Overview

Dr. Sampath Kumar is a General Surgeon at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore, specializing in General Surgery, Gastrointestinal, and Laparoscopic Surgery. He graduated with an MBBS from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, and earned a Diplomate of National Board in General Surgery from Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road. With extensive experience in his fields of specialisation, Dr Sampath has been associated with Manipal Hospital since 1991 and became a Consultant in 2003. He was part of the team that performed the flrst laparoscopic surgery in Karnataka, highlighting his pivotal role in advancing laparoscopic procedures at the hospital. Dr Sampath is a member of several esteemed professional organisations, including the National Academy of Medical Sciences, the Association of Surgeons of India, the Association of Minimally Access Surgery of India, the Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society of India, the International Society of Ambulatory Surgery, the Asia Paciflc Hernia Society, and the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgery. He is also a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons