Best Doctors for General Surgery in India

Compare 70 general surgery specialists in India across 20 hospitals, then reach out for a personal consultation.

70 general surgery specialists are listed in our India network, across 5 cities (Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai), at 20 hospitals, with 9–42 years of listed experience among them.

This page lists the general surgery doctors in our directory for India, drawn from hospitals including Fortis Hospital Manesar, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Artemis Hospital, Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road and others. Doctors are listed across Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai. Each listing links through to the doctor's full profile page.

Why Choose India for General Surgery?

India is one of GAF Healthcare's listed hubs for general surgery, with 70 specialists across 20 hospitals in our directory, offering 9–42 years of listed experience among them.

Of the hospitals listed here, 14 hold JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation, and 19 hold NABH accreditation — recognised international and national benchmarks for hospital patient-safety and clinical-quality standards. Published patient guides on this site put typical India treatment costs at roughly 60–80% less than equivalent care in the US, UK or Gulf.

As with every doctor and hospital you find through GAF Healthcare, choosing India comes with our own coordination support: a single itemised quote, visa and travel arrangements, and a language-speaking companion where needed — see "How GAF Healthcare assists" below.

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Dr. Har Prakash Garg Featured

Dr. Har Prakash Garg

MBBS, MS (Master of Surgery), FALS (Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery), FIAGES (Fellowship, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons)
Senior Consultant, General Surgery · General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, India42+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 42+ years of experience in General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
  • Currently serving as Senior Consultant, General Surgery at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.
  • Has practiced general and laparoscopic surgery at Apollo Hospital, Delhi for a significant part of his 42-year career.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Laparoscopic & Open)
  • Incisional Hernia Repair
  • Umbilical Hernia Repair
  • Ventral Hernia Repair
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General & Laparoscopic Surgeon Experience: 42+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
Dr. Raghupathi Rao Nandanavanam

Dr. Raghupathi Rao Nandanavanam

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DNB (Diplomate of National Board), FMAS (Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery), FIAGES (Fellowship, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons)
Consultant, General Surgery · General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India40+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 40+ years of experience in General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
  • Currently serving as Consultant, General Surgery at Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
  • Long-standing clinical association with Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills — one of India's largest integrated healthcare campuses.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
  • Inguinal hernia repair
  • Umbilical hernia repair
  • Incisional hernia repair
  • Ventral hernia repair
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General & Laparoscopic Surgeon Experience: 40+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills
Dr. Suresh Kumar Chhabra

Dr. Suresh Kumar Chhabra

MBBS, MS (General Surgery)
Senior Consultant & Unit Incharge, General Surgery (Unit III) · General & Bariatric Surgeon
Artemis Hospital Gurugram, India39+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 39+ years of experience in General & Bariatric Surgeon
  • Currently serving as Senior Consultant and Unit Incharge (Unit III), General Surgery, at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram.
  • Built a surgical career spanning 39+ years across general and laparoscopic surgery in India.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Incisional Hernia Repair
  • Ventral Hernia Repair
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
  • Hemorrhoidectomy (Piles Treatment)
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General & Bariatric Surgeon Experience: 39+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Artemis Hospital
Dr. Arvinder Singh Chilana

Dr. Arvinder Singh Chilana

MS (Master of Surgery), FMAS (Fellowship of Minimal Access Surgeons)
Director, General Surgery · General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh New Delhi, India38+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 38+ years of experience in General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
  • Director, General Surgery — Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh
  • Consulting Surgeon — Fortis LaFemme, GK II, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
  • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
  • Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
  • Open Hernia Repair
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair
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General & Laparoscopic Surgeon Experience: 38+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh
Dr. Sunil Kaul

Dr. Sunil Kaul

MBBS, DNB (Surgery), MS (Surgery), FICS — Fellow, International College of Surgeons, FIMSA — Fellow, International Medical Sciences Academy, FMAS — Fellow in Minimal Access Surgery
Consultant, Department of General and Laparoscopic Surgery · General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, India38+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 38+ years of experience in General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
  • Currently serving as Consultant, Department of General and Laparoscopic Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.
  • Built a 38+ year surgical career spanning general surgery, advanced laparoscopy, bariatric surgery, and endocrine surgery across leading institutions in Delhi and Jammu.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)
  • Open Cholecystectomy
  • Appendectomy
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Umbilical Hernia Repair
View all procedures →
General & Laparoscopic Surgeon Experience: 38+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
Dr. Abhay Dalvi

Dr. Abhay Dalvi

MBBS, MS (General Surgery)
Consultant & Professor, Minimal Access Surgery and General Surgery · General & Minimal Access Surgeon
Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai Mumbai, India36+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 36+ years of experience in General & Minimal Access Surgeon
  • Currently serving as Consultant at Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, providing specialist general and laparoscopic surgical care.
  • Professor and In-Charge of Minimal Access Surgery at Seth G S Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai — one of India's leading public medical institutions.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
  • Adrenal Tumor Surgery (Adrenalectomy)
  • Laparoscopic Splenectomy
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Incisional Hernia Repair
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General & Minimal Access Surgeon Experience: 36+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai
Dr. Pawanindra Lal

Dr. Pawanindra Lal

MBBS, MS (Surgery), DNB (Surgery), FRCS, FRCS, FRCS, FRCS, FACS, FAMS, FCLS, FFST
Senior Consultant, General Surgery · General & Bariatric Surgeon
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, India33+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 33+ years of experience in General & Bariatric Surgeon
  • Currently serving as Senior Consultant in General Surgery at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.
  • Also affiliated with Apollo Hospitals, Noida, extending his surgical practice across the Delhi NCR region.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
  • Open cholecystectomy
  • Inguinal hernia repair
  • Incisional hernia repair
  • Ventral hernia repair
View all procedures →
General & Bariatric Surgeon Experience: 33+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
Dr. Seema Patni

Dr. Seema Patni

MBBS, MS (General Surgery)
Consultant, General Surgery · General Surgeon
Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh New Delhi, India33+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 33+ years of experience in General Surgeon
  • Currently serving as Consultant, General Surgery at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi.
  • Also affiliated with Fortis Hospital, Okhla, New Delhi, extending her surgical consultations across Fortis's Delhi network.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
  • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
  • Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Umbilical Hernia Repair
View all procedures →
General Surgeon Experience: 33+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh
Dr. Bhaskar Pai

Dr. Bhaskar Pai

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FRCS (Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons), FIAGES (Fellow of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons)
Head of Department, General and Laparoscopic Surgery · General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India32+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 32+ years of experience in General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
  • Head of Department, General and Laparoscopic Surgery — Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru (current).
  • Head of Department, General and Laparoscopic Surgery — United Apollo Hospitals, Seshadripuram, Bengaluru.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)
  • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
  • Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
  • Open Hernia Repair
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair
View all procedures →
General & Laparoscopic Surgeon Experience: 32+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road
Dr. Neel Shah

Dr. Neel Shah

MBBS, DNB (Diplomate of National Board), FRCS (Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons)
Senior Consultant, General Surgery · General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, India32+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 32+ years of experience in General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
  • Currently serving as Senior Consultant, General Surgery at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.
  • Long-standing association with Apollo Hospitals, Delhi, contributing to its General and Laparoscopic Surgery programme.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
  • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
  • Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Incisional Hernia Repair
View all procedures →
General & Laparoscopic Surgeon Experience: 32+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital

How we selected these doctors

A doctor appears on this page when their listed specialty maps to General Surgery in India. Doctors are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows years of listed experience (highest first), the same field shown on each doctor's profile. This page does not display aggregate star ratings.

Leading Hospitals for General Surgery in India

Fortis Hospital Manesar🇮🇳 Manesar, Gurgaon, India

Fortis Hospital Manesar

Est. 2013 NABH · NABL · JCI
General SurgeryCardiac SurgeryOrthopedicsBariatric Surgery
1+
Doctors here
4.4
74 reviews
350+
Beds
13+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Rakesh Kumar
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket🇮🇳 New Delhi, India
General SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
3+
Doctors here
3.8
49 reviews
539+
Beds
21+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Ashish VashisthaDr. Manish AgarwalDr. Vikas Panwar
Artemis Hospital🇮🇳 Gurgaon, India

Artemis Hospital

Est. 2007 JCI · NABH
General SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
2+
Doctors here
4.9
64 reviews
750+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Manjul BawaDr. Suresh Kumar Chhabra
Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road🇮🇳 Bangalore, India
General SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
10+
Doctors here
4.2
25 reviews
250+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
Dr. A. AnushaDr. Bhaskar PaiDr. Dinesh Kumar G R
+7 more
Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals)🇮🇳 Parel, Mumbai, India
General SurgeryLiver TransplantCardiac SurgeryOrthopedics
4+
Doctors here
4.6
183 reviews
450+
Beds
30+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Abhay DalviDr. Nimesh ShahDr. Prajesh Bhuta
+1 more
Sarvodaya Hospital🇮🇳 Faridabad, India

Sarvodaya Hospital

Est. 2014 NABH · NABL
General SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
4+
Doctors here
4.5
74 reviews
450+
Beds
12+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Aditya GuptaDr. Anushtup DeDr. Arjun Goel
+1 more
Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh🇮🇳 Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, India

Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh

Est. 2010 NABH · JCI
General SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
5+
Doctors here
4.5
68 reviews
262+
Beds
16+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Arvinder Singh ChilanaDr. Manish KulshresthaDr. Prafulla Kumar Singh
+2 more
Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills🇮🇳 Hyderabad, India

Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills

Est. 1988 JCI · NABH
General SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
5+
Doctors here
4.1
44 reviews
550+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
Dr. B S S SainadhDr. Raghupathi Rao NandanavanamDr. Rajasekhar Reddy
+2 more
Marengo Asia Hospitals🇮🇳 Faridabad, India

Marengo Asia Hospitals

Est. 2007 NABH · NABL
General SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
4+
Doctors here
4.4
54 reviews
450+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Birbal KumarDr. Manu ShankarDr. Nitin Sardana
+1 more
Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre🇮🇳 Chennai, India
General SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors here
4.7
108 reviews
450+
Beds
8+
Years Since Founded
Dr. C. Arun Mozhi Varman

Doctors in specific cities

How to Select the Best Doctor for General Surgery in India?

Choosing the right general surgery surgeon is one of the most important decisions in your treatment journey. A few factors are worth weighing before you decide:

Experience and Expertise

Look for a surgeon with a strong track record in general surgery specifically, not just general surgery. Years of listed experience — shown on every profile below — is a reasonable starting point.

Specialization

General Surgery covers a wide range of procedures, from routine endoscopic work to complex organ transplants. Check that the doctor's listed procedures (see "Procedures in general surgery" below) actually match the treatment you need.

Hospital Affiliation

The hospital matters as much as the surgeon. Look for an accredited centre with a dedicated gastroenterology/HPB (hepatopancreatobiliary) unit, ICU support, and experience treating international patients — see "Hospitals where these doctors operate" below.

Communication and Second Opinions

You should be able to get clear answers about your case before committing to travel. Ask for a written second opinion on your reports, in a language you're comfortable in, before you decide.

Transparent Costs

Ask for an itemised, all-inclusive estimate — surgeon's fee, hospital charges and stay — before you travel, so there are no surprises once treatment begins. Our cost calculator (linked below) gives a starting estimate.

How GAF Healthcare Assists in Choosing the Best Doctor for General Surgery in India

Discover the Top Doctors for General Surgery in India

This page lists 70 general surgery specialists across 20 hospitals in India, so you can compare experience and hospital affiliation in one place.

Support When You Need It Most

Share your medical reports with us on WhatsApp or email. Our medical team reviews them and comes back with a recommended doctor, hospital and treatment plan for your case.

Transparent, All-Inclusive Costs

We provide a single, itemised quote covering the doctor's fee, hospital charges and stay — no hidden fees, and there's no charge for requesting an estimate. Use our cost calculator alongside this page for a first estimate.

Visa, Travel and Stay Coordination

Once you choose a doctor, we help arrange the medical visa invitation letter, hotel or serviced-apartment booking near the hospital, airport pickup and transport to your appointments.

On-the-Ground and Language Support

A dedicated, language-speaking companion can accompany you to appointments, and our team stays in touch after you return home to check on your recovery.

Curious what treatment might cost for your case? Use our cost calculator for a personalized estimate.

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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions about General Surgery in India

How many general surgery doctors are listed in India?
70 doctors are currently listed in our India directory for general surgery.
How do you choose which general surgery doctors to list?
A doctor appears on this page when their listed specialty maps to General Surgery in India. Doctors are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows years of listed experience (highest first), the same field shown on each doctor's profile. This page does not display aggregate star ratings.
Can I compare the listed general surgery doctors before booking?
Yes. Review each profile's listed experience, qualifications, procedures and hospital affiliation, then discuss your reports and options with a qualified doctor before making a decision.
Do the listed doctors treat patients from outside India?
International-patient availability can differ by doctor and hospital. Contact the care team to confirm language support, appointment timing and whether the doctor can review your reports remotely.
Can I request a second opinion from a doctor on this page?
You can ask for a records review or second opinion through the enquiry form. The doctor must assess your reports and history before giving advice; this page is not a diagnosis.
What does general surgery care usually involve?
General Surgery covers different diagnoses and treatments. Your care plan may include consultation, investigations, treatment and follow-up, depending on your individual needs.
Who should consider seeing a general surgery specialist?
A referral or consultation may be appropriate when symptoms, a diagnosis or a test result requires this specialty's expertise. Suitability and urgency should be assessed by a qualified clinician.
What records should I bring to a general surgery consultation?
Bring relevant scans, laboratory results, pathology, medication details and previous treatment notes. The hospital or doctor can confirm what is needed for your specific appointment.
How long does general surgery treatment or recovery take?
Timing depends on the diagnosis, treatment approach and your health. Ask the treating team for a personalised schedule rather than relying on a general estimate.
What alternatives or risks should I discuss with a general surgery specialist?
Ask about the risks, expected benefits and non-surgical or alternative options relevant to your diagnosis. These questions require a patient-specific clinical assessment.
How much does general surgery treatment cost in India?
Cost varies by procedure, hospital, city and individual case. Published patient guides on this site put typical India treatment costs at roughly 60–80% less than equivalent care in the US, UK or Gulf. Use our cost calculator for a personalized estimate — see the link on this page.
Which cities in India have general surgery doctors listed?
Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai. Use the city links on this page to view doctors in a specific city.
What can change the cost of general surgery treatment?
The diagnosis, treatment approach, hospital, investigations, medicines, length of stay and any additional care can affect the final quote. Request an itemised estimate after records review.
What should international patients send before travelling for general surgery care?
Send relevant reports, scans, pathology results, medication details and a clear medical history for review. The care team can then ask the hospital what additional information is required.
Can GAF Healthcare help international patients coordinate care?
Our coordination team can explain the next steps and available support, including appointment communication and travel planning. Visa, transport and accommodation arrangements depend on the confirmed care plan.
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