Dr. Ajay Kumar Kriplani
About the Doctor
Dr Ajay Kumar Kriplani operates on the stomach and gut, and does weight-loss (bariatric) surgery. Most of his operations are laparoscopic (keyhole surgery through small cuts). He has more than 40 years of experience. He works at FMRI (Fortis Memorial Research Institute) in Gurugram, India. His title is Chairman – GI, GI Oncology, Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery.
His Fortis profile says he was the first in India to do two keyhole operations. These were laparoscopic adrenalectomy (removing an adrenal gland) and laparoscopic splenectomy (removing the spleen).
He was once President of IAGES, the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons. In that role he started fellowship training for surgeons. His degrees are MBBS and MS (General Surgery). He is also FIAGES, FICLS, FALS and FAIS. In New Delhi he has worked with AIIMS, Safdarjung Hospital, Sitaram Bhartia Institute and Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. He enjoys teaching and research.
Medwell can book a consultation with Dr Kriplani for you. We help you choose a hospital and doctor and give you a free personalised quote. We also arrange your visa letter, flights and a nearby hotel, and support you during and after treatment. We reply within 24 hours and keep your details private. Dr Kriplani decides if a treatment suits you after reading your reports.
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Areas of Specialisation
- Laparoscopic GI Surgery
Keyhole surgery for digestive tract conditions. - Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Weight loss surgery for obesity and related conditions. - GI Oncology Surgery
Surgery for gastrointestinal cancers. - Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy and Splenectomy
Keyhole removal of the adrenal gland or spleen, procedures he first performed in India. - General and Minimal Access Surgery
Minimally invasive general surgical procedures, including robotic surgery.
Qualifications
- MBBS
- MS (General Surgery)
- FIAGES
- FICLS
- FALS
- FAIS
Work Experience
- Chairman – GI, GI Oncology, Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery
Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram - Previously associated
Safdarjung Hospital, AIIMS, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital and Sitaram Bhartia Institute, New Delhi - Past President
Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr Ajay Kumar Kriplani?
Dr Ajay Kumar Kriplani is a laparoscopic GI and bariatric surgeon and Chairman – GI, GI Oncology, Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, India. He has 40+ years of experience, is a Past President of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons, and was first in India to perform laparoscopic adrenalectomy and splenectomy.
What does Dr Ajay Kumar Kriplani specialise in?
Dr Ajay Kumar Kriplani specialises in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery, metabolic and bariatric surgery, GI oncology surgery and minimal access general surgery at FMRI, Gurugram. The approach for each patient, keyhole or otherwise, is decided after he reviews the diagnosis and reports.
Which hospitals has Dr Kriplani worked at?
Before Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, Dr Ajay Kumar Kriplani was associated with Safdarjung Hospital, AIIMS, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital and Sitaram Bhartia Institute, all in New Delhi. He now leads GI, GI oncology, minimal access and bariatric surgery at FMRI.
What languages does Dr Ajay Kumar Kriplani speak?
Dr Ajay Kumar Kriplani consults in English and Hindi. Patients who prefer another language, such as Arabic, French, Russian, Swahili, Bengali or Uzbek, can request an interpreter through Medwell when booking, so that the consultation, test results and treatment plan are explained clearly. Simply tell the Medwell team your preferred language when you share your medical reports.
How can international patients book a consultation with Dr Ajay Kumar Kriplani?
International patients can book a consultation with Dr Ajay Kumar Kriplani at Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram through Medwell. Share your medical reports and Medwell replies within 24 hours with a free, no-obligation personalised quote, books the hospital appointment and helps with the visa invitation letter, flights, a hotel near the hospital and airport pickup. Dr Kriplani confirms whether a treatment is suitable after reviewing your reports.