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