Anil Narula
Anil Narula, MD
Vice Chair, Department of Surgery
NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx
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A Symbol of Selfless Service
As a surgeon at NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx for nearly 30 years – and vice chair of the department at NCB and Jacobi since 2019 – Dr. Anil Narula has built a reputation as a master of complex procedures and a revered mentor for a generation of surgical residents, some of whom have gone on to become nationally recognized.
“He has made an indelible mark as the go-to surgeon for difficult questions,” says Dr. Chinyere Anyaogu, North Bronx’s Chief Medical Officer. “ ‘I asked Dr. Narula’ is a common refrain at NCB, Jacobi, other NYC Health + Hospitals facilities and even places far from the Bronx.”
As an aspiring doctor in India, Dr. Narula recalls, “surgery fascinated me because of its problem-solving, precision and immediate impact.” But what has made him most proud over the years is “guiding the next generation of surgeons not only in acquiring excellent clinical and technical skills but also in compassionate care.”
Compassion, he notes, is especially important in public hospitals that serve diverse populations and patients who often face complex social and medical challenges. “The cases I see are often more advanced by the time patients come through our doors, requiring a lot of effort on the part of multiple providers, creativity, problem-solving, and a team-based approach to provide the best possible outcomes despite resource limitations,” Dr. Narula said. “In many cases, I’m treating patients who have nowhere else to turn.”
Dr. Narula has received numerous teaching honors during his many years on the faculty of Albert Einstein College of Medicine and training surgical residents at Montefiore Medical Center. “He is more than a surgeon,” said Dr. Anyaogu. “He is a symbol of what it means to serve others selflessly, especially in an underserved community where every moment matters. His work has shaped this institution and its legacy, and he is a profound reminder of the difference one individual can make.”