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Dr. Bhavani Pokala, MD is a general practitioner in Fort Wayne, IN specializing in general practice, bariatric surgery and general surgery. She graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in 2015 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Bhavani Pokala, MD is affiliated with Parkview Health System, Parkview Health and PPG - General Surgery.
11141 Parkview Plaza Drive Suite 305
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
1234 E Dupont Road Suite 1
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
2231 Carew Street Suite 101
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)
Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.
By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.
Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.
Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.
Dr. Bhavani Pokala, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in 2015. She has a state license in Nebraska.
Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (2015)
Licensed In: Nebraska
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bhavani Pokala, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
$1,029
Da Vinci Surgical System $1,029 |
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W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. |
$299
SYNECOR Biomaterial $299 |
Covidien LP |
$108
Situate $108 |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC |
$30
XIFAXAN $30 |
Education | $1,000 |
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Food and Beverage | $466 |
Dr. Bhavani Pokala works as a general practice, general surgery, and bariatric surgery. Dr. Pokala has indicated that her clinical interests include weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery). Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Parkview Health and Parkview Health System. She graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.