Dr. Anil Sharma

Brief Profile:

Dr. Anil Sharma moved to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi from the United Kingdom in 1994. He played a pivotal role in establishing the Department of Minimal Access Surgery, which was founded in 1996. Dr. Sharma has a particular focus on the surgical treatment of abdominal wall hernias, a field in which he has led numerous operative workshops, delivered extensive lectures worldwide, and authored several chapters in international publications. He is a dedicated academic and a prolific author, having published numerous significant scientific articles in international journals. Dr. Sharma also developed the Basic Medical Writing Course for Surgeons, a voluntary initiative aimed at equipping surgeons with skills in effective medical writing and presentation. As the President of the Asia Pacific Hernia Society, he envisioned and established Hernia Essentials, a comprehensive training course on hernia management, grounded in international guidelines.

Work Experience:

• Casualty Medical Officer at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,Delhi
• Rotating residency at KEM Hospital ,R.N. Cooper Municipal Hospital, L.T .M. Hospital, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for children, 1984 - 1988
• Registrar in Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,1988 -1991
• Registrar in Surgery at Bedford General Hospital, 1991-1994
• Senior house officer in surgery at Bedford general hospital
• President (2015-2017) & Founding Member, Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)
• Deputy Director at Max Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic and Bariatric surgery at Max Hospital Saket

Education:

• MBBS - Bombay University, Seth G. S. Medical College & associated K. E. M. Hospital, Bombay
• MS(General Surgery)- Bombay University, Seth G. S. Medical College & associated K. E. M. Hospital, Bombay
• FRCS (Eng) - Royal College of Surgeons of England
• FICS - International College of Surgeons
• FRCS (Edin) - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Bedford General Hospital, Bedford, U.K.

MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Life member of International Federation of Societies for Obesity (IFSO) and Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
• Life member of Society of Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA)
• Life member of Society of American Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (SAGES)
• Life member of Hernia Society of India (National Chapter of APHS).
• Life member of Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Life member of Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Member – FAIS Committee – Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) 2004
• Member of British Surgical Stapling Group (BSSG), 1991-1993