Malwa: In the heart of Punjab’s Malwa belt lies the small village of AspalKalan — a place where aspirations are often limited by circumstance. Yet years ago, a young boy from this humble village dared to dream beyond boundaries. Today, that boy is recognised across Punjab as Dr. Raman Garg — one of the pioneers of advanced laparoscopic surgery in Bathinda and the Malwa region.
Born into a humble family, Dr. Raman Garg’s journey is a story of perseverance, self-belief, and relentless hard work. His parents were both school teachers — dedicated educators who valued honesty, discipline, and education, but had no exposure to the medical profession or guidance about how to enter the field, what specialisation to choose, or how to navigate the challenging journey of becoming a surgeon.
Coming from a rural background with limited resources and little professional exposure, every milestone in Dr.Garg’s career was achieved through merit, determination, and countless hours of hard work.
From an early age, he excelled academically and earned admission to prestigious medical institutions through sheer dedication, laying the foundation for what would become an extraordinary surgical career.
Driven by a vision to bring world-class healthcare to Bathinda and the Malwa region, Dr.Garg pursued advanced surgical training at renowned institutions including Dayanand Medical College & Hospital and the prestigious Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai — internationally recognised for treating celebrities, industrialists, and political leaders.
At a time when advanced laparoscopic procedures were still largely limited to metropolitan cities, Dr. Raman Garg chose a different path. Instead of settling in larger urban centres, he returned to Bathinda with a mission: to make advanced minimally invasive Laparoscopic surgery accessible to patients in Bathinda and nearby regions.
Over the years, he introduced and popularised advanced laparoscopic surgeries in Bathinda, fundamentally changing the surgical landscape of Bathinda and the Malwa belt. Dr. Raman Garg is widely regarded as the first Surgical Gastroenterologist in Bathinda and the Malwa region, and among the first super-specialist laparoscopic surgeons to establish advanced minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery in this part of Punjab.
With more than 20 years of surgical experience and over 10,000+ successful laparoscopic surgeries to his credit, Dr.Garg has become one of the most trusted laparoscopic surgeons in Bathinda for complex gastrointestinal and hernia surgeries.
He is regarded among the first surgeons in Bathinda and the Malwa region to routinely perform advanced laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgeries, bariatric surgeries, liver resections, and modern minimally invasive gastrointestinal procedures with remarkable precision, confidence, and finesse. Patients and fellow doctors alike admire the calmness and ease with which he handles highly complex surgeries that once required patients from Bathinda to travel to metro cities.
His emphasis on cutting-edge technology, internationally used advanced meshes, and patient-centric care has helped countless patients in Bathinda recover faster with minimal pain, tiny scars, and significantly shorter hospital stays.
Patients often describe their surgeries as “stitchless”, smooth, and associated with exceptionally fast recovery — allowing them to return to normal life within days rather than weeks.
Today, through Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute in Bathinda, Dr. Raman Garg continues to push the boundaries of healthcare in Bathinda and the Malwa region. The institute has emerged as a centre where advanced technology meets compassionate care, attracting patients not only from Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, but also NRIs visiting from countries such as Canada, Australia, the USA, and New Zealand.
Yet despite his achievements and recognition, those who know him closely say his greatest strength remains his humility and deep connection to his roots.
From the narrow lanes of AspalKalan to becoming one of the most trusted names in laparoscopic surgery in Bathinda, Dr. Raman Garg’s story stands as a powerful reminder that dreams backed by courage, education, and perseverance can transform not just one life but an entire region.
Dr. Raman Garg
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon, Bathinda.