Dr. Rahul Sandhu

Lt. Col. (Dr.) Rahul Sandhu is an experienced General and Laparoscopic Surgeon specializing in minimal access surgery, proctology, and surgical oncology. With a strong background in the Army Medical Corps and international service with the United Nations, he brings clinical expertise, discipline, and leadership to patient care. He has managed complex trauma and surgical cases in challenging environments like Siachen and conflict zones. Known for his precise surgical skills and patient-centric approach, he is also actively involved in training healthcare professionals.

• Fellowship in Surgical Oncology – Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre (Unit of Tata Memorial Hospital), Mumbai
• DNB (General Surgery) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2023)
• MS (General Surgery) – Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune (2021)
• MBA in Hospital Care Services – Sikkim Manipal University (2013)
• MBBS – Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla (2009)

Additional Certifications:

• FIAGES (Fellowship of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons)
• Diploma in Infection Control & Prevention – NHCA, Singapore
• Diploma in Antimicrobial Stewardship – NHCA, Singapore
• Basic Course in Biomedical Research – ICMR

• Workshop on Emergency Trauma Procedures (Animal Model) – AFMC Pune (2023)
• Cadaveric Trauma Exposure Workshop – AFMC Pune (2023)
• Master Course in Minimal Invasive Proctology – IMMAST, Mumbai (2022–2023)

• Consultant Surgical Oncology – Clearmedi Bahra Multispeciality Hospital, Mohali
• Fellow in Surgical Oncology – Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Punjab
• Surgical Specialist – Military Hospital Panagarh (2021–2023)
• Postgraduate Resident (General Surgery) – AFMC Pune (2018–2021)
• Medical Officer – Army Medical Corps (2010–2018)
• Junior Resident (Anaesthesia & ICU) – IGMC Shimla (2009–2010)

• 3rd Prize – Poster Presentation, ASICON 2019 (Bhubaneswar)
• Certificate of Appreciation for COVID-19 Service – Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel COVID Hospital, New Delhi (2020)
• Recipient of multiple service honors including:
  Videsh Seva Medal
  Sainya Seva Medal (J&K)
  UNMISS Medal (South Sudan)
  9 Years Long Service Medal
  75th Independence Anniversary Medal

• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES)
• Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
• Indian Society for Trauma and Acute Care (ISTAC)
• International Society of Colo-Proctology (ISCP)

• Minimal Access & Laparoscopic Surgery
• Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Surgeries
• Proctology (Piles, Fissure, Fistula)
• Surgical Oncology Procedures
• Trauma & Emergency Surgery
• Infection Control & Antimicrobial Stewardship

Dr. Sandhu has contributed to several peer-reviewed journals and clinical studies, including:

• Study on infectious cancers – International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (2021)
• Randomized trial on laparoscopic cholecystectomy pain outcomes – Medical Journal Armed Forces India (2023)
• Case study on rare urological condition – Medical Journal Armed Forces India (2022)
• Research on ACE2 in COVID-19 treatment – IDDT (2025)
• Study on Salmonella in urinary tract infections