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About GEM Obesity and Diabetes Surgery Centre
GEM Obesity &Diabetes Surgery centre,unit of Gem Hospital & Research Centre,Coimbatore is Asia's one of the largest volume centres in Bariatric surgery and the only centre to have performed all varieties of weight loss and diabetes surgeries including sleeve gastrectomy,gastric bypass,ileal interposition,duodeno-jejunal bypass.Also credited to have performed the largest number of single incision weight loss procedures in the country.
GEM Obesity & Diabetes SurgeryCenter is now the proud recipient of South India's FIRST & ONLY Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence (BSCOE) designation in India. Also,Dr. Praveen Raj is the only surgeon in south India to be branded as theBariatric Surgeon of Excellence in this part of the globe. This validates ourenduring commitment to provide the safest and highest quality of care to ourpatient population.
GEM Obesity & Diabetes SurgeryCenter is also the first recognised training center for obesity surgery totrain surgeons by the International Excellence Federation and the only endorsedcenter in South India.
Dr. Praveen Raj- Department Head, Obesity & Diabetes Surgery Centre
President - International Excellence Federation , India Chapter
Only member from South India for the International Excellence Federation,Taiwan
With the blessings of Dr.C.Palanivelu , a pioneer in the field of laparoscopy and considered to be one of the greatest surgeons of all times, Dr. P. Praveen Raj has taken the department (GEM Obesity & Diabetes surgery centre) to great heights,not just in par but better than most centres' around the globe. The department comprises a panel of medical and weight management professionals with extensive experience to provide a comprehensive and scientific management for weight loss(obesity) and weight loss surgery (obesity surgery).
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Dr P.Praveen Raj
- Practice Director
Treatments
Biography: Dr.Praveen Raj is the President of International Excellence Federation for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery - India Chapter. He’s been the Organizing Secretary for LAPAROFIT 2010/2011, which ended up with having more than twice the number of participants than any Bariatric workshop in the country. He completed his Bachelors of Medicine in PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore with honours and the Masters in General Surgery from the prestigious Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai. He also secured his masters in Surgery from the National Board (DNB).He completed his fellowship in Bariatric surgery from Tugun, Australia and the Weill-Cornell University at NYC. He’s also been honoured with the Honorary Fellow in Advanced laparoscopy by the Indian Association for Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES).

Dr S. Saravana Kumar
- Consultant
Treatments
Biography: MS(Gen Surg),FMAS

Ms B. Deepa Nandhini
- Receptionist
Treatments

Dr S Christinajoice
- International Patient Coordinator
Treatments
Specialties
Treatments
- Bariatric Surgery Consultation 19800 $
- Duodenal Switch 11500 $
- Gastric Band 14250 $
- Gastric Bypass 17050 $
- Single Incision Bariatric Surgery 19800 $
- Gastric Plication 11500 $
- Gastric Sleeve 14250 $
- Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty 17050 $
- Diabetes Surgery 19800 $
- Dietician Consultation 11500 $
- Weight Loss Consultation 14300 $
- Weight Loss - Alternative Treatment 17050 $
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- Accessible to Disabled People
- Public Transport Access
- Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
- Access Without Steps
- Patient Bathroom
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