Dr. (Prof.) K. N. Srivastava 
MBBS, MS, FICS, FMAS, FIAGES
General Surgeon, Obesity and Bariatric Surgeon
Senior Director
40 Years Years of Experience
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
Hindi, English
About Dr. (Prof.) K. N. Srivastava
- Dr. (Prof.) K. N. Srivastava is a highly acclaimed general and minimal access surgeon, presently serving as Senior Director & Advisor in General & Minimal Access Surgery at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi.
- He is the former Consultant Surgeon to the Prime Minister of India, underscoring his national recognition and trust at the highest level.
- With over three decades at PGIMER, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, he rose through the ranks as Surgeon, Senior Surgeon, Consultant, Associate Professor, and Professor of Surgery.
- He has significantly contributed to academic training, teaching postgraduate students of Delhi University and GGSIP University for 24 years, and mentoring young laparoscopic surgeons nationwide.
- Dr. Srivastava pioneered laparoscopic surgery at RML Hospital in 1997, and since then, has advanced minimally invasive, metabolic, and bariatric surgery across India.
Qualifications of Dr. (Prof.) K. N. Srivastava
- MBBS
- MS (General Surgery)
- Professional surgical training in laparoscopic and GI surgery in UK and USA:
- Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee, UK.
- Tulane University, New Orleans, USA.
- University of South California, Los Angeles, USA (under Prof. Jeffrey H. Peters and Prof. Namir Kathkhouda).
Special Area of Interest
- Laparoscopic hernia surgery (all types)
- Gall bladder surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy)
- Bariatric and metabolic surgery
- Anorectal disorders including piles and fistula
- Advanced gastrointestinal and upper GI laparoscopic surgery
Work Experience of Dr. (Prof.) K. N. Srivastava
- Professor & Head of Surgical Unit, PGIMER, Dr. RML Hospital, New Delhi.
- Former Consultant Surgeon to the Prime Minister of India.
- 30+ years of surgical leadership at PGIMER, RML Hospital.
- Involved in teaching and examiner roles for MBBS, MS (Surgery), and DNB courses across India.
- National faculty for laparoscopic training workshops and surgical teaching programs.
Awards & Recognitions
- First surgeon to introduce laparoscopic surgery at RML Hospital, New Delhi in 1997.
- Over 60 scientific publications and presentations in national and international journals and conferences.
- Delivered numerous guest lectures at national and international forums.
- Awarded multiple academic and teaching recognitions during his tenure at PGIMER and RML Hospital.
Memberships
- Founder Member – Hernia Society of India (HSI)
- Life Member – Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Society of Asia (ELSA)
- Life Member – Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES)
- Member Executive – North Zone, IAGES (2008–09)
- Life Member – Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI), President (Central Zone)
- Life Member – Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) and Delhi State Chapter (Former President & Secretary)
- Life Member – Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)
- Life Member – Indian Hernia Society (IHS)
- Life Member – SELSI (Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of India)
- Life Member – OSSI (Obesity Surgery Society of India)
- Life Member – India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Research & Papers Published By Dr. (Prof.) K. N. Srivastava
- More than 60 publications in peer-reviewed national and international journals.
- Research projects conducted at PGIMER, Dr. RML Hospital, covering laparoscopic surgery innovations and GI surgery advancements.
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