Dr. Deepak Govil 
MBBS, MS, MCh, Fellowship
Gastroenterologist
Senior Consultant
42 Years Years of Experience
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
Hindi, English
About Dr. Deepak Govil
Dr. Deepak Govil is a highly regarded surgical gastroenterologist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi. With over 18 years of experience, he specializes in advanced GI, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and bariatric surgical care. Trained at premier national and international centers, Dr. Govil has successfully performed thousands of complex procedures—ranging from minimally invasive colectomies to liver resections and robotic-assisted pancreatoduodenectomies.
His patient-centered philosophy emphasizes clear communication, individualized treatment planning, and compassionate support. He pioneered Apollo's rapid refeeding recovery after laparoscopic GI procedures, reducing hospital stays without compromising safety. A mentor to young surgeons, Dr. Govil conducts regular workshops and tele-mentorship programs. His vision: deliver world-class GI surgery accessible to all, blending technological prowess with empathetic care.
Qualifications of Dr. Deepak Govil
- MBBS, University of Delhi, 2002
- MS, General Surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi, 2006
- MCh, Surgical Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 2009
- Fellowship, Hepatopancreatobiliary & Minimally Invasive Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), USA, 2014
- Certification, Robotic Surgery, Intuitive Surgical Center, USA, 2016
Special Area of Interest
- Fellowship, HPB & MIS, UPMC, USA
- Robotic Surgery Certification, Intuitive, USA
- Advanced Laparoscopic GI Oncology, European School of Surgery
- Bariatric Surgical, American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
- ACLS/BLS certified
- Regular participant in international workshops and conferences (SAGES, EAES, DGAV)
Work Experience of Dr. Deepak Govil
- Consultant Gastrosurgical Surgeon, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, 2012
- Assistant Professor, Surgical Gastroenterology, AIIMS Delhi, 2009
- Senior Resident, General Surgery, AIIMS Delhi, 2006
Awards & Recognition
- Young Surgical Gastroenterologist Award, Indian Surgical Association, 2010
- Innovation Award, Robotic GI Surgery by European Association of Robotics, 2016
- Best Bariatric Surgeon of the Year, ASBS India, 2018
- Excellence in HPB Surgery, Apollo Group Awards, 2020
Membership
- Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES)
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
- European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)
- Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSICON)
- Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
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