Dr. Pawanindra Lal

Dr. Pawanindra Lal - General, Gastrointestinal, Laparoscopic, and Bariatric Surgeons

Dr. Pawanindra Lal is one of India's leading General, Gastrointestinal, Laparoscopic, and Bariatric Surgeons, with over 31 years of surgical experience. He is widely recognized for his expertise in Minimal Access (Laparoscopic) Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, and Weight Loss (Bariatric) Surgery. He is currently a Senior Consultant – General Surgery at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, and has previously served as Director Professor & Head of Surgery at Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi.

Qualification

• MBBS – Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), Delhi
• MS (General Surgery)
• DNB (General Surgery)
• FRCS (Edinburgh)
• FRCS (Glasgow)
• FRCS (England)
• FRCS (Ireland)
• FACS – Fellow, American College of Surgeons
• FAMS – Fellow, National Academy of Medical Sciences (India)
• FFST (Edinburgh)

Experience

• 31+ Years of experience in General and Gastrointestinal Surgery.
• Senior Consultant – General Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi.
• Former Director Professor & Head of Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi.
• Former Chairman, Division of Minimal Access Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College.
• Extensive experience in advanced laparoscopic, gastrointestinal, colorectal, hernia, thyroid, and bariatric surgeries.

Fellowship / Membership

Dr. Pawanindra Lal is a Fellow and active member of several prestigious national and international surgical organizations, including:

• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) – Edinburgh
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons – England
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons – Glasgow
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons – Ireland
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• Fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (FAMS)
• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
• Society of Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA)
• International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
• American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES)
• Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Awards & Honors

Dr. Pawanindra Lal has received numerous national and international awards, including:

• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Award (2021) for distinguished services to the nation.
• Delhi State Health Award (2019).
• Dr. B. C. Roy National Award (2016).
• College Overseas Award – Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2009).
• Commonwealth Fellowship Award (2007).
• Travelling Fellowship Award – Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow.
• FICCI Healthcare Award (2014).
• BMJ South Asia Award (Runner-up for Excellence in Medical Education).
• Multiple Gold Medals during medical education, including the Dr. O. P. Taneja Gold Medal for Best Student in Surgery.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Pawanindra Lal specializes in:

• Advanced Laparoscopic (Keyhole) Surgery
• Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery
• Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery
• Hernia Surgery
• Gallbladder Surgery
• Appendix Surgery
• Colorectal Surgery
• Thyroid Surgery
• Anti-Reflux (GERD) Surgery
• Upper GI Surgery
• Splenectomy
• Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
• Metabolic Surgery
• Minimal Access Surgery for Complex Gastrointestinal Disorders