Dr. Pradeep Chowbey

Dr. Pradeep Chowbey is one of the world's most accomplished laparoscopic and bariatric surgeons, with over 45 years of surgical excellence. He has performed more than 98,000 successful surgeries and has trained over 20,000 surgeons from across the globe in advanced minimally invasive techniques. Widely recognized as a pioneer of laparoscopic surgery in India, he has introduced several innovative surgical procedures that have gained international acceptance. His areas of expertise include hernia surgery, bariatric (weight-loss) surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, gall bladder surgery, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and robotic surgery.

Dr. Chowbey has held leadership positions in several prestigious international surgical societies and has authored numerous scientific publications, book chapters, and textbooks in the field of minimal access surgery. His outstanding contributions to medicine have earned him many national and international accolades, including the prestigious Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors. Currently, he serves as the Group Chairman of the Institute of Laparoscopic, Endoscopic, Bariatric & Gastrointestinal Surgery at Max Healthcare, where he continues to lead advancements in minimally invasive surgical care.