Dr. Atul N.C. Peters
Dr. Atul Peters
Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery 28+ Years Experience

Dr. Atul N.C. Peters

MBBS, DNB, FALS
Vice Chairman & Principal Director - Bariatric, Minimal Access & Robotic Surgery, Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery

About Dr. Atul N.C. Peters

Professional Summary

Dr. (Prof) Atul N.C. Peters is a distinguished bariatric and metabolic surgeon with over 28 years of surgical experience, currently serving as Vice Chairman and Principal Director at the Department of Bariatric, Minimal Access & Robotic Surgery at Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi. Board certified by the National Board of Surgery, he is dedicated exclusively to Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery for Diabetes, performing more than 300 cases annually. Dr. Peters has been accredited as a "Surgeon of Excellence" by the Surgical Review Corporation, USA, which recognizes surgeons and healthcare facilities that provide safe, high-quality surgical care. He is also the founding member of ACMOMS (Asian Consensus Meeting on Metabolic Surgery) and holds the world record for performing the highest number of bariatric surgeries in a single day — sixteen — as declared in the LIMCA Book of World Records. Notably, he was the first surgeon to start a bariatric program in North West Africa (Nigeria), where he has conducted more than 40 successful surgeries. Dr. Peters operates across India, Dubai, and Muscat, bringing world-class bariatric care to patients internationally. He is also a Certified Fitness Trainer from the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and runs a regular Bariatric Support Group for his patients, reflecting his holistic approach to patient wellness.

Specializations

  • Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery
  • General Surgery

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • MBBS – Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India
  • DNB & MAS Fellowship – Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
  • Basic Bariatric Training – Covidien Clinical Institute, Shanghai, China
  • Advanced Bariatric Training – Bariatric & Metabolic Institute (BMI), Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
  • Robotic Training – Da Vinci Robotic Training, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
  • Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery (FALS) (Bariatric Surgery)
  • International Fellow – American Society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
  • Certified Fitness Trainer – International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)

Hospital Affiliations

  • Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi (Current)
  • Max Med Centre (Panchsheel Park), Delhi & Max Hospital (Gurgaon)
  • Fortis Hospitals (Shalimar Bagh, CDOC, Aashlok, La Femme), New Delhi
  • Primus Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi
  • Zulekha Hospital and Medeor Hospital, Dubai
  • NMC, Muscat

Memberships

  • International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
  • International Excellence Federation for Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (IEF)
  • Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS) – Life Member
  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) – Life Member

Awards & Recognition

  • "Surgeon of Excellence" accreditation by Surgical Review Corporation, USA
  • LIMCA Book of World Records – highest number of bariatric surgeries in a single day (sixteen)
  • Centre of Excellence for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery by OSSI (2020)
  • First surgeon to establish a bariatric program in North West Africa (Nigeria)
  • Founding member of ACMOMS (Asian Consensus Meeting on Metabolic Surgery)

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