Dr. Neeraj Dhamija
Dr. Neeraj Dhamija (born 26 January 1982 in Delhi, India) is a leading Indian gastrointestinal, laparoscopic, and robotic surgeon. He serves as Senior Consultant at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, and is Director of the Gastro Surgery & Stone Centre, Janakpuri, the Minimal Invasive Surgical Training Foundation, and SafeMeditrip LLP.
With extensive training in advanced gastrointestinal surgery, liver transplantation, and robotic surgery, Dr. Dhamija has built a reputation for his expertise in complex procedures, including pancreatic, bariatric, and robotic gastrointestinal surgeries.
Early Life and Education
Neeraj Dhamija was born in Delhi to Dr. Satish Kumar Dhamija and Mrs. Usha Dhamija. He completed his schooling at NC Jindal Public School, Punjabi Bagh. Inspired by his family’s values and medical background, he pursued medicine at Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Medical College, Pune.
He earned his MBBS in 2000 and completed his DNB in Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in 2006. He further specialized with a Fellowship in Gastrointestinal Surgery & Liver Transplantation (2009) at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and later trained in Robotic Surgery at IRCAD, Strasbourg, France, in 2014.
Medical Career
Dr. Neeraj Dhamija has held several key positions throughout his career:
- Consultant – Department of Minimally Invasive, Gastrointestinal & Bariatric Surgery, BLK Superspeciality Hospital (2012–2013)
- Consultant – Gastrointestinal Surgery & Liver Transplantation, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (2013–2015)
- Senior Consultant – Department of Laser, Laparoscopic & General Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (2015–present)
He is also:
- Director – Gastro Surgery & Stone Centre, Janakpuri, Delhi
- Director – Minimal Invasive Surgical Training Foundation, Janakpuri, Delhi
- Director – SafeMeditrip LLP, Delhi
Contributions and Training
- Specializes in robotic, laparoscopic, and advanced gastrointestinal surgery.
- Trained more than 100 doctors in surgical gastroenterology.
- Runs an exclusive pancreatic disease support group with over 3000 members.
- Actively involved in educating and mentoring new surgeons in minimally invasive techniques.
Publications
Dr. Neeraj Dhamija has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed articles, case studies, and book chapters in reputed journals and surgical publications. Some of his notable works include:
- Bilateral House Flap Anoplasty for Severe Anal Stenosis – Cureus (2025)
- Chapter: Robotic Assisted Pancreaticoduodenectomy – Recent Concepts in Minimal Access Surgery (2022)
- Fibromatosis of the Appendix – Indian Journal of Surgery (2021)
- Case report: Ectopic thyroid tissue in adrenal gland – Indian Journal of Cancer (2021)
- Alternative Specimen Extraction Techniques in Gastrointestinal Malignancies – Indian Journal of Colo-Rectal Surgery (2019)
- Robotic-assisted Esophagectomy – Conference Paper, IASG (2015)
- Multiple publications in Surgical Endoscopy, Clinical Medicine Research Practice (CMRP), Indian Journal of Surgery, and others.
Research
- National survey on rational use of Pancreatic Exocrine Replacement Therapy (PERT), consensus meet held at SGRH (2022).
- Study on hospital malnutrition and nutrition protocols in major gastrointestinal surgeries (2020).
- Randomized controlled study on Dexamethasone and inflammatory response in laparoscopic surgery (2009).
- Research on effects of perioperative music on biomolecular inflammatory response in laparoscopic surgery.
Consultation Timings
- Gastro Surgery & Stone Centre, Janakpuri, Delhi – Mon to Fri: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Sun: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Room F-55, Block A, OPD Block, Old Building
Personal Life
Dr. Neeraj Dhamija is married to Dr. Dolly Mamtani Dhamija. The couple has two sons, Parth Dhamija and Sarth Dhamija. He belongs to a family of medical professionals, with brothers Dr. Nitin Dhamija and Dr. Nikhil Dhamija also practicing medicine.
Contact
- Phone – +91 98113 77332
- Gastro Surgery & Stone Centre – Mr. Pawan (+91 98716 29155)
- Sir Ganga Ram Hospital – Mr. Rajesh (+91 99908 67506)