Dr. Pradeep Chowbey

Chairman - Max Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Max Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

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Dr. Pradeep Chowbey

Biography

Dr. Pradeep Chowbey, a trailblazing laparoscopic surgeon in India, holds a pioneering legacy as one of the first to perform Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in North India. His career has been marked by unwavering determination to advance Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery in the country. In 1996, he founded the Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgery Centre at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, the first of its kind in the Asian subcontinent. As a distinguished surgeon and Surgeon to His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Dr. Chowbey's accomplishments include the esteemed Padma Shri Award, featured in the Limca Book of Records for two decades. Recognized with accolades like the Dr. K C Mahajan Award and Gem of India Award, he stands out for excellence in laparoscopic surgery, specializing in diverse procedures. Awards such as the Rashtriya Rattan Award and Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award underscore his exceptional contributions to healthcare.