Dr. Sohan Lal Broor

About Doctor

Dr. Sohan Lal Broor is a medical gastroenterologist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in New Delhi. He's been working in this industry for 46 years. He received his MBBS from Panjab University in Chandigarh in 1967, his MD in Medicine from P.G.I.M.E.R. in 1972, and his DM in Gastroenterology in 1974. He treats acidity, gastritis, liver disease and performs gastroscopies, among other services.

Endoscopic dilatation for corrosive oesophagal strictures in adults and children is a relatively new procedure, but Dr. Broor is already credited as a pioneer in the field. Most patients with corrosive oesophagal structures are treated initially with endoscopic dilatation. 

Medical Qualifications

• MBBS from Panjab University, 1967
• MD in Medicine from P.G.I.M.E.R., Chandigarh, 1972
• DM in Gastroenterology from P.G.I.M.E.R., Chandigarh, 1974 

Clinical Expertise

Professional Work Experience

• At Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, he specializes in medical gastroenterology.

Career Highlights

• Dr. Sohan Lal Broor is a GI specialist with 46 years of experience. Dr. Broor is a physician at New Delhi's Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals.
• He earned his MBBS in 1967 from Panjab University, his MD in Medicine in 1972 from PGIMER, Chandigarh, and his DM in Gastroenterology in 1974 from the same institution.
• Dr. Sohan Lal Broor is a fellow at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, USA, completing a two-year gastroenterology fellowship.
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Peptic/Gastric Ulcer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Hemorrhoids, and Gastritis are just some of the conditions that Dr. Broor treats. 

Research and Fellowships

• Scientific Societies
• Indian Society of Gastroenterology
• Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India
• Association of Physicians of India
• Indian Academy of Gastroenterology
• American Association of Gastroenterology
• American Society for GI Endoscopy 

Awards and Recoginition

• The Indian newspaper Economic Times (2018) recognized him as a national hero for his work in gastroenterology.
• In 2017, the Indian Society of Gastroenterology honored him with the prestigious FP Antia Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award.
• In 1993, he was honored with the IMA Academy of Medical Specialties' Excellence Award.
• In 1994, he was honored with the Professor JN Berry Memorial Oration.
• He was honored with the ICMR's Amrut Mody Unichem Award for Distinguished Research.
• He was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for National Unity in 1990.
• The Indian Society of Gastroenterology honored his research in the field of gastroenterology with the Warner Oration in 1989.
• In 1988, the Association of Physicians of India awarded him the Unichem Lectureship in Gastroenterology.
• For his work in gastrointestinal endoscopy, he was awarded the Olympus Mitra Endoscopy Prize in 1987.
• For his groundbreaking work in the field of science, the Indian Society of Gastroenterology awarded him the Hoechst Om Parkash Memorial Award in 1981.
• He finished at the top of his class in MD (Medicine) at PGI Chandigarh, earning him a medal.
• He did so well on his final Prof MBBS exam at Panjab University, Chandigarh, that he placed second overall.
• In the field of surgery, he was awarded a medal.
• He took home a medal in the field of ophthalmology and otolaryngology.
• In Forensic Medicine, he was awarded Distinction.