Dr. Ashish Vashistha

Dr. Ashish Vashistha is a highly experienced General, Bariatric, Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeon serving as Senior Director & Head of the Department of Surgery & Robotics at Max Super Speciality Hospital Saket (and Max Hospitals Gurgaon & Saket), New Delhi. With over 29 years of clinical practice, he is widely recognised as a pioneer in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery in India.

Dr. Vashistha’s expertise combines clinical excellence with the latest technology to offer safer, less invasive treatment options and faster recovery for patients. Dr. Vashistha has been instrumental in establishing bariatric surgery programs at major centres and is known for his skilled surgical precision, innovative techniques, and compassionate patient care. His training encompasses broad exposure to laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques as well as metabolic and bariatric surgery.

• MBBS — University of Rajasthan
• MS (General Surgery) — University of Rajasthan
• FNBE (Minimal Access Surgery) — Fellowship of National Board of Examinations
• FIAGES — Fellowship of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons
• FALS — Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery

• Obesity and metabolic syndrome, including diabetes-related weight-loss surgery
• Gallbladder diseases and stones
• Hernias (inguinal, incisional, epigastric, umbilical)
• Appendicitis and acute abdomen surgical cases
• Gastro-oesophageal conditions (e.g., reflux requiring fundoplication)
• Complex abdominal wall defects and reconstruction (AWR)
• Cancer and abdominal tumour surgery
• Rectal prolapse and anorectal disorders (e.g., STARR)

• Appendectomy
• Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Surgery
• Hernia Repair Surgery
• Weight Loss Surgery
• Robotic Surgeries — Bariatric Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Hernia Repair, and Complex Abdominal Procedures
• Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) and Single-Port Approaches
• Fundoplication for Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease
• Anorectal Surgical Procedures

• OSSI: Former Executive Member, Obesity Surgery Society of India
• AMS: Founding Executive Member, Asia Metabolic Society
• IAGES: Member, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons
• ELSA: Member, Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia
• APHS: Member, Asia Pacific Hernia Society
• IARGS: Founding Member, Indian Association of Robotic Gastrointestinal Surgeons

• First Surgeon in India Accredited by the National Board of Examinations in Minimal Access Surgery
• Senior Surgical Leadership Roles and Contributions to Bariatric Surgery Programs
• Author of Publications in Peer-Reviewed Surgical Journals
• Contributor to Clinical Research, Including Complex Cholecystitis Management Case Reports