Dr. Arun Bhardwaj

Dr. Arun Bhardwaj is a proficient surgeon specializing in Gastrointestinal (GI), Minimal Access, Bariatric, and Robotic surgeries. Certified by the National Board of Examination (NBE) as a Minimal Access and Robotic surgeon, he brings over 15 years of extensive experience in both general and advanced laparoscopic procedures. With a focus on Bariatric surgery, Dr. Bhardwaj excels in minimally invasive techniques for colorectal malignancies, including Laser surgery for conditions such as piles, fissures, fistulas, and pilonidal sinus. He is actively involved in mentoring aspiring surgeons nationwide and has contributed to numerous publications in esteemed national and international journals. Committed to staying abreast of the latest advancements in medical science, Dr. Bhardwaj continually updates his knowledge to provide optimal care for his patients

Work Experience

• Dr. Arun Bhardwaj currently works at Max Healthcare
• Senior Consultant - GI, MAS & Bariatric Surgeon, Manipal Hospitals, Dwarka (2022-24)
• Senior Consultant and HOD – Primus Hospital, Chanakyapuri (2021-2022)
• Consultant - General, Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery - Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh & Pitampura (2018-2021)
• Consultant - Laparoscopic, GI & Bariatric Surgery - Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj & Shalimar Bagh (2015-2018)
• Post Doctoral Fellow- Sir Gangaram Hospital, Delhi (2013-2015)

Education & Training

• MBBS- Lokmanya Tilak municipal Medical College, Mumbai
• MS General Surgery- Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai
• DNB General Surgery- National Board of Examination
• FNB Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgery- Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi
• FALS Bariatric - Indian association of GI Endosurgeons
• MRCS England- Royal College of Surgeons of England
• FACS- Fellow of American College of Surgeons
• FIAGES- Indian association of GI Endosurgeons

Memberships

• Member of Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS)
• Fellow American College of Surgeons (ACS)
• Member Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
• Member Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES)
• Member Association of surgeons of India (ASI)
• Member Hernia Society of India (HSI) 

Awards

• General surgery
• Minimal access/advanced laparoscopic surgery
• Bariatric (weight loss) and metabolic surgery

Speciality Interest

• Gastrointestinal & Colorectal Surgery
• Laparoscopic Surgery for Gall stones, Appendix & Hernia
• Complex Hernias & Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
• Robotic Surgery ROBOTIC SURGERY
• Bariatric (weight loss) & Metabolic Surgery
• Laser Surgery for Piles, Fissure, Fistula & Pilonidal Sinus

Research Papers & Publications

• Bhardwaj AM, Trehan KK, Sharma V. Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration after failed endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography: Our patient series over a period of 10 years. J Min Access Surg [Epub ahead of print] [cited 2021 Dec 18].
• bstracts with Video Presentation at the14th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery and the 22nd EAES International Congress 25-28 June 2014, Paris, France
  - Totally Extraperitoneal Inguinal Hernioplasty With Medium Weight Polypropylene Mesh: Our Experience
  - Laparoscopic Management Of Achalasia Cardia: Our Indian Experience
• Abstract with Video presentation at the 1st World Conference on Abdominal Wall Hernia Surgery April 25 to April 29, 2015, Milan, Italy
  - Laparoscopic approach to the management of Spigelian Hernia
• Poster presentation at IFSO World Congress, September 26th to 29th, 2018, Dunai
  - Comparative analysis of Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en Y Gastric Bypass and One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass at 3 years: our experience
• Podium presentation at the Asia Pacific chapter of International Federation of Surgery for obesity (IFSO- APC) April 21 st to 23rd, 2017, Goa, India
  - Comparison between Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass in super obese subset of Indian population: Short term results