Dr. Pradeep Chowbey is a world-renowned pioneer in laparoscopic and robotic surgery. He spearheaded the growth of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery in India and the Asian subcontinent. He has trained over 20,000 surgeons worldwide and has been instrumental in developing globally accepted techniques such as MAFT and refinements in TEP hernia repair and endoscopic neck surgery. His institute at Max Healthcare was the first in India to receive Centers of Excellence accreditations for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery and Hernia Surgery. Listed in the Guinness World Records and Limca Book of Records for performing the most minimal access surgeries, Dr. Chowbey has authored over 300 scientific papers and numerous surgical textbooks, making him a trusted name in advanced surgical care.

Educational Qualification:

• MBBS; MS (General Surgery) – Govt. Medical College, Jabalpur (MP)
• FRCS (London); FACS; FAIS; FICS; FIAGES; FMAS; FALS; FIMSA; MNAMS

Professional Experience:

• Currently serving as Chairman – Max Institute of Laparoscopic, Robotic & Bariatric Surgery (Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi)

Awards & Achievements:

• Padma Shri (2002)
• Guinness World Record (1997) and Limca Book of Records (2000–2020) for most minimal access surgeries
• Lifetime Achievement Awards from IAGES (2015) and Human Care Charitable Trust (2014)
• Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) – Jabalpur University (2007)
• Numerous national and international honors recognizing excellence in minimally invasive surgery

Professional Membership:

• Founder President – Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)
• Leadership roles in International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) and Asia Pacific Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Society (APMBSS)
• Active member of SAGES, EAES, ISS, IAES, ASI, and many other global surgical societies

Fellowships:

• FRCS (London), FACS, FAIS, FICS, FIAGES, FMAS, FALS, FIMSA, MNAMS

Publications:

• 300+ scientific papers in indexed national and international journalsChief editor/author of key surgical textbooks such as
  • Endoscopic Repair of Abdominal Wall Hernia (2nd edition)
  • Surgical Repair of Abdominal Wall Hernias – APHS Initiative (Springer)
  • Handbook of Bariatric Surgery (Springer)