Best GI & HPB Surgeon in Bangalore
Gp Capt (Dr) Ameet Kumar is a Senior Consultant & Lead – GI & HPB Surgery at Sakra World Hospital and is recognized as one of the best GI surgeons in Bangalore and a leading HPB surgeon in Bangalore. He completed his MBBS from Government Medical College, Mysore, followed by an MS in General Surgery from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune. He further pursued super-specialty training with an M.Ch. in GI Surgery from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. He has also been awarded the prestigious FRCS (Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons), Glasgow.
Dr. Ameet has served at Command Hospital Air Force, Bangalore; Command Hospital and AFMC, Pune; Air Force Hospital, Jorhat, Assam; Army College of Medical Sciences, Delhi; AIIMS, New Delhi; and Air Force Hospital, Kanpur. His extensive experience across premier healthcare institutions and the Armed Forces has enabled him to manage complex gastrointestinal and hepatopancreatobiliary conditions with exceptional precision and confidence.
As one of the best GI surgeons in Bangalore, Dr. Ameet specializes in advanced GI and HPB surgeries, including liver surgery, pancreatic surgery, gallbladder surgery, hernia repair, bariatric (weight loss) surgery, gastrointestinal tract procedures, and GI cancer surgery. Patients seeking the best HPB surgeon in Bangalore trust his expertise in treating complex liver, pancreas, and biliary disorders using advanced surgical techniques. Known for his patient-centric approach, he combines evidence-based treatment with compassionate care to deliver the best possible surgical outcomes.
Best GI & HPB Surgeon in Bangalore
- MBBS – Government Medical College, Mysore
- MS (General Surgery) – Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
- M.Ch - GI Surgery – All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
- FRCS (Fellowship) – Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow
Best GI & HPB Surgeon in Bangalore
- Advanced Minimal Access Surgery - Robotic and Laparoscopic
- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery (Liver, Pancreas, Gallbladder)
- Gastrointestinal Onco Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- Complex Abdominal and Multi-organ Procedures
- Laparoscopic Whipple’s Procedure and Advanced Pancreatic Surgery
- Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
- Upper GI Surgery-Reflux and GERD Surgery
- Hernia Surgery
- Abdominal Organ Retrieval and Transplant-related Procedures
- Surgical Audit, Clinical Governance, and Program Development
Best GI & HPB Surgeon in Bangalore
- Best Video Award, AMASI International Video Competition (2024)
- SSAT Travelling Fellow – The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Travelling Fellowship Award for Surgeons in Developing Nations (2019)
- Dr. C. Palanivelu Gold Medal for Best Video Presentation at AMASICON (2018)
- Chief of Air Staff Award for Best Published Article in Surgery (2015)
- Award for 2nd Best Published Article, Medical Journal Armed Forces India (2014)
- IHPBA Travelling Fellow – The International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association Travelling Fellowship Award (2014)
- IASG Travelling Fellow – The Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology Travelling Fellowship (2013)
- Medical Officers Junior Commander Course (2010)
- Awarded the Lt. Gen. K.D. Kapur PVSM Trophy for Best Officer
- Awarded Col. Rangaraj Challenge Trophy
- Awarded Best Officer Memento and Certificate of Merit
- Awarded Trophy for Best in Drill
- Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Award for displaying exceptional dedication and professional skill, contributing significantly to the Armed Forces Medical Services of India (2009)
- Secured 2nd Rank with Distinction in Practical Examinations, MS (General Surgery) University Exams (2007)
- Primary Aviation Medicine Course – Stood First in the Course (2001)
- Medical Officers Basic Course – Awarded Best in Physical Excellence (2000)
Key Achievements in the Armed Forces Medical Services of India
- Part of the pioneering team to perform the first totally laparoscopic Whipple’s Pancreaticoduodenectomy in AFMS
- Contributed to a highly successful bariatric and metabolic surgery program in AFMS
- First surgeon to successfully establish an advanced laparoscopic centre at a zonal hospital in AFMS
- First surgeon in the Armed Forces to perform major GI oncology cases laparoscopically in a zonal/secondary care hospital, including totally laparoscopic Whipple’s Pancreaticoduodenectomy and thoraco-laparoscopic esophagectomy
- Established the Department of GI Surgery with a fully functional 30-bedded ward, including a 4-bedded HDU, at the new Command Hospital, Pune
- Initiated the multi-organ retrieval program in DBD donors at Command Hospital, Pune
