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Dr. J K A Jameel

Dr. J K A Jameel

Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
, Chennai, India

26 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English ,Hindi , Tamil , Urdu

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About Dr. J K A Jameel

Conditions treated by Bariatric Surgeon

Dr. J K A Jameel provides treatment for several conditions as we have listed below::

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

Your being qualified for a weight loss or bariatric surgery is dependent on these signs:

  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. 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

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 J K A Jameel

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.. It is always the effort of the surgeon to ensure that the patients gets the best of treatment which is enabled by the surgeons indepth experience in this field.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr J K A Jameel

Here is the list of the popular procedures performed by Dr. J K A Jameel.:

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

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. Some popular Bariatric surgeries which have shown great results over a period of time are Sleeve Gastrectomy, Minigastric bypass and Gastric bands. The complications and risks that can occur when their has been a weight loss surgery are as follows::

• 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 from Stanley Medical College, Chennai, 1998
  • MRCS from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK, 2002
  • MSc (UK) from University of Hull, East Yorkshire, UK, 2009

Work Experiences

  • Worked as a Consultant Surgeon at MidYorkshire hospitals NHS trust, Dewsbury, United Kingdom from 2011 to 2013.
  • Specialist Registrar - Yorkshire, United Kingdom from 2005 to 2011.

Certifications (4)

  • FRCS (Glasg) from Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK,2013
  • FRCS (Ed) from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK, 2010
  • CCT (UK) from Certificate of Completion of UK Training, General Medical Council, UK, 2011
  • FICS (USA) from International College of Surgeons, Chicago, USA, 2012

Memberships (12)

  • General Medical Council (GMC), UK
  • Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSEng), UK
  • Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd),UK
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSGlasg), UK
  • World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS)
  • Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
  • International College of Surgeons (ICS), Chicago, USA
  • Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES), India
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA), India
  • Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterologists (IASG), India
  • Hernia Society of India (HSI), India
  • Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS), Singapore

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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. J K A Jameel is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Chennai, India.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. J K A Jameel is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 20 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Bariatric Surgeon

The Bariatric Surgeons provide assistance to patients in losing weight and in avoiding to gain back the 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

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. Prescribing medicines and tests as well as recommending dietary and lifestyle changes post the procedures is all the responsibility of Bariatric surgeon.

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

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

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.

When your health condition due to obesity has not improved despite all the alternative treatment methods and efforts then you must go to see a Bariatric Surgeon. It is also wise to consider the weight and other health parameters before you decide to consider a Bariatric surgery. It is also for pre operative consultation and post operative rehabilitation that you can consult the surgeon.

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