
MBBS, MS (General Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology), FMBS (Bariatric)
Consultant general surgeon with 14 years' experience in laparoscopic and weight-loss surgery
Experience
14 years
Languages
Arabic, English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu
Location
Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Yarram Rajanikanth is a Consultant General Surgeon and Deputy Medical Director at LLH Hospital in Abu Dhabi, with over 14 years of experience in surgical care. He has performed more than 10,000 operations, with particular expertise in keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery across a wide range of conditions. His training includes a medical degree from JSS Medical College in Mysore, India, a master's degree in general surgery from Father Muller's Medical College in Mangalore, India, and MRCS certification from Edinburgh.
Dr. Rajanikanth specializes in weight-loss surgery, including laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and intragastric balloon placement for obesity. He also performs advanced laparoscopic procedures for conditions like hiatal hernia (diaphragmatic hernia), acid reflux (Nissen fundoplication), achalasia (difficulty swallowing), and gallstones. Beyond weight-loss work, he has expertise in cancer surgery of the stomach, colon, and rectum, as well as treatment of inflammatory bowel disease complications, pancreatic cysts, and other complex abdominal conditions using minimally invasive techniques.
His approach combines advanced endoscopy and laparoscopic surgery to minimize patient recovery time while addressing complex surgical problems. He is multilingual, speaking English, Malayalam, Arabic, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada, making him accessible to diverse patient populations across the region.
Special interests: weight-loss surgery, hiatal hernia repair, colorectal cancer surgery, minimally invasive abdominal surgery.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
MBBS
JSS Medical College and Hospital, India
MS (General Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology)
Father Muller's Medical College and Hospital, India
MRCS (Royal College of Surgeons)
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
FMBS (Bariatric Surgery)
Deputy Medical Director & Consultant General Surgeon
LLH Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu.
LLH Hospital — Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Achalasia, Acid Reflux, Anal Fistula, Bowel Obstruction, Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis, Gallstones.
Profile compiled from LLH Hospital's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Abu Dhabi
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