SRINAGAR, Jun 18: Prof. (Dr.) M. R. Attri, one of India’s distinguished surgeons, academicians, and pioneers in minimally invasive surgery, has assumed charge as the Head of the Department of Surgery at Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar.
With an illustrious career spanning more than 35 years, Prof. Attri has made significant contributions to patient care, surgical education, research, and innovation. A highly accomplished Advanced Laparoscopic and Hernia Surgeon, he has been honoured with prestigious awards, including recognition as one of the leading laparoscopic surgeons by the Government of India and various national surgical organizations.
Prof. Attri has served as a teacher, mentor, examiner, and academic leader for generations of undergraduate and postgraduate students. He has been invited as an examiner by numerous universities across the country and has played a pivotal role in shaping surgical education and training standards.
A prolific researcher, Prof. Attri has authored over 100 publications in reputed national and international peer-reviewed journals. His scientific work has earned several awards for best paper presentations and research contributions at national and international surgical conferences. He has also delivered numerous keynote lectures, orations, and invited talks at prestigious academic forums worldwide.
In addition to his clinical and academic accomplishments, Prof. Attri has successfully organized and led several national and international conferences, workshops, and continuing medical education programmes focusing on Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Surgical Oncology, and the emerging role of Artificial Intelligence in Surgery. His efforts have contributed significantly to promoting innovation, skill enhancement, and evidence-based surgical practice in India.
Prof. Attri has held executive and leadership positions in several national and international surgical organizations and professional bodies, where he has actively contributed to policy formulation, academic advancement, and the dissemination of modern surgical techniques.
Outlining his vision for the Department of Surgery, GMC Srinagar, Prof. Attri emphasized strengthening the department’s role as a centre of excellence in patient care, education, research, and innovation.
“Our focus will be on advancing minimally invasive and robotic surgical services, strengthening subspecialty surgical care, enhancing resident training, promoting impactful clinical research, and integrating emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, into surgical practice and education. We aspire to position GMC Srinagar among the leading surgical centres of excellence in the country,” he stated.
He further stressed the importance of ethical medical practice, multidisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based surgery, faculty development, and nurturing future surgical leaders through mentorship and academic excellence.
Faculty members, residents, students, and staff of GMC Srinagar have welcomed Prof. Attri’s appointment and expressed confidence that under his dynamic leadership, the Department of Surgery will achieve new milestones in clinical excellence, academic distinction, and research innovation, benefiting both the institution and the people of Jammu & Kashmir.