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Dr Jameel Akhter
Reg. No : 73642
Dr Jameel Akhter
General Surgery Robotic Surgery : General & Laparoscopic Surgery
Experience: 21+ Years
Education: MBBS, MS, FIAGES, FICS, FLS (Germany), FAIS, FLS (Hernia)
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About Dr Jameel Akhter

Dr. Jameel Akhter is a highly respected General, Laparoscopic, and Robotic Surgeon with more than 21 years of surgical expertise. Renowned for his precision and patient-centric care, he is widely recognized as a specialist in complex hernia surgeries, having received certification in abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia repair at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic, USA.

His surgical journey is defined by excellence, innovation, and global exposure. He holds an MBBS and MS (General Surgery), along with multiple national and international fellowships. Dr. Akhter’s professional experience includes working at AIIMS (New Delhi), Safdarjung Hospital (New Delhi), Apollo Hospitals (Goa and Chennai), and Artemis Hospital (New Delhi). He also served as Consultant and Administrator in Rajasthan before taking up his current role at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.

Fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Urdu, and Telugu, he ensures effective communication with patients from diverse backgrounds. His compassionate and reassuring approach, combined with mastery of cutting-edge technology, allows him to deliver safe, effective, and world-class surgical care. Certified Hernia Surgeon (Cleveland Clinic-USA)
 

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Experience
Worked at AIIMS (New Delhi) post MBBS.
Completed MS (General Surgery) and gained extensive experience at Safdarjung Hospital, one of India’s busiest centers.
Advanced Fellowship in Laparoscopic Surgeries.
Worked as Senior Registrar at Apollo Goa and Artemis Hospital, New Delhi.
Consultant & Administrator at a private hospital in Rajasthan for 4 years.

Special interest

Complex laparoscopic and robotic hernia surgeries (inguinal, ventral, umbilical, recurrent, incisional)
Robotic and laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Advanced gastrointestinal laparoscopic surgeries
Bariatric and metabolic surgery
Oncologic and reconstructive abdominal wall procedures
Advanced colorectal surgeries
Minimally invasive treatments for piles, fistula, fissure, and pilonidal sinus

Memberships

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Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES)
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Hernia Society of India (HSI)
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Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)
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Indian Association of Surgeons (ASI)
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Indian Medical Association (IMA)
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Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
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International College of Surgeons (ICS)

Awards & Achievements

Received Best Video Presentation during ASICON 2014.
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Awarded by a leading newspaper Dainik Bhaskar in 2013 for outstanding work.
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Presented papers at national and international conferences.
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Certification from Cleveland Clinic (USA) in complex hernia and abdominal wall repair.
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Certification in Complex Hernia & Abdominal Wall Repair – Cleveland Clinic, USA.
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Certified Robotic Surgeon – Medtronic (Da Vinci trained).
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Fellowship in Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (FIAGES).
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Fellowship in International College of Surgeons.
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Fellowship in Laparoscopic Surgery, Germany.
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Fellowship from Association of Surgeons of India.
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Treatments & Procedures Offered
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Doctor Location

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
Greams Lane, 21, Greams Rd, Thousand Lights West, Thousand Lights, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006

FAQs

Q: Where does Dr. Jameel Akhter practice?
Dr. Jameel Akhter's practices at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road Chennai.
Q: What are his qualifications?
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FIAGES, FICS, FLS (Germany), FAIS, FALS, Fellowship in Laparoscopic Surgery (Germany), Advanced Fellowship in Laparoscopic Surgeries, Certification in Hernia Surgery (Cleveland Clinic USA), Certified Robotic Surgeon (Medtronic).
Q: What are the areas of expertise of Dr Jameel Akther?
Complex hernia repairs, robotic and laparoscopic GI surgeries, gallbladder, appendix, bariatric, colorectal, and oncologic abdominal wall procedures are the areas of expertise of Dr Jameel Akther.
Q: Why do patients choose Dr Jameel Akther?
Patients choose Dr Jameel Akther for his combination of global training, 21+ years of experience, advanced minimally invasive surgical skills, and compassionate patient-first approach.
Q: Who is a general surgeon?
A general surgeon is a highly skilled physician specializing in surgical treatment of diverse, prevalent diseases. They offer surgical expertise across a broad spectrum of conditions.
Q: What surgical procedures does a general surgeon perform?
General surgeons operate on the digestive tract (including the esophagus and related organs), abdomen and its contents, appendicitis, hernias, gallbladder, breast, skin, soft tissue, and the endocrine system. These procedures encompass a wide range of general surgery specialties.
Q: Can a general surgeon perform cancer surgery?
Oncologic surgery requires specialized training. A general surgeon specializing in oncology, following completion of their general surgery training, is qualified to perform cancer surgeries. This specialization ensures expertise in cancer treatment and surgical oncology.
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