Dr. Randeep Wadhawan

Dr Randeep Wadhawan is a highly esteemed Gastrointestinal, Bariatric, and Robotic Surgeon in New Delhi with 37 years of experience.

He is currently associated as a Vice Chairman and Consultant with:

1. Max Super Speciality Hospital, Sector 10, Dwarka
2. Fortis C-Doc Hospital, Chirag Enclave

Doctor Randeep W has contributed to handling numerous complex medical cases in several hospitals. He is known for his attention to accurate diagnosis and for treating patients empathetically.

A global pioneer in minimal access surgery, he has performed over 35,000 laparoscopic surgeries, including more than 2,000 successful bariatric surgeries.

His clinical excellence is trusted by a vast community, as he manages over 1,000 new patients every year and has been honored with more than 100 national and international awards.

Dr Wadhawan holds a world record for successfully operating on the largest and heaviest adrenal gland tumor, weighing 11.4 kg. He was also a part of the surgical team that performed India’s first two-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy in 1997.

Throughout his distinguished career, he has served as Director and Head at Fortis Hospitals for 12 years and HOD at Manipal Hospital, Dwarka. He is also a recognized international faculty member and Visiting Professor at the Tele Robotic Surgery Center, IRCAD, Taiwan.

The speciality interests of Dr Randeep Wadhawan are:

Gastrointestinal Surgery

Advanced Gastrointestinal and GI Oncology

• Oesophagectomy (Esophageal Cancer)
• Whipple Procedure (Pancreatic Cancer)
• Liver Resections
• Surgery for Portal Hypertension
• Upper GI and Colorectal Surgery

Advanced Laparoscopic GI Procedures

• Achalasia Cardia Surgery
• Hiatus Hernia Repair
• Pseudopancreatic Cyst Surgery
• Liver Cyst Surgery
• Splenectomy
• Common Bile Duct Stone Surgery
• Rectal Prolapse Surgery

Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

Weight Loss and Metabolic Procedures

• Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB)
• Sleeve Gastrectomy
• Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (MGB/OAGB)
• Duodenojejunal Bypass (DJB)
• SADI-S
• Revision Bariatric Surgery
• Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty

Metabolic Surgery

• Surgical management of Type 2 Diabetes
• Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome

Robotic Surgery

Robotic GI and Bariatric Procedures

• Robotic Bariatric Surgery
• Robotic Upper GI and Colorectal Surgery
• Robotic Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery

Complex Hernia Management

• Laparoscopic and Robotic Hernia Repair
• Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Proctology

Minimally Invasive Anorectal Procedures

• Stapler Hemorrhoidectomy (MIPH)
• STARR (Stapled Trans-Anal Rectal Resection)
• VAAFT (Video-Assisted Anal Fistula Treatment)

Basic Laparoscopic Surgery

Routine Laparoscopic Procedures

• Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery
• Laparoscopic Appendicectomy

He is also an active member of the:

• Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI) - President
• Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES) - Executive Council Member
• Hernia Society of India (HSI) - Executive Council Member
• Association of Robotic and Innovative Surgeons of India (ARIS) - Executive Council Member
• Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
• International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
• Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Delhi Medical Association (DMA)

Dr Randeep did his:

• MBBS from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak in 1989
• MS General Surgery from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak in 1994

Fellowships and Certifications:

• Fellowship of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (FIAGES) in 2007
• Fellowship of the Minimal Access Surgeons of India (FMAS) from Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India in 2007
• Fellowship of Association of Surgeons of India (FAIS) in 2008
• Fellowship of International College of Surgeons (FICS) from Chicago, USA in 2009
• Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) from USA in 2016
• Fellowship of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery (FALS) in Bariatric and Colorectal Surgery from IAGES in 2017
• Fellowship of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery (FMBS) from OSSI in 2020
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) from Edinburgh in 2023

He has also participated in research work and various workshops under the Gastrointestinal Surgery department and published over 50 papers in national and international journals.

He is a recognized faculty and teacher for the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) and has delivered more than 400 lectures and conducted over 75 live operative workshops globally.

Awards and Achievements:

• Super-Specialty Gold Medal for being the Best Post-Doctorate MCh candidate at RML Hospital, New Delhi
• World Record for operating on the largest and heaviest Adrenal Gland Tumor (11.4 kg)
• Successfully performed bariatric surgery on a 300 kg patient, one of the heaviest cases in India
• Best Paper Award for video presentations on advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric procedures at national conferences
• Young Ambassador Award by the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (APOA) in 2016
• Mentored and trained over 500 visiting surgeons globally in advanced surgical techniques