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Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 53
Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan, MD
4.9 (54 Ratings)

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Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Saint Louis, MO.
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Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 53
Saint Louis, MO
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Saint Louis, MO.

About

Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Saint Louis, MO. They graduated from DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE and completed a residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. They currently practice at Arch Bariatrics and are affiliated with Mercy Hospital Jefferson and Mercy Hospital South. Dr. Chinnappan has experience treating conditions like Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chinnappan received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 54 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Chinnappan is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Experience Check

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Obesity
Surgical Weight Loss
Weight-Related Conditions
Obesity
Surgical Weight Loss
Weight-Related Conditions
Obesity
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Surgical Weight Loss
Weight-Related Conditions
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Banding
Gastric Banding, Laparoscopic
Intragastric Balloon System Insertion
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Revision Gastric Restrictive Procedure
ORBERA™ Intragastric Balloon System Insertion
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic

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  • Silver Blue Access Choice-MO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Arch Bariatrics
    12152 Tesson Ferry Rd Ste Bste, Saint Louis, MO 63128
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 858-6172

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4.9
Based on 54 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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Oct 23, 2020
I had weight loss surgery May9,2018 my starting weight was 298 and I am now 115 and trying not to loose any more weight dr chinnapan was awesome and I'm greatful for him and his staff I have my life back and I can spend time with my grandchilderen
Wendy Tucker — Oct 23, 2020
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About Me

Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • American Society Of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
    2015
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chinnappan's profile.

Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan, MD is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Jefferson and Mercy Hospital South.

Yes, Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Hospital Jefferson

    1400 US Highway 61, Festus, MO

  • Mercy Hospital South

    10010 Kennerly Rd, Saint Louis, MO