Dr. Ramesh Makam

MBBS, DNB - General Surgery

Surgery

Bengaluru, Karnataka
3 Awards

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Dr. Ramesh Makam is a renowned surgeon with more than 30 years of experience in the field of MAS & Bariatric Surgery. He is one of the pioneers of Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery in the fields of GI Surgery, Gynaecology, Urology and Thoracic Surgery in Karnataka & Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic surgery for splenectomy, colectomy and donor nephrectomy in India. Having performed more than 1000 Bariatric surgeries in the last 15 years, Dr. Ramesh is one of the few surgeons who have established Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery in India. The world-renowned Bangalore Endoscopic Surgery Training Institute & Research Centre was established under Dr. Makam’s administration. He has trained over 1600 practicing surgeons from 5 continents and has been involved in several innovations including BEST Endotrainer, Virtual Reality Laparoscopic Surgery Simulator, and Circulation pump, used for training in Minimally Invasive Surgery. Established the country’s first Fellowship course in the field of Bariatric and Metabolic surgery affiliated to a Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. He is also the founder member of the Hernia Society of India. Professional Qualification: Dr. Makam did his M.B.B.S from Bangalore Medical College in 1984 and further pursued D.N.B. at St. Martha’s Hospital in 1989. He trained in Laparoscopic Surgery at Mumbai & Singapore and later started the first Video-laparoscopic Centre in Karnataka State in 1993. He has also been the Director of Bangalore Endoscopic Surgery Training Institute & Research Centre and an Advisor to the Society of Biomedical Technology. Having trained in Bariatric Surgery and obtaining Fellowships in USA and Germany, Dr. Ramesh is now actively involved in "Weight-loss" practice. Areas of Interest & Expertise : His key areas of interest include Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Basic and Advanced GI surgery and Minimally Invasive Hernia Surgery.

Fortis Hospital

154/9, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

A V Hospital

No 9, Patalamma Temple Street, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Fortis Hospital

14, Cunningham Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Colorectal Surgery (Colon and rectum surgery)

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal surgery)

Endoscopic Surgery (camera assisted surgery)

Bariatric Surgeries

Body Contouring Surgery (body shape correction surgery)

Liposuction (fat removal surgery)

Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck surgery)

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (Weight loss stomach bypass surgery)

Metabolic Surgery for Diabetes (surgery to control diabetes)

Incisional Hernia (hernia at surgical scar)

Inguinal Hernia (groin hernia condition)

Laparoscopic Appendectomy (appendix removal surgery)

Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair (stomach hernia surgery)

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (Stomach size reduction surgery)

Laparoscopic Hernia Repair (hernia keyhole surgery)

Appendicitis Treatment (Appendix inflammation treatment)

Umbilical Hernia (Bulge near navel)

Laparoscopic Rectopexy (rectal prolapse repair surgery)

Laparoscopic Splenectomy (spleen removal keyhole surgery)

Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy (adrenal gland removal surgery)

Laparoscopic Hemicolectomy (colon section removal surgery)

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Chronic acid reflux disease)

Laparoscopic Mini Gastric Bypass (weight loss stomach surgery)

Revisional Bariatric Surgery (repeat weight loss surgery)

Gastric Balloon Procedure (weight loss stomach balloon)

Gallbladder Stone Treatment (Gallstones treatment)

Gastroscopy (stomach camera test)

Gastric Plication (stomach folding weight surgery)

Non-Surgical Piles Treatment (hemorrhoids non-surgical therapy)

Fistula Treatment (Treatment for anal fistula)

Laparoscopic Cardiomyotomy (achalasia swallowing surgery)

Lumbar Hernia (hernia in lower back area)

Spigelian Hernia (Rare abdominal wall hernia)

Pseudopancreatic Cyst Surgery (pancreatic cyst drainage surgery)

Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration (laparoscopic bile duct stone removal)

Bariatric Surgeon (Doctor for weight loss surgery)

General Surgery (Surgical treatment specialty)

Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore - Jan-1985 Graduated
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MBBS
National Borad of Examinations Ministry of Health Government of India - Jan-1990 Graduated
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DNB - General Surgery

A.V Hospital
Thanesar, Haryana, India
Senior Consultant GI. Minimal Invasive and Bariatric Surgery
Jan-1989-Jan-2015
BGS Global Hospital
Thanesar, Haryana, India
Senior Consultant GI. Minimal Invasive and Bariatric Surgery
Jan-2006-Jan-2011
Vikram Hospital
Thanesar, Haryana, India
Senior Consultant GI. Minimal Invasive and Bariatric Surgery
Jan-2011-Jan-2015

1).Part of the pioneering team in India in Bariatric Surgery, headed by Dr. Sunil Sharma, which performed the first Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery in India.
2).He established the world renowned Bangalore Endoscopic Surgery Training Institute & Research Centre, through which he has trained over 600 practising surgeons from 5 continents
3).He started the first Fellowship Course in Minimal Invasive Surgery affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.

Karnataka Medical Council

Fundoplication (acid reflux surgery)
Sleeve Gastrectomy (weight loss stomach surgery)
Ingrown Toenail Surgery (painful nail removal)
Gastric Banding (weight loss stomach band)
Lipoma Removal (fat lump removal)
Piles Surgery (Hemorrhoid removal surgery)
AV Fistula Creation (dialysis access surgery)
Bariatric Surgery (weight loss surgery)
Gastric Bypass Surgery (weight loss stomach surgery)
Gastric Balloon Placement (weight loss balloon)
Appendectomy (appendix removal surgery)
Varicose Veins Treatment (swollen vein treatment)
Hernia Surgery (operation for hernia)
Vasectomy (permanent male birth control)
Sterilization Procedure (permanent birth control)
Circumcision (foreskin removal surgery)
Cyst Removal (Fluid-filled sac removal)
Anal Fissure Surgery (tear in anus repair)
Gastrectomy (stomach removal surgery)
Gastrostomy (stomach feeding tube surgery)
Metabolic Surgery (Surgery to treat obesity and diabetes)
Achalasia Cardia Surgery (food pipe muscle surgery)
Hemorrhoidectomy (piles removal surgery)

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1).Part of the pioneering team in India in Bariatric Surgery, headed by Dr. Sunil Sharma, which performed the first Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery in India.

2).He established the world renowned Bangalore Endoscopic Surgery Training Institute & Research Centre, through which he has trained over 600 practising surgeons from 5 continents

3).He started the first Fellowship Course in Minimal Invasive Surgery affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.

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1).Part of the pioneering team in India in Bariatric Surgery, headed by Dr. Sunil Sharma, which performed the first Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery in India.

2).He established the world renowned Bangalore Endoscopic Surgery Training Institute & Research Centre, through which he has trained over 600 practising surgeons from 5 continents

3).He started the first Fellowship Course in Minimal Invasive Surgery affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.

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