MBBS, MS - General Surgery, FRCS - General Surgery, Fellow of American College of Surgeons(FACS)
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Dr Arun Prasad, FRCS (UK), FRCSEd, FACS MS ( MAMC ) MBBS ( AFMC )Senior General, GI & Bariatric SurgeonApollo Hospitals, New DelhiSpecializing in Laparoscopy, VATS Thoracoscopy, Endoscopic and Robotic SurgeryFormer President of Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI)Pioneer in laparoscopy in UK and India. 1st generation for Advanced GI laparoscopy, Thoracoscopy, SILS, Bariatric & Robotic Surgery in India with many 1st surgeries.• Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Surgery : Pioneer of laparoscopic surgery in UK and India. First lap cholecystectomy in 1990 as junior surgeon in Nottingham. Now over 6000 laparoscopic cholecystectomy experience with no bile duct injuries. Also single incision (SILS) surgery.• Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery : Technique published in British Journal of Surgery 1994. Experience of over 2000 laparoscopic hernia surgery including TAPP, TEP, IPOM, eTEP, AWR and TAR• Bariatric Surgery : Pioneer in India (over 1000 surgeries) including patients of over 250 kg. Sleeve Gastrectomy, Roux enY Gastric Bypass, Mini Gastric Bypass (MGB)• Bariatric Endoscopy : Pioneer of procedures like Gastric Balloon, Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) for those for those who don’t want surgery.• Robotic Surgery : World pioneer of Robotic Bariatric and Thymectomy Surgery with over 400 cases.• Gastro intestinal Surgery : Laparoscopic & Robotic Benign and Cancer Treatment. Also Stapled MIPH piles, VAFT fistula treatment.• Largest experience of Thoracoscopy and Robotic Bariatric Surgery in India.• Records : Some records like, lap chole in 100 year old patient, bariatric surgery in 272 kg patient (record broken by others recently), largest thymoma removed by robotic surgery, 1st robotic minigastric bypass surgery, internationally accepted technique of totally robotic bariatric surgery etc.35 years of experience as a surgeon makes him one of the most experienced surgeons in India and Globally doing laparoscopy (1990), advanced laparoscopy (1997), single incision laparoscopy (2010), bariatric surgery (2004), robotic surgery (2012) and bariatric endoscope (2018) There after doing FRCS in 1990, he worked at Charing Cross Medical School, London and associated hospitals. Laparoscopic surgery was started by his team at that hospital. On his return from UK in 1996, he joined Apollo Hospitals as one of the youngest senior consultants. He was also conferred with the prestigious FACS (USA) in 2019.Academics and trainingTrainer and examiner for post graduate courses of India and UK. Invited faculty at numerous national and international meetings with many publications in peer reviewed journals.• President of Obesity surgery society of India (OSSI), affiliated to International Federation for Surgery of Obesity (IFSO) • Former vice president Indian association of gastro endoscopic surgeons (IAGES). • Faculty at multiple International conferences of Laparoscopic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery – London, Montreal, Vienna, Paris, Naples, Milan, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, Germany, Spain, China etc• Live transmission of surgery to national and international conferences showing robotic and bariatric surgery• Organizer of Fellowship course in bariatric surgery at Mumbai, Philippines and Duke University USA on behalf of International Bariatric Club & Academy• Organizer and Academic coordinator of over 50 courses for trauma training under the aegis of Primary Trauma Care UK Administration experience• Setting up as HOD, The Department of Surgery, Manipal Hospital, New Delhi covering GI, Thoracic, Bariatric and Robotic surgery 2018-20• Clinical and academic coordinator at Apollo Hospital (combined experience of over 15 years)• Setting up telemedicine and CME program• Joint Commission International (JCI) - Hospital Executive Briefings with new, expanded formats at Lisbon, Portugal, 2007ABOUT YOURSELF :Keen cricketer and photographer. Traveled across the world and adventure sports enthusiast. Having done Scuba Diving, Sky Diving, Bungee Jumping, Para Gliding etc in India, Asia, Europe and America.
NH-27, Pocket 7, Near IFS Villas, NSG Chowk, Greater Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, Landmark: NSG Chowk, Greater Noida
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My experience of treatment dine by Dr Arun Prasad has been extremely fascinating. He is extremely cool, calm, supportive, soft spoken and a fantastic surgeon with superb humane feelings. Speaks less but his work speaks volumes. I was in anxiety during initial around 4 days. However, he was extremely patient and calm and softly responded to all my anxious queries. A Doctor with such humane qualities and superb medical sense *** ****** is a boon for the medical fraternity..Thank you Doctir Arun Prasad for helping me recover soon. Wish you best for your service to mankind.
Visited For Stomach Pain
Happy with: Doctor friendliness
very humble and polite personality. I visited for Galbladder stone consultation of my mother He assured me that he will treat, shared his personal no. and did surgery later on in Apollo Noida. ** ** *** ** *** **** *** *** *********** *******. Highly appreciate the positive attitude towards easily handling the pateint.
Got my gallbladder removal surgery done. He is very positive and experienced doctor. Thankful. Highly recommend.
Visited For Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Happy with: Treatment satisfactionValue for money
*** ****** ** * ********* ****** * ************* Precise, truthful and Clear guidance on surgery and its effects. No misleading information. Highly reco'ed for surgery.
Q: Where does Dr. Arun Prasad practice?
A: Dr. Arun Prasad practices at Apollo Spectra Hospital - Greater Noida - NSG Society.
Q: Why do patients visit Dr. Arun Prasad?
A: Patients frequently visit Dr. Arun Prasad for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Bariatric , Cancer Surgery. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.
Q: What do patients say about Dr. Arun Prasad?
A: Dr. Arun Prasad has been recommended by 18 patients and has recieved stories from 10 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.
Q: What is Dr. Arun Prasad's education qualification?
A: Dr. Arun Prasad has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - General Surgery, FRCS - General Surgery, Fellow of American College of Surgeons(FACS).
Q: What does Dr. Arun Prasad specialises in ?
A: Dr. Arun Prasad specialises as Bariatric Surgeon, Laparoscopic Surgeon, Colorectal Surgeon.