Dr. Atul Sachdev is a highly accomplished gastroenterologist and hepatologist with more than 32 years of clinical, academic, and leadership experience. He has performed over 50,000 endoscopic procedures and served as Director-Principal of Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh. A distinguished teacher and clinician, he has trained generations of medical professionals and continues to contribute actively to patient care and medical education.
Educational Qualification:
- DM (Gastroenterology), Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh (1991–1993)
- MD (Internal Medicine), Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh (1987–1989)
- MBBS, Government Medical College (GMC), Patiala (1981–1986)
Professional Experience:
- Principal Director – Gastroenterology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali
- Director-Principal, Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh (2013–2017)
- Faculty at Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh – over 25 years
- Performed more than 50,000 successful endoscopic procedures
Awards and Achievements:
- Numerous awards and ovations for contributions to gastroenterology and hepatology
- Widely recognized for pioneering therapeutic endoscopy and training medical professionals
Professional Memberships:
- Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
- Indian National Association for Study of the Liver (INASL)
- Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI)
- Association of Physicians of India (API)
Research Papers & Publications:
- Authored and published more than 125 papers in national and international peer-reviewed journals