Name: Dr. Ashish Bhanot

Specialty: Bariatric Surgery; General Surgery; Laparoscopic Surgery; Minimal Access Surgery

Qualification / Board Certification: MBBS; MS — General Surgery; Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery

Affiliation(s): Aum Clinics — Dwarka, Delhi; Fortis Hospital — Shalimar Bagh, Delhi (Senior Consultant); Wockhardt Hospital (Former Chief of Bariatric Surgery)

Locations (City/State): Dwarka, New Delhi, India

Languages Spoken: English and Hindi

Accepting New Patients: Yes — Enquiries available through Aum Clinics

NPI Number: Delhi Medical Council Registration No. 33476 (Registered 2007)

About the Doctor

Dr. Ashish Bhanot is a distinguished Bariatric Surgeon, General Surgeon, and Laparoscopic Surgeon practicing at Aum Clinics in Dwarka, New Delhi, with an exceptional career spanning over 29 years of surgical expertise. He holds an MBBS from Government Medical College, Amritsar, an MS in General Surgery from MP Shah Medical College, Jamnagar, and a Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery from the same institution — reflecting a strong and specialized academic foundation in advanced surgical techniques. His career has included faculty positions as an Associate Professor of Surgery at Government Medical College and MM Medical College, Bhavnagar, senior clinical roles at Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh where he continues to serve as Senior Consultant in Surgical Gastroenterology, GI Oncology, and Minimal Access Surgery, and a landmark tenure as Chief Consultant and Head of Bariatric Surgery at Wockhardt Hospital from 2008 to 2011.

Dr. Bhanot is internationally recognized for his original contributions to the field of Minimal Access Surgery, having published six peer-reviewed international papers including the first reported case in international literature of laparoscopic assisted removal of a rectal foreign body, published in the Indian Journal of Surgery. His academic and research credentials place him among the most distinguished surgical specialists in India in the field of laparoscopic and bariatric surgery.

He is an active member of several prestigious professional organizations including the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI), Indian Medical Association (IMA), Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES), and All India Association of Advancing Research in Obesity (AIAARO). He currently practices at Aum Clinics in Dwarka, Delhi, a patient-centric healthcare facility known for its state-of-the-art infrastructure and personalized approach to surgical care.

Key highlights about Dr. Bhanot include the following:

• Over 29 years of experience in bariatric, general, and laparoscopic surgery
• Six international peer-reviewed publications in minimal access surgery
• First reported case in international literature of laparoscopic rectal foreign body removal
• Former Chief of Bariatric Surgery at Wockhardt Hospital
• Current Senior Consultant in Surgical Gastroenterology and GI Oncology at Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh
• Former Associate Professor of Surgery at Government Medical College
• Member of IFSO, OSSI, IMA, IAGES, and AIAARO
• Fellowship trained in Minimal Access Surgery
• Currently accepting new patients at Aum Clinics, Dwarka

Education & Training

Dr. Bhanot completed his medical education and postgraduate surgical training at reputed Indian medical institutions, building comprehensive expertise in general surgery and minimally invasive surgical techniques. His education and training include the following:

Medical School: MBBS — Government Medical College, Amritsar, Punjab, India

Postgraduate Degree: MS — General Surgery — MP Shah Medical College, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India

Fellowship: Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery — MP Shah Medical College, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India

Academic Position: Associate Professor of Surgery — Government Medical College and MM Medical College, Bhavnagar (2002 – 2008)

Registration: Delhi Medical Council — Registration No. 33476 (2007)

Professional Memberships: IMA, IAGES, AIAARO, IFSO, OSSI

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Bhanot diagnoses and surgically manages a comprehensive range of general surgical, bariatric, gastrointestinal, and laparoscopic conditions. Conditions he commonly treats include the following:

• Obesity and Morbid Obesity (Bariatric Surgery Indications)
• Metabolic Disorders Associated with Obesity (Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension, Sleep Apnea)
• Gallbladder Stones (Cholelithiasis) and Gallbladder Disease
• Appendicitis and Acute Appendiceal Conditions
• Inguinal, Umbilical, Incisional, and Hiatal Hernias
• Anal Fissure and Anorectal Conditions
• Piles (Hemorrhoids) and Anorectal Disease
• Fistula in Ano and Perianal Fistulas
• Gastrointestinal Oncology Conditions (GI Cancers — Surgical Management)
• Congenital Hiatus Hernia and Hiatal Conditions
• Urinary Bladder Trauma (Intraperitoneal Rupture — Laparoscopic Management)
• Rectal Foreign Body Conditions
• Abdominal Pain and Acute Abdomen Conditions
• Sebaceous Cysts and Soft Tissue Lumps
• Inferior Epigastric Artery Rupture and Abdominal Vascular Emergencies
• Preperitoneal Hematoma and Abdominal Trauma
• Inguinal Hernia (Bilateral — Minimal Access Approach)

Medical Procedures Performed

• Bariatric Surgery (Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, and Other Weight Loss Procedures)
• Laparoscopic Appendicectomy (Appendix Removal)
• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)
• Laparoscopic Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Umbilical, Incisional — TEP and TAPP Techniques)
• Laparoscopic Bilateral Inguinal Hernia Repair — Single Keyhole Midline Incision
• Fistula Surgery (Fistulotomy and Advanced Fistula Repair)
• Anal Fissure Surgery (Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy)
• Piles Surgery (Haemorrhoidectomy and Minimally Invasive Procedures)
• Sebaceous Cyst Excision
• Laparoscopic Repair of Intraperitoneal Rupture of Urinary Bladder
• Laparoscopic Evacuation of Preperitoneal Hematoma
• Laparoscopic Ultrasonography (Diagnostic and Staging Modality)
• GI Oncology Surgical Procedures
• Botox Injections (Therapeutic Applications)
• PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Therapy
• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Laparoscopy

Services Offered

Dr. Bhanot’s surgical practice at Aum Clinics in Dwarka, New Delhi offers a comprehensive range of bariatric, general surgical, laparoscopic, and gastrointestinal oncology services. His practice is distinguished by over 29 years of surgical experience, a Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery, and internationally published research that has contributed original findings to the global surgical literature.

Bariatric and obesity surgery is Dr. Bhanot’s primary subspecialty focus. He performs the full spectrum of weight loss surgical procedures including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and metabolic surgery for patients with morbid obesity and obesity-related comorbidities including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, and joint disease. His memberships with IFSO and OSSI reflect his commitment to internationally recognized standards of bariatric surgical care. He has previously led the Bariatric Surgery department at Wockhardt Hospital and continues to provide expert bariatric surgical consultations and procedures at Aum Clinics and Fortis Hospital.

Laparoscopic and minimal access surgery is the technical foundation of Dr. Bhanot’s surgical practice. He performs the full range of laparoscopic procedures including appendicectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair using TEP and TAPP techniques, and advanced laparoscopic procedures for trauma and rare conditions. His six international publications in minimal access surgery — including the world’s first reported laparoscopic case of rectal foreign body removal — reflect a career at the frontier of minimally invasive surgical innovation.

Anorectal surgical services including piles surgery, anal fissure surgery, and fistula treatment are core services at his practice. Dr. Bhanot uses both conventional and minimally invasive surgical approaches to treat hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and complex fistulas in ano, providing patients with effective, safe, and minimally discomforting surgical solutions for painful anorectal conditions.

Hernia surgical services covering inguinal, umbilical, incisional, and hiatal hernias are performed using advanced laparoscopic techniques. His published work on laparoscopic bilateral inguinal hernia repair using a single keyhole midline incision reflects an innovative, patient-friendly approach to hernia surgery that minimizes incisions, reduces recovery time, and optimizes cosmetic outcomes.

Gastrointestinal oncology surgical services are provided at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, where Dr. Bhanot serves as Senior Consultant in Surgical Gastroenterology, GI Oncology, and Minimal Access Surgery. He provides surgical management for gastrointestinal cancers and coordinates multidisciplinary oncological care in collaboration with medical oncology and radiology teams.

Aesthetic and regenerative medicine services including Botox injections and PRP therapy are also available at his clinic, reflecting a broad service offering that extends beyond conventional surgical care to address cosmetic and regenerative patient needs.

Services available at Dr. Bhanot’s practice include the following:

• Bariatric surgery consultation and surgical procedures
• Laparoscopic appendicectomy
• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• Laparoscopic hernia repair — inguinal, umbilical, incisional, hiatal
• Fistula surgery and treatment
• Anal fissure surgery
• Piles surgery and hemorrhoid treatment
• Gallbladder stone treatment and surgery
• Sebaceous cyst excision
• Laparoscopic bladder and abdominal trauma surgery
• GI oncology surgical consultation and surgery
• Laparoscopic ultrasonography
• Botox injections
• PRP therapy
• Diagnostic and therapeutic laparoscopy
• General surgical consultation and management

Accepted Insurances

Specific insurance plans accepted at Dr. Bhanot’s Aum Clinics practice are not publicly listed. Patients are encouraged to contact Aum Clinics directly to confirm accepted insurance providers, cashless hospitalization tie-ups, and payment options. Common insurance providers that may be accepted at private surgical practices in Delhi include the following:

• Star Health and Allied Insurance
• ICICI Lombard Health Insurance
• New India Assurance
• United India Insurance
• Max Bupa (now Niva Bupa) Health Insurance
• CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme)
• ECHS (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme)
• Corporate Health Insurance Plans
• Mediclaim Policies

Note: Please contact Aum Clinics directly to verify current insurance acceptance, cashless facility availability, and self-pay consultation fee structure.

Practice Locations

Location 1 — Primary Practice

Practice Name: Aum Clinics

Address: 2, Akshardham Apartments, Pocket 3, Sector 19, Near Sumit Store, Dwarka, New Delhi, India

Location 2 — Hospital Affiliation Practice

Practice Name: Fortis Hospital

Address: Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, India

Note: Patients are encouraged to contact Aum Clinics directly for appointment scheduling, consultation fees, and contact details.

Hospital Affiliations

Fortis Hospital — Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi

Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh is one of the most respected multi-specialty tertiary care hospitals in Delhi, part of the Fortis Healthcare network — one of India’s largest hospital chains. Dr. Bhanot serves as Senior Consultant in Surgical Gastroenterology, GI Oncology, and Minimal Access Surgery at this facility, providing his patients with access to advanced inpatient surgical care, comprehensive GI oncology services, and state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment infrastructure within one of Delhi’s leading hospital environments.

Wockhardt Hospital — New Delhi (Former Affiliation)

Dr. Bhanot served as Chief Consultant and Head of Bariatric Surgery at Wockhardt Hospital from 2008 to 2011, where he led the hospital’s bariatric surgery program and developed his expertise as one of Delhi’s leading weight loss surgeons. Wockhardt Hospitals is a nationally recognized multi-specialty hospital chain with a strong reputation for surgical excellence across India.

Government Medical College and Hospital — Former Academic Affiliation

Dr. Bhanot served as Senior Resident in the Department of Surgery at Government Medical College and Hospital from 2000 to 2001, and later as Associate Professor of Surgery at Government Medical College and MM Medical College, Bhavnagar from 2002 to 2008. These academic affiliations reflect his commitment to surgical education and training of the next generation of surgeons alongside his clinical practice.