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Overview
Dr. Asif Mehraj is a highly qualified and experienced Colorectal Surgeon based in Hyderabad, Telangana. With over 12 years of dedicated experience in the field, he has established himself as a leading expert in the management of both basic and advanced colorectal diseases, including colorectal cancer. Dr. Mehraj holds multiple qualifications, including an MBBS, MS in General Surgery, and is a Fellow of the Association of Coloproctology of India (FACRSI) as well as a Fellow of Colorectal Surgery (FCRS). He is proficient in both English and Hindi, allowing him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.
In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Mehraj has a strong commitment to research and education in colorectal surgery. He serves as the Joint Editor for the Indian Journal of Colorectal Surgery and has played pivotal roles in organizing significant instructional courses and workshops in the field. His contributions to research are substantial; he currently leads several multicentric studies on various colorectal conditions under the auspices of the Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India.
Dr. Mehraj is actively involved in numerous research projects, including studies on fistula in ano, full thickness rectal prolapse, and young-onset rectal cancer, among others. His work is often recognized internationally, as evidenced by his collaborations with institutions such as the University of Leeds, the University of Birmingham, and Aalborg University in Denmark.
He is also a life member of several prestigious societies, including the Association of Surgeons of India and the European Society of Coloproctology. Dr. Mehraj's dedication to advancing the field of colorectal surgery is reflected in his leadership roles and his continuous pursuit of innovative treatments and surgical techniques. His patients benefit from not only his clinical skills but also from his extensive knowledge and research in colorectal surgery.
Experience
- Consultant/Clinical Lecturer - Government Medical College, Srinagar - March 2022 till date
- Colorectal Surgeon - SKIMS, Srinagar - June 2020 till March 2022
- Consultant, General / Colorectal Surgery - EMC Hospital, Amritsar, Punjab - December 2019 to May 2020
- Sr Registrar Colorectal Surgery - SKIMS, Srinagar, J&K - November 2018 to November 2019
- Post Doctoral Fellow in Colorectal Surgery - SKIMS, Srinagar, J&K - November 2016 to November 2018
- Assistant Professor - Adesh Medical College and Hospital, Ambala, Haryana - September 2015 to November 2016
- Consultant General Surgery - Awadh Hospital, Uttar pradesh - March 2015 to September 2015
- Registrar/ Senior Resident - Department of General Surgery, SKIMS Kashmir, India - July 2011 to March 2015
- Postgraduate resident - Department of General Surgery and Allied branches, SKIMS Kashmir India - May 2008 to May 2011
- Junior Resident - Department of Surgery, GMC Srinagar and Associated Hospital, Kashmir, India - May 2007 to Nov 2007
Memberships
- Life Member Association of Surgeons of India
- Life Member Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India
- Life Member European Society of Coloproctology
- Executive member of the Association of Colon & rectal Surgeons of India 2023-2025
- Executive member of Open Source Research Collaboration, Denmark
- Certified Doctor Innovator, TAMP Digital Surgery, USA
Awards
- IMA State Appreciation Award for coordinating academic activities, December 2013
- IMA State Appreciation Award for coordinating academic activities, December 2014
- Awarded Honorary Professorship at IMA – CGP, New Delhi, 2014
- Awarded National Honorary Faculty, August 2015
Special Interests
- Management of all basic and advanced colorectal diseases including colorectal cancer.
- Basic and advanced laparoscopic surgeries.