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Best Bariatric Surgeon in India
A bariatric surgeon is a highly trained medical specialist who focuses on surgical treatments for obesity and related health conditions. These surgeons use advanced techniques to help patients achieve significant weight loss when lifestyle changes and medications are not enough. Bariatric surgery not only supports long-term weight management but also improves conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and the risk of heart disease.
There are several types of procedures that a bariatric surgeon may perform depending on the patient’s health and goals. Gastric bypass surgery, also known as Roux-en-Y, reduces the size of the stomach and reroutes part of the small intestine to limit how much food the body can absorb. Sleeve gastrectomy involves removing a large portion of the stomach, leaving behind a smaller, sleeve-shaped stomach that restricts the amount of food that can be eaten. Adjustable gastric banding places a band around the upper part of the stomach to control food intake, while biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch is a more complex option that combines stomach reduction with a significant intestinal bypass.
Choosing a bariatric surgeon means working with a medical professional who has deep expertise in weight loss surgery and patient care. These specialists carefully evaluate each patient before surgery, create customized treatment plans, and provide ongoing follow-up care after the procedure. They also coordinate with a team of nutritionists, psychologists, and other healthcare providers to ensure the patient’s long-term success and safety.
DR ALOY MUKHERJEE
Dr. Aloy Jyoti Mukherjee is a highly respected General, Laparoscopic, and Bariatric Surgeon with more than 28 years of overall experience. He currently practices at Apollo Hospitals Indraprastha in Delhi, where he has earned recognition as one of the leading specialists in his field.
He holds an MBBS and MS in General Surgery, along with several advanced qualifications including MNAMS, FALS, FMAS, FIAGES, and Robotic Surgery certifications. With this strong academic and professional background, Dr. Mukherjee is well equipped to manage both routine and complex surgical cases with precision and care.
Throughout his career, Dr. Mukherjee has developed expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of surgical conditions. His areas of specialization include appendicitis, facial nerve disorders, hernia, keloids, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, among others. As a bariatric surgeon, he also helps patients achieve long-term weight management and improved health through advanced surgical techniques.
Known for his patient-centric approach, Dr. Mukherjee combines medical expertise with compassion, ensuring that every patient receives personalized care. He is fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Assamese, which allows him to connect effectively with a diverse group of patients from across India and abroad.
DR ARUN PRASAD
Dr. Arun Prasad is a highly esteemed Surgical Gastroenterologist and Senior Consultant based in South Delhi, with an outstanding career spanning more than 35 years in general, gastrointestinal, and bariatric surgery. Over the decades, he has built a reputation for surgical excellence and innovation, mastering advanced techniques such as laparoscopic surgery, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), robotic surgery, and bariatric endoscopic procedures.
He began his medical journey at the prestigious Armed Forces Medical College in Pune, where he completed his MBBS, before earning his MS in General Surgery from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, in 1988. Driven by a passion for gastrointestinal surgery, Dr. Prasad pursued higher surgical training in the United Kingdom, obtaining his FRCS in 1990. During his tenure at Charing Cross Medical School in London and associated hospitals, he was part of the pioneering team that introduced laparoscopic surgery, laying the foundation for what would become a global surgical revolution.
After returning to India in 1996, Dr. Prasad joined Apollo Hospitals in New Delhi as one of the youngest senior consultants of his time. His continuous pursuit of excellence led him to expand his expertise further, performing advanced laparoscopic surgery from 1997, single-incision laparoscopic surgery from 2010, bariatric surgery from 2004, robotic surgery from 2012, and bariatric endoscopic surgery from 2018. His remarkable contributions were recognized internationally when he was awarded the prestigious FACS (USA) in 2019.