Dr. Rajnesh Chander Reddy is a renowned surgical gastroenterologist working with Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. With over 30 years of experience, he has performed more than 16,000 gastro-related surgeries. His areas of interest include laparoscopic & bariatric surgery, hernia repair, and laparoscopic fundoplication for reflux disease.

Educational Qualification:

• MBBS from Bangalore University in 1985
• MS from General Surgery from Bangalore University in 1994
• FICS(Fellow of the International College of Surgeons)
• Fellow in Laparoscopic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, 1993-94

Professional Experience:

• Resident in General Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, 1987-1990
• Registrar in GI Surgery, NIMS, 1994
• Senior Registrar, Medwin Hospital in GI Surgery, 1993
• Senior Registrar/Junior Consultant in GI Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, 1994-96
• Senior Consultant, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad(1996–present)

Notable Achievements:

• Performed over 16,000 gastro-related surgeries in his 30-year career
• Award for the best paper in laparoscopic surgery in 1992
• First person to perform HALS (Hand Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery)
• Tutor for DNB surgical trainees, medical students from Macquarie University, Australia
• Coordinator for Surgical Department, Bariatric Surgery

Professional Memberships:

• Indian Medical Association
• Association of Surgeons of India
• Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons
• Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
• IASGO
• International College of Surgeons
• Asia Specific Hernia Society

Fellowships:

• Fellow in Laparoscopic Surgery at Singapore General Hospital, Singapore (1993–1994)