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Dr. Mohit Bhandari

Dr. Mohit Bhandari

Obesity/Bariatric Surgery

19+

Years of Experience

About Dr. Mohit Bhandari

Dr. Mohit Bhandari is one of the most renowned and celebrated bariatric and Robotic surgeon in India and is the Founder & Director of Mohak Bariatrics & Robotics in Indore. He is the highest-volume bariatric surgeon in Asia-Pacific with more than 35,000 bariatric and metabolic surgeries performed, which is recognised by the World Book of Records and Guinness Book of World Records.

Professional Background

  • Qualifications: MBBS, MS – General Surgery, DMAS (Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery, University of Strasbourg, France)
  • Founder: Mohak Bariatrics & Robotics, Indore
  • Also Directs: The Bhandari Hospital & Research Centre | Mohak Kriti Hospital, Gurugram | Enliten (Non-Surgical Weight Loss Centre)
  • Procedures Performed: 35,000+ bariatric and metabolic surgeries performed

Innovations & Contributions

  • Proprietary Techniques: First Indian surgeon to do SADI-S (Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal Switch)
  • Innovations: Introduced Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) in India in 2017; introduced the Allurion Swallow Balloon Program in India — the only weight-loss program which does not involve endoscopy, anaesthesia or surgery.
  • Notable Medical Advancements: One of the first surgeons in India to perform Robotic bariatric surgery, the first surgeon to perform transcontinental bariatric surgery (Strasbourg, France to Indore, India) and the first surgeon to perform Robotic bariatric surgery (Gurugram to Indore, 850km) in July 2025.
  • Records: Limca Book of Records (2015) – 25 surgeries in 11 hours; Guinness World Records & World Book of Records (2019) – 53 surgeries in 13 hours and 20 minutes; World Book of Records (2021) – 60 surgeries in 12 hours.
  • Awards: IFSO Ambassador Award 2019
  • Leadership: President, IRCAD India (premier laparoscopic surgical training institute affiliated to IRCAD France); Pro-Chancellor, Sri Aurobindo University, Indore; Specialist Member, National Board of Examinations (Bariatric Surgery guidelines)

Good to know

Speciality

Obesity/Bariatric SurgeryRobotic SurgeryLaparoscopic SurgeryGeneral SurgeryWeight Loss Program

Language Spoken

EnglishHindiPunjabi

Awards

  • Guinness World Record
  • World Book of Records
  • IFSO Ambassador Award

Founder Director

2007 - Present

Pro-Chancellor

2015 - Present

Senior Bariatric Surgeon

2011 - 2017

All Procedures

Performed by Dr. Mohit Bhandari

Obesity/Bariatric Surgery

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Weight Loss Program

Weight Loss Program

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Dr. Mohit Bhandari

Dr. Mohit Bhandari

Mohit Bhandari has been practicing medicine since 2000, giving them over 25 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Chairman & Chief Bariatric Surgeon and have built a focused career in chairman & chief bariatric surgeon, mohak bariatrics.

Dr. Mohit Bhandari

Dr. Mohit Bhandari

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Dr. Mohit Bhandari

Dr. Mohit Bhandari

Bariatric surgery with Mohit Bhandari typically costs 50-70% less than equivalent procedures in the US or UK. The final price depends on the procedure type (sleeve, bypass, or mini bypass), length of hospital stay, and pre-surgical workup. CureMeAbroad can provide a detailed quote after reviewing your medical profile.

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