
Dr. Ashish Vashistha 
MBBS, MS, Fellowship
Laparoscopic Surgeon, Obesity and Bariatric Surgeon
Senior Director
32 Years of Experience
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
English, Hindi
About Dr. Ashish Vashistha
- Currently working as Senior Director and Head of Surgery & Robotics at Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket
- Recognized as a pioneer in advanced laparoscopic, bariatric, and robotic surgeries across India
- The first surgeon in India accredited by the National Board of Examinations in Minimal Access Surgery
- Has successfully performed thousands of complex surgeries, including bariatric, hernia, gallbladder, and gastrointestinal procedures
- Plays an active leadership role in national and international surgical associations, shaping advancements in metabolic and minimally invasive surgery
Qualifications of Dr. Ashish Vashistha
- MBBS – University of Rajasthan (1993)
- MS (General Surgery) – University of Rajasthan (1997)
- Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery – National Board of Examinations, India
Special Area of Interest
- Bariatric and metabolic surgeries (gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy)
- Robotic-assisted surgery
- Laparoscopic hernia repair
- Abdominal wall reconstruction
- Gallbladder and gastrointestinal surgery
- Advanced minimally invasive surgical procedures
Work Experience of Dr. Ashish Vashistha
- Present: Senior Director & Head – Surgery & Robotics, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket
- Has led the establishment of bariatric and laparoscopic surgery programs at several leading hospitals in India
- Extensive experience in conducting robotic and minimally invasive procedures for obesity, hernia, and gastrointestinal disorders
Awards & Recognitions
- Honored as the first NBE-accredited Minimal Access Surgeon in India
- Served in executive positions in the Obesity Surgery Society of India and the Asia Metabolic Society
- Regularly invited as faculty and speaker at surgical and bariatric conferences worldwide
Memberships
- Executive Member – Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSOI)
- Founder Executive Member – Asia Metabolic Society (AMS)
- Member – Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA)
- Member – Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES)
- Member – Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)
Research & Papers Published By Dr. Ashish Vashistha
- Authored and co-authored research publications in the field of bariatric and minimally invasive surgery
- Contributed to clinical guidelines and surgical practice updates through professional journals and conferences


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