Dr. Pavan Kumar Gorla

Dr. Pavan Kumar Gorla is a Consultant in Gastrointestinal Surgery at NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah, with over 10 years of experience in advanced surgical procedures across high-volume tertiary care centres. He completed his MBBS as a gold medalist from Kurnool Medical College in India, followed by an MS in General Surgery from PGIMER Chandigarh, where he topped his examinations. He went on to complete an MCh in Surgical Gastroenterology at King George Medical University in Lucknow, where he actively participated in research and surgical innovation. Dr. Gorla is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, bringing international recognition to his practice.

His clinical expertise covers a broad range of gastrointestinal conditions and procedures. He specialises in advanced laparoscopic surgery (keyhole techniques), treatment of gastrointestinal cancers affecting the oesophagus, stomach, liver, biliary tract, pancreas, small bowel, colon and rectum, as well as pancreatic and bile duct diseases. He is experienced in bariatric (weight-loss) surgery, colorectal conditions, hernia repair using laparoscopic methods, and emergency abdominal surgery including trauma, appendicitis, and bowel obstruction. Throughout his career, he has performed thousands of surgical and endoscopic procedures.

Dr. Gorla has published research in national and international journals and has received several awards, including the Torrent Young Scholar Award for GI Surgery. He is fluent in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Punjabi, making him accessible to a diverse patient population. He is well-suited for patients requiring complex gastrointestinal surgery, particularly those seeking minimally invasive approaches or specialist cancer care.