Best Surgery Doctors in India for Australians

Dr Amrith Raj Rao is a UK board-certified urological surgeon with prestigious fellowships from the United States. He leads surgical interventions for complex kidney and bladder conditions at Manipal Hospitals.

• Specialises in minimally invasive treatment for kidney and ureteral stones
• Performs bladder and prostate surgeries using small incisions for faster recovery
• Holds a Fellowship of the European Board of Urology (FEBU)
• Gained specialist training through two visiting fellowships in the USA
• Recognised with a UK Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Dr Aritra Ghosh is a skilled general surgeon at Manipal Hospitals who focus on precise hernia repairs.

• Specialises in inguinal hernia repair using various surgical techniques
• Focuses on patient-centred care to ensure smooth recovery after surgery
• Practises at Manipal Hospitals, one of the region's leading healthcare institutions
• Handles routine surgical cases with a commitment to high-quality clinical standards

Professor Raja Sundaram has successfully conducted over 15,000 cancer surgeries of various complexities at Global Hospital Chennai.

• Specialises in surgical oncology for diverse tumour types
• Focuses on curative approaches for complex cancer cases
• Handles both routine and high-difficulty surgical procedures
• Director of oncological services at a major treatment centre

Dr Vivek Vij is a pioneer in liver surgery at Global Hospital Chennai, credited with developing living donor transplants in India. He has maintained the world's lowest biliary complication rate at less than 4%.

• Completed a fellowship at the University of Alabama in the USA
• Performs liver resections and donor hepatectomy using laparoscopic techniques
• Standardised safety protocols to achieve a 100% donor safety profile
• Specialises in GI cancers, pancreatic surgery, and complex biliary injuries

Dr Lalita Badhwar is the Vice President of the Delhi Gynaecological Endoscopists Society and a leading specialist in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery at Apollo Hospital Indraprastha.

• Performs laparoscopic surgery for hysterectomies and ovarian cysts – using tiny incisions for faster recovery
• Specialises in gynaecological endoscopy to diagnose and treat conditions with minimal tissue damage
• Life member of the International Society of Gynaec Endoscopists (ISGE)
• Member of the Indian Fertility Society and the Indian Menopause Society
• Medical graduate of the University of Delhi

Dr Durgatosh Pandey is a leading surgical oncologist at Artemis Hospitals and a founding member of both the Lung Cancer Consortium Asia and the Esophageal Cancer Consortium.

• Specialises in breast-conserving techniques like lumpectomy to remove tumours while preserving natural tissue
• Manages complex cases involving lung, oesophageal, and breast cancers
• Serves as a trustee member of the Indian Co-operative Oncology Network
• Published author and researcher with multiple papers in international oncology journals

Professor Murtaza Ahmed Chishti is a high-volume cardiothoracic surgeon who received a Certificate of Excellence from the Chief Minister for his work in organ transplantation.

• Specialises in heart and lung transplants and surgery of the aorta
• Performs total arterial re-vascularisation to improve long-term blood flow to the heart
• Expert in complex and re-operative coronary surgery for patients needing repeat procedures
• Recognised by the Society of Heart Failure and Transplant for his work in thoracic organ surgery
• Published research on bypass grafting for patients with poor lung and heart function

Surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgeries in urology

35 years old

• Performed over 2000 successful Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (Ho-LEP) procedures and over 1000 TURPs.
• Has experience working in the largest clinics in South Korea, Malaysia and China.
• Robotic surgery training at IRCAD in Strasbourg (France) in March 2010.
• Regularly performs laparoscopic urological surgeries: pyeloplasty, donor nephrectomy, radical nephrectomy, urethral reimplantation in the Department of Urology at the Cleveland Clinic, USA.

Dr Nagender Sharma is a medical oncologist at Medanta Hospital who specialises in the systemic management of breast, colon, lung, and prostate cancers.

• Trained at the Cancer Institute (WIA) in Chennai, a leading centre for oncological care
• Expertise includes chemotherapy and targeted medical treatments for both solid and musculoskeletal tumours
• Member of the Connective Tissue Oncology Society and the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society
• Maintains professional registration with the Delhi and Karnataka Medical Councils

Dr Rajeev Agarwal is a senior surgical oncologist at Medanta Hospital who pioneered organ-based cancer surgery in northern India.

• Specialises in breast conservation surgery to remove tumours while saving natural tissue
• Performs sentinel node biopsies to check if cancer has spread using minimal incisions
• Expert in breast reconstruction to restore appearance following tumour removal
• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology and Indian Association of Surgical Oncology

Dr Mathew Jacob is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, performing high-stakes liver transplants and hepatobiliary cancer surgeries at Aster CMI Hospital.

• Specialises in hepatobiliary surgery for liver, gallbladder, bile duct, and pancreas cancers
• Completed a medical fellowship at Newcastle University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in England
• Served as a transplant specialist at St James's University Hospital in England
• Leads the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery and Organ Transplantation at Aster CMI

Professor Sonal Asthana is a senior transplant specialist at Aster CMI Hospital. He is one of the few surgeons performing islet cell transplants for patients with diabetes.

• Specialises in surgical treatment of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas
• Completed a clinical fellowship with the American Society of Transplant Surgeons
• Trained in surgical oncology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences
• Received awards for research from British, American, and Canadian transplant societies
• Published over 40 scientific papers on transplant medicine and surgery

Dr Santosh Kumar Hakkalamani is a UK-trained orthopaedic surgeon at Global Hospital Chennai. He spent 12 years in the UK performing joint replacement and arthroscopic knee surgery.

• Completed a Lower Limb Arthroplasty Fellowship at UHCW Coventry Hospital
• Trained in knee soft tissue reconstruction at York Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
• Awarded first prize by the International Society for Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology
• Specialises in lower limb replacement and knee procedures
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Professor Patil is a consultant radiation oncologist at the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He focuses on high-precision radiation techniques that target tumours while sparing healthy surrounding tissue.

• Specialises in Tomotherapy-H for highly accurate radiation delivery
• Uses Linear Accelerator technology to treat various cancer types
• Performs brachytherapy – internal radiation that places radioactive sources directly inside or near tumours
• Supports the surgical team with radiation-based cancer management

The doctor holds an MD in Radiation Oncology and serves as a consultant. Specializing in advanced cancer treatment techniques, the doctor offers services including Tomotherapy-H, Linear Accelerator, and Brachytherapy. These modalities are utilized to deliver precise radiation therapy, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues and enhancing treatment efficacy.

Dr Aditya Adhav is a specialised surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He focuses on breast-conserving surgeries that remove tumours while saving as much healthy tissue as possible.

• Completed a dedicated fellowship in breast surgery at HCG Manavata
• Performs modified radical mastectomies and treatments for benign breast disorders
• Expert in chemotherapy port placement and core cut biopsies for diagnosis
• Lifetime member of the Association of Breast Surgeons of India
• Regularly presents research at international scientific cancer conferences

Professor Mohammed Rela holds a Guinness World Record for the youngest ever liver transplant and is widely recognised as a global leader in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery.

• Completed 4,000+ liver transplants with an exceptional 95% success rate
• Pioneered split liver transplants – allowing one donor organ to help two different patients
• Specialises in paediatric surgery and high-risk cases for children and adults
• Contributed to 500+ scientific publications on liver and pancreatic surgical techniques
• Leads the Rela Institute & Medical Centre as a top specialist in India

Professor Jagannath Kulkarni is a senior surgical oncologist at Manipal Goa Hospital. He holds a prestigious fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons in London.

• Specialises in thyroidectomy to remove thyroid tumours while protecting vocal cords
• Performs flexible robotic surgery for high precision and smaller incisions
• Performs the Whipple procedure – a complex surgery for pancreatic cancer
• Expert in appendectomies and general oncology-related surgical cases
• Regularly invited as a guest speaker at international surgical conferences

Professor Kaul leads Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at BLK Hospital. He has performed over 15,000 heart surgeries, establishing himself as a global leader in cardiac care.

• Specialises in coronary artery bypass grafting and heart valve replacement
• Performed 2,000+ complex procedures to correct congenital heart defects
• Expertise in surgical treatments for aortic diseases and heart failure
• Former Professor of Cardiac Surgery at Hannover Medical School in Germany
• Published over 70 articles in international scientific medical journals

With over 30 years of experience, the doctor specializes in oncologic surgeries, including gastrointestinal cancer surgery, colorectal surgery, HIPEC, and Cytoreductive surgery. The doctor has been recognized for excellence with the GEM award from Max Healthcare and the Chikitsa Bhushan Award from the Indian Medical Association. Additionally, the doctor has contributed to the field by organizing various health awareness camps and publishing research papers.