Training / Education

2009 – 2010	Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship. Clinical Instructor; Milwaukee, WI
2005 – 2009	Rush University Medical Center and John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Integrated General Surgery Residency; Chicago, IL Awards: 19th SLS Annual Meeting and Endo Expo Scholarship Recipient, 2009
2004 – 2005	Rush University Medical Center and John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Integrated General Surgery Internship; Chicago, IL
2000 – 2004	University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA); San Antonio, TX Doctor of Medicine
1996 – 2000	Austin College; Sherman, TX Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Minor in Psychology Awards: Cum laude
1996	St. Mark’s School of Texas; Dallas, TX.

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Publications (Peer-Reviewed)

Languages

My primary language is English; however, I am also versed in medical Spanish

Clinical Interests

Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic and Robotic) Bariatric Surgery, Foregut including Antireflux, and Abdominal Wall Repair

Miscellaneous

BLS and ACLS are up to date

References

Available Upon Request

Aug 2015 HW 202 April 2016 SW 187 Feb 2019 CW 134 Such a wonderful encouragement of a Dr. your genuine care and concern at my lowest point is still heartfelt. Thank you 🙏🏽, you and your amazing 😉 team. Thank you again Dr. K

Dr. Kukreja cares so much about his patients that he refers to me as a friend. He makes me feel like we are a team in this journey. His staff is always accommodating when I have needed them. Dr. Kukreja and his staff are very knowledgeable in their field and willing to answer any questions that have come up about my surgery. Although I changed my mind several times during this process, Dr. Kukreja never gave up on me. So glad I chose Dr. Kukreja and his team at Methodist Hospital in Dallas.

Wonderful experience! Looking for a surgeon I just wanted someone who did a lot of gastric sleeve procedures and did them well. I found that and so much more with Dr. Kukreja. Going through the process as I got to know him better, I realized he's not only a wonderfully proficient surgeon, he also genuinely cares about the well being of his patients and helping us find health and happiness. And if you're overweight like me then you know the judgement and resulting shame you can feel when interacting with some in the medical field. There's none of that at Dr. Kukreja's office. I came into my first appointment with a long list of questions which he patiently and cheerfully answered. Once I choose him for my procedure his office staff, who are wonderful, helped me navigate all the preliminary work. Melody was with me every step of the way, helping me with arrangements to see doctors, or schedule diagnostic tests so I could get the surgery done on my tight schedule. I had the procedure done July 2018 at City Hospital at White Rock, which went well. Everyone at the hospital was friendly and helpful. Surgery is never fun, but I felt well taken care of and had a quick recovery. I was up later that day walking the halls and other patients were like wow - look at you go - when was your surgery and when I said this morning they were always surprised. From everything I've read I've really had an optimal recovery and I'm so thankful to Dr. Kukreja for that! The surgery is truly a gift. A tool to help you make changes in your life you didn't think were possible. I'm so thankful I found Dr. Kukreja and began my journey to a healthier, happier me. So 6 months and 55lbs lighter, it's not the wearing smaller sizes that's the best part (though that is great:) it's the feeling better and having so much more energy! Thanks Dr. Kukreja & team!

Dr K and his staff are AWESOME! They have changed my life in a very positive way, it was as if i went to sleep for a little while,woke up in the hospital with some wounds on my mid section,and was released in a day or 2 now im 30 lbs lighter, no complications at all. if I didn’t know better and the wounds weren’t there i May think he didn’t do anything LOL Im so excited about my health getting better and oh yea one more thing, i have serious knee problems i was on a cane sometimes a walker and could hardly move,But now just after a little weight loss bye bye cane and walker is in the garage. Dr K is the Best Dr on the planet and hes my new best friend ,period

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