Dr. Sampath Kumar

Dr Sampath Kumar is the Head of Department and Consultant in Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery at Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru, with 30 years of clinical experience in bariatric and metabolic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, surgical gastroenterology, and general surgery.

He holds fellowships including MNAMS, FIAGES, FICS, FAIS, FRCS, and a dedicated Fellowship in Bariatric and Obesity Surgery, and was part of the team that performed the first laparoscopic procedure at Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru.

He has served as General Secretary and Ex-Treasurer of the Bangalore Surgical Society. Whether you are looking for a bariatric surgeon, laparoscopic surgeon, metabolic surgery specialist, or general surgeon in Bengaluru, Dr Sampath Kumar brings three decades of surgical expertise at one of Bengaluru's leading multi-speciality hospitals.

He consults in English, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Sampath Kumar provides comprehensive surgical care covering bariatric and metabolic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, cancer surgery, and general surgical conditions.

Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery in Bengaluru

He is a dedicated bariatric and metabolic surgeon with a Fellowship in Bariatric and Obesity Surgery and membership in the Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of India affiliated to IFSO.

• Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
• Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Mini Gastric Bypass
• Metabolic Surgery for Type 2 Diabetes
• Revision Bariatric Surgery
• Obesity-related metabolic disorder management

Laparoscopic Surgery in Bengaluru

He was part of the team that performed the first laparoscopic procedure at Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru, and has built a three-decade career in minimally invasive surgery.

• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
• Laparoscopic Appendicectomy
• Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
• Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
• Laparoscopic Surgery for gastrointestinal conditions
• Endoscopic and minimally invasive procedures

Gastrointestinal and Cancer Surgery in Bengaluru

• Gastric Cancer Surgery
• Colorectal Cancer Surgery
• Liver Disease Surgery
• Thyroid Surgery (Thyroidectomy)
• Breast Lump Excision and Breast Surgery
• Polypectomy and gastrointestinal tumour surgery
• Laparotomy

General Surgery in Bengaluru

He manages the full range of general surgical presentations covering trauma, anorectal conditions, soft tissue conditions, and vascular access procedures.

• Piles and Haemorrhoidectomy
• Fistula and Anal Fissure Surgery
• Hernia repair and abdominal wall surgery
• Trauma surgery
• Cyst removal and soft tissue surgery
• Circumcision
• AV Fistula Surgery for dialysis access
• Gynecomastia treatment and surgery

Hospital Affiliations in Bengaluru

Dr Sampath Kumar currently practises at two Manipal locations in Bengaluru:

• Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru 560017. Consultation Fee: ₹1000
• Manipal Clinic, Indiranagar — 14th Cross Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Bengaluru

OPD at Old Airport Road: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM; Tuesday, Thursday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. OPD at Indiranagar: Monday and Friday, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Credentials and Trust Signals

Qualifications

• MBBS, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum (1996)
• DNB in General Surgery, National Board at Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru (1999)
• MNAMS, National Academy of Medical Sciences
• FIAGES, Fellow of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
• FICS, Fellow of International College of Surgeons
• FAIS, Fellow of Association of Surgeons of India
• FRCS, Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
• Fellowship in Bariatric and Obesity Surgery

Awards and Recognition

• Part of the team that performed the first laparoscopic procedure at Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru
• General Secretary and Ex-Treasurer, Bangalore Surgical Society

Memberships

• National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Association of Minimally Access Surgery of India
• Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of India affiliated to IFSO
• International Society of Ambulatory Surgery, India
• Asia Pacific Hernia Society
• Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgery
• Fellow, International College of Surgeons

Dr Sampath Kumar is registered with the Karnataka Medical Council (Reg. No. 31163, 1991).

About Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road

Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road is a NABH and NABL accredited flagship hospital housing the dedicated Manipal Institute of Bariatric Surgery (MIBS), one of Bengaluru's most established bariatric surgery centres.

It provides comprehensive general surgery, laparoscopic surgery, bariatric surgery, and surgical gastroenterology services with advanced minimally invasive surgical infrastructure.

Clinical Experience

Dr Sampath Kumar completed his DNB in General Surgery at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road before building his entire career at the same institution over three decades.

He was part of the pioneering team that performed the first laparoscopic procedure at Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru, marking a landmark moment in the institution's minimally invasive surgery history.

He has served as General Secretary and Ex-Treasurer of the Bangalore Surgical Society, reflecting his active contribution to the surgical community in Karnataka.

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr Sampath Kumar has co-authored a published article on early gastric cancer in an indexed journal and has delivered talks at national and international conferences on bariatric and metabolic surgery.

He actively participates in continuing medical education programmes and surgical society events through the Association of Surgeons of India, Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of India, and Bangalore Surgical Society.

Book an Appointment with Dr Sampath Kumar

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