An Exclusive Conversation with Dr. Viking Bhanoo
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Chandigarh: When you meet Dr. Viking Bhanoo (MBBS, MS – Laparoscopic Surgeon), you don’t just meet a doctor—you meet a soldier, an adventurer, and a humanitarian. With more than 20 years of surgical expertise, he has established himself as one of the leading laparoscopic surgeons in Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh. But his journey goes far beyond the operation theatre.
A former Lieutenant Commander in the Indian Navy, Dr. Bhanoo has been serving the nation in multiple ways—from safeguarding the seas to healing lives, and even scaling the highest peak in the world.
Yes, you read it right—Dr. Viking Bhanoo is the first doctor in the world to climb Mount Everest, a feat that earned him recognition from the late President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Recently, he was again appreciated by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, for his contribution to medicine and society.
Currently, he heads Bhanoo Hospital, which runs four branches—two in Kullu (serving the region for the last 15 years), one in Mandi (12 years), and the latest in Chandigarh. His hospitals are not just healthcare centers, but symbols of trust and service for thousands of patients.
Beyond medicine, Dr. Bhanoo has dedicated his life to public service through the Bhanoo Charitable Trust, extending help to those in need and uplifting underprivileged communities.
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