Dr. Hemanth Kumar
Senior Director - GI, Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgery
Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant KunjNew Delhi, India
20+ years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- MBBS
- DNB (General Surgery)
Overview:
Dr. Hemanth Kumar Kasaragod is a highly experienced Senior Director – GI, Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery at Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. With over 20+ years of surgical expertise, he has performed more than 25,000 procedures, including simple and advanced laparoscopic, robotic, bariatric, GI oncology, and general surgical interventions. His extensive experience encompasses both open and minimally invasive approaches, making him a leading surgeon in laparoscopic, metabolic, and bariatric surgery.
He started his career at Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, and has since developed deep proficiency in complex GI, colorectal, metabolic, and bariatric surgeries, as well as advanced hernia repair. He is also actively involved in teaching, surgical workshops, and academic presentations.
Dr. Kumar follows an evidence-based, minimally invasive philosophy to surgical care, emphasizing speedy recovery, reduced pain, fewer complications, and long-term surgical success. He combines advanced technology with meticulous surgical planning and patient education.
Conditions Treated
- GGastrointestinal disorders (benign & cancerous)
- Colorectal diseases Hernias (inguinal, umbilical, incisional, complex)
- Metabolic conditions including diabetes mellitus
- Bariatric (weight-related) conditions
- Gallbladder and bile duct disorders
- Appendicitis Upper and lower GI surgical conditions
- Obstruction and perforation of the bowel
- Thyroid and breast surgical conditions (open surgery)
Procedures Performed
- Laparoscopic and robotic cholecystectomy
- Laparoscopic Whipple’s procedure
- Laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgeries
- Laparoscopic radical gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic sphincter-preserving ultra-low anterior resection
- Laparoscopic abdominoperineal resections
- Laparoscopic diaphragmatic/hiatal hernia repair
- Advanced laparoscopic hernia repairs (all types)
- Bariatric surgeries (sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, mini-gastric bypass)
- Stapled hemorrhoidectomy and STARR procedure
- Robotic GI and bariatric surgeries
- Complex open general surgical procedures (breast, thyroid)
Fellowships:
- FMAS (Fellow in Minimal Access Surgery)
- FIAGES (Fellow of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons)
- FMBS (Fellowship in Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgery)
Memberships:
- Member of various surgical societies (national & minimal access/laparoscopic associations)
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FAQs
Dr. Kumar specializes in gastrointestinal, minimal access, bariatric, and robotic surgeries, with a focus on laparoscopic techniques.
He has successfully performed over 25,000 surgeries, including both simple and complex procedures.
Yes, Dr. Kumar is proficient in robotic surgeries and has performed various gastrointestinal and bariatric procedures using the Da Vinci Xi system.
You can book an appointment directly through Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital's official website. Alternatively, for assistance with medical travel and personalized support, contact HOSPIDIO at [email protected] or call/WhatsApp: +91-9870538337.
Absolutely. Dr. Kumar is a teaching faculty for the Fellowship of National Board (FNB) in minimal access surgery and regularly conducts workshops and hands-on training sessions in hernia and bariatric surgeries.