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Dr. Sachin S Kukreja

Surgery
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Advance Institute For Diabetes And Endocrinology 1900 MATLOCK RD STE 304, Mansfield, TX 76063

Overview
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Brief Intro

Dr. Kukreja is proud to open DFW Bariatrics and General Surgery. Dr. Kukreja truly loves the art and challenges of General and Bariatric surgery. Being Board-certified in Obesity Medicine and Fellowship Trained in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, he offers comprehensive obesity care from medications and diet counseling, to non-surgical solutions, to the full range of surgical options – all through small (or no incisions) for a faster recovery.After completion of medical school at the University of Texas Health Sciences at San Antonio, he did his General Surgery training at Rush University Medical Center and John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County (commonly referred to simply as Cook County). He then went on to do a Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed his board certifications in both General Surgery and Obesity Medicine.He founded the Bariatric surgery program at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago in 2010 and was the director of Bariatric Surgery at the Dallas VA. In 2016, he was the highest volume Robotic General Surgeon and did the most number of bariatric surgeries in the VA system. He has multiple publications in both journals and book chapters, has given numerous presentations across a wide variety of venues, has received teaching awards for Resident Education, belongs to various national committees, has performed live surgery broadcast to national meetings, and was previously Assistant Professor of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center.He is currently the Medical Director of Metabolism and Nutrition at Methodist Dallas Center where he oversees the growth of both the medical and surgical weightless programs. He is a proctor, consultant, and speaker for Intuitive Surgical allowing him the opportunity to mentor surgeons around the country on implantation of robotic surgery technology in their practices. He is also a speaker for Aesculap, Inc and Apollo Endosurgery.

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin

RESIDENCY

Rush University Medical Center

John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University of Texas Health Sciences at San Antonio - 2004

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Location & Hours

Advance Institute For Diabetes And Endocrinology
1900 MATLOCK RD STE 304, Mansfield, TX 76063
Mon:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Abdominal Hernia
Malignant Neoplasm of Colon
Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
Ventral Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Acid Reflux
Obesity
Gastric Cancer
Hernia
Bowel Obstruction
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Overweight

Procedures Performed

Cholecystectomy
Hiatal hernia surgery
Robotic Colorectal Surgery
Anti-reflux surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Lap-Band
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Gastric bypass
Revisional bariatric surgery
Robotic surgery
LINX procedure
Nissen Fundoplication
Abdominal wall hernia repair
Colonoscopy
Laparoscopic Surgery
Gastric bypass surgery
Weight Loss
Medical Weight Loss
Weight Loss Management
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Obalon Balloon
Intragastric Balloon Placement
Duodenal Switch Surgery (DS)
Small Bowel Resection
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
Sigmoidoscopy
Bariatric Surgery
Spleen Surgey
Hernia Repair

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Optum Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Empire Plan
Molina Healthcare
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
Superior Vision
Medicaid
Cigna
Tricare
AARP
Blue Cross Blue Shield
FirstCare Health Plans
Imagine Health
GEHA
AmeriGroup
Mutual of Omaha
Wellcare
Medicare
Humana
Golden Rule
Oscar Health Insurance
Care N' Care
CHAMPVA
CHRISTUS Health Plan
BEACON HEALTH STRATEGIES
Texas Children's Health Plan
Parkland Community Health Plan

Cancer 66
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 67
Orthopedics 124
Neurology & Neurosurgery 104
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 119
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 125
Diabetes & Endocrinology 53
Children's Hospital 23
Urology 117
Psychiatry 96
Geriatrics 115
Rehabilitation 139
Obsterics & Gynecology 13
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 50
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60