Dr. Deepak Govil is an elite, pioneering figure in the field of Surgical Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology with an outstanding clinical career extending over 40 years. Currently serving as the Director of GI Surgery, GI Oncology, and Bariatric Surgery at Medanta Noida and Medanta Mediclinic (Defence Colony), he is widely considered one of India’s foremost authorities on complex digestive tract surgeries.
Dr. Govil is renowned for his clinical precision, academic dedication, and highly empathetic, patient-first methodology. Over his four decades of service, he has successfully treated thousands of patients, delivering exceptional clinical outcomes in both routine and highly intricate gastrointestinal conditions. Beyond his surgical career, he is an eminent academician who has been instrumental in shaping the next generation of GI surgeons across the nation.
Dr. Govil is highly proficient in performing advanced open, laparoscopic, and state-of-the-art robotic surgeries for the digestive system. His key areas of specialization include:
- GI Oncology & Cancer Surgeries: Exceptional mastery in the surgical management of colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, stomach (gastric) cancer, and esophageal malignancies.
- Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) Oncosurgery: Highly technical surgical treatment of tumors and complex conditions affecting the liver, pancreas, and biliary system.
- Robotic & Laparoscopic GI Surgery: Utilizing precision minimally invasive systems to perform advanced bowel resections and reconstructions, ensuring minimal blood loss and faster recovery times.
- Complex Colorectal Procedures: Expert in performing Hemicolectomies, Abdominoperineal Resections (APR), and Ileoanal Anastomosis (J-Pouch) surgeries.
- Advanced Therapeutic Interventions: Highly skilled in addressing severe conditions like pancreaticobiliary disorders, advanced foregut diseases, hiatal hernia repairs, and complex abdominal wall reconstructions.
Dr. Govil has built an exceptional leadership record across some of the most prestigious medical centers and academic institutions in India:
- Director – GI Surgery, GI Oncology and Bariatric Surgery | Medanta Hospital, Noida & Medanta Mediclinic, Defence Colony (Current)
- Founder & Head of Department | Department of GI Surgery, Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute (PSRI), New Delhi – Credited with setting up this comprehensive super-specialty department.
- Senior Consultant & Academic Program Director | Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi – Successfully initiated and ran the highly regarded DrNB GI Surgery post-doctoral training program here.
- Assistant Professor of Surgery | Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital & UCMS, New Delhi – Contributed extensively to undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching.
- Senior Resident | Department of GI Surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi (Served for 3 years)
Awards & Academic Honors
- President’s Special Appreciation Award (2025): Awarded by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) South Delhi Branch for his extraordinary contributions to the medical field.
- Eminent Academic Faculty: Commended for running and leading the national DrNB program in GI Surgery for over 14 years.
- Prolific Researcher: Authored numerous authoritative book chapters, guidelines for ICU and surgical recovery, and published extensive research papers in leading national and international medical journals.
Dr. Govil has acquired an elite academic background entirely from India’s premier apex medical institute, supplemented by advanced global clinical exposure:
- Ph.D. (Gastrointestinal Surgery): All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. (One of the few surgeons in the country to hold a doctoral degree in GI Surgery).
- M.S. (General Surgery): All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
- M.B.B.S.: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
Advanced International Training & Fellowships
Professional Board Memberships
- Member, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
- Member, Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
- Member, Association of Colorectal Surgeons of India (ACRSI)
- Member, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES)
- Member, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
