Dr. Hemanth Kumar Kasaragod

Dr. Hemanth Kumar Kasaragod

General Surgery / Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery

Over 22 years

Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi

New Delhi, India

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Introduction

Dr. Hemanth Kumar Kasaragod has been doing general and laparoscopic surgery for over 20 years. People see him for hernias, gallbladder trouble, digestive problems, or weight issues that won’t get better with medicines alone. Many arrive after months of discomfort, looking for a solution that allows them to return to normal life.

About Dr. Hemanth Kumar Kasaragod

Dr. Kasaragod began practising at Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi, performing different surgeries. Later, he specialised in laparoscopic and minimal access surgery. This is a type of surgery that enables you to heal faster because it involves smaller incisions.

Dr. Kasaragod practices gastrointestinal and colorectal surgery, cancer procedures, and deals with difficult cases of the digestive system. In addition, he performs bariatric surgery on patients who may be experiencing obesity and related conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. These surgeries require follow-ups.

Qualifications

  • MBBS
  • DNB (General Surgery)
  • FMAS (Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery)
  • FIAGES (Fellowship of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons)
  • FMBS

Awards & Recognition

  • Presentation on laparoscopic suprapubic hernia at the National Hernia Conference
  • Study on the use of pre- and post-operative leak tests in bariatric surgery
  • Comparative study: laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy vs mini gastric bypass
  • Case presentation on a morbidly obese type-2 diabetes patient who later became a kidney donor
  • Conducted workshops and hands-on training for bariatric and hernia surgeries
  • Teaching faculty for FNB (Minimal Access Surgery) at the current institute
  • Teaching faculty – Ethicon Institute, Hernia Division

Specialities & Expertise

  • Laparoscopic and robotic surgery
  • Gastrointestinal and colorectal procedures
  • Hernia repair (inguinal, umbilical, incisional)
  • Bariatric and metabolic surgery
  • Breast and thyroid surgery
  • Minimally invasive cancer surgery

Patient Experience & Approach

Patients say Dr. Kasaragod doesn’t complicate things. He listens and explains your options without pushing you anywhere. That makes deciding on treatment less stressful. He’s straight about recovery. Follow-ups matter, as getting back to moving around slowly matters. Small tweaks in lifestyle can actually help you heal and stay stable.