Dr. Sanjay Verma

Dr. Sanjay Verma

Dr. Sanjay Verma is Director – GI, Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery at Fortis Okhla, with 25 years of experience. He is a leading laparoscopic, GI, and bariatric surgeon with extensive expertise in bariatric and metabolic surgery, advanced laparoscopic GI procedures, robotic surgery, and complex gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgeries, having performed over 35,000 laparoscopic surgeries.

About Dr. Sanjay Verma

Dr. Sanjay Verma is a senior surgeon serving as Director – Minimal Access, GI & Bariatric Surgery at Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, New Delhi. With more than 25 years of professional experience, he is recognised as a leading expert in laparoscopic, gastrointestinal, and bariatric surgery. His clinical practice combines high-volume surgical expertise with strong academic involvement.

Professional Experience

Dr. Verma has 25 years of experience in general surgery, minimal access surgery, and bariatric surgery. Over the course of his career, he has performed more than 35,000 laparoscopic surgeries, covering routine, advanced, and complex gastrointestinal procedures. His work spans both benign and cancer surgeries across the gastrointestinal system.

Clinical Expertise & Special Interests

Dr. Sanjay Verma’s areas of expertise include:

Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (weight loss and diabetes control)
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass & Mini Gastric Bypass (MGB)
Revisional Bariatric Surgeries
Advanced Laparoscopic GI Surgery
Surgery for oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestine (benign & cancer)
Gall bladder, spleen, pancreas surgeries (including benign and cancer)
Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer
Surgery for pancreatic duct stones and chronic pancreatitis
Laparoscopic surgery for gall bladder, appendix, and all types of hernia
(inguinal, ventral, incisional, umbilical, hiatus)
Minimally invasive and laser surgery for haemorrhoids (piles)
Breast and thyroid surgery
Robotic surgery

Academic & Professional Profile

With a strong academic background, Dr. Verma combines clinical excellence with teaching and scholarly engagement. He is an active member of various prestigious surgical associations in India and is widely regarded for his contributions to laparoscopic, GI, and bariatric surgery.