Ahmedabad, India – Dr. Manish Khaitan, one of India’s most respected bariatric and metabolic surgeons, has crossed a remarkable milestone — over 8,000 bariatric surgeries performed — making a significant impact on obesity treatment and metabolic health in the country.
As obesity rates soar across India, bringing with them a surge in diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease, Dr. Khaitan’s work is transforming lives. His surgical expertise not only delivers dramatic weight loss results but also helps patients manage or even reverse chronic conditions that strain India’s healthcare system.
A Career Built on Excellence and Innovation
Dr. Khaitan’s journey began at B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, where he earned his MBBS and later a gold medal in his Master of Surgery (MS) in General Surgery. He then trained under world-renowned bariatric surgeon Dr. Kelvin Higa in the United States, further honing his skills in advanced obesity care.
Today, he leads as Chief Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeon and Director at Nobesity Bariatric Surgery Centre, Ahmedabad, and heads the Bariatric Surgery Department at KD Hospital since 2019. Over the past two decades, his expertise has spanned:
- Laparoscopic gastric bypass
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- Revisional surgeries for complex cases
Shaping the Future of Bariatric Care in India
As a past president of the Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI), Dr. Khaitan has been instrumental in standardizing bariatric surgery protocols and training over 150 surgeons nationwide. His work ensures that advanced, safe, and effective obesity treatment is more accessible across the country.
He also champions the view that bariatric surgery is not just about weight loss — it’s a metabolic intervention that improves long-term health, often leading to remission of type 2 diabetes and other obesity-related conditions.
A Global Voice in Obesity Surgery
Dr. Khaitan’s influence extends beyond India. He has been a keynote speaker and faculty at prestigious national conferences like OSSICON, AIIMS BARICON, AMASICON, and IAGES National Conference, as well as international forums including:
- International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO) meetings
- American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
- Duke Bariatric Master Class
Through these platforms, he has contributed to advancing global bariatric surgery techniques, fostering research, and promoting evidence-based care.
Research and Patient-Centered Care
Recent multicenter studies involving Dr. Khaitan have shown promising results in diabetes remission and long-term patient well-being after bariatric surgery in India. His approach combines surgical expertise with postoperative lifestyle support, nutritional counseling, and holistic care.
With over two decades of experience, thousands of transformed lives, and an unwavering commitment to improving obesity care, Dr. Manish Khaitan continues to shape India’s fight against its growing metabolic health crisis.
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