Dr. Pradeep Chowbey

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MNAMS, FRCS (London), FIMSA, FAIS

Chairman – Max Institute of Laparoscopic, Endoscopic & Bariatric Surgery

45+ Years of Experience
Delhi NCR

Dr. Pradeep Chowbey is a living legend, a global pioneer, and a monumental titan who fundamentally shaped the history of Minimal Access Surgery in South Asia. He has the grand distinction of being one of the first surgeons to introduce laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder extraction) to India. Armed with an elite clinical background, including fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons (London), Dr. Chowbey has served as the honorary surgeon to the President of India and multiple Prime Ministers. Known for his deeply analytical mind, unrivaled surgical precision, and deeply warm bedside manner, he handles highly volatile, multi-operated metabolic and abdominal wall failures with unmatched safety. At Max Saket, he anchors a premier institute that attracts international dignitaries and complex surgical referrals from over 80 countries.

  • Advanced Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery: Meticulous execution of Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, and complex metabolic corrections for morbid obesity.

  • Complex Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair: Masterclass precision in handling massive ventral, incisional, and recurrent hernias using modern component separation and mesh techniques.

  • Laparoscopic Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery: Keyhole surgical interventions for complex biliary strictures, liver cysts, and pancreatic disorders.

  • Surgical Endocrinology: High-precision, minimally invasive extractions of adrenal and thyroid tumors.
  • Successfully completed an astronomical career milestone of performing over 85,000 independent laparoscopic surgeries, establishing a world record.

  • Awarded the prestigious civilian honor Padma Shri by the President of India for his monumental and pioneering contributions to minimal access surgery.

  • Served as the President of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) and the Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS).
  • Conferred with the Dr. B.C. Roy National Award for excellence in the category of Eminent Medical Person.

  • Profiled in the Limca Book of Records for his high-volume, peerless clinical execution in endoscopic and keyhole surgeries.