Dr K. N. Srivastava is one of India’s most respected pioneers in general and laparoscopic surgery, with nearly five decades of medical experience. As Senior Director & Advisor at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, he has been instrumental in developing safe, minimally invasive surgical protocols for complex abdominal and hernia cases. He has mentored numerous surgeons nationwide and is renowned for his precision, clinical excellence, and compassionate patient care. His commitment to innovation in laparoscopic and bariatric techniques continues to set high standards in the field.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS,
• MS,
• FICS,
• FMAS & FIAGES
• Cushieri Introductory Session to laparoscopic Surgery, Course in Advanced Endoscopic Surgical Skills & Course in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Skills at Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee (U.K.)
• Training in Laparoscopic Surgery & Urology at School of Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, USA
• Advanced training in Gastro Intestinal Surgery and Laparoscopic Surgery of Upper G.I. Tract with Prof. Jeffrey H. Peters, Chief of General Surgery at School of Medicine, University of South California, Los Angeles, USA.
• Course in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at University of South California, Los Angeles (U.S.A) with Prof. Namir Kathkhouda, Chief Division of Primary and Minimal Invasive Surgery, University of South California, Los Angeles, U.S.A.

Professional Memberships:

• Founder member of Hernia Society of India (HSI) -National Chapter of Asia Pacific Hernia Society
• Life member of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Society of Asia (ELSA).
• Life member of Indian Asso. of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons. (IAGES) and Member Executive -North Zone  (2008-09).
• Life member of Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI) Presently “President Central Zone AMASI”.
• Life Member of Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Life Member of Delhi State Chapter of ASI. Imm. Past President & Secretary (2004-2007) Delhi State Chapter of ASI
• Life member of Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)
• Life member of Indian Hernia Society (IHS)
• Life member of SELSI (Society of Endoscopic and Lap. Surgeons of India).
• Life member of OSSI (Obesity Surgery Society of India)
• Life member of India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

Awards:

• First surgeon of Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital New Delhi who started laparoscopic Surgery at the Hospital in June, 1997 and is continuously pursuing advanced Laparoscopic Surgery including Metabolic and Obesity Surgery.

• Scientific Publications and presentations- More than 60, in various Journals and Conferences both National and International presentations.

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