Dr. Arun Prasad

Dr. Arun Prasad - Renowned Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgeon at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital Jasola

Expertise, Experience, and Excellence in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Leading Surgeon with Global Recognition and Unparalleled Experience

About Dr. Arun Prasad

• With over 29 years of surgical expertise and 24 years of specialization in laparoscopic surgery, Dr. Arun Prasad is recognized as one of the world's finest surgeons. He has successfully performed over 7000 laparoscopic operations, demonstrating his exceptional skills and proficiency.
• Dr. Prasad obtained his medical degree from the esteemed Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, and pursued his masters in surgery from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi in 1988. He further honed his surgical skills through higher surgical training in GI surgery in the UK.
• Notably, Dr. Prasad has achieved remarkable milestones in his career, including performing the world's first Laparoscopic operation on Gall Bladder fistula with the large intestine. His groundbreaking work has been recognized and published in renowned medical journals worldwide. He is also known for his expertise in Thoracoscopic removal of the Hydatid cyst of the lungs.
• Dr. Arun Prasad has an extensive range of experience in complex and advanced laparoscopic operations, catering to diverse abdominal and chest problems. He conducted one of the first series in the world, highlighting the feasibility and safety of same-day Laparoscopic gall bladder surgery.
• Dr. Prasad's dedication to advancing the field of surgery extends beyond clinical practice. He has served as a tutor in Laparoscopic Surgery at The Royal College of Surgeons, London, and currently holds the position of tutor in Surgery for the Royal College of Surgeons of the UK. He is also an examiner for MRCS conducted by the Royal College. In addition, he specializes in ETS for Hyperhidrosis, setting him apart as a leader in his field.

Dr. Arun Prasad's Expertise:

• Abdominal Pain Treatment • Abdominal surgery • Anal Fissure Treatment (Non-Surgical) • Anal Fissure Surgery • Bariatric (Gastric Bypass) Surgery • Bariatric Surgeries • Breast Surgery • Cancer Surgery • Colorectal Surgery • Endocrine Surgery • Endoscopic Surgery • Endosurgery • Fistula Surgery • Fistula Treatment • G.I. Surgery • Gall Bladder (Biliary) Stone Treatment • Gall Bladder Surgery • Gastric Balloon • Gastric Plication • Gastrointestinal Surgery • Gastroscopy • GI/HPB Surgery • Hernia Repair Surgery • Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band • Laparoscopic Hiatus Hernia Repair • Laparoscopic Sleeve Resection • Laparoscopic Surgery • Laser Fissure Surgery • Laser Fistula Treatment • Laser Piles Treatment • Minimally Invasive Surgery • Obesity-Related Lung Diseases • Obesity Treatment • Piles Surgery • Piles Treatment (Non-Surgical) • Robotic Surgery • Single Port Surgeries • Slimming • Surgical Oncology • Thoracoscopy • Thyroid Swelling

Work Experience of Dr. Arun Prasad:

• Senior Consultant Surgeon at Apollo Hospital (1995 – 2020) • Junior Surgeon at Charing Cross Hospital, London, UK (1988 – 1995) • Resident Surgeon at Maulana Azad Medical College (1985 – 1988) • Head of Department of Surgery at Manipal Hospitals, New Delhi (2018 – 2020)

Dr. Arun Prasad's Qualifications:

•  MBBS • MS • FRCS

Memberships:

• FRCS – Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh & Glasgow (UK) • FACS – Fellow of American College of Surgeons (USA) • FMBS – Fellow of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery • President of Obesity surgery society of India (OSSI), affiliated to International Federation for Surgery of Obesity (IFSO) • President of International MGB OAGB Club for Bariatric Surgery • Former Vice President Indian Association of Gastro Endoscopic Surgeons (IAGES) • FALS – Fellow of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery (Bariatric, Hernia, Upper GI, Hepatobiliary) • Member Indian Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Awards & Recognitions received by Dr. Arun Prasad:

• Award by Health Minister of Delhi for Thoracoscopy work • Award by Health Minister of India for Bariatric work • Orations for ASI Delhi, Andhra Pradesh • Invited keynote speaker at Ghent, Belgium for Robotic Surgery • Award for Robotic Bariatric Surgery at Valladolid, Spain • Faculty at multiple International conferences on Laparoscopic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, and Bariatric Surgery – London, Montreal, Vienna, Paris, Naples, Milan, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, Germany, Spain, China, etc. • Live transmission of surgery to national and international conferences demonstrating robotic and bariatric surgery • Organizer of Fellowship courses in bariatric surgery at Mumbai, Philippines, and Duke University USA on behalf of the International Bariatric Club & Academy • Organizer and Academic coordinator of over 50 trauma training courses under the aegis of Primary Trauma Care UK