First Bariatric Surgery PhD Recipient in Asia
Dr. P. Praveen Raj is a global pioneer in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery and serves as the CEO of GEM Hospitals. He is the first surgeon in Asia to be awarded a PhD in Bariatric Surgery, having performed over 4,000 bariatric operations and helped place GEM Obesity and Diabetes Centre as a center of excellence globally.
About Dr. Praveen Raj
- He is responsible for placing the GEM Obesity and Diabetes Centre as a centre of excellence globally, ensuring patients receive care and treatment on par with the best international institutions.
- Completed his Bachelor of Medicine (MBBS) at PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore with Honours, and his Master of Surgery (MS) from the prestigious Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai.
- Awarded the Honorary Fellow in Advanced Laparoscopy (FALS) by the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES).
- Awarded the first **Doctorate (PhD) in Bariatric Surgery** in Asia by the Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur.
- Academic & Clinical Leadership: Heads the Department of Minimal Access Bariatric & Robotic Surgery and the Department of Surgical Gastroenterology at GEM Hospitals.
Education & Training
- MBBS: PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore (Honours)
- MS (General Surgery): Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai
- DNB (General Surgery): National Board of Examinations
- DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology): National Board of Examinations
- Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery
- Ph.D. in Bariatric Surgery: Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur (First in Asia)
Clinical Focus & Expertise
- Minimally invasive bariatric and metabolic surgery
- Scarless bariatric surgery (SILS / Single-Incision)
- Diabesity and metabolic disease treatment
- Robotic GI and bariatric operations
- Advanced Laparoscopic Surgical Gastroenterology
Publications & Credentials
Book Publications
- Bariatric Surgical Practice Guidelines
- Clinics in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
