• Dr. Hemanth Kumar is a seasoned General, Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgeon with over 20 years of clinical excellence. Serving as Senior Director – GI, Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery at Fortis Vasant Kunj, he has performed more than 25,000 major and complex surgeries, including laparoscopic, robotic, bariatric, GI oncology, and advanced hernia repairs. Known for introducing cutting-edge surgical techniques—such as laparoscopic Whipple, ultra‑low anterior resection, and stapled procedures—Dr. Kumar combines profound expertise with patient-centered care, making him widely respected in surgical and academic circles.

• 20+ years of surgical experience with over 25,000 procedures performed
• Expert in advanced laparoscopic and robotic GI, bariatric, and colorectal surgeries
• Skilled in complex colorectal resections, laparoscopic Whipple, and diaphragmatic hernia repairs
• Recognised trainer and faculty in hernia, bariatric, and MIPH workshops
• Regular presenter at national/international surgical conferences
• Combines demographic reach with academic teaching and textbook contributions

Education Background:

• MBBS – Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore (2004)
• DNB (General Surgery) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2009)
• Fellowships in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS), FIAGES, and FMBS

Awards & Accolades:

1. Presented on laparoscopic supra-pubic hernia and bariatric outcomes
2. Teaching faculty for FNB Minimal Access Surgery and Ethicon Hernia Division
3. Authored papers in surgical journals and contributed to surgical textbook chapters
4. Key faculty in stapled hemorrhoidectomy and STARR procedure workshops

Dr. Hemanth Kumar specialises in Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery, GI Oncology, Colorectal, and General Surgery, performing advanced procedures including robotic surgery, laparoscopic Whipple, ultra-low resections, metabolic surgery, and complex hernia repairs.

• Obesity and metabolic disorders
• GI cancers (colon, rectum, stomach, pancreas)
• Complex and recurrent hernias (inguinal, incisional, hiatal)
• Colorectal diseases including diverticular disease, fistulas, and hemorrhoids
• Acid reflux, bile duct diseases, appendicitis
• Traumatic abdominal injuries and endocrine/general surgical issues

• Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, mini‑bypass, gastric ballooning
• Laparoscopic Whipple and radical gastrectomy
• Ultra low anterior resection, abdominoperineal resection (APR), STARR procedure
• Hernia surgery: TAPP/TEP, diaphragmatic & lateral wall repairs
• Stapled hemorrhoidectomy (MIPH), fistula/stapled procedures
• Robotic-assisted GI and bariatric surgery (Da Vinci Xi platform)