About Dr. Sampath Kumar

• Dr. Sampath Kumar is an eminent Bariatric, Laparoscopic, and General Surgeon with over 30 years of experience.
• Widely regarded as one of the best bariatric surgeons in Karnataka, Dr. Kumar has played a key role in advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques and has been instrumental in shaping the field of metabolic and obesity surgery in India.
• He began his medical education at Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga, where he earned his MBBS degree in 1996, followed by DNB in General Surgery from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli, in 1999.
• Over the years, he pursued several advanced certifications, including MNAMS, FIAGES, FICS, FAIS, FRCS, and a Fellowship in Bariatric (Obesity) Surgery, reflecting his lifelong commitment to surgical excellence and academic growth.
• Dr. Sampath was part of the pioneering team that performed the first laparoscopic surgery at Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, a milestone that marked the evolution of modern minimally invasive surgery in the region.
• With over three decades of surgical experience, his practice covers a wide spectrum ranging from laparoscopic and bariatric surgeries to complex general surgical procedures, including gastrointestinal, endocrine, hepatobiliary, and oncologic operations.
• He specializes in bariatric (weight-loss) and metabolic surgery, helping patients combat obesity and obesity-related diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome. His expertise includes laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, revisional bariatric procedures, and metabolic surgeries for diabetes remission.
• In general surgery, Dr. Sampath has extensive experience in laparoscopic appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, thyroidectomy, piles and fistula surgery, and oncologic resections.
• He has also contributed to the field academically as a speaker, mentor, and author. Dr. Kumar has delivered numerous lectures and chaired sessions at national and international conferences, focusing on topics such as early gastric cancer, advances in laparoscopic surgery, and bariatric surgery outcomes.
• Dr. Sampath has co-authored an indexed publication on early gastric cancer, and his contributions have been featured in several continuing medical education (CME) programs and surgical workshops.
• He is actively involved in multiple professional societies, reflecting his leadership within the surgical community.
• He is a member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences, Association of Surgeons of India, Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons of India, and Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society of India (affiliated with IFSO).
• His participation in global associations such as the International College of Surgeons, International Society of Ambulatory Surgery, and Asia-Pacific Hernia Society underscores his international standing.
• As an academic leader and a mentor, Dr. Sampath continues to inspire a new generation of surgeons through his teaching, clinical training, and research initiatives.