About Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric Surgery is commonly known as weight loss surgery. This surgery helps obese individuals to lose weight by limiting the quantity of the intake of the food that they eat. There are various ways through which the surgery is performed on an individual. These types include, gastric bypass, gastric splicing and gastric banding. It takes time for the surgery to show up results as it requires cooperation from the individual on which it is performed in the form of sticking to the exercise and diet regime etc. Read More about Bariatric Surgery →

Dr. Manish Joshi

Gastroenterologist | Consultant

MBBS, MS, DNB (General Surgery), MRCS, FACRSI

Works at BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital Bangalore
Bangalore, India

Dr. Manish Joshi is a renowned and accomplished surgeon with specialization in Surgical Gastroenterology, GI Oncology and Advanced Laparoscopic procedures. He is an experience Gastroenterologist with over 19 years of experience in the surgical domain and he is an expert in the field of Basic & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgical for Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers, Colon & rectal Cancers, Gastric Cancers, Pancreatic Cancers, Liver Cancers, and others. He is a highly qualified and proficient GI surgeon with medical qualification and training from premier institutes and is skilled performs all types of gastric procedures, from basic to complex.

Clinical Focus

  • Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers
  • Colon & rectal Cancers
  • Gastric Cancers
  • Pancreatic Cancers
  • Liver Cancers
  • Esophageal cancers
  • Gallbladder cancers
  • Bile duct cancers
  • Endoscopy (UGI Endoscopy)
  • Endoscopy Pseudocyst Drainage
  • Colonoscopy (Full Length)
  • ERCP (Diagnostic)
  • Gall Bladder Surgery
  • Capsule Endoscopy (Inpatients)
  • Hernia Repair

Awards

  • Awarded the 'International Travelling Fellowship' by the Association of Colorectal Society of India
  • Selected for the 'Travel Bursary' Award by the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterologist

Dr. Dharmender Sharma

Consultant

MBBS, MS (Gen. Surg.)

Works at Medanta The Medicity
Gurgaon, India
Dr. Dharmendra Sharma is a Consultant in the Division of GI & Bariatric Surgery at Medanta - The Medicity, Gurgaon. He has more than 15 years of experience and specializes in GI Surgery, Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic roux-en-y gastric bypass

Clinical Focus

  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Gastric Bypass
  • MGB
  • Fundoplication
  • Heller's Mayotomy
  • Adrenalectomy
  • Distal Pancreatectomy
  • Colorectal Malignancy - LAR APR
  • Robotic Incisonal hernia repair and Robotic LAR

Dr. Prof. Halil Alış

Surgeon | Sr. Consultant

M.D.

Works at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. (Prof.) Halil Alış is a highly experienced and skilled surgeon in Turkey with expertise in Colorectal surgery, and management of Obesity and Metabolic conditions. He completed his medical education and training from School of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University and then pursued specialization in surgery from Department of General Surgery in Istanbul School of Medicine of Istanbul University. He has worked as a Health Group Manager and Medical Practitioner in Dernekpazarı District of Trabzon before passing the Examination for Medical Speciality. 

Prof. Halil Alış then worked as a General Surgeon in the Clinic of Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital and completed rotation in General Surgery Clinic of School of Medicine in Istanbul University. 

He became the Associate Professor of General Surgery in 2010 and undertook Management duties in Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital and in Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. He was the Head of Education and Administrative Affairs, at this hospital before taking the position of Medical Director and General Surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, Istanbul Aydın University from 2017. 

He has performed renal transplantation on international patients. He also has a keen interest in diagnostic & therapeutic endoscopy, weight loss surgery, laparoscopy and robotic surgeries. Dr. Halil Alış has trained and completed advanced courses at premier medical institutions abroad. 

His expertise lies in all kinds of laparoscopic surgical procedures, especially bariatric and gastrointestinal surgeries as well as diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and ERCP. 

As a medical faculty, he is actively involved in training upcoming doctors in the field of General Surgery and Da Vinci Robotic system. Prof. Halil Alış has published several research papers in indexed journal (SCI and local journals) and authored chapters in 7 books. He has presented 86 papers in local conferences and over 180 papers presented at international conferences. He is a member of many national and international medical societies.

Clinical Focus

  • Laparoscopic surgical procedures
  • Bariatric and gastrointestinal surgeries
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic
  • Gastroscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • ERCP

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Dr. Ashish Vashistha

Surgeon | Head & Senior Consultant - General Surgery

MBBS, MS, FNBE (Minimal Access Surgery)

Works at Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket
New Delhi, India
Dr. Vashistha is a renowned senior Bariatric and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon in India with over 20 years of experience in Minimal Access Surgery.He is the Head of the "Department of Surgery" Max Health Care, Saket, New Delhi. He has made significant contributions to Bariatric and minimal access surgery by launching Bariatric program in Max Healthcare Saket, Bhatinda, Dehradun and Central India.He is a member of numerous prestigious organizations in India and Asia. He has also published several research papers in the field of minimal access surgery. He is the historical first Laparoscopic Surgeon duly accredited & Certified by National Board of Examination, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare New Delhi.

Clinical Focus

  • Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass.
  • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.
  • Laparoscopic MiniGastric Bypass and Revision surgeries.

Dr. Anshuman Kaushal

General & GI Surgeon | Academic Co-ordinator & Senior Consultant

MBBS, MS - General Surgery, FNB- Minimal Access Surgery

Works at Artemis Hospital
New Delhi, India

Dr. Anshuman Kaushal is a leading Laparoscopic GI, Brariatric and Laser Surgeon in India with over 15 years of experience in the field. He is highly qualified with degrees and training in advance courses and fellowships from renowned medical institutions. He has performed over 10,000 surgeries with special focus on all types of Complex Hernia, Hepatobiliary, Laparoscopic GI & Colorectal and Weight loss surgeries (Sleeve/ Bypass). He is an expert in field of General surgeries, Oncosurgery, Laparoscopic GI and Bariatric surgeries. To his credit, his accomplishments include many firsts like being the first to receive postdoctoral fellowship training by National Board of Examination in Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery at Maulana Azad Medical College. He is also the first one to have received the coveted Fellowship of International College of Laparoscopic Surgeons (FCLS) from Society of Endo Laparoscopic Surgeons of India.

Clinical Focus

  • Bariatric Surgery (LABG, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, MGB)
  • Laparoscopic Single/ Reduced Port Surgeries
  • Inguinal, Incisional and Complex Ventral Hernias
  • Laparoscopic Surgery For Gall Stones, CBD Stones, Liver Cysts, Appendix, Varicocele
  • Management Of GERD, Laparoscopic Fundoplication, Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
  • Laparoscopic Colo-Rectal Surgeries
  • Laparoscopic GI Cancer Surgeries
  • Laparoscopic Solid Organ Surgery (Kidney, Spleen, Uterus)
  • Minimal Invasive Surgery For Piles (Stapler Hemorrhoidectomy, STARR, Rectal Prolapse)
  • Laparoscopic Acute Abdomen Surgeries (Obstruction, Perforation)
  • VAAFT- Anal Fistula Surgeries
  • Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery For Lung Disease

Awards

  • First to have received postdoctoral fellowship training by National Board of Examination in Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery from Maulana Azad Medical College.
  • Awarded the coveted Fellowship of American College of Surgeons. He was among the first to receive the prestigious Fellowship of International College of Laparoscopic Surgeons (FCLS) from Society of Endo Laparoscopic Surgeons of India in 2012.

Dr. Paritosh S Gupta

Bariatric Surgeon | Head - General Surgery, MAS and Bariatric Surgery

MBBS, MS, DNB, MNAMS

Works at Artemis Hospital
Gurgaon, India
Dr. Paritosh S Gupta is a Head of the Department, General, Min Access & Bariatric Surgery at Artemis Hospitals, Sector 51, Gurgaon, India. He is practicing in Delhi and NCR for past 15 years. With an exhaustive list, having more than 10,000 successful surgeries performed to his credit, he is considered as one of the best and experienced hands in his field. He is a graduate from Sh. M P Shah medical college, Jamnagar, Gujarat and Postgraduate MS (Gen Surgery) from same medical college.

Clinical Focus

  • Laparoscopic G I surgery
  • Bariatric Surgery and Laponco Surgery and Lap Urology work.

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Dr. Ravindra Vats

Bariatric Surgeon | Consultant

MBBS, MS, Trained Bariatric Surgeon, Trained in Laparoscopic & Open GI Surgery

Works at BLK Super Speciality Hospital
New Delhi, India
Presently working as a Consultant in Minimal Access Bariatric and Surgical Gastroenterology at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi. Enamored by surgery even as a diligent young medical student he single mindedly set out to pursue a career in surgery. He succeeded in securing a highly competitive and sought after surgical residency seat at one of the oldest most respected universities in India at Allahabad. During his post graduation he endeared himself to his Professors and other faculty with his honest dedication and uncanny surgical sense.

Clinical Focus

  • Metabolic
  • GI Surgery

Dr. James Zachariah Pulimuttil

General Surgeon | Specialist

MS FACS, FICS, FMAS, FIAS

Works at Zulekha Hospital Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dr. James Zachariah Pulimuttil is a renowned Bariartic and Metobic surgeon and brings over 24 years of rich clinical experience. He hasextensive experience in performingLaparoscopic surgery and has done over successful 160 bariatric procedures in his career.He was trained and obtained clinicalBariatric And Metabolic Surgery Fellowship under the world famous pioneer of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Prof. Wei-Jei Lee of Taiwan.

Clinical Focus

  • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Laparoscopic Mini-Gastric Bypass
  • Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
  • Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery -(Inguinal, Incisional And Umbilical)
  • Laparoscopic Surgery For Gall Stone Diseases, Cbd Exploration
  • Laparoscopic Colectomies (Large bowel surgery)
  • Thyroid Surgery - MIVATS ( Key Hole Thyroid Surgery)
  • Abdominal Emergencies
  • Complex Anal Fistulas and Ano-rectal Abscesses (LIFT procedure)
  • Hemorrhoids (PILES) - Stapler surgery, DHAL, etc Surgical management of Cancer Colon

Awards

  • Outstanding International Bariatric Fellow 2015, at Taiwan, for his excellent work and contribution in the field. 

Dr. Aws Khidir Jassim

General Surgeon | Consultant

MBChB, CABMS (Arab Board of General Surgery)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dr. Aws has more than 18 years of experience in the field of General Surgery and has worked in the reputed institution of The Medical City Bagdad Teaching Hospital in Iraq. He had also worked in many private institutions like Dijlah Private Hospital. Dr. Aws graduated from the prestigious University of Bagdad College of Medicine. He joined the Arab Board of General Surgery in which he has got the training at the Medical City Bagdad Teaching Hospital.

Clinical Focus

  • Laparoscopic Surgery(Lap Chole and Lap Appendectomy)
  • Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbid Obesity
  • Laparoscopic Splenectomy
  • Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
  • Laparoscopic Meshrectopexy for Complete Rectal Prolapse
  • General Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Breast and Thyroid Surgery

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Dr. Manish Baijal

Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgeon | Director - Max Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery

M.B.B.S, MD, DNB

Works at Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket
New Delhi, India

Dr. Manish Baijal is a leading surgeon with expertise in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery along with Minimal Access Surgery and Laparoscopic Surgery. Backed by 23 years of rich professional experience, Dr. Manish Baijal has keen interest in procedures like scar-less neck surgery for thyroid and parathyroid diseases, surgery for hernia, weight loss and obesity and laparoscopic surgeries for Gall bladder stone, common bile duct and others. He has attained his medical qualification and training in advance courses from renowned medical institution and went to Ohio, USA to attain specialization in Bariatric Surgery from Cleveland Clinic. He has been involved in teaching at premier medical institutions. He has also published books and many papers in national and international journals. Apart from these, he has held honorary positions in various acknowledged medical societies and associations.

Clinical Focus

  • Surgery for morbid obesity and metabolic disorders (weight loss/ bariatric surgery). He has received his advanced bariatric surgery training at the Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA
  • Surgery for abdominal wall hernias
  • Laproscopic biliary surgeries (Gall bladder stone, common bileduct surgery etc.)
  • Scarless neck surgery for thyroid and parathyroid diseases

Awards

  • Won the 'Excellence in Bariatric Surgery' award category by India News Health Awards, 2016
  • Conferred the designation of 'Surgeon of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery' by the Surgical Review Corporation, USA
  • Created 15 educational teaching CD-ROMs on 'Minimal Access Surgery- Basic & Advanced Procedures' which were released by Honorary Shri K R Narayanan, (former) President of India, in 2002.
  • Authored a text book on "Endohernia repair" First edition: 2004 (Byword Viva Publishers Pvt. Ltd.) and "Endohernia repair" Second edition Vol. 2, 2012 (Byword Viva Publishers Pvt Ltd).
  • Silver Book Single Port Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Using X-cone and reusable hand instruments)
  • Silver Book Video Assisted Anal Fistula Treatment (VAAFT)
  • Aided in the compiling and editing the scientific content of the manual titled "Minimal Access Surgery Guidelines & Recommendations"

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