
Dr. Vikas Panwar
Unit Head & Director, General Surgery
General & Bariatric Surgeon
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About Dr. Vikas Panwar
Dr. Vikas Panwar is a seasoned general and bariatric surgeon with more than three decades of operating experience behind him. Based at Max Super Speciality Hospital in Saket, New Delhi, he heads the General Surgery unit and has built a reputation for tackling complex cases with calm precision — whether that means a weight-loss surgery, a colorectal procedure, or a delicate thyroid operation. Patients and their families often say they leave his consultation feeling genuinely heard and clearly guided on what lies ahead.
His training reads like a map of the world's best surgical centres. After completing his MBBS and MS in General Surgery in India, Dr. Panwar went on to earn his MRCP and MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK. He then trained in bariatric surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, USA — one of the most respected programmes anywhere — and later completed robotic surgery training with Intuitive Surgicals in Atlanta. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a Fellow of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (FIAGES). These credentials aren't just letters after a name; they reflect years of deliberately seeking out the best techniques to bring back to his patients.
Dr. Panwar's career has genuinely spanned continents. He served as a Clinical Associate in Gastrointestinal and Colorectal Surgery at Singapore General Hospital and as an Assistant Professor at SSR Medical College in Mauritius, in addition to earlier roles at respected public hospitals in New Delhi. That international exposure gives him a grounded, globally informed perspective on care — something patients travelling from abroad tend to notice and appreciate quickly.
For international patients considering treatment in India, Dr. Panwar offers a rare combination: world-class surgical training, hands-on experience across thousands of procedures, and a straightforward communication style that cuts through medical jargon. Gaf Healthcare works closely with his team to help you plan your consultation, understand your treatment options, and feel supported every step of the way — from your first enquiry to your follow-up care back home.
Conditions Treated by Dr. Vikas Panwar
- Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome
- Gallstones & Gallbladder Disease
- Colorectal Cancer
- Hernia (Inguinal, Incisional, Umbilical, Ventral)
- Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Thyroid Disorders requiring Surgery
- Haemorrhoids / Piles
- Anal Fissure & Anal Fistula
- Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
- Stomach Cancer requiring Gastrectomy
- Parathyroid Disorders
Areas of Interest
- Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery
- Laparoscopic & Minimal Access Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Surgical Gastroenterology
- Colorectal Surgery
- Hernia Surgery
- Endocrine Surgery (Thyroid & Parathyroid)
Qualifications
- MBBS — JLN Medical College, Belgaum, 1994
- MS — General Surgery — Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi University, 2000
- MRCP — Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, UK, 2006
- MRCS — Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK
- FACS — American College of Surgeons, USA
- FIAGES — Indian Association of Gastrointestinal & Endoscopic Surgeons
- Bariatric Surgery Training — Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA, 2009
- Robotic Surgery Training — Intuitive Surgicals, Atlanta, USA, 2016
Work Experience
- Currently serving as Unit Head & Director, General Surgery at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi (Max Healthcare).
- Previously held the role of Clinical Associate in Gastrointestinal and Colorectal Surgery at Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.
- Worked as Assistant Professor of Surgery at SSR Medical College, Mauritius, contributing to both clinical care and surgical education.
- Earlier surgical career included positions at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital and Lady Hardinge Medical College & Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital, New Delhi.
- Completed postgraduate surgical training at Army Hospital (R&R), New Delhi, under Delhi University.
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Memberships (5)
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- Fellow, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal & Endoscopic Surgeons (FIAGES)
- Member, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
Research Papers & Publications (0)
Procedures
Frequently Asked Questions
It's straightforward. Simply reach out to Gaf Healthcare via our website or WhatsApp, share your medical reports and a brief note on your condition, and our team will coordinate a consultation with Dr. Panwar's office at Max Saket — including virtual appointments for international patients who want to speak with him before travelling.
