Our Team
- Dr. Tulip
About Doctor
Dr. Tulip stands as a distinguished Consultant in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, bringing over two decades of invaluable experience to her practice. With a focus on Bariatric surgery and Laparoscopic procedures, she has finely tuned her skills to perfection, ensuring the highest standard of care for her patients. Dr. Tulip’s dedication to delivering superior results and enhancing the quality of life for her patients has solidified her reputation as a trusted and respected figure in the medical community.
FMIS – Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery
FIAGES – Fellowship of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons
FALS – Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
FMIBS (USA) – Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery
Areas of Specialization
- Expert in Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery, General Surgery, and Minimal Access (Laparoscopic) Surgery.
- Holds a master’s degree in General Surgery.
- Completed advanced training in Minimally Invasive Surgery at Rajiv Gandhi University, Bangalore.
- Received a prestigious Bariatric Surgery fellowship from the University of Minnesota, USA.
- Practices at TODS – Dr. Tulip’s Obesity and Diabetes Surgery Centre, Vikram Hospital, and A.V Hospital.
- Awarded the “Surgeon of Excellence (SOE)” designation by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), USA.
- Performs live bariatric surgeries at national and international conferences.
- Experienced in procedures such as Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, Mini Gastric Bypass, and Banded procedures.
- Specializes in redo bariatric surgeries, especially for weight regain after initial surgery.
- Performs conversions like Sleeve to Mini-Gastric Bypass, Sleeve to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, and Band to Bypass.
- Skilled in advanced laparoscopic surgeries including Rectopexy, APR, LAR, Gastrectomy, Colectomy, Fundoplication, and Heller’s Cardiomyotomy.
- Serves as faculty for a two-year bariatric surgery fellowship under Rajiv Gandhi University.
- Creates medical animation videos to support surgical education for surgeons and gynecologists.
Contributions
- Bariatric Surgery in Bangalore
- Gastric Balloon Procedures
- Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
- Diabetes Surgery
- Liposuction Surgery
- Gynecomastia Surgery
- Abdominoplasty Surgery
- Breast Augmentation
- Face lift
- Breast Reduction Surgery
Significant Achievements
- First female surgeon in the country to actively participate in an International Bariatric Surgery Workshop.
- Co-author of video books covering topics such as “100 Techniques for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy,” “Laparoscopic Hernia: An In-depth Guide,” and “Video Book: Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.”
- Integral role in research and development efforts at the BEST Institute Bangalore, contributing to the creation of a cutting-edge Virtual Reality Laparoscopic Simulator.
- Dedicated faculty member for Laparoscopic Bariatric Training Courses since 2010.
- Respected faculty member for the Bariatric Fellowship Program at Rajiv Gandhi University, imparting insights to aspiring bariatric surgeons.
- Numerous live surgeries performed at conferences and workshops, showcasing proficiency and contributions to the field.
Experience World-Class Surgical Care
Benefit from pioneering surgical expertise with over 43 groundbreaking procedures performed for the first time in Karnataka