Dr. Ajay Kumar Thakral
MBBS, M S (General Surgery), FMIS (Detroit Fellowship), Fellow ACME
Professor & HOD, Department of Surgery
Reg. Number: DMC-24837
ajaythakral19730912@gmail.com
About
Dr. Ajay Kumar Thakral is a distinguished academic surgeon and medical educator currently serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Surgery at Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, New Delhi. He is widely recognized for his clinical expertise in general and laparoscopic surgery and for his dedicated role in surgical training and education.
Educational Qualifications
| S.No. | Degree | Year of Completion | Institute Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M.B.B.S | 1999 | S.M.S. Medical college Jaipur, Rajasthan University |
| 2 | M.S. (General Surgery) | 2004 | S.M.S. Medical college Jaipur, Rajasthan University |
| 3 | BCME | 2018 | HIMSR, New Delhi |
| 4 | ACME | 2019 | CMC Ludhiana |
| 5 | BCBR | 2020 | |
| 6 | MBA Hospital Administration | 2025 | MAHE |
Details of Teaching Experience
| S.No. | Designation | Institution | From | To | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professor | HIMSR, New Delhi | 15-08-2020 | Till Date | |
| 2 | Associate professor | HIMSR, New Delhi | 15-06-2016 | 14-08-2020 | 4 Years 1 Month |
| 3 | Associate professor | GFIMSR, Faridabad, Haryana | 14-03-2016 | 14-05-2016 | 2 Months |
| 4 | Assistant professor | GFIMSR, Faridabad, Haryana | 14-12-2009 | 14-02-2016 | 6 Years 2 Months |
| 5 | Senior Resident | GTB Hospital & UCMS, Delhi | 12-01-2005 | 13-01-2008 | 3 Years |
Total Publications:-70
Publications (Last Three Years)
- Sheikh Viqar Manzoor1, Mohammad Mohsin2, Sonali Ohri3, Ajay Kumar Thakral4, Tajamul Rashid2Management Of Pilonidal Sinus Using Limberg Flap Reconstruction At A Tertiary Care Center In North India DOI: 10.47009/Jamp.2025.7.2.163
- Thakral AK, et al. Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract for complex fistula in ano at a tertiary care centre in Northern India: A 3-year prospective study. J Clin Sci. 2024.
- Laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) versus totally extraperitoneal (TEP) repair for inguinal hernia: A single-center experience. J Indian Lib Biomed Res (JILBR). 2024;13(12):571-576.
- A rare case report of ileo-ileal intussusception in a young adult. JK Science. 2024;27(1):63-65.
- Frequency of surgical site infection in patients undergoing elective vs emergency surgery: A prospective observational study. JILBR. 2024;13(11):854-860.
- Thakral AK, Sinha A, Jain A, Habib A, Alam S. Study of inflammatory markers as prognostic indicator in acute pancreatitis. 2023;13(2).
- Successful laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a patient with ventriculo-peritoneal shunt: A case report. Int Surg J. 2023;10(8):1406-1408.
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in situs inversus totalis. J Cardiovasc Dis Res. 2023;14(8).
Memberships and Fellowships
- Member of Association Surgeons of India
- Member of Association Breast Surgeons of India
- Member of Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeon of India
Invited Talks and Lectures
- Panel Discussion on Gastric Outlet Obstruction at LHMC updates New Delhi in February 2026
- Lecture on Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in Difficult Situations at AMASI Skill course at Agra in November 2025
Institutional Responsibilities
| S.No. | Name of the Committee | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pharmacovigilance Committee | Member |
| 2 | Medical Board | Member |
| 3 | Curriculum Committee | Member |
| 4 | Central Skill Lab | Head of Department |
| 5 | Operation theatre Committee | Member |
| 6 | MBBS Phase III Part II | Coordinator |
| 7 | Pharmacotherapeutic Committee | Member |
| 8 | Institutional Core Committee anti EP | Member |
