Overview

Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu, MB Bs is a bariatric surgery specialist in Columbia, SC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Health Sciences / Guntur Medical College in 1998. He is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist. He is accepting new patients.

Education

Medical School
Guntur Medical College NTR
1998

Residency
BronxCare Health System
General Surgery Residency, 2003 – 2004

University at Buffalo
General Surgery Residency, 2006 – 2009

Fellowship
UMass Medical School – Baystate Campus
Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2009 – 2010

Certification

American Board of Surgery
Board Certified in General Surgery

Licensure

MA State Medical License
2009 – 2012

NY State Medical License
2010 – 2023

SC State Medical License
2022 – 2027

Membership

American College of Surgeons
Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
American Hernia Society

NPI #

1629228549

Specialties

Dr. Ratnakishore Pallapothu specializes in bariatric surgery and the surgical treatment of obesity, with expertise in minimally invasive procedures. His specialties include sleeve gastrectomy and bariatric surgery, along with a range of gastrointestinal and abdominal procedures. He also performs colectomy, adrenalectomy, enterostomy, anoscopy, duodenal polypectomy, abscess and cyst drainage, and abdominoplasty. His practice includes the treatment of obesity and various digestive, colorectal, and abdominal conditions.

Bariatric Surgeries Performed

Dr. Pallapothu performs bariatric procedures focused on helping patients achieve significant and sustainable weight loss. His weight loss surgery expertise includes sleeve gastrectomy and bariatric surgery, with treatment plans tailored to patients with obesity. He also offers duodenal polypectomy as part of his broader surgical services.

Years of Experience

25 years