Madison Surgical Associates Bariatric Center

If you live in North Alabama and are looking for an exceptional bariatric surgeon, I strongly recommend you consider Dr. Mailapur as your surgeon of choice. There are alternative surgeons but you will not find a more qualified, caring surgeon than Dr. Mailapur. The bariatric program at Huntsville Hospital is certified as a Bariatric Center of Excellence and consists of Dr. Mailapur, his front office staff, his bariatric nurse/coordinate (Angi), and outside professionals who specialize in nutrition and psychology. Dr. Mailapur uses a holistic approach in educating and guiding each patient through the surgery process including seminars, support groups, one-on-one appointments and after-care that are all part of a bigger plan to help the patient be successful in their weight loss objectives. There are even former Dr. Mailapur patients that make up a hospital support group that come visit each bariatric surgery patient after surgery to help answer questions. From all the interaction with Dr. Mailapur and his staff, I knew exactly what was going to happen throughout the process, including surgery and post-op challenges. Dr. Mailapur takes his time with you and fully explains the procedure and answers any question you may have in a most professional way. Everything happened EXACTLY as was explained to me and I experienced a fast, pain free surgery with absolutely no complications. Angi Achenbach (Bariatric Nurse and Bariatric Coordinator) is a phenomenal resource throughout the process available to patients and is a big part of making sure patient questions are answered, setting up support groups and seminars, and is always available to help resolve issues or answer questions. Dr. Mailapur’s front office staff really sets his practice apart from any other alternative. Jessica Martinez is a guru at insurance and making sure that all the steps required to be completed before surgery are done correctly. Dr. Mailapur’s entire team is helpful and dedicated to making sure you will be successful in your weight loss journey.

In summary, if you are considering bariatric surgery and live near Huntsville Alabama, I strongly recommend you consider Dr. Mailapur and his team at Madison Surgical Associates.

I am almost 4 months post-op. My experience has been great. Dr. Mailapur and his staff are superb at what they do. Dr. Mailapur explained every step of the process and what to expect along the way. I have already recommended him to a dear friend and I will not hesitate to recommend him to others in the future.

Dr. Mailapur and his staff guided me through the gastric by-pass process from the introductory seminar, insurance approval, pre-surgical weight loss and surgery in an amazingly short period of time. From the first visit to the actual surgery was probably less than 2 months. I was afraid of a long drawn out process that would be discouraging. He and his wonderful staff took care of me and made the whole procedure a real blessing. At 3 mos post-op I have lost 47% of my excess weight! My discomfort was minimal, I have had no nausea, pain or any negative side effects except that my hair is thinning a little. I no longer use a bi-pap machine! Thank you Dr. Mailapur!

I am currently 2 weeks post surgery with Dr. Mailapur. I had a sleeve gastrectomy. Dr. Mailapur has a great "bedside manner". He spent plenty of time before and after surgery with both my wife and I, making sure that we understood exactly what was going on, what he would be doing, what was being done to ensure that I was as safe as possible (like what we were doing to reduce the chance of complications and such), how the diets would work, and everything you can think of. At no point did I ever feel like he didn't have time to answer any questions I had, and I believe this is very important. You need to understand as much about this surgery and what you are getting into before you have it done - you cannot go into this with blinders on because it is a huge change in your lifestyle.

In addition to Dr. Mailapur, I have to put in a top notch word for his entire staff and all of the people associated with him. From the pre-surgery nurse that spent a couple hours with us detailing what we needed to do pre and post surgery and what to expect, to the nutritionist with so much info about the different phases of the diet, to his office staff... Not one person ever made me feel that I was taking too much time by asking questions, they were all responsive when I needed to contact them.

Bottom line, it was surgery. There was pain, and there are things that you have to deal with because of the surgery (diet, etc.). But Dr. Mailapur and his staff have been excellent in making sure that I understood the implications of the surgery, what was going to happen before, during and after the surgery, and how my life was going to change afterward. There was nothing surprising about anything so far, except for the reality of watching the pounds just wash away.

Dr. Mailapur removed my gallbladder two weeks ago. He was super nice, explained the process thoroughly, and returned my phone calls promptly when I had questions after surgery. I would recommend Dr. Mailapur to anyone. I couldn't be happier with how much better I feel and how well I've recovered.

Dr. Mailapur is an amazing doctor. He was kind and took the time to talk to me and resolve all my questions before the surgery.

I had very few problems after the surgery and he was very attentive to all my concerns in the months afterward.

I think you can't go wrong letting him be your physician.

Dr. M is simply - THE BEST! He is concerned with you as a person and as a patient. He makes certain you take ownership of your weight loss and insists that you understand the big picture.

His education program pre and post surgery (along with Huntsville Hospital) is second to none! This makes all the difference in the world! I've met patients of other surgeons who were not informed and have gained much of their weight back and are not healthy.

Dr. Mailapur teaches you that he is providing you with a tool that will allow you to accomplish yur fitness, health AND weight loss goals. But it is still up to you. It is not magic - - - but I will tell you this - IT IS MAGICAL!!

As of this writing, I am just past 5 months out from my surgery. I have lost over 133 pounds, lost over 18 inches on my waist, am off of all Diabetes meds and insulin, exercising regularly - (preparing for a 5K run in April and a Sprint Triathlon in May!!!) and feeling terrific!

Dr. Mailapur and his staff are not only supremely qualified - they are compassionate and caring. This means they care enough to tell you the truth.

Dr. Mailapur and his staff are top notch in my book. Dr. Mailapur himself is very nice and informative he also doesn't beat around the bush when it come to letting you know what the risks of each procedure are. His office staff are very helpful as well, especially in helping with getting all of the insurance paperwork done.

Dr. Mailapur was suggested to me by a friend who also went to him. From what I have heard around town he is the best. I have heard that other doctors in the area aren't not as nice as Dr. Mailapur I am just 3 weeks out from my surgery and I am doing great. I knew what to expect from all the information I was given. The office staff has also been great. Would highly recommend!!

My surgery was 1/5/11...10 months later I reached my goal. I lost 115 pounds in 10 months and have never felt better. I am so glad I had gastric bypass surgery and Dr Mailapur is wonderful. The only regret I have is that I didn't have it done sooner.
I have had no problems or complications at all. The hardest thing to overcome was the mental ideas of eating & foods you eat. Once you realize you don't have to clean your plate or don't have to eat when everyone else is eating...your will be fine. Eating in the USA is social but I had to learn that eating is just to fuel my body.
Dr Mailapur and his staff are great! You are very well informed before, during and after the surgery. Their support is very valuable. I also enjoy the Bariatric support groups they have. You learn alot from other people who are going through the same things you are going through.
If you are considering having gastric bypass surgery, I would talk to Dr. Mailapur. He is the best!
Oh, I also wanted to say that 1 year after surgery I am 2 pounds under goal...I have lost 117 pounds!!! All I do now is maintain! I feel great!