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Dr. T. Paul Singh, MD

(Dr. Tejinder Paul Singh, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery and Transplant Surgery

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, hernia surgery, robotic surgery, and more.

50 New Scotland Avenue Floor 5, Surgeons Pavilion
Albany, NY 12208

(518) 262-0940

Dr. T. Paul Singh, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Clifton Park, NY specializing in bariatric surgery, general surgery and transplant surgery. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. T. Paul Singh, MD is affiliated with Albany Medical Center and Albany Medical College.

Office Locations

Address:

453 Route 146 Suite 204
Clifton Park, NY 12065

Address:

50 New Scotland Avenue Floor 5, Surgeons Pavilion
Albany, NY 12208

Address:

6 Medical Park Drive Suite 203, Malta Medical Park
Malta, NY 12020

Address:

99 Delaware Avenue Suite 99a
Delmar, NY 12054

Some issues Dr. T. Paul Singh, 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.

In The News

“Finally, their procedures were performed Jan. 28 by Dr. T. Paul Singh, director of minimally invasive surgery at the hospital.”—"Mother, daughter undergo advanced weight-loss surgery", The Saratogian, February 2009

“Moore's surgeon, Dr. T. Paul Singh, director of minimally invasive surgery at Albany Medical Center, said a few years ago Moore's size may have kept him from participating in the gastric bypass...”—"Robotics help erase the pounds", The Saratogian, July 2008

doctor visit	316
gastrointestinal procedures	44
minimally invasive procedures	44

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	109

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	5

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	275
gastrointestinal procedures	44
minimally invasive procedures	44

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	101

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	287
gastrointestinal procedures	55
minimally invasive procedures	55

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	238

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

abdominal surgery	15
doctor visit	341
gastrointestinal procedures	70
minimally invasive procedures	70

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	120

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

doctor visit	320
gastrointestinal procedures	44
minimally invasive procedures	44

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	109

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

doctor visit	365
gastrointestinal procedures	50
minimally invasive procedures	50

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	101

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

doctor visit	284
gastrointestinal procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	18

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	97

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

doctor visit	199
gastrointestinal procedures	27
minimally invasive procedures	27

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	67

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. T. Paul Singh, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. T. Paul Singh, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Clifton Park, NY were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	317
gastrointestinal procedures	47
minimally invasive procedures	47

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. T. Paul Singh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	157
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	94
65 to 74	70

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. T. Paul Singh, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	20
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	1
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. T. Paul Singh, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed residency at New York Medical College Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Surgery (General Surgery) American Board of Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Residency: New York Medical College Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Surgery (General Surgery) American Board of Surgery (1996)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. T. Paul Singh, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Albany Medical Center

Albany Medical College

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. T. Paul Singh, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. T. Paul Singh, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Clifton Park, NY.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-23

Dr Singh has been my Dr since 2010. He did surgery for me in 2011 and is about to do surgery again as my fundoplication is not working anymore. He advocates and fights for his patients and does his best to have the absolute best care using all avenues to get someone feeling better again. He’s respectful, he hears you out, he’s sensitive when you’re an emotional mess like me due to life changes from GERD and dysmotility. He’s compassionate and always goes the extra mile

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$844,109 Da Vinci Surgical System $842,109	DA VINCI SP $2,000
CONMED Corporation	$56,134 AirSeal $54,042	IFS $2,000	CONMED Specimen Retrieval $47	ABC Handpieces $45
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$23,741 BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $13,496	BIO A Tissue Reinforcement $6,727	SYNECOR Biomaterial $2,500	SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple $789	GORE ENFORM Preperitoneal Biomaterial $155	Other $73
Covidien Sales LLC	$20,613 Clearify $18,912	Endo Stapling $460	ReliaTack $323	Synthetic Mesh $299	ProGrip $118	Other $501
Ethicon Inc.	$20,203 Harmonic $9,595	EVICEL $2,697	HARMONIC Product Family $2,272	LINX Reflux Management System $637	Other/NA $625	Other $4,376
Other	$36,000 HARMONIC Product Family $11,244	ProGrip $4,980	Endo Stapling $2,905	Soft Tissue Mechanical $2,125	ReliaTack $2,110	Other $12,635

**Types of Payments**
Education	$589,932
Travel and Lodging	$116,836
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$115,580
Consulting Fee	$53,028
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$50,000
Other	$75,424

Research Payments

Dr. T. Paul Singh, MD has received 45 research payments totaling $176,794.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. T. Paul Singh, MD.

New Wave Surgical Corp.	2014	$18,878.31	Physician Covered Recipient	500-Common stock
New Wave Surgical Corp.	2013	$18,878.31	Physician Covered Recipient	500-Common stock

Biography

Dr. Tejinder Singh is a specialist in general surgery, bariatric surgery, and transplant surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Singh include hernia surgery, robotic surgery, and laparoscopic surgery. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with New York Medical College, Dr. Singh attended medical school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Albany Medical College.