Principal Director, Department of Anesthesia, Max Healthcare — with three decades of clinical leadership in bariatric, metabolic, laparoscopic, robotic and advanced gastrointestinal anaesthesia, and the published author of Asia-Pacific's defining textbook on anaesthesia for patients with obesity.
“Excellence in perioperative care is the quiet foundation of surgical success.”
“Excellence in anaesthesia is the quiet art of making the extraordinary feel routine.”
Dr. Aparna Sinha is Principal Director, Department of Anesthesia, Max Healthcare, at the Max Institute of Laparoscopy, Endoscopy, Robotic and Bariatric Surgery at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket. A graduate of Maulana Azad Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, University of Delhi, she has over three decades of experience dedicated to advancing perioperative safety and improving outcomes in complex surgical patients.
She is widely recognised for expertise in bariatric, metabolic, laparoscopic, robotic and advanced gastrointestinal surgery — with particular interest in the management of patients with obesity, difficult airway management, opioid-free anaesthesia, perioperative pain management and enhanced recovery pathways.
An accomplished clinician, educator and researcher, Dr. Sinha is accredited teaching faculty for the DNB programme in Anaesthesia and serves as an instructor for FIAGES, contributing to laparoscopic and bariatric surgery training programs across India.
A practice built around the most demanding patients in anaesthesia — the morbidly obese, the very young, and the surgically complex.
Advanced anaesthesia management for bariatric, robotic and metabolic surgery, with particular expertise in the obese airway, perioperative optimisation, risk assessment, opioid-free anaesthesia and Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways.
Individualised multimodal analgesia strategies designed to optimise comfort, reduce opioid exposure and support enhanced recovery — with special expertise in patients with obesity and those undergoing complex surgical procedures.
Specialised perioperative management of obstructive sleep apnea, difficult airway assessment and opioid-free anaesthesia — focused on reducing perioperative risk and enhancing recovery in high-risk surgical patients.
Development and implementation of evidence-based clinical pathways, safety protocols and quality improvement initiatives designed to enhance perioperative outcomes and reduce complications across the surgical journey.
Active research focused on anaesthesia for laparoscopy, metabolic and bariatric surgery, with particular interest in patient safety, opioid-free anaesthesia, perioperative optimisation, enhanced recovery and outcomes in patients with obesity.
Accredited DNB Anaesthesia faculty, FIAGES instructor and director of an online fellowship programme advancing bariatric anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, patient safety and enhanced recovery.
A Definitive Textbook
Anaesthesia &
Perioperative Management
Dr. Aparna Sinha
ISBN 818193086X
A comprehensive clinical reference covering airway management, pharmacology, perioperative care and enhanced recovery for bariatric and morbidly obese surgical patients — drawn from decades of frontline experience and authored to set the regional standard.
Authored chapters in Pediatric Laparoscopy and Anaesthesia for Laparoscopic Surgeries
Contributed chapters on Anaesthesia for Bariatric Surgery — Elsevier Publications
Contributed chapters on Anaesthetic Management of Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
Author of several national and international peer-reviewed papers on bariatric and pediatric anaesthesia
A plain-language reference on anaesthesia, ASA risk, general anaesthesia drugs, anaesthesia side effects, morbid obesity treatment and bariatric surgery in Delhi — written for patients preparing for surgery.
Anaesthesia is the use of carefully selected medications to keep patients comfortable and pain-free during surgery. Depending on the procedure, it may involve putting a patient fully asleep, numbing a specific part of the body, or providing sedation. The anaesthesiologist is the specialist doctor responsible for your safety before, during and after surgery — assessing your health, planning the anaesthetic, monitoring vital functions and supporting your recovery.
General anaesthesia allows patients to undergo surgery safely while remaining completely unconscious and free from pain. Carefully selected medications induce sleep, control pain and support normal body functions. Every anaesthetic is individually tailored — age, weight, medical conditions, current medications and the nature of the surgery are all considered when designing the anaesthetic plan.
Every patient undergoes a thorough pre-operative assessment to identify factors that may influence anaesthesia or recovery, and to develop an individualised care plan. Patients with obesity often require additional consideration because of associated conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes, hypertension and heart or lung disease — careful planning helps reduce risks and support a smoother recovery.
Modern anaesthesia is very safe and most patients recover without significant problems. Temporary side effects such as nausea, sore throat, drowsiness, dizziness or shivering usually settle within a short time. Careful pre-operative assessment, individualised planning and close monitoring throughout surgery minimise risks — with special attention given to patients with obesity, sleep apnea and other medical conditions.
Body Mass Index (BMI) is one of the tools used to assess weight-related health risks. For some patients with obesity, bariatric surgery can offer significant and lasting improvements in weight, health and quality of life when other treatments have not succeeded. Because patients with obesity often have unique medical and airway considerations, careful anaesthetic planning is an important part of the surgical journey.
A multimodal approach to pain management — combined with enhanced recovery strategies — improves comfort, reduces opioid-related side effects and helps patients return to normal activities sooner. Dr. Sinha's practice places particular emphasis on patient safety, opioid-sparing pain management and Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS).
An anaesthesiologist is a specialist doctor responsible for your safety and comfort before, during and after surgery — administering anaesthesia and monitoring vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, blood pressure and pain control throughout the procedure. Dr. Aparna Sinha is Principal Director, Department of Anesthesia, Max Healthcare, with over three decades of experience in bariatric, metabolic, minimally invasive, pediatric and other complex surgical procedures.
Before surgery, every patient undergoes a detailed medical evaluation — including a review of medical conditions, medications, previous surgeries, airway assessment and any heart, lung or sleep-related concerns. This helps the anaesthesia team understand your overall health, assess potential risks and develop a personalised anaesthetic plan, which is particularly important for patients with obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes, hypertension or other medical conditions.
Most patients recover from general anaesthesia without significant problems. Common temporary side effects may include nausea, sore throat, drowsiness, dizziness, shivering or mild confusion — usually short-lived and improving within hours or a few days. Additional precautions may be needed for patients with obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, children and those undergoing complex surgical procedures. Modern anaesthesia is highly safe, and continuous monitoring throughout surgery helps ensure the highest standards of care.
Patients with obesity often have unique medical and airway considerations. Conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart or lung disease may influence both anaesthesia and recovery. Bariatric surgery therefore requires a carefully tailored approach to airway management, pain control, monitoring and postoperative care. Enhanced recovery strategies and individualised anaesthetic plans help improve safety, reduce complications and support a smoother recovery.
Dr. Aparna Sinha specialises in anaesthesia for patients with obesity, bariatric, laparoscopy, robotic and pediatric surgical procedures. Her particular interests include perioperative care of patients with obesity, difficult airway management, obstructive sleep apnea, opioid-sparing and opioid-free anaesthesia, perioperative pain management and enhanced recovery after surgery.
Dr. Sinha specialises in anaesthesia for bariatric and metabolic surgery, minimally invasive and laparoscopic procedures, and pediatric surgery. She has extensive experience managing complex and high-risk surgical patients, with a strong focus on patient safety and optimising surgical outcomes.
Dr. Aparna Sinha is Principal Director, Department of Anesthesia, Max Healthcare, and serves as Director and Senior Consultant at the Max Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi.
Appointments can be scheduled by calling the hospital line +91 926 888 0303 or Dr. Sinha directly at +91 98100 35503. You may also reach out via email at apsin@hotmail.com. Patients may also book consultations through the Max Healthcare website or the MyHealth app.
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