Dr. Akanand Singh Becomes Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)

A New International Milestone in Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgery

Dr. Akanand Singh, Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgeon and Associate Professor of Surgery, has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), marking another important milestone in his academic and professional surgical career.

Dr. Singh received the FACS designation in September 2026 and was formally inducted during the American College of Surgeons Convocation Ceremony held on September 26, 2026, in Washington, D.C., USA. The achievement adds an important international professional credential to a career built through academic training, subspecialty fellowship training, clinical practice, surgical research, international exposure, and involvement in the development of liver transplantation services in Nepal.

Recognition from the American College of Surgeons

Following his induction, Dr. Singh received a congratulatory communication from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) welcoming him as an ACS Fellow.

In its message, the ACS congratulated Dr. Singh on becoming an ACS Fellow and emphasized the significance of the FACS credential, describing it as representing a high level of education, expertise, and excellence. The College also highlighted its role in fostering professional growth and development and encouraged Dr. Singh to participate actively in ACS activities and contribute to the wider surgical community.

For Dr. Singh, becoming a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons represents both recognition of his professional journey and a continuing commitment to excellence in surgical practice, education, research, and patient care.

Academic Journey and Qualifications

Dr. Akanand Singh’s academic career has been centered on surgery, hepatobiliary disease, liver transplantation, and advanced surgical research. He completed his MBBS in China, followed by postgraduate training in General Surgery at Chongqing Medical University.

He subsequently completed a PhD in Hepatobiliary Surgery, developing a particular academic and clinical interest in complex hepatobiliary disease and liver surgery. His academic journey has also included recognition for his performance as an international student in China.

To further develop his expertise, he completed a Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS) and advanced subspecialty training in Liver Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.

International Surgical Training and Experience

Dr. Singh has continued to expand his surgical knowledge through international academic and clinical exposure, including professional experience and training associated with leading institutions such as Mayo Clinic, Rochester, and Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA.

These experiences have strengthened his interest in contemporary hepatobiliary surgery, liver transplantation, minimally invasive surgery, surgical research, and international academic collaboration.

Contribution to Liver Transplantation in Nepal

Dr. Singh has been actively involved in the development and expansion of liver transplantation services in Nepal. He was involved in establishing liver transplantation services at Chitwan Medical College, Bharatpur, and has subsequently been involved in the development and delivery of liver transplantation services at KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Lalitpur.

His clinical interests include Living Donor Liver Transplantation (LDLT), hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, liver cancer surgery, complex liver surgery, gallbladder and bile duct surgery, gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary oncology, minimally invasive surgery, and management of advanced liver disease.

Research and Academic Contributions

Alongside clinical practice, Dr. Singh has maintained an active interest in surgical research and academic medicine. His research interests include living donor liver transplantation, graft-related outcomes, Small-for-Size Syndrome, liver cancer, portal vein-related complications, acute pancreatitis, and hepatobiliary infections.

His academic work has included research into the Hepatic Portal Hyperperfusion Index (HPi) as a potential parameter for predicting graft-related outcomes following adult living donor liver transplantation. He has also contributed to academic presentations, publications, and international surgical meetings.

Professional Recognition and Fellowships

• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), 2026
• SSAT Traveling Fellowship, Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, USA
• Young Investigator Award, International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS)
• Nepal Bidhya Bhushan “Ka” नेपाल बिद्याभुषण “क”  
• Excellent International Student recognition from the Ministry of Education, People’s Republic of China
• Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS) by the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
• Fellowship in HPB & Liver Transplantation Surgery from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India

Guinness World Records Recognition

The September 2026 ACS Convocation was also associated with a Guinness World Records recognition. The certificate visible in the accompanying photograph states that the largest display of medical certificates was achieved at the American College of Surgeons in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, on September 25, 2026.

Dr. Singh was photographed at the event holding the Guinness World Records certificate. This provides a memorable visual record of his participation in this historic ACS gathering and adds a distinctive moment to his 2026 professional milestone.

What FACS Means

FACS stands for Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Fellowship is a professional designation conferred through the ACS Fellowship process. The designation reflects the College’s standards concerning professional qualifications, surgical practice, professional conduct, and commitment to continuing surgical excellence.

For Dr. Singh, the FACS designation represents not simply an additional credential, but an ongoing responsibility to maintain high standards in clinical practice, surgical education, research, professional development, and patient care.

A Journey from Academic Training to International Surgical Fellowship

Dr. Singh’s professional journey has progressed from medical education and postgraduate surgical training in China to advanced fellowship training in India, international surgical exposure, academic research, and clinical involvement in liver transplantation in Nepal.

The addition of FACS in 2026 represents another important chapter in this continuing journey and strengthens his connection with the international surgical community.

Looking Ahead

As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Akanand Singh looks forward to continued participation in the international surgical community and to strengthening academic and professional collaboration with surgeons and institutions around the world.

His continuing goal is to contribute to the advancement of liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery in Nepal while maintaining a strong commitment to patient care, surgical education, research, and professional development.

The FACS designation marks an important milestone in this journey—and a renewed commitment to surgical excellence, lifelong learning, academic contribution, and service to patients and the surgical community.

Dr. Akanand Singh, MBBS, MS (General Surgery), PhD (Hepatobiliary Surgery), FMAS, FACS

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