About Doctor

• Dr. Pradeep Chowbey is a globally renowned pioneer in laparoscopic surgery, with over 47 years of surgical experience.
• He has trained more than 20,000 surgeons worldwide in minimally invasive techniques, demonstrating his expertise and leadership in the field.
• His expertise lies in Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery and performing gallbladder surgery, Scarless Neck Surgery and many more.
• Dr. Chowbey was among the first to perform laparoscopic cholecystectomy in North India and the first to introduce MAFT (Minimally Invasive Fistula Technology) in the Asia Pacific region.
• His career has been dedicated to developing, evaluating, and promoting Minimal Access, Metabolic, and Bariatric Surgery in India and the Asian subcontinent.
• Under his leadership, his institute at Max Healthcare became the first in India to receive Center of Excellence accreditation for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery and Hernia Surgery from the Surgical Review Corporation, USA (2011-2014).
• With over 98,300 surgeries performed, Dr. Chowbey has been recognized in the Guinness Book of Records (1997) and the Limca Book of Records for 20 consecutive years (2000–2020) as the leading endoscopic surgeon for the most minimal access surgeries.
• He completed his MBBS from Government Medical College, NMDC, Jagdalpur, in 1974, and his MS in General Surgery from Rani Durgavati Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, in 1977
• After this, he completed various fellowships like FMAS, FALS, FIAGES, FACS and many more.
• He has authored over 300 original scientific papers published in national and international journals and has contributed chapters to prestigious medical textbooks, including publications from Springer, Jaypee, and Elsevier.
• He is associated with many medical societies including the Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG), the Association of Endoscopic Surgeons (AES), the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) and the International Association of Endocrine Surgeons (IAES).

Education

• MBBS – Government Medical College, NMDC, Jagdalpur, 1974
• MS – General Surgery – Rani Durgawati Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, 1977
• FMAS
• FALS
• FIAGES
• FACS
• FICS
• FAIS
• FIMSA
• FRCS (London)
• MNAMS

Work Experience

• Consultant, Cardiac Surgeon, King College Hospital, London, UK, 1997
• Consultant, G B Pant Hospital, Delhi, 1989
• Consultant, King George Medical College, Lucknow, 1988

Awards

• Lifetime Achievement Award by IAGES in February,2015
• Lifetime Achievement Award by Human Care Charitable Trust in August 2014
• IMAAN INDIA SAMMAN award, October 2014
• A Legend during the Lifetime Award by Balkan Ji Bari International, September 2013
• Chairman’s Award by Max Healthcare, January 2012
• Honorary Rotarian by Rotary Club of Delhi, May 2011
• Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa Doctorate) by His Excellency Governor of MP and the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jabalpur, October 2007
• Dr. K.C Mahajan Award for Best Academician, January 2006
• Gem of India Award for excellence in field, 2006
• Arch of Excellence (Medicare) Award, 2006
• Bharat Jyoti Award, 2006
• Rashtriya Rattan Award & Gold Medal for Medical Excellence, December, 2005
• Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award for Excellence in the laparoscopy field, November 2005
• Dhanvantari Award for Excellence in Health Care, November, 2005
• Awarded IMAGES Masters Virk Award – 2005 by Virk Hospital Centre for Human Reproduction
• Awarded Padma Shri, the highest civilian honor, awarded by the Hon. President of India in January 2002
• ACADIMA 2001, awarded in the field of Minimal Access Surgery
• Aadharshila award for excellent work and contribution in the field of medicine
• Placed in Limca Book of Records 2000 to 2009 consecutive years for most minimal access surgery
• Ratna Award in Laparoscopic Surgery by Punjab Government in February 2000
• Awarded by Guinness Book of Records for most minimal access surgery in 1997
• Awarded Arya award for the most compassionate doctor in 1997
• Vocational award 1995-96 by Rotary International
• Awarded Gold Medal by Indian Medical Association as “Young Investigator of India 95”
• Best performer National Board of Examination for MNAMS degree in 1979
• Gold Medal and Best Performer, Govt. Medical College, Jabalpur (MP) at the MS (Gen. Surgery), 1977
• Merit in all subjects, Govt. Medical College, Jabalpur (MP) at the MBBS examination ,1973
• First Honorary Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeon to the President of India, 2000
• First Honorary Consultant in laparoscopic surgery to Armed Forces Medical Services of  India(AFMC), 2000 
• The honour of conducting surgery on His Excellency Shri K R Narayanan for his gall bladder treatment (March 29, 2001)

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