
Dr. R. Padmakumar
Bariatric & metabolic surgeon — VPS Lakeshore Hospital.
MBBS, DNB, MNAMS, FRCS (Glasgow)
A City-Specific Forerunners Page For International Patients Comparing Obesity Surgery Hospitals, Report Review, Cost Planning, Travel Support, And Treatment Guidance In Kochi.
A city-specific Forerunners page for international patients comparing obesity surgery hospitals, report review, cost planning, travel support, and treatment guidance in Kochi. It lists 8 obesity specialists and 8 hospitals in Kochi on one page, so you can compare the doctor and the hospital together. Every hospital listed is accredited, with an international patient desk and interpreters on site. Share your reports and Forerunners will shortlist suitable doctors, send a written hospital estimate, arrange your medical visa letter and plan travel and stay.
Obesity refers to a variety of problems of excess weight ranging from mild overweight to the unhealthily obese. Patients with morbid obesity do not respond to medical means of weight loss. Efforts to treat morbid obesity through controlled diets, behaviour modification and exercise programs are only temporarily successful with the patient invariably regaining even more weight than the amount lost.
Eligibility for a bariatric or obesity surgery:-
A person with 45 Kg. or more above his ideal body weight or a BMI OF 40 or greater is highly recommended to consult an obesity surgeon.
Symptoms that indicate obesity in a person:
Bariatric and metabolic surgeons practising in Kochi. Send your reports for a free opinion and a written cost estimate.

Bariatric & metabolic surgeon — VPS Lakeshore Hospital.
MBBS, DNB, MNAMS, FRCS (Glasgow)

Bariatric & metabolic surgeon — Amrita Hospital.
MBBS, MS, MCh (GI Surgery)

Bariatric & metabolic surgeon — Rajagiri Hospital.
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FMBS

Bariatric & metabolic surgeon — Aster Medcity Hospital.
MBBS, MS, MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology)

Bariatric & metabolic surgeon — Aster Medcity Hospital.
MBBS, MS, MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology)

Bariatric & metabolic surgeon — Rajagiri Hospital.
MBBS, MS, MCh (GI Surgery)

Bariatric & metabolic surgeon — Medical Trust Hospital.
MBBS, MS (General Surgery)

Bariatric & metabolic surgeon — Silverline Hospital.
MBBS, MS (General Surgery)
Doctor details adapted from the Forerunners Healthcare city page. Patients can compare obesity surgery specialists before sharing reports for appointment planning.
Aster Medcity is a multispeciality hospital in Kochi, Kerala that provides variety of medical facilities for different diseases with expert doctors under one roof.
Apollo Adlux Hospital, Kerala's first Apollo hospital and Apollo's 73rd hospital in India. We are here to redefine the healthcare experience and standards of the people in this community.
VPS Lakeshore is a super-speciality hospital in Kochi with highly skilled doctors and health professionals across major specialties.
Top Multispecialty Hospital in Kochi, Kerala, India with the best doctors and facilities for cancer treatment, orthopedics, cardiac sciences, gastroenterology, hematology, spine surgery, and all other medical specialties.
Medical Trust Hospital is a leading multispeciality hospital in Kochi, Kerala, offering advanced treatments, expert doctors, and 24/7 quality healthcare services.
Experience advanced healthcare with expert doctors and compassionate care at the best multi-specialty hospital in Kochi, Ernakulam - Sunrise Hospital.
Amrita Hospital is one of the best hospitals in Kochi, Kerala providing advanced healthcare services with state-of-the-art facilities.
Christopher traveled to India for treatment at Lourdes Hospital after we had been waiting months for the right kind of care.
Everything an international patient usually asks, on one screen.
| Detail | Obesity In Kochi |
|---|---|
| City | Kochi, India |
| Speciality | Obesity treatment |
| This Page Lists | 8 specialist profiles and 8 hospital profiles on one page |
| Leading Surgeons | Dr. R. Padmakumar, Dr. Sudheer O V, Dr. Ravi Kanth R |
| Top Hospitals | Aster Medcity Hospital, Apollo Adlux Hospital Hospital, VPS Lakeshore Hospital |
| Reply Time | First reply usually within 24h |
| Send Us | Recent scans or imaging, diagnosis or biopsy report, current medicines, preferred travel dates |
| We Arrange | Doctor opinion, cost estimate, medical visa letter, travel and stay |
Forerunners helps international patients share reports, scans, previous treatment summaries, and travel timelines before hospital selection for obesity surgery in Kochi.
The patient support team helps compare obesity surgery surgeons, expected hospital stay, admission planning, airport pickup, visa support, family companion needs, and follow-up steps.
We believe every international patient deserves the BEST MEDICAL VALUE FOR THE MONEY SPENT.
Our mission is to help patients make informed healthcare decisions in India — from understanding their medical reports and exploring the right treatment options, to connecting with trusted doctors and hospitals, and accessing high-quality treatment at the MOST AFFORDABLE PRICE.
We are committed to helping you find the right treatment, the right medical team, and the right value — with the best quality. When you travel thousands of miles for healthcare, every decision matters.
Read how patients from across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, USA, Europe and beyond found the right hospital, the right surgeon and a clear cost before they travelled.
Share the diagnosis, scans, current symptoms, previous treatment, and preferred dates. Forerunners can guide the next practical step.
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Medical disclaimer: This page is for general patient education and care coordination only. It is not a diagnosis, prescription, or substitute for consultation with a qualified doctor. Treatment suitability, risks, recovery, timelines, and costs vary by patient and must be confirmed after review of medical reports.