Arch Bariatrics: Kumaran Chinnappan, MD, FACS

Arch Bariatrics: Kumaran Chinnappan, MD, FACS Bariatric Surgeon,weight loss surgery Specialists,St.Louis,MO. He has made many presentations at both national and international surgical meetings.

Kumaran Chinnappan MD,FACS,FRCS,FASMBS is an American Board certified Surgeon and Fellowship trained in Bariatric Surgery.He has performed hundreds of laparoscopic bariatric surgeries.He has been awarded the Center of Excellence (COE) surgeon status by the American Society of Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Kumaran graduated from University of Madras, Madras Medical College in Chennai, India in 1994. After graduation, Dr. Kumaran pursued advanced surgical training in India, London and Singapore and USA. He was awarded the SLS Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident Award by the Society of Laparoendoscpic Surgeons. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons (ASMBS) and Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. He is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, London, UK and fellow of ASMBS. Dr. Kumaran is married and has two children. His interests include basketball and tennis.

What a great journey Sara. We are proud of you. 140 lbs lost in 1 year.
03/04/2026

What a great journey Sara. We are proud of you. 140 lbs lost in 1 year.

02/28/2026

Celebrating a major milestone with Sara, who's lost over 140 lbs and thriving 1 year after her successful sleeve surgery! We're grateful for her willingness to share her inspiring journey. Learn more about our weight loss solutions at Arch Bariatrics: Kumaran Chinnappan, MD, FACS

Congratulations Anna. 2 years after Successfull Sleeve surgery. Thank you for sharing.
02/21/2026

Congratulations Anna. 2 years after Successfull Sleeve surgery. Thank you for sharing.

Congratulations Stacie. We are proud of your achievement.
02/17/2026

Congratulations Stacie. We are proud of your achievement.

02/15/2026

Melissa 1 year after Sleeve Surgery. 120 lbs lesser, got rid of BP, Pain and neuropathy medications. Congratulations Melissa.

01/26/2026
01/17/2026

Jacob had Gastric Sleeve Surgery 2015. He weighed 537 lbs prior to surgery. 10 years later - current weight 188 lbs. Congratulations Jacob. 350 lbs weight loss and maintaining the weight. Feeling PROUD of you.

Congratulations Ceirra. We are proud of your wonderful weight loss journey.
01/09/2026

Congratulations Ceirra. We are proud of your wonderful weight loss journey.

Debra 3 years after Sleeve surgery. Improved health, improved mobility. Congratulations Debra. we are proud of you.
10/14/2025

Debra 3 years after Sleeve surgery. Improved health, improved mobility. Congratulations Debra. we are proud of you.

Our hearty congratulations to Chris. 18 months after Sleeve surgery. Healthy and happy. Keep it up. we are proud of you.
10/14/2025

Our hearty congratulations to Chris. 18 months after Sleeve surgery. Healthy and happy. Keep it up. we are proud of you.

08/30/2025

Hearty congratulations to Lindsey. In just 4 months after the weight loss surgery, Lindsey lost 70 lbs and transformed her life to be flexible, active and motivated.

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