Indore-based surgeon Mohit Bhandari to receive prestigious International Surgeon Award at American Society for American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS); all you need to know about him

BHOPAL: Dr Mohit Bhandari, a surgeon based in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, is set to receive the prestigious International Surgeon Award at the upcoming American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Global Congress in Washington D.C.

, scheduled from 15 to 19 June 2025.The award is regarded as one of the highest global honours in the field of metabolic and bariatric surgery.Dr Bhandari has been chosen for this international recognition due to his development of the Self-Forming Magnetic Anastomosis Technique, an innovative surgical method that enhances safety, simplifies the procedure, and improves the effectiveness of bariatric surgeries.This technique is especially helpful for patients with extreme obesity (weighing 200 kg or more), who are often not considered suitable for traditional surgical methods.Having performed a record number of bariatric surgeries — claimed to be the highest in Asia — Dr Bhandari has significantly contributed to advancements in this medical field.He has also introduced modern, non-surgical weight loss techniques in India, including Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) and the Allurion Balloon. His achievements have earned him a place in the World Book of Records.“This award is not just a personal milestone but a recognition of India’s growing expertise and research in advanced medical science,” claims Dr Bhandari.