Dr. Meenakshi Sharma
About the Doctor
Dr. Meenakshi Sharma is a general surgeon who mostly uses keyhole (minimal access) methods. She has worked at Paras Health in Gurugram, India, since 2006. Her title there is Senior Director – General and Laparoscopic Surgery (Bariatric Surgery). She leads the hernia and minimal access surgery service. Her skills include advanced keyhole and robotic surgery and hernia repair.
Her special interests are rebuilding the tummy wall in complex cases, keyhole hernia repair and upper gut surgery. Her methods include SCOLA, TARM, TAR and eTEP. She also does keyhole fundoplication (an operation to stop acid reflux) and small bowel surgery. Other operations include hepaticojejunostomy (joining the bile duct to the bowel) and sleeve gastrectomy (a weight-loss operation). She also handles emergency and injury surgery.
Earlier, she was a surgeon in hospitals in New Delhi, Ludhiana and Gurugram. In Kuwait, she worked at Yiaco Apollo Medical Center as Specialist in Surgery.
Her degrees are MBBS, MS and DNB. In 2024 she received FALS in Robotic Surgery, and in 2025 an honorary FALS in Hernia Surgery. She has written textbook chapters on keyhole surgery and hernias. She has joined multicentre IAGES studies. She has also spoken at the World Congress of Hernia, held in Milan. Medwell can book your consultation.
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Areas of Specialisation
- Complex Hernia Surgery
Laparoscopic repair of ventral, incisional and inguinal hernias. - Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Advanced techniques including eTEP, TAR, TARM and SCOLA. - Advanced Minimal Access & Robotic Surgery
Keyhole and robot-assisted abdominal operations. - Laparoscopic Upper GI Surgery
Procedures such as laparoscopic fundoplication and hepaticojejunostomy. - Bariatric Surgery
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for weight loss. - Emergency & Trauma Surgery
Management of intestinal obstruction and complex abdominal emergencies.
Qualifications
- DNB
- MS
- MBBS
- FALS – Robotic Surgery
2024 - FALS – Hernia Surgery (Honorary)
2025
Work Experience
- Senior Director & Chief – Hernia and Minimal Access Surgery
Paras Hospitals, Gurugram • 2006 – present - Consultant – General & Laparoscopic Surgery
Hospitals in Gurugram • 2005 – 2006 - Specialist – Surgery
Yiaco Apollo Medical Center, Kuwait • 2004 – 2005 - General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
Krishna Hospital, Ludhiana • 2000 – 2003 - Consultant Surgeon
Sheela Charitable Hospital, Ludhiana • 1998 – 2000 - Resident Surgeon
B. L. Kapoor Memorial Hospital, Ludhiana • 1996 – 1998 - Senior Resident Surgeon
Batra Hospital & Research Institute, New Delhi • 1995
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr. Meenakshi Sharma?
Dr. Meenakshi Sharma is Senior Director and Chief of Hernia and Minimal Access Surgery at Paras Health, Gurugram, India, where she has worked since 2006. She is a general and laparoscopic surgeon with a special focus on complex hernia repair, abdominal wall reconstruction, robotic surgery and upper gastrointestinal procedures.
Does Dr. Meenakshi Sharma treat complex and recurrent hernias?
Yes. Complex hernia surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction are Dr. Meenakshi Sharma's main specialities. She performs laparoscopic ventral, incisional and inguinal hernia repair and uses advanced techniques such as eTEP, TAR, TARM and SCOLA. The right approach for your hernia is decided after she examines you and reviews your scans.
What other surgeries does Dr. Meenakshi Sharma perform?
Alongside hernia surgery, Dr. Meenakshi Sharma performs laparoscopic upper GI surgery, small bowel surgery, laparoscopic fundoplication, hepaticojejunostomy and bariatric sleeve gastrectomy at Paras Health, Gurugram. She also manages emergency and trauma surgery, including intestinal obstruction and complex abdominal cases, using minimally invasive techniques where suitable.
How can international patients book a consultation with Dr. Meenakshi Sharma?
International patients can book a consultation with Dr. Meenakshi Sharma at Paras Health, Gurugram through Medwell. Send us your latest medical reports and we reply within 24 hours with a free, no-obligation personalised quote. Medwell then books the hospital appointment, helps with the visa invitation letter, and coordinates flights, a hotel near the hospital and airport pickup. Dr. Meenakshi Sharma reviews your reports and confirms whether the proposed treatment is suitable for you.
What languages does Dr. Meenakshi Sharma speak?
Dr. Meenakshi Sharma consults in English and Hindi at Paras Health, Gurugram. Patients who are more comfortable in another language, such as Arabic, French, Russian, Swahili, Bengali or Uzbek, can request an interpreter through Medwell when booking, so that the diagnosis, treatment options and follow-up instructions are clearly understood.