About Dr Arun K. Sharma

Dr. Arun K. Sharma is a highly accomplished Minimal Access and General Surgeon specializing in Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery and Renal Transplantation. With over 11 years of clinical experience, he has built a reputation for excellence in minimally invasive surgical techniques, helping patients achieve better health outcomes through advanced medical interventions. He currently serves as a Consultant in Minimal Access & General Surgery at Fortis Escorts Hospital, Amritsar.

Dr. Sharma began his medical journey with an MBBS from Jammu, followed by an MS in General Surgery from SKIMS, Kashmir. To further refine his expertise, he joined AIIMS, New Delhi, where he earned an M.Ch in Minimal Access Surgery and later completed a Fellowship in Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery. Over his six years at AIIMS, he worked alongside leading experts, gaining proficiency in complex surgical procedures and contributing to medical research and innovation.

In addition to his extensive surgical experience, Dr. Sharma has been actively involved in teaching, research, and training. He has presented numerous research papers at national and international conferences and contributed to medical textbooks and journals. His dedication to continuous learning and surgical advancements has earned him recognition among peers and patients alike.

With a strong focus on patient care, innovation, and surgical excellence, Dr. Arun K. Sharma remains committed to transforming lives through cutting-edge medical solutions. His expertise, combined with a compassionate approach, makes him a trusted name in the field of surgery.

Weight loss Surgery

Diabetes Surgery 

GastroIntestinal Oncosurgery 

Pancreatic Surgery

Hepatobiliary Surgery

Kidney Transplant 

Gall bladder 

Appendix

Hernia

Thyroid swelling 

Breast diseases 

Hemorrhoids

Fistula &

Pilonidal Sinus

• Performed multiple Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Bypass (RYGB/OAGB) surgeries, assisting in numerous Bariatric procedures.
   
• Certified Renal Transplant Surgeon, having assisted in 125+ renal transplants and performed 25 vascular anastomoses independently.
   
• Conceptualized an innovative Laparoscopic Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Clip with Applicator (Patent filed).
   
• Served as Organizing Secretary for multiple national and international surgical conferences, including BARICON and BARIME.
   
• Reviewer for esteemed medical journals like International Journal of Surgery, Journal of Minimal Access Surgery, and Cureus.
   
• Delivered lectures and conducted Bariatric Patient Support Group meetings at AIIMS, New Delhi.
   
• Award-winning researcher, recognized for his contributions to bariatric surgery, thyroid surgery, and surgical innovation.

Dr. Sharma has authored multiple research papers in top-tier journals, contributing significantly to the field of minimally invasive surgery. Some of his notable works include:

• "Illness Wellness Scale: A Novel Grading System for Surgical Care Patients" (ANZ Journal of Surgery, 2023)
   
• "Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Cardiovascular Risk and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness" (Surgical Endoscopy, 2021)
   
• "Concomitant Hiatal Hernia Repair with Sleeve Gastrectomy: Impact on GERD" (Surgical Laparoscopy, 2023)
   
• "Incidence of Barrett's Esophagus Following Sleeve Gastrectomy" (J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech, 2024)
   
• Contributor to textbooks on Endoscopic Thyroid Surgery and Revisional Bariatric Surgery.