Dr. Belal Bin Asaf

Dr. Belal Bin Asaf is a distinguished Thoracic Surgical Oncologist and Director of Surgical Oncology at Medanta — The Medicity in Gurugram. With over 20 years of clinical experience, he has established himself as a pioneering leader in minimally invasive thoracic surgical oncology across India. His credentials include MBBS, MS in Surgery, Fellowship in Thoracic Surgery, and specialized certification as a Robotic Console Surgeon, combined with focused training in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) and minimally invasive esophagectomy.

Dr. Asaf's surgical expertise spans the full spectrum of thoracic malignancies: lung cancer, mediastinal tumors, chest wall lesions, esophageal cancer, and pleural mesothelioma. He runs one of India's largest minimally invasive thoracic surgery programs for lung cancer, with VATS lobectomy outcomes meeting international benchmarks. A true pioneer in robotic thoracic surgery, he has performed over 200 robotic chest surgeries and holds the distinction of performing India's first robotic sub-xiphoid thymectomy for myasthenia gravis. He is among the very few surgeons in the country trained to manage mesothelioma, a rare and complex malignancy.

Dr. Asaf regularly treats international patients from the Gulf region, Africa, and South Asia seeking advanced thoracic surgical care. His calm, evidence-based approach and fluency in English make him accessible to patients worldwide. He is frequently invited to deliver lectures on VATS and robotic thoracic surgery at national and international conferences, and won the Best Overall Video Presentation Award at the 26th European Society of Thoracic Surgeons Conference in 2018, reflecting his standing in global surgical oncology.

Medianta — The Medicity is a JCI-accredited tertiary care center in the Delhi NCR region, renowned for its world-class surgical infrastructure, advanced robotic facilities, and dedicated international patient services. The hospital combines state-of-the-art imaging, ICU capacity, and seamless coordination for patients traveling from overseas. Dr. Asaf's program at Medanta offers international patients access to minimally invasive techniques that reduce recovery time and hospital stay compared to open surgery.

For international patients, booking with Dr. Asaf through Gaf Healthcare ensures a streamlined journey: video consultations, pre-operative assessment, personalized surgical planning, and comprehensive follow-up care. His approach combines surgical precision with patient-centered communication, making complex thoracic procedures accessible and understandable to patients and families across borders.