Dr. Sandeep Aggarwal is a globally acclaimed bariatric and laparoscopic surgeon based in Delhi, India, with over 30 years of surgical experience. As the Chairman of the Institute of Minimal Access, Bariatric, GI & Robotic Surgery at Manipal Hospitals, Dwarka, he has performed more than 1,500 bariatric and 11,000+ laparoscopic procedures, transforming countless lives through his expertise in weight-loss and metabolic surgery. Renowned for pioneering bariatric surgery in India’s public sector, Dr. Aggarwal is also an esteemed educator and researcher, having trained numerous surgeons and contributed extensively to medical literature. 🏥✂️🌍

Experience Overview

With over three decades in surgical practice, Dr. Aggarwal has been instrumental in advancing bariatric and laparoscopic surgery in India.

• Chairman, Institute of Minimal Access, Bariatric, GI & Robotic Surgery, Manipal Hospitals, Dwarka, Delhi (2024–Present)
• Professor, Department of Surgical Disciplines, AIIMS, New Delhi (1999–2024)
• Head, Surgery Unit II, AIIMS, New Delhi (Until June 2024)
• Founder, Bariatric Surgery Program at AIIMS (Established in 2008)
• Surgeries Performed: Over 1,500 bariatric, 11,000+ laparoscopic, and 400+ renal transplants
• Publications: Authored 140+ research papers and book chapters
• Lectures: Delivered over 200 invited talks at national and international conferences

Professional Memberships

Dr. Aggarwal’s affiliations and accolades underscore his dedication to surgical advancement and patient care.

Professional Memberships:

• Founder President, Foundation for Obesity Research and Metabolic Surgery
• Member, Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
• Member, International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
• Member, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Member, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES)
• Member, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
• Member, European Association of Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)
• Member, Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA)
• Member, Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT)

Awards:

• Best Researcher Award, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES), 2020
• Poster of Distinction Prize, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Denver
• National Scholarship, Delhi Administration, 1985

Specialty Interests:

• Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery
• Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
• Renal Transplantation
• Research on obesity-related conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes, NAFLD, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Languages Spoken

Dr. Aggarwal communicates effectively in the following languages, ensuring clarity and comfort for international patients:

• English
• Hindi