- Speciality: Gastroenterology
- Education: MBBS, MD, DM
- Experience: 48+ years
- Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
About: Dr. Sohan Lal Broor
Dr. Sohan Lal Broor is a senior consultant in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi. He served as the Professor and Head of the Gastroenterology Department at GB Pant Hospital from 1985 to 1997. He has held significant positions, including Secretary of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology (1990-96) and President of the same society (1996-97). Dr. Broor has been a member of numerous expert and advisory committees and has contributed extensively to medical education and training. He has delivered lectures and participated in seminars and panel discussions at both national and international levels. Dr. Broor’s research interests include gastric acid secretion, peptic ulcer, and small bowel physiology. He is a pioneer in endoscopic dilatation for corrosive esophageal strictures, a procedure now practiced worldwide. He has published numerous papers in reputable journals and received multiple national awards for his contributions.
Professional Memberships
- Life Member: Indian Society of Gastroenterology.
- Life Member: Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India.
- Life Member: Association of Physicians of India.
- Founder Member: Indian Academy of Gastroenterology.
- Past Member: American Association of Gastroenterology, American Society for GI Endoscopy.
- Senior Consultant: Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi.
- Professor & Head: Gastroenterology, GB Pant Hospital (1985-97).
- Secretary: Indian Society of Gastroenterology (1990-96).
- President: Indian Society of Gastroenterology (1996-97).
- Technical Expert: UPSC, AIIMS, PGI Chandigarh, BHU Varanasi, SGPGI Lucknow.
- MCI Inspector: Approval for DM course in Gastroenterology.
- Editor: Tropical Gastroenterology, Indian Journal Of Gastroenterology.
- Research Interests: Gastric acid secretion, Peptic ulcer, Small Bowel Physiology.
- Pioneer: Endoscopic dilatation for corrosive esophageal strictures.
Awards and Achievements
- Inspiring Gastroenterologist of India: Economic Times (2018).
- FP Antia Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award: Indian Society of Gastroenterology (2017).
- Prof JN Berry Memorial Oration: 1994.
- Excellence Award: IMA Academy of Medical Specialities (1993).
- Amrut Mody Unichem Award: ICMR.
- Indira Gandhi National Unity Award: 1990.
- Warner Oration: Indian Society of Gastroenterology (1989).
- Unichem Lectureship: Association of Physicians of India (1988).
- Olympus Mitra Endoscopy Award: Contribution in GI Endoscopy (1987).
- Hoechst Om Parkash Memorial Award: Best scientific contribution by a young scientist (1981).
Medals/Awards During MBBS and MD Training
- Medal: First in MD (Medicine) at PGI Chandigarh.
- Second Position: Panjab University, Chandigarh in Final Prof MBBS examination.
- Medal: Surgery, Eye & ENT.
- Distinction: Forensic Medicine.
