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Dr. Manish Baijal

Dr. Manish Baijal

Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
, Delhi, India

31 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English

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Specialises in:

Complicated Acute AppendicitisGallstones that are Causing Pain and InfectionChronic PancreatitisCrohn's Disease Or Severe DiverticulitisPancreatic or Duodenal Trauma

About Dr. Manish Baijal

Conditions treated by Bariatric Surgeon

The conditions whose treatment is being provided by Dr. Manish Baijal are as follows::

  • Complicated Acute Appendicitis
  • Gallstones that are Causing Pain and Infection
  • Chronic Pancreatitis
  • Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis
  • Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma
  • Morbid Obesity
  • Pancreatic Head Cancer
  • Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder)
  • Inguinal Hernia (in Groin)
  • Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases

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. 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. Prevention of fresh weight gain and removal of the excess weight are both achieved by the surgeon through the procedures they perform.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Manish Baijal

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. We bring to you the many co-morbidities that have a natural correlation with being obese.:

  • 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

Respiratory disorders, Type II diabetes, Hypertension and Osteoarthritis are some very common critical conditions that patients suffer from when they are dealing with obesity.

Operating Hours of Dr Manish Baijal

The doctor is present during the operating hours of 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays and on weekends from 10 am to 2 pm.. The surgeon has specialised and indepth experience which has ensured that the patients have been happy with the best results regards the solution to obesity and related issues.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Manish Baijal

Dr. Manish Baijal is well known for performing many kinds of procedures such as:

  • Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Lap Gastric Banding
  • Appendectomy
  • Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Whipples Procedure
  • Hemicolectomy

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. 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-
  • DNB (Gen Surg)
  • MNAMS

Work Experiences

  • Registrar at Department of Minimal Access surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi from 1996-1999)
  • Attending Consultant Surgeon in Department of Minimal Access Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital from 1999-2000)
  • Consultant surgeon at Department of Minimal Access, Metabolic and Bariatric surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi)
  • Senior Consultant surgeon at Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery at Max Hospital Saket since 2009 till 2016.
  • Associate Director at Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery at Max Hospital Saket since 2016 till present.

Certifications (2)

  • FIAGES
  • FALS

Memberships (6)

  • Hernia Society of India (National Chapter of APHS).
  • Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI).
  • International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
  • Society of endoscopic & laparoscopic surgeons of Asia (ELSA).
  • Indian association of gastrointestinal endosurgeons (IAGES).
  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI).

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Procedures Performed

Adhesion Lysis
Appendectomy
Cardiomyotomy
Foregut Surgery
Gastric Bypass
Hemicolectomy
Hiatal Hernia Repair
Ileoanal Anastomosis (J-Pouch) Surgery
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lap Gastric Banding
Laparoscopic Colon Resection
Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal
Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
Low Anterior Resection
Meckel's Diverticulectomy Treatment
Nissen Fundoplication
Pancreatectomy
Pancreatic Surgery
Partial Colectomy
Proctectomy
Retroperitoneum Surgery
Robotic Hernia Surgery
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Small Bowel Resection
Splenectomy
Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy
Subtotal Proctocolectomy
Total Colectomy
Whipple's Procedure

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Manish Baijal 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. Manish Baijal is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 20 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Bariatric Surgeon

Weight loss and weight management is what the Bariatric Surgeons help patients with. 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

There are three kinds of procedures that are done by the surgeons, the first one helps in lessening the food intake, the second kinds lower the ability of the body to absorb the nutrients and a third kind do both. They also help the patients with post operative consultations recommending lifestyle and dietary changes as well as by prescribing medicines and tests.

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

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

As the direction of treatment is based on these tests, it is important to get these tests performed on the patients. Any persons physiological status can be gauged by the urine and blood tests which are recommended by the Bariatric Surgeon quite often. It is tests such as Pulmonary function testing, Echocardiogram and Cardiology evaluation that are useful in presenting a truthful picture of how well the heart and the respiratory system is functioning.

If your weight loss journey has been sketchy and not steady despite your best efforts with alternative and medical weight loss methods then a Bariatric Surgeon is your best option. Also, the people who must visit a Bariatric surgeon are those who fit the weight and overall health criteria to get this procedure done. It is also for pre operative consultation and post operative rehabilitation that you can consult the surgeon.

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