Max Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Accredited as an International Centre of Excellence for Minimal Invasive Surgery

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., June 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Max Neeman International, leading Indian CRO, is part of the prestigious Max Group whose sister-company, Max Healthcare recently had one of 12 hospitals, 'Max Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery' accredited as a Center of Excellence (COE) by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), USA.  The institute has become the first center in India to receive the accreditation.

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The Institute's medical team is comprised of 45 people led by Dr. Pradeep Chowbey. They bring with them an accumulated experience of over 48,000 laparoscopic and bariatric surgeries spanning over two decades. The team has been at the forefront to develop and expand the frontiers of minimal access surgery in the country and beyond.

Dr. Chowbey, was featured in the Limca Book of Records from 2000 - 2009, for having performed the largest series of laparoscopic biliary surgeries (over 50,000). He has also been awarded the first honorary membership by Asia-Pacific Hernia Society and Gulf Cooperation Council Hernia Society.  The medical team is proud of having had the honor of operating on His Holiness, The Dalai Lama and His Excellency, Shri K R Narayanan, the former President of India.

As the clinical research arm of the Max Group, Max Neeman works in collaboration with Max Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery to conduct minimally invasive surgery studies across multiple therapeutic areas. This collaboration provides global device and pharmaceutical companies with an integrated service offering by leveraging the combined knowledge and experience of both Max Neeman and Max Healthcare to reaffirm our commitment in setting standards of excellence in all facets of patient care.

About Max Healthcare

With over 930 beds, 12 hospitals, 1500 physicians and 3500 support staff - Max Healthcare is one of a leading chain of hospitals in India. Its state of the art infrastructure, over 275 ICU beds and most advanced technologies makes it one of the best hospitals in India. http://www.maxhealthcare.in

About Max Neeman International

Max Neeman International is a leading CRO in India. Our specialty is that we offer services for the successful conduct of Phase II-IV clinical and device trials for small and mid-sized Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device and Nutraceutical companies in compliance with ICH GCP standards. Operational since 2001, Max Neeman is an ISO 9001:2008 certified CRO for Monitoring, Site Management and Data Management Services. The company is presently active in 175 sites across 31 cities with 6 regional offices.  Contact Donald Swankie, Vice President USA at 919.424.3345 / [email protected].

Max Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Max Healthcare, New Delhi, India is the first of its kind in the subcontinent and globally recognized to be a center of excellence in endosurgery. The Institute is comprised of surgeons who specialize in various areas and are dedicated to performing surgical procedures with a special emphasis on utilization of minimal access techniques (Laparoscopy Surgery), so that patients reap the benefits of faster recovery, lesser post-operative pain and minimal post-surgical complications.

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