Dr. Arun Prasad is renowned as a senior laparoscopic, thoracoscopic VATS, and robotic surgeon at Manipal Hospital, India. With over 32 years of experience, he has performed over 10,000 minimal access surgeries and pioneered various advanced procedures in bariatric and robotic surgery.

Educational Background
MBBS: Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, 1983
MS: Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi, 1988
FRCS (Edin), FRCS (Glasg): Fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh and Glasgow, UK, 1990
Professional Experience
Director of Surgery: Manipal Hospitals, New Delhi (2018 – Present)
Senior Consultant Surgeon: Apollo Hospital, New Delhi (1995 – 2018)
Junior Surgeon: Charing Cross Hospital, London, UK (1988 – 1995)
Resident Surgeon: Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi (1985 – 1988)
Fellowship and Memberships
President, Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI), affiliated with IFSO
Former Vice President, Indian Association of Gastro Endoscopic Surgeons (IAGES)
Trainer for DNB Surgery students, laparoscopy, and robotic surgery in India
Examiner for DNB and FRCS / MRCS courses
Awards and Achievements
World’s first gall bladder to colon fistula by laparoscopy, published in British Journal of Surgery
Series on daycare laparoscopic cholecystectomy, published in European Journal of Surgery
Innovator in techniques for laparoscopic hernia surgery and thoracoscopic procedures
Numerous publications in minimal access, bariatric, thoracoscopic, and robotic surgeries
Conducted over 300 robotic surgeries and set various surgical records
Specializations and Expertise
Dr. Arun Prasad specializes in:

Bariatric surgery (laparoscopic and robotic)
Thoracoscopic and robotic thymectomy
Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis
Robotic and laparoscopic surgery for GI tract cancers
Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILS)
Minimally invasive surgery for piles, fistula, and other conditions
Why Choose Dr. Arun Prasad Through HikariSpark
Dr. Arun Prasad’s extensive experience and leadership in laparoscopic and robotic surgery make him a top choice for patients seeking advanced surgical solutions in India. His dedication to innovation, safety, and patient care, coupled with his academic contributions and international recognition, ensures that patients receive world-class treatment at Manipal Hospital. Through HikariSpark, international patients can access Dr. Arun Prasad’s specialized services for bariatric surgery and complex minimally invasive procedures, benefiting from his expertise and commitment to surgical excellence.