Mohit Bhandari
#255892 Most Popular
About
Surgeon known for his work in laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgery. He was one of the first surgeons to perform robotic bariatric surgery in India. He served as the director of bariatric surgery at Mohak Bariatrics and Robotics, a surgery center he founded. He has published over 1000 papers and has lead edited several of his field's major research textbooks, including Evidence-Based Orthopaedics.
Before Fame
He received his Masters Degree in Health Research Methodology from McMaster University, Ontario. He received his PhD Degree from Goteborg University in Sweden.
Trivia
In 2015, he performed 25 bariatric surgeries in an 11-hour period with the help of a 40-person team. He has received awards including the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Medal, the Edouard Samson Award, and the Kappa Delta Award.
Family Life
He married Shilpa Bhagdikar, a gynaecologist and an IVF expert.
Associated With
He and Devi Shetty are both respected Indian medical pioneers.
