Dr. Kona Lakshmi Kumari
Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeon — Yashoda Hospitals
Consultant bariatric & metabolic surgeon with 27+ years of expertise in minimal access and robotic GI surgery. Over 25,000 procedures at Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad.
About Dr. Kona Lakshmi Kumari
Dr. Kona Lakshmi Kumari is a Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist and Minimal Access & Robotic GI Surgeon with over 27 years of clinical expertise in bariatric and metabolic surgery. She holds an MS in General Surgery from S.C.B Medical College and Hospital and is a Fellow of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (FIAGES), as well as a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons. Her training spans advanced institutions including the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, USA, and the National University Hospital in Singapore, where she developed deep proficiency in minimally invasive bariatric techniques.
Dr. Lakshmi Kumari has performed over 25,000 minimal access procedures and more than 3,000 bariatric surgeries throughout her career. She holds the distinction of achieving the highest number of single-incision scar-less bariatric surgeries in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Her clinical scope encompasses comprehensive gastrointestinal, bariatric, metabolic, and colorectal surgery, with particular expertise in advanced laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques. She is an active contributor to medical literature, with publications in peer-reviewed journals including Obesity Surgery, Indian Journal of Surgery, and the Journal of Minimal Access Surgery.
International patients from the Gulf, Africa, and South Asia regularly seek her consultation for complex weight-loss surgery and metabolic disorders. She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and her practice at Yashoda Hospitals is well-equipped to manage the medical and logistical needs of overseas patients. Dr. Lakshmi Kumari is also a dedicated mentor in minimally invasive surgery, having served as Vice President of IAGES Central Zone and organising secretary for major surgical conferences, reflecting her commitment to advancing the field through education and research.
Yashoda Hospitals in Hyderabad is a multi-specialty tertiary care centre known for its advanced surgical facilities, robotic operating theatres, and strong track record in complex gastrointestinal and bariatric cases. The hospital's international patient services and proximity to Hyderabad's major transport links make it an accessible destination for patients seeking world-standard bariatric and metabolic surgery. International patients will find comprehensive pre-operative assessment, anaesthetic support, post-operative care, and discharge planning all coordinated under one roof.