Dr. Ravinder Pal Singh, a renowned medical professional from Delhi, India, introduces himself as a highly qualified doctor with an impressive educational background. He completed his MBBS (a 5-year bachelor’s degree) and MS (a 3-year master’s degree in Surgery) from Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), one of the top 3 medical colleges in India. It is worth noting that there are only 12 seats available for general surgery across the entire country.
Following his postgraduate studies, Dr. Ravinder Pal Singh pursued a superspecialization in HPB & GI Surgery, earning an MCh (Master of Gastroenterology Surgery) from GB Pant PGI MER, Delhi, India. This particular program is conducted by only 4 institutes in India and is highly competitive, with only 1 or 2 seats available in each of these institutes.
Dr. Singh’s achievements are truly remarkable. He holds the distinction of being the youngest person in Indian history to complete an MCh in GI & HPB Surgery. Additionally, he is the only individual to have topped all four universities conducting Superspeciality MCh examinations. These accomplishments led to his appointment as an Assistant Professor at GB Pant Hospital.
He’s expertise extends to liver and kidney transplant programs. He has been an integral part of two of the world’s largest liver transplant programs and two of the world’s largest living related liver transplant programs. Furthermore, he has played a significant role in establishing liver transplant programs at three medical institutes in India. With over 850 patients, he possesses extensive experience in living related liver transplants.
Another area of Dr. Singh’s specialization is gall bladder cancer and its surgeries. He has proposed a new classification, nomenclature, staging, and treatment strategies for this condition, showcasing his innovative approach to patient care.
Currently, Dr. Ravinder Pal Singh serves as the Director and Head of the Department of Liver and Multivisceral Transplant & GastroScience. Under his leadership, the department has successfully established liver and kidney transplant programs, as well as a dedicated Gastro Sciences department. His team provides comprehensive care to patients, including liver transplants and other related treatments.