Dr. Ajay Kumar Sharma is a highly accomplished Transplant Surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Delhi, bringing over 15 years of extensive experience in the field of General Surgery and Organ Transplantation. With a robust academic background that includes a BSc (Honours), MBBS, MS, DNB, and dual FRCS qualifications from Glasgow and in General Surgery, along with an MSc in Medical Sciences, Dr. Sharma exemplifies surgical precision and academic excellence.
Specializing in renal and hepatobiliary transplants, Dr. Sharma is known for his proficiency in both living and cadaveric donor surgeries, complex multi-organ procedures, and advanced minimally invasive transplant techniques. His multidisciplinary approach and commitment to surgical innovation have helped improve outcomes and enhance recovery for hundreds of transplant recipients.
Dr. Sharma is fluent in English and Hindi, enabling him to communicate effectively with a wide patient base. His patient-first philosophy is evident in his transparent, empathetic consultations and individualized treatment plans, making him a trusted expert for patients and families navigating the complexities of transplant surgery.
Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Sharma is actively engaged in research and education. He has contributed to peer-reviewed publications, mentors young surgeons, and participates in national and international transplant forums. His dedication to continuous learning and surgical advancement ensures that his patients receive the highest standard of care in line with global best practices.
Based at Apollo Hospitals in Delhi and Noida, Dr. Ajay Kumar Sharma continues to drive excellence in transplant surgery, combining compassion, skill, and evidence-based care to deliver life-changing results.
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Experience
Training Programme Director, Core Surgical Training, Merseyside – Health Education Northwest
Deputy Director & Director, Postgraduate Courses in Transplant, University of Liverpool
Major, Royal Army Medical Corps
Course Director / Co-Director / Faculty Member, CCRISP Provider and Instructor Courses
Course Director, Acute Critical Care Course (CCC):Defined, developed, and implemented the Acute Critical Care CourseDelivered 69 provider courses and 21 instructor courses across 21 medical colleges and teaching hospitals (2014–2025)
Defined, developed, and implemented the Acute Critical Care Course
Delivered 69 provider courses and 21 instructor courses across 21 medical colleges and teaching hospitals (2014–2025)
Sub-Dean, Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Audit and Clinical Governance Lead, Transplant Unit
Clinical Lead, MASTER Unit
Regional Lead, Simulation Training
Medical Director, UK Transplant Sports
Consultant-in-Charge of Surgical Emergencies, PGIMER, Chandigarh – Administrative lead role
Deputy Director, Taught Fellowship in Transplant, World Kidney Academy
Special interest
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
Complex Kidney Transplants
Memberships
Indian Society of Organ Transplantation
Endocrine Society of India
Association of Surgeons of India
Indian Association of Endocrine Surgeons
British Transplant Society
Founder President, Acute Critical Care Course (ACCC)
Awards & Achievements
Merit Scholarship – Awarded during high school education (1974–1976).
Merit Scholarship – Awarded during B.Sc. (Hons) program (1978–1980).
Premedical Entrance Topper – Secured 1st Rank in the merit list for Meerut Medical College with 84.2% marks in the Uttar Pradesh Premedical Entrance Test.
All-India Rank 19 – Achieved in the JIPMER Entrance Examination, Pondicherry, 1980.
ICMR Studentship – Granted by the Indian Council of Medical Research for a research project in the Department of Paediatrics, AIIMS New Delhi, June 1984.
Travel Fellowship – Awarded by the British Transplant Society (BTS) to attend the Transplant Society Meeting, Barcelona, August 1996.
Annual P.C. Dubey Oration – Honoured at King George Medical College, Lucknow, January 2002.
Ethicon Travel Fellowship – Awarded by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh to visit Tulane University Hospital, New Orleans, USA, January 2003.
College Travel Fellowship – Granted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow for visiting various laparoscopic surgery centres across India.
Critical Appraisal & Research Methodology Workshop – Conducted regularly since 2008; received £500 award at the 40th Anniversary of ASiT (2016) as the most popular course.
Trainer of the Year Award – Conferred by surgical registrars, HENW Western Sector, UK, in 2018.
Teacher of the Year Award – Selected by medical students at Wirral Teaching Hospital, UK, in 2019.
Research & Publications
Publications in Indexed Journals: 195
Book Contributions: Chapters in 7 medical textbooks
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