Overview

Dr. Sampath Kumar is one of the most accomplished HOD and Consultant in Bariatric, General, and Laparoscopic Surgery at the Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bengaluru, with more than 30 years of surgical experience. He is a graduate of Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, and a Diplomate in General Surgery at the National Board, has an apex qualification as Fellow in Bariatric Surgery, and possesses several other prestigious features of expertise, such as MNAMS, FIAGES, FAIS, FICS, FRCS. He has been a Member of the team that first did laparoscopic surgery in Manipal Hospital and is also regarded as one of the finest bariatric surgeons in Bengaluru. Dr. Kumar speaks English, Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil; this presents him with the opportunity to relate effectively with a broad range of patients. His area of specialty includes metabolic, trauma, cancer surgery, thyroidectomy, and cosmetic surgery. He is a member in good standing of many national and international surgical organisations and has presented many lectures and publications, adding value to the profession