Dr. Anil Sharma is a pioneer in minimally invasive, robotic, and bariatric surgery in India, with a distinguished career spanning more than three decades. As the Senior Director of the Max Institute of Laparoscopic, Robotic, and Bariatric Surgery, he has been instrumental in advancing laparoscopic and hernia surgery standards in the country. Before joining Max Healthcare, he trained and practiced in the UK, where he earned dual FRCS degrees. Dr. Sharma is also a founding member and former President of the Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS) and has contributed extensively to surgical education through numerous training programs and editorial roles. His approach blends precision, innovation, and patient-centered care.

Educational Qualification:

• FRCS (England) – Royal College of Surgeons of England
• FRCS (Edinburgh) – Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• FICS – International College of Surgeons
• MS (General Surgery) – Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai (Bombay University)
• MBBS – Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai (Bombay University)

Professional Experience:

• Senior Director – Max Institute of Laparoscopic, Robotic and Bariatric Surgery, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
• Deputy Director – Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Max Hospital, Saket
• President (2015–2017) & Founding Member – Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)
• Registrar – Surgery, Bedford General Hospital, UK (1991–1994)
• Registrar – Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (1988–1991)
• Senior House Officer – Surgery, Bedford General Hospital, UK
• Casualty Medical Officer – Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi

Awards & Achievements:

• Accredited Faculty, National Board of Examinations for Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery
• Examiner and Overseas Clinical Tutor, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Examiner, Royal College of Surgeons of England
• Accredited Faculty & Examiner for National Board of Examinations (India) – Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery
• Associate Editor, Indian Journal of Surgery (Official publication of the Association of Surgeons of India – ASI)
• International Advisory Board Member, Hernia Journal
• Founder & Director, Basic Medical Writing Course for Surgeons
• Course Founder and Director, Basic Medical Writing Course – Introductory program in scientific medical writing and clinical presentation
• Course Co-Director, Training Courses in Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery, Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
• Course Co-Director, Training Courses in Hernia Repair and Bariatric Surgery (PACE, Covidien Inc, USA)
• Faculty Member, Ethicon Institute of Surgical Education (EISE), New Delhi
• Faculty Member, Covidien Centre of Innovation India
• President, Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)
• Vice President, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES)

Professional Memberships:

• Life Member – International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)
• Life Member – Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
• Life Member – Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
• Life Member – Society of Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA)
• Life Member – Hernia Society of India
• Life Member – Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), 2004
• Life Member – Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Member – British Surgical Stapling Group (BSSG), 1991-1993