Dr. Mahesh Chikkachannappa, a seasoned surgeon from central Bengaluru, brings nearly 29 years of rich experience in General and Gastrointestinal Surgery. Trained in premier institutions in India and the UK, he blends deep clinical knowledge with strong academic and leadership skills, he has pursued advanced surgical training alongside academic accomplishments such as an MBA in Healthcare Management.
Known for a calm demeanor, strategic thinking, and a patient-centric approach, he is recognized for blending surgical precision with humility and accessibility. Passionate about continuous learning and innovation, his career reflects a commitment to excellence in both clinical care and medical education. He is also a passionate academician, actively involved in mentoring postgraduate medical trainees and shaping future generations of surgeons.
Dr. Mahesha Chikkannappa has previously been associated with leading healthcare institutions in Bengaluru such as Aster CMI, Columbia Asia (now Manipal Hospitals), and Mallya Hospital as senior consultant surgeon. He has also spent several years training in the UK, gaining valuable international exposure Currently serves as lead consultant and professor in General Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery, and Laser Proctology at Sparsh Hospital, Hennur Road. Clinical leadership is complemented by an academic role, guiding postgraduate medical trainees and contributing significantly to departmental development.
- Robotic and Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgeries
- Complex and Routine Gallbladder, Small Bowel, and Colorectal Procedures, Pancreatic surgery
- Laparoscopic/Robotic Abdominal Wall Hernia Repairs
- Bariatric, Metabolic Surgery and Management of obesity (e.g. Sleeve gastrectomy and Gastric bypass)
- Laser Proctology (Hemorrhoids, Fistulas, Fissures, Pilonidal sinus)
- Anti-reflux Surgery (e.g. Fundoplication)
- Upper GI, Colorectal, and Vascular Surgical Interventions
- Advanced Surgical Training – United Kingdom
- DMAS, FIAGES, FALS (Robotic), FMBS (Bariatric), FIAS, MRCS (Training)
- MBA in Healthcare Management
- Pioneer in single-incision laparoscopic and bariatric procedures
- Invited speaker at various national and international conferences
- Recognized for exceptional public speaking and clinical teaching
- Regular attendee at global surgical innovation forums
- Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery
- Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
- Academic mentorship and training
- Surgical innovation and healthcare leadership
- Actively contributes to surgical education through workshops and seminars
- Involved in clinical teaching and departmental development across institutions
- Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
- Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
- Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES)
- Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
- AWR Surgeons
