Apollo Hospitals Chennai’s Dr. JKA Jameel Honoured with the Prof. S. Vittal Oration at TNASICON

Dr. JKA Jameel, Senior Consultant - Surgical Gastroenterology, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai, was awarded the prestigious Prof. S. Vittal Oration 2026 by the Association of Surgeons of India – Tamilnadu State Chapter. Dr. Jameel delivered the oration at TNASICON’s 49th Annual Conference, held in Coimbatore from 6–9 August 2026.  

The honour recognises Dr. Jameel’s distinguished career spanning more than 26 years, including nearly 14 years of surgical training, research and clinical practice in the United Kingdom. His expertise encompasses upper gastrointestinal surgery, bariatric surgery, minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery. His international training includes robotic surgery programmes at University College London Hospitals in the UK and the School of Robotic Surgery in Grosseto, Italy.  

 
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Jameel has made significant contributions to surgical education. He serves as an examiner for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and contributes to FRCS training and assessment. He also teaches surgical trainees and supports the development of future surgeons through academic and professional roles.  
 
The Prof. S. Vittal Oration recognises this combination of clinical expertise, international experience and dedication to education — values that contribute to advancing safe, high-quality surgical care and better outcomes for patients.