Dr. Rajesh Khullar – Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery

Senior Director – Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
🎓 Education & Training
- MBBS – Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune University
- MS (General Surgery) – Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
- House Job (Surgery) – PGIMER, Chandigarh
- Internship – Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
🏥 Professional Experience
Dr. Rajesh Khullar is a distinguished surgeon with over 44 years of experience in the field of surgery. He has been instrumental in the development and advancement of laparoscopic and bariatric surgical techniques in India. His professional journey includes:
- Senior Consultant & Director – Max Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
- Vice-Chairman – Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery Centre, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
- Associate Consultant – Department of Minimal Access Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
- Junior Consultant – Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
🔬 Areas of Expertise
Dr. Khullar specializes in a wide range of surgical procedures, including:
- Laparoscopic & Minimal Access Surgery
- Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
- Hernia Repair (Including Endo Hernia Repair)
- Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery
- Hepatobiliary Surgery
- Thoracoscopic Surgery (for Benign Thoracic Conditions)
- Gallbladder Surgery
- Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
- Anorectal Procedures (Including Piles, Anal Fissure, and Anal Fistula)
- Appendix Surgery
- Scarless Neck Surgery
🏆 Awards & Recognitions
Dr. Khullar has been honored with several prestigious positions and recognitions:
- President – Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
- Honorary Secretary – Hernia Society of India (National Chapter of Asia Pacific Hernia Society)
- Joint Secretary – Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)
- Honorary Secretary – Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES)
- Faculty Member – Ethicon Institute of Surgical Education, New Delhi
- Junior Editor – Hernia Section, Journal of Minimal Access Surgery (JMAS)
- Reviewer – Hernia Journal
- Teaching Faculty – CEMAST, Mumbai
📚 Academic Contributions
Dr. Khullar has co-authored textbooks on laparoscopic surgery, particularly focusing on Endo Hernia Repair. He has also been actively involved in organizing and participating in numerous national and international conferences and workshops related to laparoscopic and bariatric surgery.