Dr Atul Sachdev

Dr. Atul Sachdev is a highly accomplished gastroenterologist and hepatologist with more than 32 years of clinical, academic, and leadership experience. He has performed over 50,000 endoscopic procedures and served as Director-Principal of Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh. A distinguished teacher and clinician, he has trained generations of medical professionals and continues to contribute actively to patient care and medical education.

Educational Qualification:

• DM (Gastroenterology), Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh (1991–1993)
• MD (Internal Medicine), Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh (1987–1989)
• MBBS, Government Medical College (GMC), Patiala (1981–1986)

Professional Experience:

• Principal Director – Gastroenterology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali
• Director-Principal, Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh (2013–2017)
• Faculty at Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh – over 25 years
• Performed more than 50,000 successful endoscopic procedures

Awards and Achievements:

• Numerous awards and ovations for contributions to gastroenterology and hepatology
• Widely recognized for pioneering therapeutic endoscopy and training medical professionals

Professional Memberships:

• Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
• Indian National Association for Study of the Liver (INASL)
• Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI)
• Association of Physicians of India (API)

Research Papers & Publications:

• Authored and published more than 125 papers in national and international peer-reviewed journals