"Dr. Deepraj Bhandarkar completed his undergraduate studies from Grant Medical College (1981 - 1987) and surgical residency from J. J. Hospital, Mumbai (1988 - 1991).
In 1990, during his residency, he participated in the first-ever laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) performed in India and since then developed a keen interest in this upcoming speciality.
Subsequent to his residency in India he obtained extensive training in laparoscopic and gastrointestinal surgery in England from 1992 to 1997. In 1997 he visited Royal Brisbane Hospital, Australia and train further in advanced laparoscopic surgery. The same year he obtained the 'Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery' from University of Strasbourg, France.
He returned to India in 1997 and developed a clinical practice exclusively dedicated to laparoscopic surgery Dr. Bhandarkar has trained extensively in India, United Kingdom and Australia, and has over thirty years of experience in MAS. Considered a national expert in the field of laparoscopic surgery.
He actively participates in training of surgeons and served as the Faculty Director for Laparoscopic Surgery at the Centre of Excellence for Minimal Access Surgery Training (CEMAST) from 2011 to 2019.
He was the Editor of Journal of Minimal Access Surgery from 2004 to 2020 and currently serves as its Chief Editorial Advisor
He is currently the President-Elect of the Hernia Society of India."
Professional Experience
Dr Deepraj Bhandarkar completed his undergraduate studies from Grant Medical College (1981 - 1987) and surgical residency from J. J. Hospital, Mumbai (1988 - 1991).
In 1990, during his residency, he participated in the first-ever laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) performed in India and since then developed a keen interest in this upcoming speciality. Subsequent to his residency in India he obtained extensive training in laparoscopic and gastrointestinal surgery in England from 1992 to 1997.
In 1997, he was awarded the prestigious "Travelling Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow" to visit Royal Brisbane Hospital, Australia and train further in advanced laparoscopic surgery. The same year he obtained the 'Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery' from University of Strasbourg, France.
He returned to India in 1997 and started active clinical practice exclusively dedicated to laparoscopic surgery. To learn about the newer developments in the field, he visited Mount Sinai Hospital, New York in 2002 and in 2005 he visited St John of God Hospital in Perth to enhance his knowledge and understanding of Bariatric Surgery.
Dr. Bhandarkar has trained extensively in India, United Kingdom and Australia, and has over twenty years' experience in MAS. Considered a national expert in the field of laparoscopic surgery, he is a much sought after speaker at national conferences and workshops. He actively participates in training of surgeons and was recently appointed Faculty Director for Laparoscopic Surgery at the Centre of Excellence for Minimal Access Surgery Training (CEMAST), a state-of-the-art training facility in Mumbai
- Indian Medical Association
- Association of Surgeons of India
- Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology
- Association of Colon Rectal Surgeons of India
- Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons
- Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia
- Indian Chapter of IHPBA
- American College of Gastroenterology
- International College of Surgeons
- Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
- Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
- National Academy of Medical Sciences (India)
- Asia Pacific Hernia Society
- Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
- Hernia Society of India
- Obesity Surgery Society of India
- European Association of Transluminal Surgery
- American College of Surgeons
- Fellow in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, IAGES
- European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Editorial Commitments
- Past Associate Editor, Indian Journal of Surgery
- Editor, Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
Reviewer for Journals
- Indian Journal of Surgery
- International Journal of Surgery
- Journal of Pancreas
- Surgical Laparoscopy Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques
- Surgical Endoscopy
- He has published over 90 papers in peer-reviewed national and international journals
- He has contributed over 25 book chapters to surgical books and textbooks
- He has written a book titled “A primer of laparoscopic surgery”
- In 2011 he was the Guest Editor of a special issue of Journal of Minimal Access Surgery on “Single incision laparoscopic surgery”
- He has given over 500 presentations and invited lectures as well as 6 named orations at national and international conferences"
