Designation of Dr. Vandana Soni
Dr. Vandana Soni
Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgeon
Senior Director – Max Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
Profile Snapshot of Dr. Vandana Soni
- In 2009, Dr. Soni joined Max Healthcare as a Senior Consultant Surgeon, where she quickly ascended to the role of Director, solidifying her reputation as a leader in metabolic and bariatric surgery.
- She holds an MBBS from the University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital, New Delhi, and an MS in General Surgery from the prestigious Lady Hardinge Medical College.
- Dr. Vandana Soni is a distinguished Senior Director at the Max Institute of Laparoscopic, Endoscopic, and Bariatric Surgery, with over 28 years of extensive experience in the field.
- Renowned for her expertise in laparoscopic and minimal access surgery, Dr. Soni has been a trailblazer since 1996, navigating the challenges of a male-dominated field with remarkable determination and skill.
- Her career began as a Registrar in the Department of Pediatric Surgery at Kalavati Saran Children’s Hospital, followed by a significant tenure as a Consultant at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital’s Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgery Center.
- Her commitment to advancing her field is reflected in her numerous life memberships in esteemed organizations, including the Society of Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA) and the Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI).
- Her surgical expertise spans a wide range of procedures, including obesity and weight loss surgery (bariatric), endoscopic management of anorectal diseases, gallbladder surgery, tummy tucks, hernia surgery, and scarless neck surgery for thyroid and parathyroid conditions.
Dr. Vandana Soni’s Expertise
- Obesity & weight loss surgery (Bariatric)
- Endoscopic management of anorectal diseases including hemorrhoids, fissures, anal fistula
- Common Surgical conditions such as:
- Gallbladder surgery
- Tummy Tuck
- Hernia surgery (umbilical, incisional, groin)
- Surgery for gastroesophageal reflux
- Appendix etc.
- Endoscopic (scarless) neck surgery for thyroid and parathyroid diseases
- Gall Bladder Stones
- Hernia
- Obesity Surgery
- Anal Fissure, Fistula and Piles Treatment
- Appendix
- Thyroid & Parathyroid
- Scarless Neck Surgery
Work Experience of Dr. Vandana Soni
- Dr. Vandana Soni is currently working at Max Healthcare
- Registrar at the Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kalavati Saran Childrens’ Hospital from 1995-96.
- Consultant at Department of Minimal Access Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi from 2001-2009.
- Senior Consultant at Institute of MAMBS, Max Hospital, Saket from 2009 till present.
- Sr. Consultant to Director at Max Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic Bariatric Surgery, Max Hospital, Saket since 2009
Registrar Clinical Assistant to Consultant at Sir Ganga Ram, 1996 till 2009
Dr. Vandana Soni’s Qualifications
- MBBS.- University College of Medical Sciences & Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital, New Delhi. A 1000 bedded multi speciality hospital.
- M.S.(Gen.Surg).- Lady Hardinge Medical College & Allied Hospital, New Delhi. One of the oldest and most prestigious institutions of our country
Awards & Recognitions received by Dr. Vandana Soni
- Sri Raja Laxmi Ramachandran Trophy for exemplary devotion to duty in 1993-94
- Best paper award titled “Endoneck Surgery”, Fourth Congress of IAGES 2000, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai.
- ‘Surgeon of Excellence’ award by Surgical Review Corporation, USA
Memberships of Dr. Vandana Soni
- Life member of Society of Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA).
- Life member of Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
- Life Member of Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)
- Life Member of Hernia Society of India (H.S.I.)
- Life member of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES).