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Dr. Kulvinder Singh Bajwa, MD

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (1995)

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, reconstructive surgery, weight loss, and more.

17510 W Grand Parkway South Suite 450
Sugar Land, TX 77479

(713) 892-5500

Dr. Kulvinder Singh Bajwa, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Sugar Land, TX specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 1995 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Kulvinder Singh Bajwa, MD is affiliated with UT Physicians and Memorial Hermann.

Office Locations

Address:

17510 W Grand Parkway South Suite 450
Sugar Land, TX 77479

Address:

6500 West Loop South Suite 200e
Bellaire, TX 77401

Some issues Dr. Kulvinder Singh Bajwa, MD can help you with:

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

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.

doctor visit	77

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	96

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	43
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	70
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	88

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	54
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

doctor visit	45

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	36
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	52
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

doctor visit	71

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	54
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	50
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

doctor visit	65
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	13
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

doctor visit	59
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	17
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	47
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

doctor visit	12
hospital care	55
inpatient care	55

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	11
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	45
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

doctor visit	44
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kulvinder Singh Bajwa, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kulvinder Singh Bajwa, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Sugar Land, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	64
gastrointestinal procedures	22
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51
minimally invasive procedures	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
weight management	10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kulvinder Singh Bajwa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	47
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	4
75 to 84	7
Less than 65	36
65 to 74	40

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kulvinder Singh Bajwa, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kulvinder Singh Bajwa, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	7
Cancer	5

Education & Training

Dr. Kulvinder Singh Bajwa, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 1995. He completed residency at Temple University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (1995)

Residency: Temple University Affiliated Hospitals (2000)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kulvinder Singh Bajwa, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UT Physicians

Memorial Hermann

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Kulvinder Singh Bajwa, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Superior Health Plan, Amerigroup Star Plus, Amerigroup Star, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellCare, Medicare Advantage, AARP, MultiPlan, United Healthcare Medicare Complete, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Galaxy Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, Coventry, HealthSmart, First Health, Beech Street, HealthLink, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO, Community Health Choice Chip, Independant Medical Systems, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, Community Health Choice, Amerivantage, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Reny Company Worker's Comp, WorkLink Worker's Comp, OccuNet PPO - PPO Network, Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp, Medicare Traditional, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP, USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network, Medicus International - PPO Network and Community Health Choice Star.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kulvinder Singh Bajwa, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

Superior Health Plan

Amerigroup Star Plus

Amerigroup Star

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

AARP

MultiPlan

United Healthcare Medicare Complete

HealthSpring

US Family Health Plan

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Galaxy Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

Coventry

HealthSmart

First Health

Beech Street

HealthLink

Memorial Hermann Solutions

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO

Community Health Choice Chip

Independant Medical Systems

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

Community Health Choice

Amerivantage

Aetna Most Benefit Plans

Reny Company Worker's Comp

WorkLink Worker's Comp

OccuNet PPO - PPO Network

Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp

Medicare Traditional

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO

Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP

USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network

Medicus International - PPO Network

Community Health Choice Star

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kulvinder Singh Bajwa, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kulvinder Singh Bajwa, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Sugar Land, TX.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kulvinder Singh Bajwa, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$7,024 Da Vinci Surgical System $7,024
Novadaq Technologies Inc.	$2,800 LUNA $2,800
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$1,681 SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple $350	SYNECOR Biomaterial $347	SEAMGUARD Staple Line Reinforce $275	SEAMGUARD $144	SEAMGUARD Staple Line Reinforcement $122	Other $443
Allergan Inc.	$1,236 STRATTICE $950	STRATTICE LAP $253	AlloDerm $25	DALVANCE $8
Ethicon Inc.	$1,136 Other#NA $1,122	Sutures $14
Other	$7,419 AlloDerm $1,221	PHASIX $462	Signia $404	TISSEEL $247	STRATTICE $194	Other $4,890

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$13,238
Travel and Lodging	$5,710
Education	$1,235
Consulting Fee	$1,100
Gift	$14

Biography

Dr. Kulvinder Bajwa's areas of specialization are general surgery and bariatric surgery; he sees patients in Sugar Land, TX and Bellaire, TX. Dr. Bajwa (or staff) speaks the following languages: Urdu, Spanish, and Hindi. Areas of expertise for Dr. Bajwa include abdominal problems, reconstructive surgery, and hernia. Dr. Bajwa is affiliated with Memorial Hermann and UT Physicians. He graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Conemaugh Health System and a hospital affiliated with Temple University. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Bajwa usually is in-network for Amerigroup, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers.