Dr. C P Kothari

Dr C P Kothari is a Clinical Director and Senior Laparoscopic Surgeon in Indore with 52 years of experience in general surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, colorectal surgery, and robotic surgery.

Practising at CARE CHL Hospitals, Indore since 2001, Dr Kothari holds prestigious fellowships including FICS (Fellow of the International College of Surgeons), FIAGES, and FMAS, and has been recognised with the BC Roy Oration Award by the IMA, one of the most respected honours in Indian medicine.

Patients searching for a laparoscopic surgeon in Indore or a specialist in hernia surgery, colorectal surgery, or GI surgery will find in Dr C P Kothari one of the most experienced and decorated surgeons in the region.

Expertise and Clinical Focus

Dr Kothari specialises in a broad and complex range of surgical disciplines, from advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures to colorectal, GI, and hernia surgery.

His surgical expertise spans both elective and complex operative cases across the abdomen, gastrointestinal tract, and endocrine organs.

Medical Conditions Treated

• Hernia (Inguinal, Ventral, Diaphragmatic, Lumbar, Spigelian, Incisional)
• Piles, Fissure, and Fistula
• Pilonidal Sinus
• Rectal Prolapse
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Gastrointestinal Cancers
• Gallbladder Disease
• Pancreatic Conditions including Pseudopancreatic Cyst
• Adrenal Disorders
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Procedures Performed

• Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
• Robotic Surgery
• Hernia Repair (all types including Inguinal, Ventral, Diaphragmatic, Lumbar, Spigelian, and Incisional)
• Colorectal and Anal Surgery
• Gallbladder Surgery
• Stomach and Small Intestine Surgery
• Pancreas Surgery including LPJ (Lateral Pancreaticojejunostomy) and Whipple's Procedure
• Anti-Reflux Surgery
• Splenectomy
• Adrenal Surgery

Professional Experience

Dr C P Kothari has maintained an unbroken record of senior surgical practice spanning more than four decades, with roles across government medical institutions, honorary hospital appointments, and corporate healthcare.

• Demonstrator and Resident Surgeon, MY Hospital and MGM Medical College
• Honorary Surgeon, SICM Hospital
• Training in Laparoscopic Surgery, Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad
• Training in Robotic Surgery, Mohak Hospital, Indore

Dr Kothari's career reflects a commitment to continuously advancing his surgical skills. Having trained in laparoscopic surgery at Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad in 1997 and in robotic surgery at Mohak Hospital, Indore in 2016, he has consistently adopted emerging surgical technologies throughout his career.

His tenure at MY Hospital and MGM Medical College established a strong academic and clinical foundation that has underpinned over four decades of surgical excellence.

Credentials and Qualifications

Academic Degrees

• MBBS (1974)
• MS (General Surgery) (1978)
• FICS (Fellow of the International College of Surgeons)
• FIAGES (Fellow of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons)
• FMAS (Fellow of Minimal Access Surgery)

Professional Memberships

• International College of Surgeons (ICS)
• Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (IAGES)
• Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Asia Pacific Hernia Society
• Association of Colorectal Surgeons of India (ACRSI)
• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

Awards, Recognitions, and Leadership Roles

• BC Roy Oration Award, Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• State President, Indian Medical Association, Madhya Pradesh
• State President, Association of Surgeons of India, Madhya Pradesh
• Central Zone Vice President, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
• Governing Council Member, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) (2010 to 2015)

Languages Spoken

Hindi and English

Book an Appointment with Dr C P Kothari, Laparoscopic Surgeon in Indore

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