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Dr. Arun Prasad

Dr. Arun Prasad

Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
, Delhi, India

40 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English

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About Dr. Arun Prasad

Conditions treated by Bariatric Surgeon

We bring to you the conditions which are being treated by Dr. Arun Prasad.:

  • Morbid Obesity

Being overweight is not an individual problem but it introduces to you various health conditions which are developed as a result of the excess weight. It is not just anecdotal but their is good scientific reason to realise that conditions like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea are all resultant of someone being overweight. Weight gain reversal and preventing the adding of more weight becomes a reality by the procedures performed by the surgeon.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Arun Prasad

It is the signs that are mentioned below that indicate your qualifying for weight loss or Bariatric surgery.:

  1. BMI ≥ 40, or more than 45 pounds overweight
  2. BMI ≥ 35, and one or more obesity-related co-morbidities
  3. Inability to lose and maintain weight even with sustained weight loss efforts

Their are several co-morbidities which if you are suffering from strengthen your case for a Bariatric surgery. The co-morbidities that come with being obese are as follows:

  • Individuals with BMI 35- 39.9 and underlying obesity-related health problem like; cardiovascular disease, type -2 diabetes, sleep disorders, stroke, hypertension and chronic acid reflux.
  • Individuals with BMI 40 or higher

When you are obese, then Respiratory disorders, Type II diabetes, Hypertension and Osteoarthritis are conditions that are bound to crop up sooner rather than later.

Operating Hours of Dr Arun Prasad

The operating hours of the doctor are from 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 2 pm on weekends. The doctor has a vast experience in performing bariatric procedures and is known to go above and beyond to find the best solution for the patients.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Arun Prasad

Dr. Arun Prasad is well known for performing many kinds of procedures such as:

  • Gastric Bypass
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy

The digestion of the food is changed with Gastric bypass operation and thus it is known as one of the most effective weight loss procedures. Their are also other weight loss procedures that can help people lose weight like the Minigastric bypass, Gastric bands and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Let us have a look at the risks that are present if you are getting a weight loss surgery performed.:

• Acid reflux • Anesthesia-related risks • Chronic nausea and vomiting • Dilation of esophagus • Inability to eat certain foods • Infection • Obstruction of stomach • Weight gain or failure to lose weight

Qualification

  • MBBS - Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
  • MS - General Surgery - G B Pant Hospital / Moulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
  • FRCS - General Surgery - Royal College Of Surgeon Of Edinburgh, Uk

Work Experiences

  • Senior Consultant Surgeon at Apollo Hospital
  • Junior Surgeon at Charing Cross Hospital, London, UK
  • Resident Surgeon at Maulana Azad Medical College
  • Head of Department of Surgery at Manipal Hospitals, New Delhi

Certifications (3)

  • Felicitation by Health Minister of India for Bariatric Surgery
  • Felicitation by Health Minister of Delhi for Thoracoscopic Surgery
  • Felicitation by NHS Trust, Lincoln, UK for starting Laparoscopic Surgery

Memberships (6)

  • Member of Medical Council of India (MCI)
  • Member of Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
  • Member of International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
  • Member of Asia Pacific Hernia Society
  • Member of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES)
  • Member of Medical Council of India (MCI)

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Procedures Performed

Adhesion Lysis
Adrenal Cancer Treatment
Cardiomyotomy
Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
Foregut Surgery
Gastric Bypass
Hiatal Hernia Repair
HIPEC
Ileoanal Anastomosis (J-Pouch) Surgery
Laparoscopic Colon Resection
Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
Low Anterior Resection
Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment
Meckel's Diverticulectomy Treatment
Nissen Fundoplication
Pancreatectomy
Pancreatic Surgery
Partial Colectomy
Proctectomy
Retroperitoneum Surgery
Robotic Cancer Surgery
Robotic Hernia Surgery
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Small Bowel Resection
Small Intestine Cancer Treatment
Splenectomy
Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy
Subtotal Proctocolectomy
Thymectomy
Total Colectomy
Transarterial Radioembolization- TARE

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Arun Prasad is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in New Delhi, India.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Arun Prasad is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 31 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Bariatric Surgeon

Weight loss and weight management is what the Bariatric Surgeons help patients with. The procedures that help people lose weight have additional health benefits as well like:

• Long-term remission for type 2 diabetes • Improved cardiovascular health • Better mental health • Remove sleep apnea • Joint pain relief • Improved fertility

A Bariatric Surgeon help patients lose weight through three kinds of procedures either through ones which somehow lower the intake of food, second ones aim to lessen how much nutrients are absorbed and the third are a combination of both. The surgeons' responsibility is not just to complete the procedure but to also help with the post operative dos and don'ts regards the diet and exercise, direct which tests are to be done and to prescribe the right medications.

When you are consulting a Bariatric Surgeon, kindly get these tests done before and during the consultation as per the surgeons' recommendation.:

  • EKG
  • Thyroid function tests
  • Homocysteine, C-Reactive protein, lipoprotein a – to assess cardiac risk factors
  • CBC
  • Complete metabolic panel including calcium and liver function tests
  • Cardiac echo – hx of phen-fen or long-standing sleep apnea or cardiac risk screen
  • B12
  • Folate, thiamine
  • Fe Panel
  • Stress test
  • CXR
  • HgbA1C (if known diabetic)
  • Blood work
  • Lipid panel

The tests completed anytime in the duration of the procedure enhance the quality of treatment being provided. Any persons physiological status can be gauged by the urine and blood tests which are recommended by the Bariatric Surgeon quite often. Electrocardiogram, Pulmonary function testing, Echocardiogram and Cardiology evaluation provide the a good picture of the condition of the heart and the respiratory functions.

Your best option is to consult with a Bariatric Surgeon when even medical and alternative weight loss methods are not helping you to lose and maintain the right weight. Also, the people who must visit a Bariatric surgeon are those who fit the weight and overall health criteria to get this procedure done. Kindly look towards checking with your surgeon for pre operative preparations and post operative rehabilitation.

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