Dr. Mohd Yaqoob Bhat

Dr. Mohd Yaqoob Bhat is a Consultant in General and Advanced Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery, with a specialized focus on Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery, Hernia Repair, and Bariatric Surgery,currently practicing at Paras Hospital, Srinagar.

Dr. Bhat completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery from the prestigious Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar. He further honed his expertise by working in the departments of Surgical Gastroenterology and Surgical Oncology at the Super Speciality Hospital, Srinagar. Committed to continuous professional development, he pursued and completed a Fellowship of National Board (FNB) in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery from GMC, Srinagar.

With extensive experience in both basic and advanced laparoscopic procedures, Dr. Bhat is recognized for his surgical precision and patient-centric approach. His clinical interests include minimally invasive surgeries for gastrointestinal diseases, complex hernia repairs, and metabolic and bariatric interventions.

Area of Expertise:

• Laparoscopic management of Gall Bladder and CBD stones:
  •  Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
  •  Laparoscopic CBD Exploration
• Laparoscopic Management of Hernias, TAPP, TEP, E-TEP, IPOM Plus, E-TEP RS
• Laparoscopic Management of GERD- Fundoplication,
• Bariatric Surgeries:
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Mini Gastric Bypass
  • Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
• Laparoscopic Management of GI and HPB Malignancy
• Laparoscopic Management of rectal prolapse
• Management for haemorrhoids:
  • MIPH
  • Banding
  • Injection Sclerotherapy
• STARR surgery for ODS

Area of Interest:

• Basic & advanced laparoscopic surgeries
• Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Surgeries
• Hernia Surgeries
• Bariatric Surgeries
• Oncological Surgeries
• Endoscopies and Sigmoidoscopies

Qualifications:

• MBBS, Government Medical College, Srinagar ,2009
• M.S -General Surgery, Government Medical College, Srinagar ,2015
• FNB- Minimal Access Surgery, Government Medical College, Srinagar, 2025

Fellowship

• Fellowship in Minimal Access surgery (FMAS)
• Fellowship of Indian Association of Gastro-Intestinal Endoscopies. (FIAGES)
• Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeries (FALS Hernia)
• Fellowship in Endoscopy

Working Experience:

With over 10 years of experience, he has worked at notable institutions like Indraprastha Apollo Hospital Delhi, Super-speciality hospital, Srinagar and Government Medical College, Srinagar.

Research & Publications:

Dr Yaqoob has various publications in National and International Journals and also presented his work  in both National and International Conferences seminars.

Professional Membership:

• Life Member of Surgeons of India
• Life Member of Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
• Life Member of Indian Association of Gastro-intestinal Endo-surgery
• Life Member of Association of Colorectal Surgeons of India
• Life Member of Hernia Society of India