Chairman- General Surgery
Laparoscopic & Endoscopic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Metabolic Surgery, Robotic Surgery
Works at: Max Hospital, Saket, New Delhi, India
Experience : 47 years
Performed: 98,300 Surgeries
Dr. Pradeep Chowbey: Best General Surgeon in India with 47 Years Experience
He has played a key role in advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques and trained 20,000+ surgeons worldwide.
Dr. Chowbey: was first to perform laparoscopic cholecystectomy in North India and pioneer to introduce Minimally Invasive Fistula Technology in Asia Pacific region.
Dr Chowbey’s career reflects a deep commitment to advancing Minimal Access, Metabolic, and Bariatric Surgery, across India and Asian subcontinent.
Max Healthcare: First in India to receive Center of Excellence accreditation for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery and Hernia Surgery (SRC, USA, 2011-2014)
Dr. chowbey, performed 98,300+ surgeries, he is Guinness World Record holder (1997) and Limca Book Records for 20 consecutive years as most prolific endoscopic surgeon
He has authored 300+ scientific papers that contributed to leading medical textbooks, published by Springer, Jaypee, and Elsevier.
Gallbladder Stones
Hernia
Obesity Surgery
Piles, Fissure, and Anal Fistula
Appendix Surgery
Thyroid & Parathyroid Disorders
Scarless Neck Surgery
Endoscopic Surgery
MBBS, MS from Jabalpur Medical College
FRCS London | FACS | FICS | MNAMS + 7 International Surgical Fellowships
Dr. Pradeep Chowbey: is a Multi-Award Winning Surgeon | Numerous Prestigious Medical Awards holder
Lifetime Achievement Awards: IAGES (2015) | Human Care Charitable Trust (2014)
Lifetime Achievement Awards: By IAGES (2015) and Human Care Charitable Trust (2014).
Padma Shri (2002) | Doctor of Science Honoris Causa (2007) | IMAAN India Samman (2014)
Bharat Jyoti | Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini | Dhanvantari Award for Healthcare Excellence
Limca Book of Records (10 Years) | Guinness World Record (1997) | Honorary Surgeon to President of India
Consistently Recognized for Excellence in Laparoscopic Surgery & Compassionate Patient Care
Chief – General Surgery
Weight Loss Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Gastric Surgery, Colorectal Surgeries, Bariatric Surgery, Hernia Surgery
General Surgeon
Weight-Loss Surgery, Fundoplication, Gaynecological Cancer Surgery, Uterus Removal, Ovarian Mass Operation, Colo-Rectal Surgey, Spleen Removal, Pile Surgery, Gallstone, Bowl disease, Hernia, Appendicitis, GERD
General Surgeon
Bariatric Surgery, Weight loss surgery, Robotic Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Hernia Repair, Sleeve Surgery, gallbladder removal, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery
General Surgeon
GI Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery, Minimal Access Surgery, Hernia Surgery
His career is centred on Minimal Access Surgery, Metabolic Surgery, and Bariatric Surgery. He has been instrumental in mainstreaming these specialties throughout India and the broader Asian subcontinent, improving patient outcomes through less invasive approaches.
Dr. Chowbey has authored over 300 scientific papers and contributed to leading medical textbooks published by globally respected publishers including Springer, Jaypee, and Elsevier — advancing the academic foundation of minimally invasive surgery for the next generation of practitioners.
Max Healthcare became the first institution in India to receive the Center of Excellence accreditation for both Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery and Hernia Surgery from the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), USA, during 2011–2014 — a landmark recognition of the program’s clinical standards.
Dr. Chowbey has trained more than 20,000 surgeons worldwide, making him one of the most influential surgical educators globally. His training programs have helped spread minimally invasive techniques to surgeons across numerous countries.
Yes. Dr. Chowbey is a Guinness World Record holder (1997) for his achievements as an endoscopic surgeon. He has also been recognized in the Limca Book of Records for 20 consecutive years as the most prolific endoscopic surgeon — a testament to his unmatched consistency and output.
Dr. Chowbey has performed over 98,300 surgeries over the course of his career, making him one of the most prolific surgeons in the world. This extraordinary volume reflects his decades of dedicated practice in minimally invasive procedures.
Dr. Chowbey was the first surgeon to perform laparoscopic cholecystectomy in North India. He is also recognized as the pioneer who introduced Minimally Invasive Fistula Technology in the Asia Pacific region — milestones that significantly shaped modern surgical practice across the continent.
