Dr. Pankaj Sharma is a renowned GI, Minimal Access, Robotic, and Bariatric Surgeon with over 26 years of experience in advanced surgical care. He currently serves as Head of the Department of GI, Minimal Access, Robotic & Bariatric Surgery at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, and is the Founder and Director of Shalya Clinic, Rohini, New Delhi. He completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery before pursuing an international Fellowship in Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery in Taiwan, which has been central to his expertise in weight loss and metabolic surgery. He has further undergone advanced training in minimal access and robotic surgical techniques, placing him among the leading surgeons in these fields in Delhi NCR. Over his distinguished career, Dr. Sharma has successfully performed thousands of laparoscopic, robotic, bariatric, and gastrointestinal surgeries, treating patients with obesity, GI disorders, hernias, gallbladder diseases, piles, fistulas, fissures, and other complex surgical conditions. His practice is defined by a patient-centric philosophy, surgical precision, and a strong emphasis on minimally invasive approaches that ensure faster recovery and better long-term outcomes. He also offers specialised metabolic surgery for Type 2 Diabetes management, paediatric general surgery, and surgical care for women's abdominal and gynaecological conditions. Dr. Sharma is a trusted voice in public health education and regularly contributes to awareness initiatives on obesity, digestive health, hernia, piles, gallbladder disease, and preventive healthcare through leading print and digital media platforms. His commitment to patient education extends beyond the operating room, encompassing post-surgical recovery guidance, nutrition counselling, and lifestyle modification support.