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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
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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
American College of Surgeons -
Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
The American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery -
The Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons.
The Royal College of Surgeons in England.London,UK.
Languages Spoken
- English