Dr. Vandana Soni is a pioneer in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery with over three decades of surgical expertise. Practicing laparoscopic surgery since 1996, she has played a pivotal role in developing minimally invasive and robotic surgical programs at Max Healthcare. Her patient-focused approach combines innovation with precision, ensuring optimal recovery and minimal scarring. She is widely recognized for her academic contributions, national and international lectures, and training of young surgeons.

Educational Qualification:

• MBBS – University College of Medical Sciences & Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital, New Delhi
• MS (General Surgery) – Lady Hardinge Medical College & Allied Hospital, New Delhi

Professional Experience:

• Senior Director – Max Institute of Laparoscopic, Robotic and Bariatric Surgery, Max Super Speciality Hospitals: Gurgaon & Saket East (Present)
• Senior Consultant to 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 Clinical Assistant to Consultant – Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (1996 – 2009)
• Registrar – Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kalavati Saran Children’s Hospital (1995 – 1996)

Awards and Achievements:

• ‘Surgeon of Excellence’ award – Surgical Review Corporation, USA
• Best Paper Award – “Endoneck Surgery,” Fourth Congress of IAGES, Chennai (2000)
• Sri Raja Laxmi Ramachandran Trophy – Exemplary devotion to duty (1993–1994)
• Key contributor in establishing minimally invasive and bariatric surgery services at Max Healthcare

Professional Membership:

• Life Member – Society of Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA)
• Life Member – Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
• Life Member – Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)
• Life Member – Hernia Society of India (HSI)
• Life Member – Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES)