Dr. Manish Baijal is a highly reputed laparoscopic, robotic, and bariatric surgeon with over 29 years of experience. Practicing at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket and Gurgaon, he is known for his precision in advanced minimally invasive surgeries. Trained in India and the USA (Cleveland Clinic, Ohio), Dr. Baijal combines innovation, surgical excellence, and patient-centric care. He has authored several textbooks, delivered lectures globally, and serves as a mentor to upcoming laparoscopic surgeons.

Educational Qualification:

• MBBS – Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
• DNB (General Surgery) – Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
• FRCS (Edinburgh) – Royal College of Surgeons, UK
• MNAMS – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
• FIAGES – Fellowship of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons
• FALS – Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
• Specialization in Bariatric Surgery – Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA

Professional Experience:

• Senior Director – Max Institute of Laparoscopic, Endoscopic & Bariatric Surgery, Max Hospital Saket (2022 – Present)
• Director – Max Institute of Laparoscopic, Endoscopic & Bariatric Surgery, Max Hospital Saket (2018 – 2022)
• Associate Director – Max Institute of Laparoscopic, Endoscopic & Bariatric Surgery (2016 – 2018)
• Senior Consultant Surgeon – Max Institute of Laparoscopic, Endoscopic & Bariatric Surgery (2009 – 2016)
• Consultant Surgeon – Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
• Registrar – Department of Minimal Access Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (1996 – 1999)

Awards & Achievements:

• Excellence in Bariatric Surgery, India News Health Awards (2016)
• Surgeon of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery, SRC, USA

Research Papers & Publications:

• Authored Textbook on ‘Endohernia Repair’ (2004, 2012)
• Authored Handbook on Bariatric Surgery
• Published Silver Book on VAAFT, SILS & Laparoscopic Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair
• Over 110 publications in national and international journals
• Contributor to Minimal Access Surgery – Guidelines & Recommendations (2000)
• Creator of 15 Educational CD-ROMs in Minimal Access Surgery released by the President of India (2002)

Professional Memberships:

• President – Asia Pacific Metabolic & Bariatric Surgical Society (APMBSS)
• President Elect – Hernia Society of India (HSI)
• Executive Committee Member – Asia Pacific Hernia Society, OSSI
• FALS Chairman – IAGES
• Editorial Board Member – Journal of Bariatric Surgery, International Journal of Abdominal Wall & Hernia Surgery
• Accredited Faculty – National Board of Examination (Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery)
• Faculty – PACE, COE, IRCAD (Taiwan)
• Life Member, Hernia Society of India (National Chapter of APHS)
• Life Member, Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
• Life Member, International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
• Life Member, Society of Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA)
• Life Member, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgery (IAGES)
• Life Member, Indian Society of Surgical Gastroenterology (ISG)
• Life Member, Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)