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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions treated by Bariatric Surgeon

Here is a detailed list of conditions for which Dr. Rajesh Kapoor provides treatment.:

  • Morbid Obesity
  • Anal Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases
  • Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis
  • Rectal Cancer

Many different health issues are introduced in patients who are overweight and are eligible for weight loss or bariatric surgery. High blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes or severe sleep apnea are conditions often interlinked with obesity and with good scientific reasoning to back it up. 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 Rajesh Kapoor

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

What strengthens your candidature for a Bariatric surgery are co-morbidities which if present can complicate your health condition from just an obesity issue to something more life threatening. We bring to you the many co-morbidities that have a natural correlation with being obese.:

  • 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.

Being overweight is never a problem that comes alone but is always accompanied with related health conditions like Hypertension, Respiratory disorders, Type II diabetes and Osteoarthritis.

Operating Hours of Dr Rajesh Kapoor

10 am to 7 pm are the operating hours of the doctor on weekdays and 10 am to 2 pm on weekends. 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 Rajesh Kapoor

The popular procedures performed by Dr. Rajesh Kapoor are as follows:

  • Hemicolectomy
  • Abdominoperineal Resection
  • Lap Gastric Banding
  • 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 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

  • MS
  • MBBS
  • MCh

Past Experiences

  • Honorary Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterologist – Moolchand Hospital, New Delhi
  • Consultant (Surgical Gastroenterology) – Anand Multi-specialty Hospital, Meerut
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
  • Written Second Opinion report delivered within 5 days
  • Option to avail the Video Consultation with the Lead Doctor of the board

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CERTIFICATIONS (4)

  • Fellowship National Cancer Centre, Kashiwa East Japan & National Cancer Centre Tokyo
  • Fellowship Hepatopancreatobiliary Unit at Memorial Sloan Katering Cancer Centre New York
  • Fellowship Minimal Access Surgery & Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery at University of Illinois Medical Centre, Chicago
  • Fellowship Colorectal Surgery Severance Hospital Seoul for Gaining Experience in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery

MEMBERSHIPS (6)

  • Association of Surgeons of India
  • Association of Indian Society of Gastroenterology
  • Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India
  • Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Indian Chapter of International HPBA
  • Indian Pancreatic Club

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PROCEDURES

  • Abdominoperineal Resection
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Hemicolectomy
  • Lap Gastric Banding
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Rajesh Kapoor have?
Dr. Rajesh Kapoor is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Noida, India.
Does Dr. Rajesh Kapoor offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Rajesh Kapoor have?
Dr. Rajesh Kapoor is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 26 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Bariatric Surgeon

What does a Bariatric Surgeon do?

Weight loss and weight management is what the Bariatric Surgeons help patients with. Here is a list of some additional positives of weight loss procedures other than being a solution for obesity.:

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

The procedures help in either reducing the food intake or by keeping a check on how much nutrients are absorbed by the body or with a combination of both. It is of prime importance that not only do you lose the weight but your lifestyle and diet is an enabler so that you do not gain the weight back and this is also what the surgeon assists you with.

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.:

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

The importance of these tests cannot be underlined enough because the treatment process is based on them. 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.

When should you go to see a Bariatric Surgeon?

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. You should also be someone whose weight and health parameters are right in place as eligibility for this procedure. It is also for pre operative consultation and post operative rehabilitation that you can consult the surgeon.