Dr. Belal Bin Asaf
Head – Institute of Chest Surgery, Chest Onco-Surgery & Lung Transplantation at Medanta · Medanta the Medicity
Medanta the Medicity• View Hospital★ Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy20+ Yrs. Experience
M.B.B.SM.S. (General Surgery)
Quick Facts
- Department
- Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
- Qualifications
- M.B.B.S, M.S. (General Surgery)
- Experience
- 20+ Years
- Hospital
- Medanta the Medicity
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Belal Bin Asaf
Dr. Belal Bin Asaf, MD, FRCS(C), FRCSEd, FICS is an extremely well-known and leading Thoracic (Chest) Surgeon and is also regarded as one of the leading authorities nationally within the field of minimally invasive and robotic chest surgery. Dr. Asaf works as a Director of Institute of Chest Surgery, Chest Onco-Surgery & Lung Transplantation at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram & Medanta Super Speciality Hospital, Noida. He has helped establish one of the largest programs in the nation regarding thoracic medicine. Having practiced for over 20 years, he has established himself as a surgeon having immense expertise in managing complicated non-cardiac chest diseases.
Education & Qualifications
M.B.B.S
M.S. (General Surgery)
Clinical Career Timeline
Head – Institute of Chest Surgery, Chest Onco-Surgery & Lung Transplantation at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram & Medanta Super Speciality Hospital, Noida
Consultant Surgeon – Centre for Chest Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
Best Overall Video Presentation Award , The 26th European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) Conference, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2018
2nd Prize for Best Video on Robotic Surgery , KS Robotic Surgery Video Awards, Robotic Surgery Council Meeting, Vattikuti Foundation, New Delhi, 2016
Best Original Research Paper Award , Recognized for exceptional contributions to clinical literature in Thoracic Surgery, 2020
Member , Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS, USA)
Member , The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS)
Member , The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)
Member , Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) & Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of India (SELSI)
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
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Core Speciality
Airway, Tracheal, and Diaphragmatic Procedures
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Core Speciality
Mesothelioma Surgery (Extra Pneumonectomy)
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Core Speciality
Thoracic Oncologic Surgery
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Core Speciality
Videoscopic Thoracic Surgery (VATS)/ Key Hole Lobectomy
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Core Speciality
Thoracic Robotic Surgery & Sub-xiphoid Robotic Thymectomy
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Core Speciality
Surgery for Chest Trauma
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures2 Procedures
Minimally Invasive SurgeryAdvanced Quaternary Care
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries1 Procedures
Specialist Consultation
Practices At
Medanta the Medicity
Medanta The Medicity, Sec-38 Gurugram, Haryana 122001, India
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What to Expect: Organ Transplants
Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Donor Liver Transplant (Recipient + Donor Stay) | $280,000 US/UK | $28,000 – $36,000 in India | 88% Less |
| Living Donor Kidney Transplant (Complete Protocol) | $130,000 US/UK | $12,000 – $16,500 in India | 88% Less |
| Pediatric Liver Transplant | $250,000 US/UK | $26,000 – $34,000 in India | 87% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
Reviews
Amara Okafor
“Dr. Belal Bin Asaf provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Medanta the Medicity. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is Dr. Asaf's professional background?
Dr. Belal Bin Asaf is an exceptionally well-respected Thoracic Surgeon with more than two decades of experience as a Clinician and is the present Director of the Institute of Chest Surgery and Lung Transplantation, Medanta – The Medicity. Dr. Asaf has a wealth of experience that includes his intensive training from the prestigious Aligarh Muslim University and fellowships across countries such as South Korea, Denmark, and China, which have made him one of the most respected pioneers of minimal access surgery in India.
Q2. What areas does the doctor specialise in?
Dr. Asaf is an expert in all types of non-cardiac chest operations, possessing very rare skills in Robotic Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology, and Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS). He has a national reputation for his unique skills in performing robotic thymectomies, VATS lobectomies of lung cancer, minimally invasive surgery for esophageal cancer, and the most difficult procedure of extra-pleural pneumonectomy for mesothelioma.
Q3. What are his major surgical milestones and patient volume?
During his illustrious career, Dr. Asaf has conducted well over 10,000 cases of chest surgery, among which have been more than 4,000 cases of minimally invasive key-hole surgery and over 500 robotic surgery operations. One of the great achievements in his career has been conducting the first Robotic Sub-Xiphoid Thymectomy in India, and he currently manages the biggest, most voluminous and successful program of minimally invasive lung cancer surgery in the country.