Dr. Aditya Kumar

Dr. Aditya Kumar combines advanced surgical expertise, international clinical training and a strong academic foundation to deliver precise, personalised care. He is a Consultant in Robotic & Laparoscopic General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery at Apollo Healthcity, Gurugram, and a former Associate Professor of Surgical Disciplines at AIIMS, New Delhi, where he also completed his M.Ch. in Minimal Access Surgery & General Surgery. His practice encompasses advanced robotic, laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery for upper gastrointestinal, thoracic, bariatric, hernia and abdominal wall conditions, alongside comprehensive general surgical care. His approach centres on selecting the right operation for each patient, combining sound clinical judgement with modern surgical technology. A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), Dr. Kumar also holds the FAIS, FMAS and FCLS fellowships. He received the SSAT Kaizencon Fellowship Award and undertook clinical fellowships at the University of Chicago Medicine and Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA. He also served as Visiting Professor in the Division of Minimal Invasive Surgery at the University of Chicago Medicine. Dr. Kumar contributes to the advancement of his specialty as Section Editor of the Journal of Minimal Access Surgery (JMAS) and an Executive Committee Member of the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI). His academic work includes peer-reviewed publications, clinical trials and book chapters. He regularly serves as faculty and speaker at surgical conferences and training programmes, helping shape the next generation of surgeons. At the heart of his practice is a clear commitment: thoughtful surgical decisions, meticulous care and an individualised treatment plan. He brings together evidence-based medicine and surgical innovation with a focus on what matters most to each patient—their health, recovery and long-term quality of life.

Educational Qualification

• MBBS - Institute of Medicine, 2011

• MS General Surgery - Institute of Medicine, 2016

• MCh Minimal Access Surgery & General Surgery, All India Insitute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 2021

Treatment & Services Expertise

• Gall stones, Bile duct stones & Hydatid cysts

• Hernia, Divarication and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction 

• Upper GI Surgery: Achalasia, GERD, Esophageal & Gastric tumours

• Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery: Sleeve gastrectomy and Bypass Surgery

• GI Surgery: Appendix, Bowel resections, biopsy and adhesiolysis

• Colorectal and Proctology: Hemorrhoids, Fissure, Fistula and Colorectal tumours

• Solid-Organ Surgery: Spleen, Pancreas & Adrenal Surgery

• Breast, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery

• Thoracic Surgery (Robotic, VATS, Open)

• Pulmonary & Pleural Surgery

• Mediastinal & Thymic lesions 

• Chest Wall & Diaphragmatic Surgery

• Diaphragmatic Surgery

Awards and Recognitions

1. Visiting Professor: Division of Minimal Invasive Surgery, University of Chicago Medicine

2. Section Editor – Journal of Minimal Access Surgery (JMAS)

3. Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT Fellowship)- Division of Minimal Invasive Surgery, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, USA.

4. Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT Fellowship)- Division of Thoracic Surgery. Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota, USA. 

5. Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) – American College of Surgeons 

6. Fellow of the College of Laparoscopic Surgeons (FCLS) – International College of Laparoscopic Surgeons

7. Fellowship of the Association of Surgeons of India (FAIS) – Association of Surgeons of India  

8. Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS) – Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India 

9. Exemplary Contribution & Services Award - Association of Surgeons of India (Delhi State Chapter)                                                                          AIIMS Early Career Intramural Grant – All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

10. ASI Travel Fellowship Award in Bariatric Surgery – Association of Surgeons of India – Delhi State Chapter

11. Professional Enhancement Grant – Tata Trusts - 2020

12. Travel Grant Scheme for Indian Researchers – Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (Government of India)

Professional Area of Interest

• General & GI Surgery

• Upper GI Surgery

• Hernia/Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

• Bariatric Surgery

• Coloproctology

• Thoracic

• Mediastinal and Diaphragm Surgery

Professional Membership

1. Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI) – Executive Committee Member (Central Zone)  

2. Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) India  - Executive Committee Member

3. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

4. American College of Surgeons (ACS)

5. Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT)

6. Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)

7. Indian Association of Gastrointestinal & Endoscopic Surgeons (IAGES)

8. Delhi Medical Association (DMA)

9. Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Trainings and Conferences

1. Co-Convenor – SSAT Research & Publication Course - SRS India 2026 (Shaping Surgical Future) with FALS Robotic & SSAT Course, Le Meridien, Delhi; 2nd October 2026

2. Co-organizing secretary – AIIMS Breast Cancer Symposium 2026 –, Department of Surgical Disciplines, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi; 20-22nd March 2026

3. Co-organizer: IAGES-ELSA Upper GI Endoscopy Olympiad: SET Facility, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi; 11th January 2026

4. Course Convenor: AMASI & College of MAS: Mastery in Minimal Access Surgery (MMAS) – Upper GI & Bariatric Surgery Course, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi; 9-15th June 2025

5. Organizing Secretary – ROBOSYM 2025: A symposium on robotic surgery with training workshop. Department of Surgical Disciplines, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi; 4-6th April 2025

 Research & Publications

• Extensive Research Publications: Authored and co-authored 27 research papers in reputed national and international peer-reviewed medical journals, covering advanced general, gastrointestinal and thoracic surgery.

• Advanced Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery: Published significant research on minimally invasive procedures, including laparoscopic Heller's myotomy, cholecystectomy, pancreatic surgery and complex abdominal procedures.

• Hernia & Abdominal Wall Surgery Expertise: Contributed to clinical research and randomised controlled trials on inguinal, ventral and femoral hernia repair, including advanced laparoscopic techniques.

• Thoracic Surgery Research: Published studies on minimally invasive thymectomy, VATS procedures, diaphragmatic hernia repair and complex thoracic conditions.

• International Academic Recognition: Presented research and surgical innovations at the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Annual Meetings in 2019, 2022, 2023 and 2025, with podium, poster and video presentations.