Brief About Dr. S. K. PoddarDr. S. K. Poddar is an esteemed Advanced Laparoscopic, Minimal Access, and Bariatric Surgeon based in New Delhi, India. With over 26 years of experience, he is a Senior Consultant at Apollo Spectra Hospital. Dr. Poddar has an impressive track record, having successfully performed more than 10,000 surgeries to date. His expertise lies in various minimally invasive procedures, including laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia surgery, intestine surgery, piles surgery, and colorectal surgery.Dr. Poddar is a respected member of several prestigious medical associations, including the Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of India, the Association of Surgeons of India, and the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI). He obtained his MBBS degree from Rajendra Medical College, Jharkhand, and his MS degree from Patna Medical College, Patna. Additionally, he completed a fellowship from The International College of Surgeons in the USA.Throughout his career, Dr. Poddar has received numerous accolades for his exceptional contributions to the field of laparoscopic surgery. He was honored as the Most Distinguished Laparoscopic Surgeon by the Health Minister of India in 2010 and received the IMA Doctor Ratna award. Furthermore, he was recognized with the Distinguished Surgeon award by the Association of Surgeons of India and was awarded as the Most Distinguished Doctor of DMA and IMA.Dr. Poddar’s special interests lie in laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia surgery, intestine surgery, piles surgery, and colorectal surgery, all performed using minimally invasive techniques. His commitment to providing high-quality care and his extensive experience make him a trusted and sought-after surgeon in his field.