Dr M.G Bhat

Dr. M. G. Bhat is a senior general surgeon with extensive experience in complicated gastrointestinal surgery and laparoscopy surgery. He initiated laparoscopy surgery in Karnataka in 1992 and is amongst the most well known laparoscopy surgeons in the country. He has special interest in Obesity and Bariatric Surgery. He currently consults at Nova Specialty Hospital, Koramangala Bangalore. He is also the Medical Director for Nova Medical Centers, India. Dr. M .G. Bhat was former head of department at the Manipal Hospital, Bangalore India

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Poornima – Patient

“I had tried various methods of slimming therapy and nothing worked, I saw in TV about bariatric sleeve surgery and the benefits on long run. Did thorough investigation on the side effects if any before going for surgery. Initially i was… Read More”
Maya Somale – Patient

“Although I was born in family where we had hereditary issue of being obese, I tried all my life to get slim or at least look normal as other people do. But it was… Read More”

Our Doctor

Dr. M G BHAT

Medical Director, Nova Specialty Hospital, Koramangala Bangalore

Consultant Surgical Gastroenterology and Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)

Obtained his MBBS (1972) and MS (1976) from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal and Mangalore – India. He was awarded the Dr.TMA Pai Blue Ribbon and Gold Medal for Best Outgoing Student of the College in 1972, for obtaining the Highest marks in the Medical career.

Trained in England from 1978-83 and obtained the FRCS from England and Edinburgh in 1980.

He is in Bangalore from 1987. He initiated laparoscopic surgery in 1992 in Karnataka and is now among the well-known laparoscopic surgeons in the country. He was formerly Head of Department of General Surgery…Read More

Is Bariatric Surgery Right for me?

Many people would want to opt for this procedure to lose weight but doctors only consider people whose weight poses a threat to their life. In order to qualify they have to fall in the severely or morbidly obese category. That means that they have to be at least 45 kgs over their ideal body weight, which is based on their BMI index. Read More

Types of Bariatric Surgeries

Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Reduction

The laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a bariatric procedure in which the surgeon removes approximately 85% of the stomach, shaping the remaining stomach into a tube or “sleeve”. It can be used as a first stage operation prior to a gastric bypass or as a definite procedure… read more
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass

The “Roux-en-Y gastric bypass” (RYGB) is considered the “gold standard” for weight-loss surgery by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the National Institutes of Health… read more
Laparoscopic Mini Gastric Bypass

The laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a bariatric procedure in which the surgeon removes approximately 85% of the stomach, shaping the remaining stomach into a tube or “sleeve”. It can be used as a first stage operation prior to a gastric bypass or as a definite procedure… read more
Laparoscopic Gastric Balloon

The laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a bariatric procedure in which the surgeon removes approximately 85% of the stomach, shaping the remaining stomach into a tube or “sleeve”. It can be used as a first stage operation prior to a gastric bypass or as a definite procedure… read more

Bariatric Surgery Risks

Each surgery has its own benefits and risks. Undergoing weight loss surgery is a serious decision. Awareness of the surgery and its consequences is important before taking a decision. Other factors to consider include the patient’s BMI, eating habits, health conditions related to obesity, and previous stomach surgeries… read more