Dr. Sandeep Guleria

Dr. Sandeep Guleria

MBBS, MS, MCh Kidney Transplant Surgeon, Urologist Senior Consultant 

40 Years Years of Experience

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi

English, Hindi

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About Dr. Sandeep Guleria

Dr. Sandeep Guleria is one of India’s leading transplant surgeons, with more than three decades of surgical experience in kidney and pancreas transplantation. He is currently a Senior Consultant in Transplant Surgery at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, and has been instrumental in pioneering organ transplant programs in India.

Known for his precision in complex surgical procedures and deep commitment to patient care, Dr. Guleria played a key role in the development of India’s first successful kidney-pancreas transplant. He is internationally recognized for advancing the field of solid organ transplantation, particularly in immunologically high-risk and ABO-incompatible transplants.

Dr. Guleria is also a passionate educator and researcher. His clinical excellence, ethical practice, and leadership in policy-making have helped shape transplant surgery standards nationwide. He is regularly invited to speak at global conferences and has trained a generation of transplant surgeons across the country.

Qualifications of Dr. Sandeep Guleria

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), AIIMS, New Delhi, 1982
  • Master of Surgery (MS) in General Surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi, 1986
  • MCh in Surgical Gastroenterology and Transplantation, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 1990

Special Area of Interest

  • Fellowship in Transplant Surgery, Cambridge University, UK
  • Advanced Transplant Immunology Training, Munich, Germany
  • Visiting Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, USA
  • Certificate in Medical Ethics and Transplant Policy, Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Work Experience of Dr. Sandeep Guleria

  • Additional Professor, Department of Surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi, 1992
  • Resident Surgeon, AIIMS, New Delhi, 1982

Awards & Recognition

  • Dr. B.C. Roy Award for Excellence in Surgery, 2019
  • Padma Shri, Government of India, 2022
  • Lifetime Achievement Award, Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT)
  • Pioneering Contribution Award, Indian Transplant Foundation
  • Excellence in Healthcare Leadership Award, Apollo Hospitals Group

Membership

  • Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT)
  • Transplant Society International (TTS)
  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS), UK
  • NOTTO (National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation)

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