Senior Consultant Specialist · Aster CMI Hospital
Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore• View HospitalDr. Shivaram H V is Head of Surgery & Allied Specialties and Programme Director for Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery at Aster Hospitals, Bangalore, and is among India's leading gastrointestinal and bariatric surgeons, with over 25 years of surgical practice and many pioneering works and publications to his credit. He completed his MBBS at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute and his MS in General Surgery there in 1991, graduating as a University Gold Medallist in the Masters of Surgery examinations, and holds FRCS (Glasgow) along with FAIS and FICS. He served in the Army Medical Corps and trained at leading institutions in India as well as in the UK, USA and Germany. His expertise in laparoscopic surgery, pancreatic surgery, gastrointestinal surgery and bariatric/metabolic surgery has benefited a large number of Indian and international patients, including complex super-obesity cases.

#43/2, New Airport Road, NH-7, Sahakara Nagar, Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560092, India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy | $26,000 US/UK | $4,200 – $5,800 in India | 80% Less |
| Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) | $32,000 US/UK | $5,200 – $6,800 in India | 81% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
“Dr. Shivaram H V provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Aster CMI Hospital. Highly recommended for international patients.”
Ans: Dr. Shivaram H V is Head of Surgery & Allied Specialties and Programme Director for Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery, with 25+ years of experience.
Ans: MBBS, MS in General Surgery (University Gold Medallist), FRCS (Glasgow), FAIS and FICS.
Ans: Yes — he has operated on national and international patients, including complex super-obesity cases at Aster CMI Hospital.
Ans: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass and metabolic surgery for obesity-related type 2 diabetes.
Ans: At the Department of Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery, Aster CMI Hospital, Hebbal, Bangalore, Karnataka.