Dr. Arun Prasad Bariatric Surgeon in India

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FRCS (Edinburgh), FRCS (Glasgow), FIAGES Senior Consultant & Head – Department of Minimal Access, Bariatric & Robotic Surgery

35+ years experience Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals Delhi, India Video consultation: USD 26

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About Dr. Arun Prasad

Dr. Arun Prasad is a Bariatric Surgeon in India with 35+ years of experience, currently at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals.

Dr. Arun Prasad is a surgeon specializing in Laparoscopic, Bariatric, and Robotic Surgery. He completed Fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Glasgow, and spent several years performing abdominal surgery at NHS hospitals in the United Kingdom. Dr. Prasad has been involved in early laparoscopic and robotic gastrointestinal operations in India. He specializes in weight loss and metabolic surgery. He treats international patients from the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa.

Dr. Arun Prasad's Areas of Expertise

Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and revisional surgery for morbid obesity and diabetes control.

Robotic Abdominal Surgery

Use of da Vinci robotic platforms for hernia repairs, fundoplications, and solid organ resections.

Advanced Gastrointestinal Laparoscopy

Minimal-access removal of complex gallbladders, complicated appendix corrections, and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) surgeries.

Thoracoscopic & Single-Incision Surgery

Single-port surgery (SILS) and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for chest conditions.

Key Achievements of Dr. Arun Prasad

Has performed over 10,000 minimal-access surgeries.
Was among the early surgeons to perform single-incision laparoscopic bariatric surgery and robotic gastric bypass in North India.
Served as President of the Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI) and executive board member of international robotic associations.

Awards & Recognition

Received national and international honors for establishing standardized training modules for robotic surgeons in Asia.
Proctor and invited speaker who has demonstrated live laparoscopic procedures at international conventions.
Author of research articles and chapters in international peer-reviewed surgical journals.

Dr. Arun Prasad's Qualifications & Experience

Dr. Arun Prasad, Bariatric Surgeon in India with 35+ years of experience.

MBBS
MS (General Surgery)
FRCS (Edinburgh)
FRCS (Glasgow)
FIAGES

Current position: Senior Consultant & Head – Department of Minimal Access, Bariatric & Robotic Surgery

Consult Dr. Arun Prasad from Abroad

How Shifara Health connects international patients with Dr. Arun Prasad, Bariatric Surgeon in India.

Share your reports

Send your reports and scans on WhatsApp or through the form on this page. A Shifara case manager replies within 24 hours.

Get an opinion and cost estimate

We share your case with Dr. Arun Prasad at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals and send you the treatment plan with a written cost estimate, free.

Video consultation

Speak to Dr. Arun Prasad on a video call before you travel to India. The consultation fee is USD 26.

Medical visa and travel

We arrange the hospital invitation letter for your e-Medical Visa and guide you through the application, free. Your case manager stays with you from the airport to the day you fly home.

Treatment and follow-up

After treatment we schedule your follow-up consultations with Dr. Arun Prasad, including after you return home.

FAQs about Dr. Arun Prasad

Who is Dr. Arun Prasad?

Dr. Arun Prasad is a Bariatric Surgeon in India with 35+ years of experience, practising at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals. Qualifications: MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FRCS (Edinburgh), FRCS (Glasgow), FIAGES.

Which hospital does Dr. Arun Prasad practise at?

Dr. Arun Prasad practises at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, NH-19, Jasola Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi.

How can international patients book an appointment with Dr. Arun Prasad?

Send your medical reports to Shifara Health on WhatsApp or through the form on this page. A case manager replies within 24 hours, arranges your appointment with Dr. Arun Prasad and shares a written cost estimate. Our help is free for patients.

Does Dr. Arun Prasad offer video consultation?

Yes. You can book a video consultation with Dr. Arun Prasad before you travel to India. The fee is USD 26.

What does treatment with Dr. Arun Prasad cost?

The cost depends on the procedure, the room category and how long you stay in hospital. Share your reports and we will get a written estimate from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals at no charge.

Do I need a medical visa to see Dr. Arun Prasad in India?

Most international patients travel on India's e-Medical Visa. Once the hospital confirms your treatment plan, we arrange the invitation letter and guide you through the application, free. Read our medical visa guide.