Which Specialist Should Be Consulted for Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery in Kolkata?

Question

Which doctor to consult for laparoscopic gastric bypass in Kolkata?

HexaHealth Team · Accepted Answer

Dear Namit Gupta ji,

If you are considering laparoscopic gastric bypass for weight loss in Kolkata, it is important to consult a general surgeon who specialises in bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. The right doctor will assess your weight, overall health and medical history before recommending treatment. Several hospitals in Kolkata have experienced general and laparoscopic surgeons.

Check this list of doctors:

1. Manipal Hospital, EM Bypass, Kolkata

Doctor	Experience and qualifications	Speciality and work
Dr. Sumanta Dey	17+ years of experience. MBBS, MS General Surgery, DNB General Surgery and additional surgical fellowships.	His profile lists bariatric and metabolic surgery, advanced laparoscopic surgery, robotic gastrointestinal surgery, complex hernia repair and gastrointestinal cancer surgery.
Dr. Snigdhendu Chand	29+ years of experience. MBBS, DNB General Surgery and additional qualifications in laparoscopic and gastrointestinal surgery.	His profile lists general surgery, laparoscopic surgery, bariatric surgery and gastrointestinal surgery. He is listed as a consultant at Manipal Hospital, EM Bypass.
Dr. Naba Kumar Saha	30+ years of experience. MBBS and MS General Surgery.	His profile lists bariatric surgery, general surgery, laparoscopic surgery and gastrointestinal surgery.

2. Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata

Doctor	Experience and qualifications	Speciality and work
Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Bhaumik	36+ years of experience.	His profile lists general surgery, laparoscopic surgery and bariatric surgery. His experience makes him a relevant doctor to contact for a weight-loss surgery consultation.
Dr. Gaurav Priyadarshan	14+ years of experience.	His profile lists general surgery, laparoscopic surgery and bariatric surgery. Ask about his experience with gastric bypass specifically.
Dr. Ramesh Agarwalla	42+ years of experience. MBBS, MS General Surgery, DNB Surgical Gastroenterology, FRCS and additional surgical qualifications.	His profile lists general and laparoscopic surgery, gastrointestinal surgery and hernia repair. He has been associated with Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, in a senior general and laparoscopic surgery role.

3. Charnock Hospital, New Town, Kolkata

Doctor	Experience and qualifications	Speciality and work
Dr. Tapan Mukherjee	40+ years of experience. MBBS, MS General Surgery and DNB General Surgery.	His profile lists advanced laparoscopic surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder and bile-duct surgery, colorectal surgery and thyroid surgery.
Dr. Jai Chaudhuri	34+ years of experience. MBBS, MS General Surgery and FRCS qualifications.	His profile lists general and laparoscopic surgery, abdominal surgery, hernia repair and gastrointestinal surgery. He is listed as practising at Charnock Hospital, New Town.

4. Ruby General Hospital, Kasba, Kolkata

Doctor	Experience and qualifications	Speciality and work
Dr. Sougata Deb	35+ years of experience. MBBS, MS General Surgery and FRCS.	His profile lists general surgery and procedures involving the digestive system, including laparoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. His listed experience includes work at Ruby General Hospital.

What should you ask the doctor before gastric bypass?

How many laparoscopic gastric bypass operations have you performed?
Is gastric bypass suitable for my BMI and medical condition?
What are the risks, expected recovery time and long-term dietary changes?
What is the total cost, including tests, hospital stay, medicines and follow-up?
Will I need regular nutritional monitoring and vitamin supplements after surgery?

Carry your previous medical reports, current medication list, weight records and any diabetes, blood pressure or other relevant test reports to your appointment.

Wishing you and your family good health always.
Warm regards,
Team HexaHealth