Dr. Hemanth Kumar

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.

• MBBS
• DNB (General Surgery)

• Gastrointestinal 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)

• Appendectomy
• Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Surgery
• Heller Myotomy
• Hernia Repair Surgery
• Weight Loss Surgery
• Gastrectomy
• Hemorrhoids Surgery
• Nissen Fundoplication Surgery
• Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)
• Rectopexy Surgery
• Laparoscopic Whipple’s procedure
• Laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgeries
• Laparoscopic sphincter-preserving ultra-low anterior resection
• Laparoscopic abdominoperineal resections
• Robotic GI and bariatric surgeries
• Complex open general surgical procedures (breast, thyroid)

• Member of various surgical societies (national & minimal access/laparoscopic associations)