 2004. He then earned his DNB in General Surgery from Hindu Rao Hospital, New Delhi, in 2014. Additionally, he completed a Master’s in Minimal Invasive Proctology from Mumbai in 2021. He also worked as an Associate Consultant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals and Fortis Hospital. Therefore, his training and credentials are truly world-class.
Moreover, he worked as an Associate Consultant at Apollo Spectra Hospitals and Fortis Aashlok Hospital. He also served as a Clinical Associate at Primus Hospital. Furthermore, he co-authored the book “Bariatric Surgery: A Ready Reckoner” in 2020. He also published a research paper titled “Charting Progress: Clinical Outcomes and the Learning Curve of Robotic Cholecystectomy in Indian Surgical Practice” in Cureus in 2025. Additionally, he holds membership in OSSI and the International Bariatric Club. Consequently, he is a trusted and respected name in bariatric and minimal access surgery.
Work Experience
● Senior Consultant – Bariatric, Minimal Access & Robotic Surgery, Max Hospital, Saket (Present)
● Associate Consultant – Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi (July 2017 – June 2019)
● Associate Consultant – Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery, Apollo Spectra Hospitals, Kailash Colony, New Delhi (July 2017 – June 2019)
● Associate Consultant – Bariatric Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi (July 2011 – June 2017)
● Associate Consultant – Bariatric, Metabolic & Minimal Access Surgery, Fortis Aashlok Hospital, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi (June 2015 – June 2017)
● Associate Consultant – Bariatric, Metabolic & Minimal Access Surgery, Fortis La Femme, Greater Kailash-II, New Delhi (June 2015 – June 2017)
● Clinical Associate – Bariatric, Metabolic & GI Surgery, Primus Hospital, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi (July 2010 – July 2011)
● Surgical Resident – General Surgery, Hindu Rao Hospital, New Delhi (September 2006 – June 2011)
● Over 12 years of comprehensive bariatric and minimal access surgery experience
Specialty & Interests
● Bariatric Surgery
● Minimal Access Surgery
● Robotic Surgery
Memberships
● Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
● International Bariatric Club (IBC)
Education & Training
● MBBS, BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur (2004)
● DNB (General Surgery), Hindu Rao Hospital, New Delhi (2014)
● Master’s (Minimal Invasive Proctology), Institute of Medical and Minimal Access Surgery Training, Mumbai (2021)
Honors & Awards
● Co-author, “Bariatric Surgery: A Ready Reckoner” (2020)
● Research Paper, “Charting Progress: Clinical Outcomes and the Learning Curve of Robotic Cholecystectomy in Indian Surgical Practice” — Cureus (2025)
