About Dr. Vivek Bindal

Dr. Vivek Bindal is a senior surgeon specialising in minimal access, bariatric, metabolic, and robotic surgery. He is currently working at Max Healthcare as Senior Director & Head – Max Institute of Minimal Access, Bariatric & Robotic Surgery. With 17+ years of professional experience, he has played a significant role in advancing robotic and bariatric surgery practices in India through clinical excellence, teaching, and organisational leadership.

Professional Experience

Dr. Vivek Bindal’s professional roles and responsibilities include:

• Currently working at Max Healthcare
• Vice-Chairman, Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (2018–2021)
• Consultant, Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (2012–2018)
• National Executive Member, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES) (2021)
• Teaching faculty in robotic and laparoscopic surgery at multiple renowned hospitals
• Teacher, National Board of Examinations for FNB (Minimal Access Surgery)
• Visiting Faculty, Duke University Medical Center, USA
• Invited Faculty, IRCAD, Taiwan
• President, Society for Surgery of Alimentary Tract (India Chapter)
• Chairman, Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (India)
• Treasurer, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Surgeon Community
• Secretary, Association of Robotic Innovative Surgeons
• Joint Secretary, Obesity Surgery Society of India
• Associate Editor, Journal of Bariatric Surgery
• Associate Editor, Journal of Robotic Innovative Surgeons

Education & Training

• FACS – Fellowship of American College of Surgeons (2015)
• Indo-US Fellowship in Robotic & Bariatric Surgery, Duke University Medical Center (2014)
• Indo-US Fellowship in Robotic GI & Bariatric Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago (2013)
• MRCS (Glasgow), Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow (2012)
• FNB – Minimal Access Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (2012)
• DNB – General Surgery, National Board of Examinations (2010)
• MS – General Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College (2009)
• MBBS, Maulana Azad Medical College (2004)

Clinical Expertise & Special Interests

• Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery
• Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery
• Robotic Surgery
• Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Memberships

• American College of Surgeons (ACS)
• Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA)
• Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
• Society of American Gastrointestinal & Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
• European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)
• Indian Association of Gastrointestinal & Endoscopic Surgeons (IAGES)
• Society of Robotic Surgery (SRS)
• Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)
• Society of Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons of India (SELSI)
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)

Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Vivek Bindal has received numerous national and international awards, including:

• Founder of the Indian Chapter of Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (USA) – first international chapter (2019)
• Executive Body Member, Clinical Robotic Surgery Association, USA
• Executive Council Member, IAGES (2021)
• National Executive, Obesity Surgery Society of India (2020)
• International Scholar of Surgical Education Award, American College of Surgeons (2016)
• Golden Globe Video Award, ASICON 2015
• Times of India Healthcare Achiever Award for Excellence in Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery (2018)
• Best Doctor in Robotic & Bariatric Surgery, MT Healthcare Awards (2020)
• Indian Health Professional Award for Excellence in General Surgery (2017)
• Performed the first bariatric surgery in Himachal Pradesh, broadcast live (2019)
• Multiple Best Paper Awards at national conferences
• GSL Achievement Award, IAGES (2022)
• Rising Star Award, Indian Association of Gastro Endosurgeons (2021)
• Him Gaurav Award, Government of Himachal Pradesh (2023)