Bring your symptoms and reports for a proper surgical opinion.
The safest next step for surgical symptoms is a proper diagnosis. Dr. Rajesh Kanungo reviews your examination findings, reports and medical history before advising treatment.
- 01Bariatric training in Belgium
- 02Gastric bypass care
- 03Nutrition and team follow-up
Symptoms and situations to discuss
- 01Severe obesity with diabetes, BP, sleep apnea or joint strain
- 02Repeated unsuccessful medically supervised weight-loss attempts
- 03Need to understand surgery types, risks and lifestyle changes
- 04Referral from physician or endocrinologist for surgical opinion
What Dr. Rajesh reviews
- 01Medical and surgical eligibility assessment
- 02Discussion of procedure choices and long-term commitments
- 03Nutrition and long-term follow-up with Dr. Rajesh Kanungo and the R.K. Hospital team
Questions before your consultation
No. Bariatric surgery is a metabolic and weight-loss surgery option for selected patients after medical evaluation. It is not simply a cosmetic procedure.
No. It requires in-person evaluation, investigations, counselling and a clear long-term follow-up plan.
Guides to read before your visit
- Gastric Bypass Surgery Cost in India: What to Budget For
Compare gastric bypass estimates by what they include. Explore the published Bhopal planning range, insurance questions and long-term follow-up costs.
- Bariatric Surgery Eligibility in India: BMI and Health Assessment
Understand Indian bariatric eligibility guidance, what BMI can and cannot tell you, and what to bring to an assessment with Dr. Rajesh Kanungo.
- Sleeve Gastrectomy vs Gastric Bypass: Questions Before Choosing
Compare how sleeve and bypass differ, then use a consultation checklist to discuss the operation suited to your health and follow-up needs.
Weight-loss surgery in India, with care based in Bhopal
Searching for bariatric surgery in India often brings up national hospital chains, specialist centres and individual surgeons. The practical choice is a care team that can assess your health, explain the proposed treatment and support follow-up. Dr. Rajesh Kanungo offers bariatric and gastric bypass care at R.K. Hospital & Research Centre, Indrapuri, Bhopal.
Bariatric surgery treats obesity in selected patients by changing the digestive system. Potential benefits include improvement in obesity-related health problems, but results differ between individuals. Assessment should also cover non-surgical options, risks, costs and the practical demands of aftercare.
Clinical reference: NIDDK: benefits of weight-loss surgery.
Dr. Rajesh Kanungo’s qualifications and bariatric training
Dr. Kanungo is Senior Surgeon and Director at R.K. Hospital & Research Centre. His published qualifications include MBBS, MS, FMAS, FIAGES and DLS France. His profile records MS General Surgery from Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, DLS training at IRCAD Strasbourg, France, and advanced laparoscopy and bariatric surgery training in Belgium.
Discuss his recommendation using your medical history and goals. Ask who will participate in your care, how the operation will be explained and what support you can expect after discharge.
Practice source: R.K. Hospital doctor profile · About Dr. Rajesh Kanungo.
Nutrition and long-term follow-up are part of the care
Dr. Rajesh Kanungo handles patients’ nutrition and long-term follow-up together with the R.K. Hospital team. Ask for a written plan covering food stages, prescribed supplements, medicine review, tests and scheduled appointments. Confirm the person to contact for routine questions and the instructions for urgent concerns.
If you live outside Bhopal, agree on the follow-up arrangement before surgery. Ask which visits require an examination, how reports from another city will be reviewed and what expenses to budget for. A successful appointment booking does not establish that all future care can take place remotely.
Eligibility, costs and informed consent
Use the Indian eligibility guide to prepare questions. BMI is only part of the assessment. Bring your existing reports, medicines and previous treatment records so the team can identify what further evaluation you need.
For cost planning, request a written estimate for the exact operation. The hospital’s general bariatric cost guide is an estimate, not a guaranteed gastric bypass package. Confirm inclusions, possible extra charges, insurance approval and the ongoing cost of aftercare.
Bariatric operations carry risks including bleeding, infection, leaks, blood clots and nutritional deficiencies. Discuss the risks relevant to you, how complications are managed and the alternatives before giving consent.
Clinical reference: NIDDK: weight-loss surgery side effects.
Visit R.K. Hospital in Indrapuri, Bhopal
226, C-Sector, Indrapuri, Raisen Road, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462022. Call +91 9826038183 to confirm a consultation or 0755-4260605 for the hospital. Confirm availability before arranging travel.
Plan an assessment from another city · Hospital department and facilities.
Updated 5 October 2026 by the website editorial team. Practice information supplied by the R.K. Hospital team; linked medical sources support the educational information above.
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Prepare for assessment
Bring your symptom history, medicines, previous reports and treatment questions.
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Discuss your options
Review the findings, proposed treatment, preparation and written estimate.
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Plan follow-up
Confirm recovery instructions, nutrition support and the next review with the team.