About Dr. Deepak Govil

• Dr. Deepak Govil is a highly esteemed Surgical Gastroenterologist, boasting over 41 years of dedicated experience in the field.
• He specializes in a comprehensive range of surgical procedures, including Portal Hypertension surgery, Splenectomy, Lieno-renal shunts, and Ilio-anal Anastomosis with a pouch for Ulcerative Colitis. His expertise also extends to Esophageal resection with Gastric pull-up, Whipple’s Pancreato-Duodenectomy, and Hepaticojejunostomy for biliary strictures and tumors causing obstructive jaundice.
• Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Govil has successfully performed over 1,000 liver and gastrointestinal surgeries, including numerous laparoscopic procedures, demonstrating his proficiency in both open and minimally invasive techniques.
• He played a pivotal role in establishing the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery at PSRI Hospital in New Delhi, enhancing the quality of surgical care in the region.
• Dr. Govil was part of the team that performed a significant liver transplantation surgery at Apollo Hospital on September 15, 2006, showcasing his involvement in advanced surgical procedures.
• He completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, in 1982 and 1986, respectively. He further pursued a PhD in Gastrointestinal Surgery from AIIMS, earning his degree in 1995.
• In January 2009, Dr. Govil was honored with the President’s Appreciation Award at the IMA South Delhi Annual Convention, recognizing his contributions to the medical community.
• He convened the “Delhi GI Surgeons Club” from 1999 to 2008, where he organized regular clinical meetings that fostered collaboration among surgical gastroenterology departments across Delhi.
• Dr. Govil is actively engaged in research, with multiple publications in prestigious medical journals and contributions to various book chapters, furthering the knowledge base in his specialty.
• He is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the Association of Surgeons of India, Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology, and the Indian Association of Endoscopic Gastro Surgeons, among others, reflecting his commitment to professional development and collaboration in the medical field.

Work Experience

• Senior Consultant and Head, PSRI Hospital, Sheikh Sarai, 1997 – 2004 
• Assistant Professor, University College of Medical Sciences, 1996 – 1997 
• Surgical Specialist, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital
• Professor of Surgery, GTB Hospital, New Delhi

Education

• MBBS, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 1982
• MS (General Surgery) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 1986
• PhD (Gastrointestinal Surgery), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 1995

Awards

President appreciation award at IMA South Delhi annual convention in Jan’09