Dr. Mahinder Pal Kochar is a renowned general and laparoscopic surgeon having a vast experience of 25 years. He is known for his brilliant decision-making capability especially during emergency situations. Being an expert in minimally invasive surgical procedures, he is proficient in diagnosing various conditions and providing relevant surgical intervention. As a professor he has put relentless efforts in upskilling students from multiple domains and in uplifting the department both academically and clinically. During his tenure as HoD he has taken crucial administrative decisions which have resulted in taking the department to new heights and improving the medical facilities available to the society.