Dr. (Prof.) K. N. Srivastava

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

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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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