Dr. Amit Javed is a highly accomplished gastrointestinal surgeon with over 25 years of experience in GI surgery, GI oncology, minimally invasive & bariatric surgery, and organ transplantation. He is internationally recognized for his expertise in treating complex gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary cancers, as well as performing advanced liver, pancreas, and kidney transplantations.
Dr. Javed has also been a faculty member at prestigious institutions such as the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and continues to play a pivotal role in advancing surgical techniques and mentoring young surgeons.
Education & Training
MBBS
MS (General Surgery): Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology): All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
Former Assistant Professor: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Designation & Affiliation
Senior Director: GI, GI Oncology, Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery – Fortis Healthcare
Affiliated with Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj
Specialties & Expertise
Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery
GI Oncology (Cancers of stomach, liver, pancreas, intestines, etc.)
Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery (weight-loss surgery)
Liver, Pancreas & Kidney Transplantation
Complex Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery
Key Contributions & Experience
Extensive Experience: Over 25 years and 1,000+ surgeries annually.
Research: More than 50 publications in leading national and international journals and textbooks.
Innovations: Pioneered and described several new surgical techniques.
Mentorship: Actively trains and mentors upcoming GI surgeons.
Pioneering Work: First surgeon in India to perform a Whipple’s surgery on a pregnant woman with pancreatic cancer