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BIOGRAPHY

Overview of Doctor Profile

A well respected figure and one of the most well rated Gastrointestinal Surgeon in New Delhi, India, Dr. Salim Naik has had several decades of domain specific experience under his belt. A doctor with outstanding credentials, the medical specialist is known to guarantee efficiency and safety when performing different kinds of procedures as he keeps abreast of latest developments in his specialty. The specialist holds a very degree of experience with over 21 years of experience. Some of the most common conditions the surgeon deals with are Colorectal or Colon Cancer, Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases, Morbid Obesity, Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis, Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma

Conditions treated by Dr. Salim Naik

The conditions that a Gastrointestinal Surgeon like Dr. Salim Naik treats are listed below:

  • Anal Cancer
  • Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma
  • Morbid Obesity
  • Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis
  • Chronic Pancreatitis
  • Colon Cancer
  • Pancreatic Head Cancer
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Colorectal or Colon Cancer

The doctor has treated a number of weight loss related conditions using the latest techniques. The specialist evaluates the condition of the patient before performing any procedure. The doctor has reported a high success rate in performing various procedures with high precision and accuracy. The doctor also holds a rich experience in handling complex cases with ease.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Salim Naik

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

  • 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.

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

  • Type II diabetes (T2DM)
  • Hypertension
  • Sleep apnea
  • Other respiratory disorders
  • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Lipid abnormalities
  • Gastrointestinal disorders
  • Heart disease

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. Salim Naik

You can see Dr Salim Naik between 11 am and 5 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor is not available on Sunday. Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Salim Naik The list of popular procedures that Dr Salim Naik perform is given below:

  • Lap Gastric Banding
  • Colorectal Cancer ( Colon Cancer ) Treatment
  • Hemicolectomy
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
  • Abdominoperineal Resection
  • Whipple's Procedure
  • 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. Sleeve Gastrectomy, Minigastric bypass and Gastric bands are some of the other popular Bariatric surgeries which have shown promising results. Though few and far between, there are some risks associated with weight loss procedures such as:

  • 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,MCh,DNB

Past Experiences

  • Senior Consultant HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery, BLK Superspeclality Hospital ,New Delhi(October 2012- Dec 2014)
  • Senior Consultant Surgical Gastroenterology, Batra Hospital New Delhi.(July 2011-0ctol>er 2012)
  • Consultant Surgical Gastroenterology, Global Hospitat Bhopal.(Auo 201
  • Senior Research Auociate, Dept of GI Surgery, GB Pant Hoapital,New Delhi (July 2000 to Jluly 2010)
  • Senior Resident. GI Surgery, Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre (May 2003-June 2008)
  • Senior Resident. Rajiv Gandhi cancer Hospital. January 2003 to June 2003.
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CERTIFICATIONS (4)

  • MNAMS Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Fellow American College of Surgeons
  • FACS-Fellow American College of Surgeons
  • MNAMS-Surgical Gastroenterology

MEMBERSHIPS (1)

  • Delhi Medical Council

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PROCEDURES

  • Abdominoperineal Resection
  • Colorectal Cancer ( Colon Cancer ) Treatment
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Hemicolectomy
  • Lap Gastric Banding
  • Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Whipple's Procedure

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr Salim Naik have?
Dr. Salim Naik is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in New Delhi, India.
Does Dr Salim Naik offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?

Yes. Dr Salim Naik offers telemedicine via MediGence. Top Gastrointestinal Surgeon in India like Dr Salim Naik are offering second opinions and video consultations at the click of a button. One can clear all their queries before opting to travel abroad for treatment with the power of Online Doctor Consultation.

What is the process of scheduling a Telemedicine call with Dr Salim Naik?

To avail a Telemedicine call with Dr Salim Naik, the interested candidate should:

  • Search Dr Salim Naik on the MediGence website search bar
  • Click the video icon against his profile
  • Select an appropriate date
  • Register on the website
  • Upload necessary documents
  • Make the payment via secured payment gateway of Paypal
  • Join the video call by clicking the link received over email on decided date and time
How many years of experience does Dr Salim Naik have?

Dr Salim Naik is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 21 years of experience.

What is the consulting fee of Dr Salim Naik?

The consultation fees of Gastrointestinal Surgeon in India like Dr Salim Naik starts from USD 60.

What area of specialization does Dr. Salim Naik have?
Dr. Salim Naik is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in New Delhi, India.
Does Dr. Salim Naik offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Salim Naik have?
Dr. Salim Naik is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 21 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Gastrointestinal Surgeon

What does a Weight Loss Specialist do?

These surgeons help patients who have excess weight lose the weight and keep from gaining excess weight. 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

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 the consultation by Weight Loss Specialist?

As the direction of treatment is based on these tests, it is important to get these tests performed on the patients. The tests which are considered essential are the blood and the urine tests which give the right picture about the physiological status of anyone. 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. The tests that are to be done prior to and during a Bariatric surgery are listed below for your convenience:

  • Complete Blood Count (CBC)
  • Urinalysis
  • Chemistry Panel
  • Chest X-ray
  • Electrocardiogram
  • Gallbladder ultrasound
  • Pulmonary function testing
  • Echocardiogram
  • Sleep studies
  • GI evaluation
  • Cardiology evaluation
  • Psychiatric evaluation
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. When you are making the decision to visit the Bariatric Surgeon please also make sure that your health and weight are a right match. You can also choose to consult the doctor for pre operative recommendations and post operative rehabilitative steps.