- Speciality: Laparoscopic, Robotic and Bariatric Surgery
- Designation: Principal Director – Laparoscopic, Robotic and Bariatric Surgery, Max Hospital, Gurugram
- Education: MBBS
- MS (General Surgery)
- Experience: 31+ years
- Hospital: Max Hospital, Gurgaon
About Dr. Vandana Soni
Dr. Vandana Soni is a highly experienced General, Laparoscopic, and Bariatric Surgeon. She has more than 31 years of experience in Minimal Access, Robotic, and Metabolic Surgery. Currently, she serves as Principal Director – Max Institute of Laparoscopic, Robotic and Bariatric Surgery at Max Healthcare. Moreover, she is widely known for advanced weight loss and laparoscopic surgical procedures.
Furthermore, she has worked in several leading hospitals in Delhi. Earlier, she served at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and Kalawati Saran Children’s Hospital. In addition, she has been associated with Max Hospital Saket since 2009 in senior leadership roles.
Therefore, she is recognized as one of India’s leading experts in bariatric and laparoscopic surgery.
Work Experience
● Currently working at Max Healthcare
● Senior Consultant / Director – Max Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Max Hospital Saket (2009–Present)
● Consultant – Minimal Access Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (2001–2009)
● Registrar – Pediatric Surgery, Kalawati Saran Children’s Hospital (1995–1996)
● Clinical Assistant to Consultant – Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (1996–2009)
Specialty & Interests
● Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery
● Laparoscopic Surgery
● Metabolic Surgery
● Gallbladder Surgery
● Hernia Surgery (Umbilical, Incisional, Groin)
● Appendicectomy
● Gastroesophageal Reflux Surgery
● Endoscopic Management of Anorectal Diseases
● Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
● Scarless Neck Surgery
● Obesity Treatment
● General Surgical Conditions
Memberships
● Society of Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA)
● Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
● Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)
● Hernia Society of India (HSI)
● Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES)
● Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
Education & Training
● MBBS – University College of Medical Sciences & GTB Hospital, New Delhi
● MS (General Surgery) – Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
Honors & Awards
● Sri Raja Laxmi Ramachandran Trophy for exemplary medical service (1993–94)
● Best Paper Award – “Endoneck Surgery”, IAGES Congress (2000)
● Surgeon of Excellence Award – Surgical Review Corporation, USA
● Recognized expert in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery
