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Dr. James Zachariah Pulimuttil

Dr. James Zachariah Pulimuttil

Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

40 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English ,Hindi , Malayalam , Tamil , Telugu

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About Dr. James Zachariah Pulimuttil

Conditions treated by Bariatric Surgeon

We bring to you the conditions which are being treated by Dr. James Zachariah Pulimuttil.:

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

It is well known that bariatric or weight loss surgery is not a standalone condition and it brings with it various health issues. 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. It is not just the reversal of weight which is accomplished by the doctor but preventing the adding of new weight.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr James Zachariah Pulimuttil

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. The co-morbidities that come with being obese are as follows:

  • 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 James Zachariah Pulimuttil

10 am to 7 pm are the operating hours of the doctor 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 James Zachariah Pulimuttil

Dr. James Zachariah Pulimuttil is well known for performing many kinds of procedures such as:

  • Gastric Bypass
  • Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal
  • Lap Gastric Banding
  • Whipples Procedure
  • Appendectomy
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • 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. Sleeve Gastrectomy, Minigastric bypass and Gastric bands are some of the other popular Bariatric surgeries which have shown promising results. 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
  • MS
  • FACS (USA),
  • FICS,
  • FMAS,
  • FAIS,
  • FACRSI.

Work Experiences

  • Residency - Christian Medical Colleges, Vellore and Ludhiana, 1992
  • Training Bariatric Surgery in Asia Pacific Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center, MIN-SHENG HOSPITAL, TAIWAN
  • Head of Dept, of General and Laparoscopic Surgery - Care Hospital, Vizag -India.

Certifications (1)

  • Fellowship in Metabolic and Bariatric surgery (Taiwan)

Memberships (11)

  • Member American college of surgeons
  • Member International college of surgeons
  • Member Minimal access surgeons of india
  • Member Association of indian surgeons
  • Member of Association of colon and rectal surgeons of india
  • Member of International federation of the surgery for obesity
  • Member of Society of american gastrointestinal and endoscopic surgeons
  • Member of Emirates medical association
  • Member of Emirate society of metabolic and bariatric society
  • Member of the Asia pacific society of metabolic and bariatric surgery.

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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. James Zachariah Pulimuttil is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. James Zachariah Pulimuttil is one of the most sought after specialists in United Arab Emirates and has over 24 Years 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

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.:

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

These tests gain more significance because they give the right picture regards the health status of a patients condition which helps with the treatment immensely. The Urinalysis and the blood function related tests are representative of the overall health of the person undergoing treatment. 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.

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. When you are making the decision to visit the Bariatric Surgeon please also make sure that your health and weight are a right match. It is also for pre operative consultation and post operative rehabilitation that you can consult the surgeon.

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