Prof. Dr. Manoel Galvao Neto
Obesity/Bariatric Surgery
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About Prof. Dr. Manoel Galvao Neto
Dr. Manoel Galvao Neto, MD, MSc, IFASMBS, FASGE is a world-renowned bariatric endoscopy expert, with strong roots at Mohak Bariatric and Robotic center, Indore. He is a Fellow of American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and brings world class expertise to one of the premier centres for weight loss surgery in India.
Professional Background
- Designation at Mohak: Head of Bariatric Endoscopy / Clinical Director – Bariatric Endoscopy
- Other Roles: Director of Bariatric Research, Orlando Health, USA; Professor of Gastroenterology & Surgery, Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences (SAIMS), Indore; Scientific Director, IRCAD India; Director of Innovations, International Bariatric Club (IBC), Oxford, UK
- Procedures: Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG), Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Intragastric Balloon, Revision/Conversion procedures
Innovations & Contributions
- First in India: First ever Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) in India at Mohak Bariatric, Indore performed by co-operation with Dr. P. Singh and Dr. B. Singh.
- Books Authored: Intragastric Balloon for Weight Management: A Practical Guide (Springer, 2020); Duodenal Switch and its Derivatives in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery (Springer, 2023).
- Research: Efficiently published in leading journals such as Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Obesity Surgery and Surgical Endoscopy and participated in pioneering multicenter studies on the effectiveness of ESG.
- Industry Collaboration: Proctor and consultant for Boston Scientific, Morphic and Keyron
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Awards
- • Surgical Innovator Award
- • Chairman, Bariatric Endoscopy Committee
Head of Bariatric Endoscopy
2012 - Present
Director of Bariatric Research
2019 - Present
Scientific Coordinator & Chief Endoscopist
2002 - Present
Assistant Professor of Surgery
1993 - 1998
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Prof. Dr. Manoel Galvao Neto
Manoel Galvao Neto has been practicing medicine since 2000, giving them over 25 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Endoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon and have built a focused career in endoscopic & bariatric surgeon, mohak bariatrics.
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Prof. Dr. Manoel Galvao Neto
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Prof. Dr. Manoel Galvao Neto
Manoel Galvao Neto has been practicing medicine since 2000, giving them over 25 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Endoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon and have built a focused career in endoscopic & bariatric surgeon, mohak bariatrics.
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