Aarthy Kannappan Bariatric Surgeon MD

About Aarthy Kannappan, MD Philosophy of Care "The Purpose of a doctor should not be to delay the death of a patient, but to increase their quality of life" - Patch Adams My goal is to provide 360 care - I believe that one cannot treat a physical problem without helping with mental adjustment. Conditions & Procedures Conditions Treated Morbid obesity GERD Inguinal Hernia Ventral Hernia Procedures Performed Advanced Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery Robotic surgery RNY Gastric Bypass Sleeve gastrectomy Lap Band Hobbies Dance, Reading Languages I Speak English, Spanish and Tamil Education Undergraduate University of Southern California: Business Administration University of Southern California: Biological Sciences Medical School Harvard Medical School Residency Stanford University Medical Center: General Surgery UT/Memorial Hermann: MIS/Bariatric Fellowship University of Texas Houston: MIS/Bariatric Other Membership: American College of Surgeons Certifications: Robotics Bariatrics Board Certifications American Board of Surgery American Fellowship Council

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