Dr. Jagannath Kulkarni

Dr Jagannath Kulkarni is an experienced laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon in Goa with over 22 years of clinical and surgical experience in managing obesity, general surgery, laparoscopic procedures, and minimally invasive abdominal surgery.

He currently practises as a Consultant in Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery at Manipal Hospital, Goa, where he provides advanced minimally invasive surgical care for weight loss, gallbladder stones, hernias, appendicitis, and a wide range of abdominal conditions.

If you are searching for the best bariatric surgeon in Goa or a trusted laparoscopic surgery specialist near Panaji, Dr Kulkarni brings over two decades of focused surgical practice and a straightforward, patient-first approach that patients dealing with obesity and complex surgical conditions trust.

He consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Assamese, and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Jagannath Kulkarni is widely regarded as one of the best laparoscopic and bariatric surgeons in Goa for weight loss surgery, minimally invasive abdominal procedures, and general surgical care.

Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

• Bariatric surgery for obesity and weight loss
• Metabolic surgery for obesity-related conditions
• Long-term weight management and follow-up

Laparoscopic and General Surgery

• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
• Laparoscopic appendectomy
• Laparoscopic hernia repair
• Advanced laparoscopic abdominal surgery
• General surgical procedures
• Emergency abdominal surgery

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations:

• Consultant, Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery, Manipal Hospital, Goa

Past Affiliations:

• Senior Registrar, ESIC-PGIMSR, Rajajinagar
• Senior Registrar, Fortis Hospital, BG Road, Bangalore

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, 2004
• MS in General Surgery from Gauhati University, 2012

He holds FNB (Fellowship of National Board) in Minimal Access Surgery, FACS (Fellow of the American College of Surgeons), and FIAGES (Fellow of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons).

Medical Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council (KMC 68736)

Professional Memberships

• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Obesity Surgery Society of India
• Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Book an Appointment

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