General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
28 Years of experience
Speaks: English
A surgeon par excellence, Dr. Randeep Wadhawan qualifies as among the most sought after Gastrointestinal Surgeon in the New Delhi, India. A doctor with outstanding credentials, the doctor is known to guarantee efficiency and safety when performing different kinds of procedures as he keeps abreast of latest developments in his specialty. The specialist holds a very degree of experience with over 28 years of experience. Some of the most common conditione the doctor deals with are Anal Cancer, Pancreatic Head Cancer, Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis, Colon Cancer, Chronic Pancreatitis.
Dr. Wadhawan has an experience of 26 years and specialises in Minimal Access, Bariatric Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery & Robotic Gastrosurgery. He is presently associated as the Head of Department Gastrointestinal, Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery, Manipal Hospital. Dr. Randeep Wadhawan has held important positions such as Director & Head Department Of Minimal Access, Bariatric & GI Surgery, Fortis Hospitals, New Delhi (2007 to 2020). The doctor began this department and built it up to what it is today. Today it is among the best for academic and clinical excellence. He also worked as a Senior Consultant in R.G. Stone Urology and Laparoscopy Hospital in New Delhi (1998 to 2007). In addition to this he initiated the Department of Laparoscopic Surgery from scratch. Dr. Wadhawan was a Senior Resident at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India (1994 to 1998) in the Department of General Surgery, Minimal Access Surgery & Urology. He worked in the Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation for one year. Throughout this time, he conducted open and endo urological surgeries on his own and actively aided in Renal Transplant surgery, involving donor nephrectomies on his own. The doctor was an active participant in the DNB Surgery students' teaching programme.
Dr. Randeep Wadhawan is a highly qualified and experienced doctor. His qualifications are MBBS, M.S , FACS (USA), FIAGES(Hon.), FMAS, FAIS, FICS, FALS(Hon.), and FMBS. He completed his M.B.B.S (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) in 1984-1990 from Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India, MS (Master in General Surgery) in 1991 – 1994 from Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India, FIAGES (Fellowship of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons) which is Fellowship for practicing Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgeries in March 2007. FMAS (Fellowship of Minimal Access Surgeons of India), Fellowship for practicing Minimal Access Surgery in India & supported by Medical Council of India and Association of Surgeons of India in Dec 2007, FAIS (Fellowship of Association of Surgeons of India), an apex body for surgeons in India in Dec 2008, FICS (Fellowship Of International College Of Surgeons), U.S.A, Recognition by the International college of surgeons for the work done in the field of surgery in Nov 2009, FACS (Fellowship Of The American College of Surgeons) in October 2016 from Washington D.C., FALS (Fellowship of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery) in Bariatric Surgery and Colorectal Surgery by Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons in 2017, and FMBS (Fellowship of Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery) by the Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of India in 2020.
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He has been published in a number of national and international journals and has written chapters for books. The doctor has given over 300 lectures and outstanding orations at reputed conferences like an invited faculty member. Dr. Wadhawan has spoken at over 50 national conferences as an active faculty member. He is also responsible for putting together several domestic and international conferences. In the fields of bariatric and metabolic surgery, as well as advanced laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery, he has educated over 500 surgeons.
Dr. Wadhawan holds life memberships of Hernia Society Of India (HSI), Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES), Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI), Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI), Federation for the surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), Asia-Pacific Hernia Society (APHS), Society of Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons of India (SELSI), Delhi Chapter of Association of Surgeons of India, Medical Association (IMA), and Delhi Medical Association (DMA (South Delhi Branch)). He holds positions in National and International Associations such as Honorary Secretary - Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI), Treasurer - Hernia Society of India (HSI), EC Member & FALS Convener – Indian Association Of Gastrointestinal Surgeons (IAGES), and Reviewer – Journal of Minimal Access Surgery (JMAS).
His fields of practice and experience include Laparoscopic Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeries, Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal, and Gastrointestinal Oncology Surgery, with over 30, 000 laparoscopic surgeries performed. He believes in staying true to the new developments in the field and thus Robotic (Da Vinci) & Laparoscopic Bariatric & Metabolic Procedures, Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal surgeries & Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Oncology, Robotic/Laparoscopic Endohernia and Abdominal Wall reconstruction (AWR), and Minimally invasive anorectal surgeries are some procedures he has excelled in. The doctor also connects with his patients with the help of teleconsultations on a regular basis.
Here is a list of some of the conditions a Gastrointestinal Surgeon Dr.Randeep Wadhawan treats:
The doctor ensures high-quality treatment for a wide array of conditions. The specialist has performed a large number of procedures with a high success rate and adheres to medical protocols to ensure patient safety and speedy recovery.The doctor has rich experience in performing complex cases with accuracy. The specialist is proficient in using the latest techniques to perform the procedures and ensures that the patient recovers quickly.
Some of the symptoms of gastrointestinal diseases that you should discuss with a gastrointestinal surgeon include:
The above symptoms may vary from person to person and can be mild or severe. They may hint at some minor disorders and symptoms of more serious conditions. You should take the symptom seriously which lasts for a while or recurs even if it is not linked to any pain. Speak with a specialist if you experience painful cramps, abdominal pain, and heavy bleeding between periods as these could indicate more serious health issues.
The operating hours of Dr Randeep Wadhawan is 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday), The doctor does not see patients on Sunday.
Dr Randeep Wadhawan performs a number of popular procedures listed below:
Cholecystectomy is the procedure for the removal of the gallbladder. The symptomatic stones and abnormal gallbladder must be removed by Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. In this procedure, the gall bladder is removed using a long narrow instrument through small incisions in the abdomen. The surgery is usually painless and the patient can recover in a short span of time.
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Dr Randeep Wadhawan is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 28 years of experience.
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Gastrointestinal surgeons diagnose and treat gastrointestinal diseases. They perform surgical procedures and use special instruments to view the GI tract and make diagnoses. They primarily work in clinic or hospital settings. A Gastrointestinal Surgeon treats several Gastrointestinal disorders. Some of these are listed below:
The primary role of a Gastrointestinal Surgeon is to perform surgery to treat a Gastrointestinal disease, however, they also help patients in many other ways. They can perform diagnostic tests and evaluate the condition of the patient from time to time to know the health status. They also stay in touch with patients post-surgery to monitor their health during recovery. They also provide dietary advice.
A Gastrointestinal Surgeon performs the below-given tests to diagnose conditions related to the Gastrointestinal tract:
Endoscopy is a very common diagnostic procedure in which a doctor inserts a tube-like medical instrument, known as an endoscope, into the mouth and the throat to look for any condition.
Below are some signs that tell you need to see a Gastrointestinal Surgeon: