Dr Manish Jain
Dr. Manish Jain is a highly esteemed Surgical Gastroenterologist, GI & HPB Oncosurgeon, and a pioneer in Robotic Surgery. With a career spanning over two decades, he brings unparalleled expertise to the treatment of complex digestive system cancers and conditions. Currently, Dr. Jain serves as the Director and Head of GI Oncosurgery, GI & HPB Surgery, and Robotic Surgery at Action Cancer Hospital and Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute in New Delhi. In this leadership role, he spearheads comprehensive surgical programs dedicated to delivering advanced, patient-centric care.
Expertise and Training
Dr. Jain's foundational medical journey began in Delhi, where he completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery from the University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) & GTB Hospital. Following his senior residency, he pursued highly specialized training in DrNB GI Surgery at GEM Hospital, Coimbatore, under the direct mentorship of the renowned Dr. C. Palanivelu, where he mastered basic and advanced laparoscopic techniques.
His dedication to oncology was further honed through a year-long tenure in GI Oncosurgery at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, New Delhi. With a special interest in minimally invasive techniques, he sought advanced training opportunities at prestigious international centers, including the National Cancer Center, Tokyo, Japan.
A Leader in Robotic GI Oncosurgery
Dr. Jain is a Certified Robotic Surgeon and an official National Proctor for Robotic GI Oncosurgery for Intuitive (Da Vinci X and Xi systems). His commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology for superior patient outcomes is evident in his extensive experience. He has successfully performed over 1000 GI and HPB surgeries to date, including more than 200 complex robotic GI Oncosurgery cases in the last two years alone. As a national proctor, he actively trains and guides surgeons across North India, having officially proctored robotic surgeries in 8 leading hospitals, including Action Balaji Hospital and FMRI Gurugram.
Professional Experience and Affiliations
- May 2025 onwards: Director and Head, GI Oncosurgery, GI & HPB Surgery, and Robotic Surgery at Action Cancer Hospital and Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute.
- August 2018 – April 2025: Associate Director, GI & HPB Oncosurgery, Max Healthcare, Saket, New Delhi.
- June 2017 – July 2018: Attending Consultant I, Department of GI Oncosurgery, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi.
- February 2014 – April 2017: Surgical Gastroenterology Resident, DNB, at GEM Hospital and Research Centre, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
- August 2011 – January 2014: Senior Resident, Department of Surgery, Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, UCMS, Delhi University.
- September 2010 – April 2011: Senior Resident, Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi.
Awards & Recognition
- Awarded Bursary in 26th IASGCON, Coimbatore 2016.
- Awarded Best E-video for "Laparoscopic Transgastric approach for resection of Intragastric GIST at fundus near GE junction" in IASGCON 2018.
- Received Third Winner Prize for Best Video Presentation titled: "Robot Assisted McKewon Esophagectomy with lymphadenectomy" at 20th Annual Surgical Oncology Workshop “ONCOSURGE 2024”.
- Awarded 1st prize in Best Video Category for "Robotic Assisted McKewon Esophagectomy: station wise thoracic Lymphadenectomy using Anterior First Approach in Lateral position" at the Korean Annual conference KSERS 2025.
- Awarded Site Visiting Fellowship at ASAN Medical Centre, Korea, in the Department of GI Surgery 2025.
