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Dr. Arunkumar Baskara, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 47
Dr. Arunkumar Baskara, MD
4.2 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Arunkumar Baskara, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Pontiac, MI.
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Dr. Arunkumar Baskara, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 47
Pontiac, MI
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. Arunkumar Baskara, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Pontiac, MI.

About

Dr. Baskara graduated from Stanley Medical College-MGR University in 2000 and completed a residency at Mercy Fitzgerald Hosp-Hahnemann University Hospital.Dr. Arunkumar Baskara, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Pontiac, MI and has 24 years experience. Dr. Baskara currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Parkview Bryan Hospital and ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital. At present, Dr. Baskara received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Baskara's office accepts new patients. Dr. Baskara also speaks Tamil. Dr. Baskara is board certified in General Surgery.

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Obesity
Abdominal Pain
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Obesity
Abdominal Pain
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Obesity
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Abdominal Pain
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Umbilical Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Carcinoma in Situ
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsillitis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bunion Surgery
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Duodenal Polypectomy
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Meniscus Surgery
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Thyroid Biopsy
Tracheal Surgery
Vagotomy
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Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Pioneer Specialty Hospital
    50 N Perry St, Pontiac, MI 48342
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (248) 338-5865
  2. 2 Archbold Hospital
    121 Westfield Dr, Archbold, OH 43502
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (419) 630-2290
  3. 3 Promedica Physicians General Surgery-Adrian
    5640 N Adrian Hwy Ste C, Adrian, MI 49221
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (517) 577-0283
  4. 4 Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers
    433 W High St, Bryan, OH 43506
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (419) 636-1131
  5. 5 Defiance Regional Medical Center
    1200 Ralston Ave, Defiance, OH 43512
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (419) 783-6944
  6. 6 ProMedica Physicians General Surgery
    1250 Ralston Ave Ste 204, Defiance, OH 43512
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (419) 783-6997

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Dec 31, 2021
Dr. Baskara does a wonderful job with his patients! He is very thorough, professional, very personable and knowledgeable! He did an excellent job on my surgery. He was very attentive, he listen to and addressed my concerns. I would highly recommend him.
J. Graber — Dec 31, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Stanley Medical College-MGR University
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • THE QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY OF BELFAST / FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
    2003
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mercy Fitzgerald Hosp-Hahnemann University Hospital
    2012
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • St John Hospital & Medical Center
    2017
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Arunkumar Baskara, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Baskara's profile.

Dr. Arunkumar Baskara, MD is affiliated with Parkview Bryan Hospital and ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Arunkumar Baskara, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Parkview Bryan Hospital

    433 W High St, Bryan, OH

  • ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital

    5640 N Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI