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BIOGRAPHY

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Deep Goel is one of the best laparoscopic surgeons of India and is currently practicing in the Delhi-NCR region. He has more than 27 years of clinical experience. Dr. Deep is currently working at BLK Super-Speciality Hospital, New Delhi as a Senior Consultant and the Director of Minimal Access, Bariatric & Surgical Gastroenterology Department. He has also been associated with various other institutions including Sir Ganga Ram Hospital as Consultant, Surgery, and at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram as HOD and Consultant, Minimally Access Bariatric and GI Onco Surgery. Dr. Deep has completed his MBBS from the reputed Kasturba Gandhi Medical College Mangalore in the year 1991. He was also the recipient of Gold Medal during his MBBS. Later, in the year 1992, he completed DNB conducted by National Board of Examinations, New Delhi. He is the recipient of various fellowships such as the Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons in 1998 and the American college of surgeons in 2013. He is an extensively trained surgeon and had received training from Mount Sinai Medical School, USA, and Bagatelle Hospital, France. 

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr. Deep Goel has performed more than 700 bariatric surgeries, one of the largest in the subcontinent. His area of services includes Bariatric Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Gastroenterology disorders, Gastrointestinal Onco Surgeon, and Minimal Access Bariatric surgery. He is also a specialist in Gastric Bypass Surgery, Duodenal Switch, Gastric Sleeve Surgery, Gastric Banding Surgery, and laparoscopic biliopancreatic diversion. He was awarded the "Best Doctor Award" by the Indian Medical Association and Heart Care Foundation of India. He is the member of various organizations including Asian Metabolic Society, Association of Minimal Access Surgery of Indian (AMASI), Obesity Surgery Society of Indian (OSSI), Endo Laparoscopic Society of Asia (ELSA), Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association (ECTA), International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologist and Oncologists (IASGO), Indian Association of Gastroendo Surgeons (IAGES), Indian Association of Colorectal Surgeons (IACSR), and Association of Surgeons of India (ASI).

Conditions treated by Bariatric Surgeon

The conditions whose treatment is being provided by Dr. Deep Goel are as follows::

  • Morbid Obesity

Bariatric or weight loss surgeries are procedures which do not just resolve the issues of weight loss but help you with several related conditions which are introduced as a result of the excess weight. Heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and severe sleep apnea are all conditions that develop as a result of being overweight. They also help in not just reversing the weight gain through the procedure but ensure that the weight does not return.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Deep Goel

Here are the symptoms and signs which indicate that you would readily qualify for weight loss 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

The case for getting a Bariatric surgery becomes stronger if you are having co-morbidities with the obesity. Here are the other co-morbidities which one can suffer from if they are overweight.:

  • Individuals with BMI 40 or higher
  • 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.

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 Deep Goel

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 Deep Goel

The popular procedures performed by Dr. Deep Goel are as follows:

  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Lap Gastric Banding

Gastric bypass has been understood to be one of the most effective surgery for weight loss as it changes the way the small intestine and stomach manage what you eat. Their are several other weight loss processes that the surgeon applies for you to lose weight like Sleeve Gastrectomy, Minigastric bypass and Gastric bands. We bring to you the various complications and risks that are natural to occur when a weight loss procedure has been 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
  • DNB

Past Experiences

  • Head Surgical Specialties – Department of Minimal Access, Bariatric and GI Onco Surgery at Artemis Health Institute, Gurgaon
  • Consultant – Department of Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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  • Option to avail the Video Consultation with the Lead Doctor of the board

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CERTIFICATIONS (2)

  • FRCS (England)
  • FACS (USA)

MEMBERSHIPS (7)

  • Executive Committee Member - Asian Metabolic Society
  • Executive Committee Member - Association of Minimal Access Surgery of Indian (AMASI)
  • Life Member - Obesity Surgery Society of Indian (OSSI)
  • Life Member- Endo Laparoscopic Society of Asia (ELSA)
  • Life Member- Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association (ECTA)
  • Life Member - International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologist and Oncologists (IASGO).
  • Life Member- Indian Association of Gastroendo Surgeons (IAGES)

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PROCEDURES

  • Gastric Bypass
  • Lap Gastric Banding
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Deep Goel have?
Dr. Deep Goel is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in New Delhi, India.
Does Dr. Deep Goel offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Deep Goel have?
Dr. Deep Goel is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 27 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Bariatric Surgeon

What does a Bariatric Surgeon do?

These surgeons help patients who have excess weight lose the weight and keep from gaining excess weight. The procedures performed by Bariatric Surgeon are not just a solution for obesity but bring in several health benefits as well.:

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

It is the prerogative of the surgeon to choose the kind of procedure to help lose weight, by reducing intake of food, reducing how much nutrients the body is absorbing or the one which uses both techniques together. 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.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for a Bariatric Surgeon?

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

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

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. Tests that present the right picture regards the heart and respiratory functions in a patient and thus evaluate the suitability of the Bariatric surgery hold a lot of importance.

When should you go to see a Bariatric Surgeon?

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. It is also wise to consider the weight and other health parameters before you decide to consider a Bariatric surgery. Kindly look towards checking with your surgeon for pre operative preparations and post operative rehabilitation.