Dr. Nikhil Agnihotri is a highly experienced General Surgeon and Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeon with 18 years of clinical excellence. He currently practices at Aakash Hospital, Dwarka in New Delhi, and serves as Principal Consultant in the Department of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Agnihotri is renowned for his skill in minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques and weight-loss surgery, with extensive experience treating digestive, hepatobiliary and endocrine surgical conditions. He has performed hundreds of advanced procedures with a focus on patient safety and outcomes
- Over 18 years of surgical experience, including advanced bariatric and general procedures
- Board‑certified in General Surgery with fellowship training in Minimal Access Surgery
- Expertise in laparoscopic weight‑loss surgery, metabolic surgery, hernia repair, gall‑bladder and anal fistula interventions
- Published and presented research at national surgical conferences, including work on Roux-en‑Y gastric bypass and minimally invasive anal fistula treatment.
- Member of leading surgical societies such as IAGES, SELSI, OSSI and MNAMS, reinforcing high clinical standards
Education Background:
- MBBS, University of Pune (RMC of PMT), 1999–2000
- DNB in General Surgery, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, New Delhi, 2006
- Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, 2011
Awards & Accolades:
- Presented case series titled “Leaks in Laparoscopic Roux‑en‑Y Gastric Bypass – Our experience of 550 consecutive cases” at IFSO 2012
- Research on Subfascial Endoscopic Perforator Surgery, presented at ASICON 2011
- Published article in Max Journal on “Minimal Invasive Anal Fistula Treatment”, 2012
Dr. Nikhil Agnihotri specialises in General, Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery, with a dedicated focus on Minimal Access and Metabolic Surgery. He manages weight‑loss procedures, complex gallbladder and hernia operations, as well as anal and colorectal interventions
Medical Problems Treated by Doctor
- Obesity and metabolic disorders including Type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- Gallbladder stones and biliary tract disease
- Hernias (inguinal, ventral, incisional)
- Appendicitis and diverticular disease
- Anal conditions: fistula, fissure, hemorrhoids (using laser and stapler techniques)
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), achalasia
- Liver cysts and select pancreatic lesions
- Colorectal conditions including IBD and pilonidal sinus — via minimally invasive proctology
Medical Procedures Performed by Doctor
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, Roux‑en‑Y gastric bypass, mini‑gastric bypass
- Gastric balloon/weight‑loss surgery
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder), CBD exploration, hernia repairs
- Appendectomy, colorectal surgery
- Laser and minimal invasive anal fistula and hemorrhoid procedures (MAFT, stapler techniques)
- Thyroidectomy, splenectomy, surgical management of liver/pancreatic cysts when indicated
- Obesity and metabolic disorders including Type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- Gallbladder stones and biliary tract disease
- Hernias (inguinal, ventral, incisional)
- Appendicitis and diverticular disease
- Anal conditions: fistula, fissure, hemorrhoids (using laser and stapler techniques)
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), achalasia
- Liver cysts and select pancreatic lesions
- Colorectal conditions including IBD and pilonidal sinus — via minimally invasive proctology
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, Roux‑en‑Y gastric bypass, mini‑gastric bypass
- Gastric balloon/weight‑loss surgery
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder), CBD exploration, hernia repairs
- Appendectomy, colorectal surgery
- Laser and minimal invasive anal fistula and hemorrhoid procedures (MAFT, stapler techniques)
- Thyroidectomy, splenectomy, surgical management of liver/pancreatic cysts when indicated