Dr Harish Kumar

Dr Harish Kumar is a Bariatric Surgeon currently practicing in the city of Cairns. With over 29 years of experience in the medical field, Dr Kumar brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his patients. He obtained his Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from Aligarh University, India in 1991 and went on to complete his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Australia in 2014.

Dr Kumar's primary language is Hindi, allowing him to effectively communicate with a diverse range of patients. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive care to his patients and is passionate about the field of Upper GI Surgery, with a focus on Hepatobiliary procedures. Dr Kumar is skilled in all bariatric procedures, including Band, Bypass, Sleeve, OAGP, and DS. He also specialises in revision bariatric surgery and has expertise in laparoscopic anti-reflux and hiatus hernia surgery, laparoscopic bile duct exploration, laparoscopic groin and ventral hernia surgery, laparoscopic splenectomy and adrenalectomy, as well as thyroid and parathyroid surgery.

Throughout his career, Dr Kumar has received recognition for his research and contributions to the medical community. His work has been published in renowned journals such as the BMJ, Surgical Endoscopy, the American Journal of Roentgenology, and Obesity Surgery. Dr Kumar has also presented his findings at conferences such as the SAGES, where he shared the results of his studies on laparoscopic bariatric procedures and non-radiological stenting in the upper GI tract. His research has contributed to advancements in surgical techniques and patient care.

Dr Kumar is committed to providing accessible healthcare and offers telehealth consultations for patients who are unable to visit his clinic in person. He strives to deliver personalized care to each patient, taking into consideration their unique needs and circumstances. Dr Kumar's dedication to his field and his patients makes him a highly respected and sought-after Bariatric Surgeon.