Best Bariatric Surgeons in Bhopal

Bariatric surgeon is a medical doctor who can surgically operate by gastric bypass or other methods to aid in weight loss. Bariatric surgery or metabolic surgery can only be performed in individuals who can meet a set criteria for weight loss surgery. Patients with BMI ranging from 34 and above including other systemic diseases like type-2 diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia are eligible depending on the need for the bariatric surgery. These bariatric surgeons are board certified MBBS doctors with master’s degree (MS) in Gastroenterology; followed by fellowship programs like Fellowship of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (FIAGES), and Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS). The bariatric surgeon is well versed with surgical procedure and techniques, and management of potential risks and complications. Some of types of bariatric surgery are sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch.