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Dr. Ds Sai Babu

Bariatric Surgeon

, Hyderabad, India

22 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Hindi

 


Dr. Ds Sai Babu is one of the leading Surgical Gastroenterologist & Bariatric Surgeon in Hyderabad, India. The doctor holds over 22 years of experience and is associated with Yashoda Hospital, Malakpet.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ds Sai Babu is part of:

  • Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG)
  • The Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Andhra Pradesh University, 1992
  • MS - General Surgery - Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences Andhra Pradesh, 1998
  • Fellowship in Surgical Gastroentology - Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, 2003
  • FSGE (NIMS),
  • FMAS,
  • FBMS (Bariatric & Metabolic),
  • FAIAS

Hospital Address :

Yashoda Hospitals - Malakpet, Jamal Colony, Old Malakpet, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Dr. Kunal Das

Bariatric Surgeon

, Delhi, India

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Kunal Das is one of the most skillful Gastroenterologist in New Delhi, India. The medical practitioner holds over 18 years of experience and is associated with Manipal Hospital, Dwarka.

Association and Memberships Dr. Kunal Das is part of:

  • Society of GI Endoscopy of India
  • Association of Physicians of India ( API)
  • American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
  • Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
  • Indian Federation of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (IFUMB)

Certifications :

  • Fellowship - Japanese Society for Ultrasonics in Medicine - 2007

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD
  • DM

Hospital Address :

Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Palam Vihar, Sector 6 Dwarka, Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Kunal Das

  • Expertise in treatments such as Chronic Liver Disease, Piles Surgery, Steatosis, Gastroenteritis Treatment, Acute Pancreatitis Treatment and many more.
  • He is well versed with both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies including ERCP and management of all complex cases of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
  • Trained in EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound), Kinki University, Japan and was recently awarded FRCP (Gastroenterology) from Royal College of Physicians - Edinburgh.
  • Faculty in the only NBE recognised training centre for DNB (Gastroenterology) in the state of U.P. (Max Vaishali) and and also Governing council member of SGEI.
  • Governing Council Member of Society of GI Endoscopy of India, Vice Chairperson of Association of Physicians of India (API) - Noida Branch, ACG, ISG, and IFUMB.
  • National and international awards: nominated Fellow of the RCP (Edinburg), 2017, Fellowship of “Japanese Society for Ultrasonics in Medicine”, 2007.
  • He has more than 40 publications in national and international high impact factor journals and has also written several book chapters.
Dr. Palaniappan S

Bariatric Surgeon

, Chennai, India

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 


Dr Palaniappan S is one of the foremost Gastroenterologist in Chennai, India. The doctor holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with The Madras Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Association and Memberships Dr. Palaniappan S is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Indian Society of Gastroenterology

Certifications :

  • Fellowship - Endotherapy under Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr. T. S. Chandrasekhar, Coimbatore
  • DM(Gastroenterology) - 2000

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD

Hospital Address :

MIOT International, Mount Poonamallee Road, Sathya Nagar, Manapakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Dr. Randeep Wadhawan

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Delhi, India

26 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Randeep Wadhawan is one of the most sought after Gastrointestinal Surgeon in New Delhi, India. The medical specialist holds over 28 years of experience and is associated with Manipal Hospital, Dwarka.

Dr. Madhusudan G

Plastic & Cosmetic surgeon

, Bangalore, India

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr Madhusudan G is one of the best Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon in Bengaluru, India. The clinician holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Madhusudan G is part of:

  • Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI)
  • Indian Society for Surgery of Hand (ISSH)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh
  • DNB

Hospital Address :

Aster CMI Hospital, Hebbal Bangalore, National Highway 44, Sahakar Nagar, Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Madhusudan G

  • The fields of specific focus include rhinoplasty, body contouring surgery, facial cosmetic surgeries, and hand and microvascular surgeries.
  • Dr. Madhusudan G has a dual degree in ENT and Plastic Surgery from PGIMER, Chandigarh, a National Institute.
  • In the field of plastic and cosmetic surgery, he has more than 18 years of experience.
  • Dr. Madhusudan was an Associate professor in the department of plastic surgery at St. John's Medical College for five years.
  • For ten years, he was a consultant and the head of the Department of Plastic Surgery at BGS Global Hospital.
Dr. Deep Goel

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Delhi, India

27 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Deep Goel is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in New Delhi, India. The doctor has over 27 Years of experience and is associated with BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Deep Goel is part of:

  • Executive Committee Member - Asian Metabolic Society
  • Executive Committee Member - Association of Minimal Access Surgery of Indian (AMASI)
  • Life Member - Obesity Surgery Society of Indian (OSSI)
  • Life Member- Endo Laparoscopic Society of Asia (ELSA)
  • Life Member- Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association (ECTA)
  • Life Member - International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologist and Oncologists (IASGO).
  • Life Member- Indian Association of Gastroendo Surgeons (IAGES)

Certifications :

  • FRCS (England)
  • FACS (USA)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • DNB

Hospital Address :

BLK Super Speciality Hospital, Prasad Nagar, Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr. Nitin Kumar Bansal

Laparoscopic Surgeon

Karnal, India

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Nitin Kumar Bansal is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Karnal, India. The doctor has over 9 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Nitin Kumar Bansal is part of:

  • Association of surgeons of India

Certifications :

  • He has done Advance Training in Bariatric Surgery from Dukes University, Durham ( North Carolina) USA.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • DNB (General Surgery)
  • FNB

What is the medical expertise of Dr Nitin Kumar Bansal?

  • Dr Nitin Kumar Bansal is an experienced laparoscopic, bariatric and GI surgeon with 9 years of experience in performing advanced laparoscopic procedures for various diseases.
  • Dr Bansal is adept at performing gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic procedures for hernia and gallstones, laparoscopic colorectal surgeries, and laparoscopic surgery for ovarian tumours.
  • Dr Nitin Kumar Bansal specializes in providing effective treatments for conditions like gallstones, varicose veins, GERD, inflammatory bowel disease, oesophagal disorders, hernia and appendicitis.
  • His qualifications include MBBS(PGIMS, Rohtak), DNB in General Surgery (Mohan Dai Oswal Cancer Hospital), FNB and FACS. Additionally, he also completed his training in Robotic surgery at the Institute of Robotic Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.
  • Dr Nitin Kumar Bansal is a member of the Association of Surgeons of India.
Dr. Satyajit Godhi

Surgical Oncologist

, Bangalore, India

16 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr. Satyajit Godhi is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangalore, India. The doctor has over 7 Years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta.

Association and Memberships Dr. Satyajit Godhi is part of:

  • ASI
  • INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF SURGICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • Mch

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta Road - Best Hospital in bangalore, Krishnaraju Layout, Amalodbhavi Nagar, Panduranga Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Imran Shaikh

Surgical Oncologist

, Mumbai, India

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Imran Shaikh is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in mumbai, India. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Sterling Wockhardt Hospital .

Association and Memberships Dr. Imran Shaikh is part of:

  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Minimal Access Surgeons of India(AMASI)
  • Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG)
  • Association of Medical Consultants of Mumbai (AMC)

Certifications :

  • Fellowship (HPB surgeries, Liver Transplants) Freeman Institute , United Kingdom
  • Fellowship in HPB surgeries and GI cancers at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute, Lucknow
  • Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic and Minimal Access Surgeries (FMAS), Coimbatore
  • Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (F.M.A.S.), D.N.B. (Surgical Gastroenterology)

Qualifications :

  • DNB (GI, HPB Surgery, GI Cancers, Liver Transplants)
  • DNB (General Surgery), Mumbai Port Trust Hospital
  • MBBS, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

Hospital Address :

Sterling Wockhardt Hospital, Sion - Panvel Expressway, Sector 7, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Jatinder Singh Bhogal

Bariatric Surgeon

, Noida, India

37 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Jatinder Singh Bhogal is a specialized Gastrointestinal Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in DelhiNCR, India. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Metro Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Dayanand Medical College and Hospital Ludhiana, Punjab
  • MD (General Medicine) - Dayanand Medical College & Hospital Ludhiana, Punjab
  • DNB (Gastroenterology) - Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi

Hospital Address :

Metro Hospital & Heart Institute, Buddh Vihar, Block X, Sector 12, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Dr. Sharat Varma

Hepatologist

, Delhi, India

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Sharat Varma is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sharat Varma is part of:

  • AASLD
  • ESPGHAN
  • EAS

Qualifications :

  • PhD in transplant immunology and genetic liver diseases from Universite Catholique de Louvain, Belgium
  • Fellow and Board certification in transplant hepatology medicine from European board of transplant medicine and surgery, Europe
  • Fellowship in Paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology from Clinique’s universitaires Saint Luc, Belgium, Europe
  • Post-doctoral fellowship in Paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology from Indian Academy of Paediatrics
  • Diplomete National Board in Paediatrics from National Board of Examinations
  • M.B.B.S. from L.L.R.M Medic

Hospital Address :

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, I.P.Extension, Patparganj, Delhi, India

Dr. Ajay Kumar Kriplani

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Gurgaon, India

40 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Ajay Kumar Kriplani is one of the best Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon in Gurugram, India. The medical practitioner holds over 35 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Memorial Research Institute.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ajay Kumar Kriplani is part of:

  • Life Member, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI).
  • Life Member, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES).
  • Life member, Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS).
  • Founder Member, Hernia Society of India (HSI) affiliated to Asia Pacific Hernia Society.
  • Life member, Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI) affiliated to International Federation for Surgery of Obesity (IFSO).
  • Life member, Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO).
  • Life member, Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG).

Certifications :

  • FIAGES
  • FICLS
  • FALS
  • FAIS

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

FMRI, Sector 45, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Ajay Kumar Kriplani

  • Dr. Ajay kumar is a professional expert of Bariatric and General Surgery, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, and Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
  • Over these years, he has performed several procedures such as Mastectomy, Amputations, Epididymal Cyst Removal, Pilonidal Sinus, Spleen removal, and many more
  • Dr. Ajay Kumar Kriplani is a nationally renowned leader in the field of laparoscopic gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery
  • Dr. A.K. Kriplani is a well-known national figure. The Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons has named Dr. Kriplani as its "Past President."
  • He introduced the IAGES Fellowship Programs, which have proven to be quite popular and well-received. He is credited for performing the first laparoscopic adrenalectomy and splenectomy in India.
  • Dr. Kriplani has given 395 live demonstrations/guest lectures/ orations/key-note presentations at conferences in India and abroad
  • 20 awards, honors, and commendations have been granted to him. Dr. S.R. Joglekar Award and Dr. N. Sethuraman Oration have been bestowed upon him.
Dr. Adarsh Chaudhary

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Gurgaon, India

46 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Adarsh Chaudhary is one of the leading Surgical Gastroenterologist & GI Oncosurgeon in Gurugram, India. The clinician holds over 36 years of experience and is associated with Medanta - The Medicity.

Association and Memberships Dr. Adarsh Chaudhary is part of:

  • Medical Council of India (MCI)

Certifications :

  • Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Medanta The Medicity, Medicity, Islampur Colony, Sector 38, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Adarsh Chaudhary

  • Dr. Adarsh specializes in gastrointestinal surgery, bariatric surgery, and obesity.
  • Dr. Adarsh Chaudhary is a doctor with extensive experience in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, having trained in the United Kingdom and the United States.
  • Dr. Adarsh Chaudhary is a well-famed GI surgeon in India.
  • In India, Dr. Adarsh has performed the most Whipple's surgeries.
  • He established India's first surgical gastrointestinal department.
  • He has received numerous major accolades, including the Samaj Ratan Award from the Vigyan Manch in New Delhi for his contribution to the field of G.I. Surgery.
  • He has also received a number of significant prizes and memberships in major medical organisations, including fellowships at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh and the WHO in the US
  • He has been invited as a guest speaker Nationally & Internationally.
Dr. Manidip Chakraborty

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Delhi, India

17 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Manidip Chakraborty is one of the most skillful General & Laparoscopic Surgeon in New Delhi, India. The medical specialist holds over 10 years of experience and is associated with Primus Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Manidip Chakraborty is part of:

  • Delhi Medical Council
  • Assam Medical Council
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Certifications :

  • FIAGES

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Primus Super Speciality Hospital, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Manidip Chakraborty

  • Dr. Manidip Chakraborty is a highly skilled general and laparoscopic surgeon.
  • Patients frequently visit Dr. Manidip Chakraborty for Laparoscopic Appendicectomy, Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Hernial Repair.
  • Dr. Manidip is counted among the excellent Laproscopic & generals surgeons in Delhi
  • Dr. Manidip has 10+ years of experience in the field
  • He has been quite popular for treating patients with all his skills, expertise & effectiveness
  • He has graduated from MBBS from Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati, and MS surgery from LLRM Medical College in Meerut
  • Dr. Manidip is very passionate about delivering highest quality of care to his patients
Dr. Madhukara Pai D

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Kochi, India

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Malayalam , English

 


Dr Madhukara Pai D is one of the best General & Laparoscopic Surgeon in Kochi, India. The medical practitioner holds over 11 years of experience and is associated with VPS Lakeshore Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Madhukara Pai D is part of:

  • Association of Surgeons of India

Certifications :

  • FMAS
  • FCLS
  • FLHS

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

VPS Lakeshore Hospital, Nettoor, Maradu, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Madhukara Pai D

  • Conditions treated by Dr. Madhukara Pai D are Anal Cancer, Colon Cancer, Bowel Diseases, Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma, and Cholecystitis, etc.
  • Popular Procedures are Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal, Whipple's Procedure, Abdominoperineal Resection, Hemicolectomy, Appendectomy, and IHR etc.
  • His work experience includes being General & Laparoscopic Surgeon at Sunrise Hospital, Kakkanad and a teaching faculty & consultant at TD Medical College.
  • He is well qualified with an MBBS, MS( Gen.Surgery), FMAS, FCLS, and FLHS.
  • 10 years of expertise in general surgery and basic and advanced laparoscopic surgery.
  • Served as a member of the running faculty at a number of national and international conferences.
  • Co-authored a text book on laparoscopic hernia surgery and several articles in international journals.
  • In 2014, he was awarded the Best Doctor Award for his efforts in organising numerous events and CMEs.

Top Weight Loss Specialist in India

About Weight Loss Specialist

A weight Loss Specialist, also known as a Bariatician, is a physician specialized in the weight management and treatment of the patients struggling to maintain a healthy weight. Batriatric surgeons receive focused training for treating over weight or obese patients and ways to improve their health through healthy lifestyle changes. Bariatric physicians specialized in surgery are bariatric surgeons. It's important to note that visiting a bariatric physician doesn’t automatically lead to surgery.

Most bariatric physicians create a comprehensive weight-management plan for their patients comprising diet, nutrition, exercise, behavioral therapy, and appropriate medication to achieve the desired results without the need to undergo any invasive surgery.

Below are the some of the unique benefits of consulting an experienced bariatric physician:

  • An all encompassing approach to maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle.
  • Dietary advice and recommendation for adopting healthy food choices.
  • Exercise and fitness plan customized for each patient based on their individual needs and limitations.
  • Behavioural and psychological modification therapy.
  • Adopting sustainable lifestyle changes for maintaining a continued fitness management.

Procedures Performed

Some of the major procedures performed by a bariatric surgeon are:

  • Endoscopy
  • Gastric Balloon
  • Aspiration Therapy
  • Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
  • Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
  • Gastric Injections
  • Gastric bypass
  • Gastric banding
  • Sleeve gastrectomy
  • Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS) Gastric Bypass
  • Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery

Top Weight Loss Specialists in India

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Deep GoelBLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
Dr. Nitin Kumar Bansal-
Dr. Balkishan GuptaSarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre, Faridabad
Dr. Tushar AeronVenkateshwar Hospital, New Delhi
Dr. Vinay ShawMedeor Hospital , New Delhi
Dr. Sharad SharmaFortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai
Dr. Aashish ShahFortis Hospital, Bengaluru
Dr. Pradeep JainFortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi

Reasons to avail Online Consultation with Weight Loss Specialist in India

People who are having second thoughts about their healthcare decisions, seeking treatment overseas, or seeking an expert opinion before making a healthcare decision can consider teleconsultation. Choosing elective surgery to treat your weight requires first consulting with a professional. Examine the advantages of booking a virtual consultation with a weight-loss specialist in India-

  • India is home to some of the top weight-loss surgeons and hospitals in the world, and it has made significant advances in surgery and innovative technology.
  • India is also a popular MT destination due to its rapid growth in healthcare technology, innovative approaches, and state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure.
  • Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Ahmedabad are some of the important cities in India offering high-quality weight-loss procedures and a good population of weight-loss specialists
  • It is now fully permissible for registered medical practitioners to give teleconsultation in accordance with the Telemedicine Guidelines.
  • India has a large pool of well-trained and internationally renowned weight-loss professionals/surgeons.
  • Popular weight-loss techniques offered in India with an excellent success rate are Roux-en-Y Gastric bypass surgery, Sleeve gastrectomy, Adjustable Gastric Banding
  • Several stories have referred to India as the world's most courteous country. As a result, the specialists treat their patients with kindness and empathy.
  • In Indian culture, relationships are valued beyond anything else. As a result, your healthcare providers will make every effort to maintain a friendly relationship with you as a patient so that you may share your concerns openly.
  • The "Land of a Thousand Languages" is India's nickname. According to some estimates, India is the world's second-largest English-speaking country. As a result, no such linguistic barrier will exist.

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Who are the top Weight Loss Specialists in India offering online consultation?

Given below are some of the most sought after weight loss specialist available for online consultation in India:

Who are the top Weight Loss Specialists from other countries?
Who is a Weight Loss Specialist?

A weight loss specialist also called a bariatrician or an obesity medicine specialist is a licensed physician who has received training in the area of medical weight loss.

A weight loss doctor can address the specific needs of an obese or overweight patient. While all doctors have training in weight loss and nutrition, an obesity medicine specialist has special training and can offer care that a general physician cannot. With the help of personalized programs, the doctor can help a person lose weight and also keep the weight off. A bariatrician is different from bariatric surgeons who perform weight loss surgery, whereas a bariatrician provides medically supervised weight loss programs.

The methods used by an obesity medicine specialist will help you lose weight which will depend on your current level of health, your preferences, and many other factors. Techniques that can be used to help achieve your weight loss goals could include exercise programs, nutritional counseling, appetite suppressants, or other medications.

What are the qualifications of a Weight Loss Specialist?

A weight loss specialistneeds to complete a five-and half-a-year undergraduate degree, followed by a three-year postgraduate course. After residency, the physician might practice for a while or apply for a geriatric medicine fellowship program.

Aspiring weight loss specialists need to obtain a 5½ years MBBS degree and then complete a 2-3 years MD course. Science students who have appeared in +2 (with physics, chemistry, and biology as main subjects) need to clear a medical entrance test. After completing the four years of MBBS course and one year and six months of mandatory training, one has to enroll in an MD course to work as a weight loss specialist.

After completing hospital residency, a weight loss doctor will need to meet the credential requirements set by the country's bariatric medicine licensing board.

After completing two to three years of MD, a weight loss specialist can work in government or private hospitals, or can also open their own clinic to provide services to patients.

What conditions do Weight Loss Specialist treat?

A bariatrician is a medical weight loss doctor who is trained in the treatment of obesity and related conditions. Bariatrician can help prevent, and reverse obesity-related diseases by reducing body fat responsible for disease processes while maintaining healthy muscle mass.

Below are some conditions treated by a weight loss specialist:

  • Obesity
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Pancreatitis
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Jaundice
  • Celiac Disease
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Liver Cancer
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Esophageal Varices
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Ulcer
  • Bile Duct Cancer
What diagnostic tests are required by a Weight Loss Specialist?

A weight loss specialist will evaluate your overall health status to know you are suffering from any other condition. Weight loss surgery or other procedures is a major event and accompanies certain risks. Some may be serious if not properly managed. To have a safer passage through a weight loss surgery journey and to minimize risks of any complications that could compromise your health and safety, your weight loss specialist will order a variety of diagnostic tests including lab tests, blood tests, and heart tests before you have weight loss procedures.

Some diagnostic tests recommended by a weight loss specialist are given below:

  • Ultrasound
  • Exercise stress test
  • Lipid profile
  • Thyroid hormone test
  • Diabetes/lipid profile test
  • Computerized tomography (CT) scan
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Positron emission tomography
  • X-ray scan
  • Liver function test
  • Kidney function test
  • Blood sugar
  • Urinalysis
When should you visit a Weight Loss Specialist?

An increase in body weight leads to different types of conditions, producing varied signs and symptoms. You need to keep a close on your weight as it may cause other health problems. If you experience any of the signs and symptoms listed below, you should consult a weight loss specialist to get advice on the management of your condition before it becomes more severe.

  • Feeling hungry all the time
  • High blood pressure
  • Pain in joints
  • Low BMI
  • Changes in bowel habits
  • Persistent heartburn
  • Irregular bowel movements
  • Belching/excessive gas
  • Coeliac disease
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Rectal bleeding
  • Loss of appetite
  • Abdominal pain/Bloating
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  • Vomiting
  • Oesophageal discomfort
  • Lethargy
  • Pale colored stools
  • Urine of dark color
What can you expect from your first visit with a Weight Loss Specialist?

At your first appointment, a weight loss specialist will talk with you about:

  • your weight loss goals
  • your day-to-day routine (diet & exercise)
  • how long one has tried to lose weight
  • your complete medical history

Your doctor will help you find the best treatment plan so you can lose weight effectively and keep it off in the long run.

Your weight loss specialist will talk with you to find whether you will benefit from treatments like:

  • weight loss medications
  • more permanent treatments, such as bariatric or weight-loss surgery
  • your first appointment will last for around 60 minutes
  • simple exercise, diet
  • stress management
  • behavioral and mental health therapy
Which are the most common procedures performed by a Weight Loss Specialist?

A weight-loss specialist has expertise in the management of obesity and related conditions through various procedures. Some popular procedures performed by weight loss specialists include:

  • Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Hemicolectomy
  • Appendectomy
  • Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal
  • Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
  • Adjustable Gastric Band
  • Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
  • Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass
  • Lap gastric banding
  • Endoscopy
  • Aspiration Therapy
  • Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
  • Gastric Balloon
  • Gastric Injections
  • Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
  • Gastric banding

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