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Dr. Mohit Bhandari

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DMAS

Founder & Director – Bariatric, Metabolic & Robotic Surgeon

Indore, India

Dr. Mohit Bhandari is a globally recognised Bariatric, Metabolic, Robotic, and Endoscopic Surgeon based in Indore, India. He is the Founder and Director of Mohak Bariatrics & Robotics, one of the most advanced centres for weight-loss and metabolic surgery in the Asia Pacific region. With over 20 years of surgical experience, Dr. Bhandari is known for pioneering innovative techniques and driving excellence in bariatric and metabolic surgical care.

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drmohitbhandari@gsurgicalinstitute.com

Education:

MBBS

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College, Indore

MS – General Surgery

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College, Indore

Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery (DMAS)

IRCAD (France)

Research Interests

  • Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery
  • Robotic and Minimal Access Surgical Techniques
  • Endoscopic Weight-Loss Procedures
  • Surgical Management of Type 2 Diabetes
  • Clinical Outcomes of Obesity & Metabolic Surgery

Dr. Bhandari’s interests bridge clinical practice and surgical innovation, especially in advanced metabolic procedures and endoscopic techniques introduced in India.

Professional Experience:

Founder & Director

Mohak Bariatrics & Robotics, Indore

Dr. Bhandari has performed well over 20,000 bariatric surgeries and has one of the highest surgical volumes in the Asia Pacific region. He was among the first surgeons in India to perform robotic-assisted bariatric surgery and the first Indian doctor to perform a single anastomosis duodenal-ileal switch procedure.

His contributions also include introducing Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) — a non-surgical weight-loss technique — in India and adopting modern balloons such as the Allurion Balloon for weight management.

He has managed complex and record-breaking cases, including surgeries on patients with extremely high body weights and unique clinical challenges.

Leadership & Academic Engagement

  • Recipient of the IFSO Ambassador Awardfor outstanding contribution to bariatric and metabolic surgery in the Asia Pacific region.
  • Listed in the Guinness Book of World Records and World Book of Records for performing a high number of bariatric surgeries in a limited time period.
  • Awarded the International Surgeon Award at the ASMBS Global Congress (USA, 2025) — one of the highest international recognitions in metabolic and bariatric surgery.
  • Appointed as a Board Specialist Member by the National Board of Examinations (India) to help develop guidelines for bariatric surgery training programs.
  • International faculty and invited speaker at bariatric and metabolic surgery conferences.

Professional Skills

  • Advanced Bariatric & Metabolic Surgical Procedures
  • Robotic-Assisted Bariatric Techniques
  • Endoscopic Weight-Loss Surgery
  • Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal Switch
  • Complex and High-Risk Obesity Surgery
  • Multidisciplinary Obesity & Diabetes Management

Dr. Bhandari’s clinical skills emphasise safety, innovation, and personalised care in bariatric medicine.

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