Dr. Belal Bin Asaf

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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★ 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
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Overview

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

Observing Fellowship in VATS Lobectomy , Rigshospitalet (Copenhagen, Denmark) & Shanghai Chest Hospital (Shanghai, China), 2018 & 2015

Training in Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy , The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) School Course, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2018

Fellowship in Thoracic Surgery , Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul, South Korea, 2014

Certified Robotic Console Surgeon , Vattikuti Academy and Training Institute of Robotic Surgery / Ethicon Institute of Surgical Education, Chennai, 2012

M.S. (General Surgery) , Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh, 2007

M.B.B.S. , Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh, 2002

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

nd 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)

Procedures

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

Clinical Specializations & Areas of Focus1 Procedures

Oncology, Surgical Oncology

Hospitals

Practices At

Medanta the Medicity

Medanta The Medicity, Sec-38 Gurugram, Haryana 122001, India

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Cost Guidance

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Comparative Benchmarks · Medanta the Medicity vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India

Procedure	US / UK Estimate	Medanta the Medicity Package	Savings
Bone CancerEstimated Stay: 10	$400 US/UK	$100 in IndiaHospital Rate	75% Less
Cardiac ArrestEstimated Stay: 20	$800 US/UK	$200 in IndiaHospital Rate	75% Less
Total Hip ReplacementEstimated Stay: 5-7	$84,000 US/UK	$20,000 in IndiaHospital Rate	76% Less
Brain StrokeEstimated Stay: 54	$800 US/UK	$200 in IndiaHospital Rate	75% 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.

Patient Feedback

Reviews (2)

4.9

(2 reviews)

Amara Okafor

Visited for Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy · Aug 2024

“Dr. Belal Bin Asaf provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”

Kareem Al-Mansoor

Visited for Specialist Consultation · May 2024

“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Medanta the Medicity. Highly recommended for international patients.”

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Quick Take: Dr. Belal Bin Asaf is an exceptionally well-respected Thoracic Surgeon with more than two decad...

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.

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