Dr. Balaji Nagammapudur

Dr. Balaji Nagammapudur is a Consultant General Surgeon specializing in upper gastrointestinal and bariatric (weight-loss) surgery at Saudi German Hospital in Dubai. Trained initially in India, he completed advanced surgical training in the UK in 1998 and holds specialist credentials including FRCS (Upper GI) and CCT from the UK. He has worked as a consultant since 2006, spending significant time in both the UK NHS and leadership roles at high-volume bariatric centers.

Dr. Nagammapudur's clinical focus includes complex esophageal and hiatal conditions, primary and revisional bariatric surgery, and advanced keyhole (minimally invasive laparoscopic) procedures. He spent two years in clinical research at the University of Southern California studying esophageal disease, bringing evidence-based approaches to his practice. He has held leadership positions at trust, regional, and national levels in upper GI and bariatric surgery.

He is well-suited for patients needing complex weight-loss surgery, esophageal problem management, or revisional bariatric procedures (corrections of previous weight-loss operations). His interests extend to surgical education, training, and philosophical approaches to patient care.