🧑‍⚕️ Dr. Ashish Vashistha – Overview

Dr. Ashish Vashistha is a senior surgeon currently serving as the Senior Director and Head of Department (HOD) of General Surgery & Robotics at Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in Minimal-Access Surgery, Bariatric (weight-loss) procedures, Hernia repair, and Metabolic surgeries. He has successfully performed thousands of surgeries using advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques and is regarded as a pioneer in the field of minimal-access surgery in India.

🩺 Specialization & Expertise

• Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery

• Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery (Sleeve Gastrectomy, Mini-Gastric Bypass, Revision Surgeries)

• Hernia Repair, Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Appendix Removal (Appendectomy)

• Single-Port and Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS)

• Robotic Surgery (Gallbladder, Sleeve Gastrectomy, GI Cancer)

• Gastrointestinal & Metabolic Procedures, including for Diabetes

🎓 Qualifications

• MBBS – University of Rajasthan, 1993

• MS (General Surgery) – University of Rajasthan, 1997

• FNBE (Minimal Access Surgery) – National Board of Examinations, India

• FIAGES & FALS – Fellowships in Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery

👨‍⚕️ Professional Experience

• Senior Director & HOD – General Surgery & Robotics, Max Hospital, Saket

• Over 20–30 years of experience in Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgery

• Performed 1000+ successful bariatric and laparoscopic surgeries

• Instrumental in launching Bariatric Surgery programs across Max Hospitals in Delhi, Bhatinda, Dehradun, and Central India

• Expert in advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures, including Single-Port (SILS) surgeries

🤝 Fellowships & Memberships

• India’s first FNBE-certified Minimal Access Surgeon

• Former Executive Member – Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSOI)

• Founder Executive Member – Asia Metabolic Society (AMS)

• Member – ELSA, IAGES, Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)

• Founder Member – Indian Association of Robotic Gastrointestinal Surgery (IARGS)

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

• Recognized as India’s First FNBE-Certified Minimal Access Surgeon

• Honored with the “Centre of Excellence” Award by the Hernia Society of India

• Played key leadership roles in organizing major bariatric and laparoscopic surgical workshops since the early 2000s