Dr. Prem Kumar A

Dr. Prem Kumar A is a trusted General, Laparoscopic, Bariatric and Robotic Surgeon in Bangalore with 25 years of experience.

Patients looking for the best bariatric surgeon in Bangalore for weight loss surgery, gastric bypass, or metabolic surgery will find that Dr Prem Kumar offers advanced, minimally invasive solutions with a patient-centric approach.

He is renowned for being the first surgeon to perform Trans Oral Thyroidectomy in Karnataka and holds a patent from the Government of India for surgical innovation.

Dr. Prem is fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada, ensuring clear communication and comfortable consultations for his patients.

Credentials and Trust Signals

Dr Prem A holds an impressive array of qualifications from prestigious national and international institutions, reflecting his commitment to surgical excellence.

Education and Training

• MBBS from Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore (2001)
• MS General Surgery from MS Ramaiah Medical College (2007)
• Fellowship in Laparoscopy (FMAS) from World Laparoscopy Hospital, Delhi (2007)
• Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FIMAS) (2007)
• Fellowship in Bariatric, Metabolic Surgery and Bariatric Surgery (2016)
• Fellow of American College of Surgeons (FACS) (2016)
• Fellow of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (FRCS), Glasgow (2017)
• Fellowship in Robotic Surgery (rFIAGES) (2019)
• Fellow of International College of Surgeons (FICS) (2019)
• PhD in Minimal Access Surgery (2017–2023)

 He has been honoured with the ASI National Level Award in Innovation in Surgery (2017) and the Millennium Gold Medal Award (2016). He also served as the President-Elect (2024) of the Surgical Society of Bangalore.

Professional Memberships

Dr. Prem Kumar A is an active member of several prestigious medical associations, reflecting his standing in the surgical community:

• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES)
• Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of India (SELSI)
• Hernia Society of India (HSI)
• Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

A Pioneer in Surgical Innovation

Dr Prem Kumar is not just a clinician but an innovator. He previously served as a Professor and Head of Unit at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, where he performed the first Bariatric Surgery in a government setup in the state.

His practice combines cutting-edge technology with deep physiological understanding to ensure faster recovery and better outcomes for his patients.

Current Hospital Affiliations in Bangalore

Dr. Prem Kumar A provides consultations as a Bariatric and Robotic Surgeon in Bangalore at the following locations:

• Docube Healthcare
• Medax Hospital, RT Nagar
• Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Prem Kumar specializes in advanced weight loss and metabolic procedures, utilizing the latest minimally invasive techniques.

Bariatric and Weight Loss Surgery

As a leading bariatric surgeon in Bangalore, Dr. Prem Kumar expertly manages obesity and metabolic disorders:

• Sleeve Gastrectomy
• Intragastric Balloon Placement for Weight Management
• Gastric Bypass Surgery (Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass)
• Mini Gastric Bypass
• Metabolic Surgery for Diabetes Management
• Revision Bariatric Surgery
• Gastric Banding
• Robotic Bariatric Surgery
• Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (Non-surgical weight loss)

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