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Dr. (Gp Capt) Sumesh Kaistha

MBBS, MS, DNB (Gen. Surgery), FRCS (Glasg), FRCS (Eng), M.Ch (GI Surgery - AIIMS), MIPD Ed (Fellowship in HPB & Liver Transplantation), UK

Director

Liver Transplant & Robotics
GI Surgery, GI Oncology, Bariatrics & Robotic Surgery

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Overview

Dr. (Gp Capt) Sumesh Kaistha is a distinguished Gastrointestinal and Liver Transplant Surgeon with over 25 years of experience.
Renowned for his expertise, he specializes in complex gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and liver transplantation surgeries, excelling in advanced laparoscopic, robotic, and bariatric procedures. Dr. Kaistha's international training includes a fellowship in HPB and Liver Transplantation at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK.

Areas of Expertise

Liver Transplantation (Living & Deceased Donor)
Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgeries
Advanced Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery
Bariatric Surgery (LSG & Gastric Bypass)
Complex Abdominal Wall Repair
Trauma Surgery

Past Experience

Professor & HOD - GI Surgery & Liver Transplantation at Army Hospital (R&R), New Delhi
Senior Clinical Fellow - HPB & Liver Transplantation at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK
Consultant & Associate Professor - GI Surgery at Command Hospital, Lucknow
Consultant & Assistant Professor - GI Surgery at Command Hospital Air Force, Bangalore
Senior Resident - GI Surgery at AIIMS, New Delhi
Consultant - General Surgery at Military Hospital, Pathankot

Academic Background

MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
MS (General Surgery) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore
DNB (General Surgery) from National Board of Examinations
Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons (Glasgow & England)
M.Ch (Gastro-intestinal Surgery) from AIIMS, New Delhi
MIPD Edinburgh (Fellowship in HPB & Liver Transplantation) from Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK

Professional Affiliations

Medical Council of India
Association of Surgeons of India
Executive member in Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology
Multi Organ Harvesting Aid Network
Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
National Academy of Medical Sciences

Awards & Recognition

Vishisht Seva Medal (2024) - Conferred by the President of India for distinguished service in liver transplantation in the AFMS
Chief of Naval Staff Commendation (2023) for contributions to the Armed Forces Medical Service of India
Chief of Air Staff Commendation (2017) for the advancements in laparoscopic surgery