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Overview
Dr. Jameel Akhter is a highly respected General, Laparoscopic, and Robotic Surgeon with more than 21 years of surgical expertise. Renowned for his precision and patient-centric care, he is widely recognized as a specialist in complex hernia surgeries, having received certification in abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia repair at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic, USA.
His surgical journey is defined by excellence, innovation, and global exposure. He holds an MBBS, MS (General Surgery), along with multiple national and international fellowships:
- Fellowship in Laparoscopic Surgery – Germany
- Advanced Fellowship in Laparoscopic Surgeries
- Certified Robotic Surgeon (Medtronic), trained in robotic surgery at Da Vinci Center
- FIAGES, FICS, FLS (Germany), FAIS, FALS
Dr. Akhter’s professional experience includes working at AIIMS (New Delhi), Safdarjung Hospital (New Delhi), Apollo Hospitals (Goa and Chennai), and Artemis Hospital (New Delhi). He also served as Consultant and Administrator in Rajasthan before taking up his current role at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.
Fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Urdu, and Telugu, he ensures effective communication with patients from diverse backgrounds. His compassionate and reassuring approach, combined with mastery of cutting-edge technology, allows him to deliver safe, effective, and world-class surgical care.
Experience
• Worked at AIIMS (New Delhi) post MBBS.
• Completed MS (General Surgery) and gained extensive experience at Safdarjung Hospital, one of India’s busiest centers.
• Fellowship in Laparoscopic Surgery (Germany) and advanced fellowship training under leading surgeons.
• Advanced Fellowship in Laparoscopic Surgeries.
• Worked as Senior Registrar at Apollo Goa and Artemis Hospital, New Delhi.
• Consultant & Administrator at a private hospital in Rajasthan for 4 years.
• Trained in Bariatric Surgery for 2 years.
• Currently Senior Consultant in General, Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery at Apollo Hospital, Greams Road, Chennai.
• Certification in Complex Hernia & Abdominal Wall Repair – Cleveland Clinic, USA.
• Certified Robotic Surgeon – Medtronic (Da Vinci trained).
Memberships
• Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES)
• Hernia Society of India (HSI)
• Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)
• Indian Association of Surgeons (ASI)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
• International College of Surgeons (ICS)
Special Interests
• Complex laparoscopic and robotic hernia surgeries (inguinal, ventral, umbilical, recurrent, incisional)
• Robotic and laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• Advanced gastrointestinal laparoscopic surgeries
• Bariatric and metabolic surgery
• Oncologic and reconstructive abdominal wall procedures
• Advanced colorectal surgeries
• Minimally invasive treatments for piles, fistula, fissure, and pilonidal sinus
List of Treatments
- Anal Fissure Treatment Non Surgical
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Dr. Jameel Akhter practice?
Dr. Jameel Akhter's practices at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road Chennai.
What are his qualifications?
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FIAGES, FICS, FLS (Germany), FAIS, FALS, Fellowship in Laparoscopic Surgery (Germany), Advanced Fellowship in Laparoscopic Surgeries, Certification in Hernia Surgery (Cleveland Clinic USA), Certified Robotic Surgeon (Medtronic).
What are the areas of expertise of Dr Jameel Akther?
Complex hernia repairs, robotic and laparoscopic GI surgeries, gallbladder, appendix, bariatric, colorectal, and oncologic abdominal wall procedures are the areas of expertise of Dr Jameel Akther.
Why do patients choose Dr Jameel Akther?
Patients choose Dr Jameel Akther for his combination of global training, 21+ years of experience, advanced minimally invasive surgical skills, and compassionate patient-first approach.
Who is a general surgeon?
A general surgeon is a highly skilled physician specializing in surgical treatment of diverse, prevalent diseases. They offer surgical expertise across a broad spectrum of conditions.
What surgical procedures does a general surgeon perform?
General surgeons operate on the digestive tract (including the esophagus and related organs), abdomen and its contents, appendicitis, hernias, gallbladder, breast, skin, soft tissue, and the endocrine system. These procedures encompass a wide range of general surgery specialties.
Can a general surgeon perform cancer surgery?
Oncologic surgery requires specialized training. A general surgeon specializing in oncology, following completion of their general surgery training, is qualified to perform cancer surgeries. This specialization ensures expertise in cancer treatment and surgical oncology.
