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Kumaran Chinnappan MD/Bariatric Surgeon in Saint Louis10007 Kennerly Road, Suite A, Saint Louis, MO 63128 map
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Kumaran Chinnappan MD/Bariatric Surgeon in Saint Louis.1455 Highway 61, Suite B, Festus, MO 63028 map
As a board certified and fellowship trained bariatric surgeon,Dr.Kumaran Chinnappan is known for his commitment and expertise in the field of weight loss surgery.
Kumaran Chinnappan MD/Bariatric Surgeon in Saint Louis
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan is accepting new patients at this office.
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10007 Kennerly Road, Suite A, Saint Louis, MO 63128
Office Details
Kumaran Chinnappan MD/Bariatric Surgeon in Saint Louis.
Please Note: This link will direct you to a third-party website unaffiliated with MD.com (http://weightlosssurgerystl.com/contact-us-2/), where you're able to request or schedule an appointment online with Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan.
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
1455 Highway 61, Suite B, Festus, MO 63028
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
Please contact the doctor’s office to inquire about insurance.
Bio
Kumaran Chinnappan MD,FACS,FRCS,FASMBS is a bariatric/weight loss surgeon practicing in Saint Louis region. He performs sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, gastric band and revision weight loss procedures regularly. He is board certified in surgery and fellowship trained in bariatric surgery. He is a fellow of the American college of surgeons, American society of metabolic and bariatric surgery(ASMBS) and fellow of the Royal college of surgeons in England,London,UK. http://www.weightlosssurgerystl.com
Specialties
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Bariatric Surgery
Patients struggling with obesity problems may see Dr. Chinnappan 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. Chinnappan 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 Missouri, Dr. Chinnappan performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Chinnappan may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
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Surgical Oncology
Surgical oncologists offer surgical treatment for patients suffering from a variety of cancers. The goal of a surgical oncologist is to stop the advancement of the disease through surgical intervention, sending the patient into remission. Dr. Chinnappan may offer a range of surgical treatment types including preventive surgery, curative surgery, diagnostic surgery, debulking surgery, palliative surgery, restorative surgery, and more. Dr. may offer surgery in conjunction with other treatments like radiation therapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy.
Conditions Treated
- Obesity
Services & Procedures
- Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
- Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve
Special Interests
- Bariatric Surgery- Treatment of the Morbidly Obese
- Weight Loss Surgery
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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BRONX LEBANON HOSPITAL • New York, NY
Residency in General Surgery
Fellowship
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GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER
Fellowship in FELLOWSHIP IN BARIATRIC SURGERY
Awards & Honors
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Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
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Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
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The Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons.
The Royal College of Surgeons in England.London,UK.
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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