Dr Sandeep Kumar Verma
Director — GI Surgery, GI Oncology & Bariatric Surgery
Dr Sandeep Kumar Verma is a fellowship-trained surgical gastroenterologist specialising in gastrointestinal, cancer and bariatric surgery in Lucknow. He holds an MCh in Surgical Gastroenterology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
Over a career spanning more than 24 years, he has performed 10,000+ surgical procedures — including 300+ on the da Vinci robotic platform — ranging from routine laparoscopic gallbladder and hernia surgery to complex cancer resections and weight-loss surgery. Before joining Medanta, he served as Assistant Professor of Surgical Gastroenterology at King George's Medical University (KGMU), bringing an academic rigour to everyday clinical practice.
As Director of GI Surgery, GI Oncology & Bariatric Surgery at Medanta Lucknow, he leads a programme built on precision, evidence and genuine patient partnership.
- Experience
- 24+ years
- Qualification
- MCh, FACS
- Languages
- English, Hindi
At a glance
| Full name | Dr Sandeep Kumar Verma |
|---|---|
| Role | Director — GI Surgery, GI Oncology & Bariatric Surgery |
| Hospital | Medanta Hospital, Lucknow |
| Specialties | GI Surgery, GI Surgical Oncology, Robotic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, HPB & Laparoscopic Surgery |
| Qualifications | MCh (SGPGIMS), MS (KGMU), MBBS, FACS, FIAGES, FMAS |
| Registration | Reg. No. 54608, Uttar Pradesh Medical Council |
|---|---|
| Experience | 24+ years |
| Surgical volume | 10,000+ procedures, including 300+ robotic |
| Languages | English, Hindi |
| Area served | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Distinction | da Vinci robotic surgery proctor (North India) |
Achievements
First proctor for the da Vinci robotic surgical system (Intuitive Surgical) in North India
Pioneered robotic trauma surgery in India
Led the complete transition of the Whipple's procedure to a fully robotic platform
Leads one of the most experienced teams in laparoscopy-assisted enteroscopy — among the first of its kind
Qualifications
MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology)
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow · 2016
MS (General Surgery)
King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow
MBBS
Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College (MLB), Jhansi · 2001
FACS — Fellow, American College of Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
FIAGES — Fellow, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons
IAGES
FMAS — Fellow, Minimal Access Surgery
Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
Medical registration: Reg. No. 54608, Uttar Pradesh Medical Council.
Appointments
Director — GI Surgery, GI Oncology & Bariatric Surgery
Medanta Hospital, Lucknow
CurrentAssistant Professor, Surgical Gastroenterology
King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow
Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist
Vivekanand Polyclinic & Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow
Areas of specialisation
- Surgical Gastroenterology
- GI Surgical Oncology
- Robotic Surgery
- Bariatric Surgery
- Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery
- Minimal Access (Laparoscopic) Surgery
A dedicated GI, robotic & minimal-access surgery team
Dr Verma leads the Department of Gastrointestinal, Robotic & Minimally Invasive Surgery at Medanta Lucknow — a team built around precision, safety and genuine patient care.
Dr Sandeep Kumar Verma
Director — GI, GI Oncology & Bariatric Surgery
Dr Ankur Mishra
GI, Robotic & Minimal Access Surgery
Dr Prateek
GI, Robotic & Minimal Access Surgery
Dr Anurag Verma
GI, Robotic & Minimal Access Surgery
Dr Bharat Sangal
GI, Robotic & Minimal Access Surgery
Care built on judgement, not just technique
Honesty, always
You receive a clear, truthful picture of your condition and a frank discussion of every option — including when surgery is not the answer.
The least invasive safe option
Wherever it is safe, surgery is performed through a minimal-access (keyhole) approach for less pain and faster recovery.
Team-based care
Complex cases are planned with oncologists, radiologists and physicians, so your treatment reflects the best collective judgement.
Common questions
What are Dr Sandeep Kumar Verma's qualifications?
Dr Sandeep Kumar Verma holds an MCh in Surgical Gastroenterology from SGPGIMS, Lucknow, an MS in General Surgery from King George's Medical University (KGMU), and an MBBS from MLB Medical College, Jhansi. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (FIAGES) and the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (FMAS).
Is Dr Sandeep Verma a registered surgeon?
Yes. Dr Sandeep Kumar Verma is registered with the Uttar Pradesh Medical Council under Registration No. 54608. He is the Director of GI Surgery, GI Oncology & Bariatric Surgery at Medanta Hospital, Lucknow.
What makes Dr Verma qualified to perform robotic GI surgery in Lucknow?
Dr Verma is a da Vinci robotic surgery proctor for North India — meaning he trains and mentors other surgeons in robotic technique. He performs robotic surgery for GI cancers, the Whipple's procedure, and colorectal, hernia and bariatric operations at Medanta, Lucknow, and has led the transition of the Whipple's procedure to a fully robotic platform.
Does Dr Sandeep Verma perform the robotic Whipple procedure?
Yes. Dr Verma performs the Whipple's procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy) — a complex operation for pancreatic, bile-duct and duodenal tumours — using both open and fully robotic approaches at Medanta, Lucknow, within a multidisciplinary HPB and cancer team.
How much experience does Dr Sandeep Verma have?
Dr Verma has more than 24 years of surgical and teaching experience. Before joining Medanta he served as Assistant Professor of Surgical Gastroenterology at King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, and as a consultant surgical gastroenterologist.
Which languages does Dr Verma speak?
Dr Verma consults in English and Hindi.
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