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The University of Toledo Medical Center3000 Arlington Avenue, Toledo, OH 43614 map
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Fulton County Health Center725 S. Shoop Avenue, Medical Office Building, 1st Floor, Suite 104, Wauseon, OH 43567 map
As a bariatric surgeon in Toledo, OH, Dr. Baskara performs surgical procedures that help obese patients lose weight and achieve a healthier lifestyle.
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Arunkumar Baskara is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(419) 383-2962
Address
3000 Arlington Avenue, Toledo, OH 43614
Office Details
Fulton County Health Center
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Arunkumar Baskara is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
725 S. Shoop Avenue, Medical Office Building, 1st Floor, Suite 104, Wauseon, OH 43567
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Cigna
- Cofinity
- Coventry Health Care
- Humana
- Medical Mutual of Ohio
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan
- Please contact the office
- Self-pay
- United Healthcare
- Other
Bio
Dr. Arunkumar Baskara graduated from Stanley Medical College in 2001 before completing a residency in General Surgery at Northern Ireland Deanery (United Kingdom) from 2003 to 2006. He then completed a fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at St. John Hospital Medical Center.
Dr. Baskara has two offices in Ohio where he specializes in Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery.
Dr. Baskara works with two doctors including Dr. Jason Schroeder and Dr. Azedine Medhkour.
Specialties
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Bariatric Surgery
Patients struggling with obesity problems may see Dr. Baskara for surgical and non-surgical bariatric procedures. Procedures commonly performed by a bariatric surgeon include gastric bypass surgery, adjustable gastric banding, and others designed to help patients lose weight. Dr. Baskara may also utilize non-surgical treatment plans, such as controlling the patient's diet and exercise regimen.
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General Surgery
As a general surgeon in Ohio, Dr. Baskara performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Baskara may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Services & Procedures
- Advanced Laparoscopic Procedures
- Bariatric Surgery
- Hernia Repair
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Weight Loss Surgery
Special Interests
- Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery
Education & Training
Medical School
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Stanley Medical College
MD • 2001
Residencies
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Northern Ireland Deanery (United Kingdom)
Residency in General Surgery • 2003 - 2006 -
Mercy Catholic Medical Center • Darby, PA
Residency in General Surgery • 2007 - 2012
Fellowship
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St. John Hospital Medical Center • Detroit, Michigan
Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
- Medical University of Ohio at Toledo
- Fulton County Health Center
- The Toledo Hospital
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
Latest Bariatric Surgery News
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Healthy Lifestyle Lowers Odds of Breast Cancer's ReturnRobert Preidt, Dec 7, 2018 at 9:00 AM
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Obesity May Be Driving Rise in Uterine CancersE.J. Mundell, HealthDay Reporter, Dec 6, 2018 at 2:00 PM
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Obesity Ups Survival in Heart Failure, but That's No Reason to Pile on PoundsAmy Norton, HealthDay Reporter, Dec 6, 2018 at 12:00 PM