Dr. Belal Bin Asaf is a distinguished Thoracic Surgical Oncologist and Director specializing in Lung Transplant and Chest Surgery, with over 20 years of clinical experience. Based at Medanta – The Medicity in Gurugram, Delhi NCR, he is recognized nationwide as an expert and leader in minimally invasive thoracic surgical oncology, including Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS/Key-Hole surgery) and robotic thoracic surgery. A true pioneer in robotic thoracic surgery, Dr. Asaf has performed over 200 robotic chest surgeries with excellent results, and he holds the distinction of performing the country's first robotic sub-xiphoid thymectomy for myasthenia gravis and thymoma. Dr. Asaf's surgical oncology expertise centers on the treatment of thoracic malignancies and surgical diseases involving the lungs, mediastinum, chest wall, esophagus (food pipe), and pleura. He runs one of the country's largest minimally invasive thoracic surgery programs for lung cancer, offering VATS lobectomy with outcomes that meet international benchmarks. He is also among the very few surgeons in India who perform surgery for mesothelioma, making him a vital resource for patients with this rare and complex malignancy. Frequently invited to share his expertise, Dr. Asaf has delivered dozens of lectures at national and international conferences on VATS and robotic thoracic surgery, making him a trusted choice for international patients seeking world-class thoracic surgical oncology care.
- Surgical Oncology
- Lung Cancer Surgery
- Mediastinal Tumor Surgery
- Chest Wall Tumor Surgery
- Esophageal Cancer Surgery
- Pleural Mesothelioma Surgery
- MBBS
- MS (Surgery)
- Fellowship in Thoracic Surgery
- Certification as Robotic Console Surgeon
- Observing Fellowship in VATS Lobectomy
- Training in Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
- Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram
- Medanta Noida
- 2018 — Won the Best Overall Video Presentation Award at the 26th European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) Conference at Ljubljana, Slovenia
- 2016 — Won 2nd Prize in the competition for best video on Robotic Surgery at KS Robotic Surgery Video Awards, Robotic Surgery Council Meeting, Vattikutti Foundation, New Delhi, India
- Performed the country's first Robotic Sub-Xiphoid Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma
- Pioneered one of the country's largest Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery (VATS Lobectomy) programs for lung cancer
- Over 200 robotic chest surgeries performed with excellent outcomes
- Frequently invited speaker at national and international conferences on VATS and Robotic Thoracic Surgery
From your first enquiry to recovery back home — we manage every detail so you can focus on getting better.
Join 5,000+ patients from 40+ countries who chose world-class care at a fraction of the cost.
