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.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.Read more
Doctor Profile
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
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
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)
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)
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