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.

Current Position

Professional Associations

Professional Activities

Presentations

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

I love Dr Kukreja and his staff!! He is so cool.. very knowledgeable... Has great bed side manners and he really does care! His medical assistant Melody is awesome too!!! Always professional and sweet!!! I can't wait to get my surgery!!!!

Dr. Krukeja has been top-notch and recognized as Best Doctor in his field. My experience has been phenomenal. It's critical that each person does their part to be successful in the process. Rest assured that Dr. K is going to do his best to ensure your success and happiness.

Dr. Kukreja is no other doctor I know. Not only is he good at what he does but he is for the people. He is kind, straight forward, and brings a sense of welcoming during each visitation. He is one of two doctors that I have met that has a great bed side manner. He is always educating himself on new alternatives and studies. His office has a great group of people that work there. Stop by and go see for yourself. After all, you are shopping around for doctors and possible other options. 🙂. Margaret A-V

Dr. Kukreja is very knowledgeable, personable, caring. He explained everything in terms I could understand, and even made sure my family was comfortable with the decisions. His staff is great as well. Every time I called I was able to get answers immediately. Surgery was a breeze with him and his team! Would recommend him a hundred times over!

Dr Kukreja has been very helpful and honest with me from the beginning. We were not sure if having the gastric bypass to correct the sleeve would even work, but I can now keep some foods down whereas before I couldn't. I also had a pick line in my arm and I no longer have it nor do I take TPN for the nutrition. The surgery has been a major part of my life, and I thank Dr Kukreja for helping me.

Dr. Kukreja performed Sleeve Gastrectomy on me in August. My surgery was a success and he has been diligent about checking on his patients. I would highly recommend him for any weight loss procedure. He have me my life back and for that I’m grateful.

Dr. Kukreja gave me my life back. He thoroughly explained what my options were and what needed to be done to be successful. My surgery went well along with his surgical team. I would highly recommend him for weight loss procedure.

I absolutely love Dr. Nandivada!! She is very personable and actually takes the time to get to know you and your history. She listens!! She will give you the advice you need to get to your goals, but she will also let you know what you have done incorrectly to get you back on the right track. Which for one I completely appreciate. I travel over 30 miles to see her and will follow her. I believe and trust her!!

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23:20 03 Aug 19

Dr. Kukreja and his staff are so wonderful and kind. I would highly recommend him without hesitation.

Darlene Leavell

21:03 20 Jul 19

He has the best bedside manners, a very caring doctor...a rare jewel, I would highly recommend him if are serious about getting to a healthy weight....

Adrienne Calhoun

17:49 16 Jul 19

The office personnel and the Dr were all great! The Dr had me trusting him more in the first 5 minutes. My mind is at ease that he is the Dr for me! Thanks Dr Kukreja!

Sidney W

18:00 24 Jun 19

Dr. K has been a great bariatric physician. I've had multiple options I've taken with him and although the first was not at his recommendation but what I wanted, he obliged. I finally took his recommendation as I should have at the beginning and have been very successful! He is down to earth and does not treat you like a number but as a person which is great. You don't get that feeling that he's in it only because of the money but because he truly wants to help you. I highly recommend him. You won't regret it!

Melissa Stout

03:50 15 May 19

I’ve known Dr. K and his staff for over 2 years. They are such a joy to see when you arrive to the office. He is honest and forthcoming when asked. You don’t want a doc that is going to put you in danger because your a paycheck for a procedure you want someone to tell you the truth whether it not what you want to hear but it’s safer for you and your situation. Dr K and his staff stay in contact and provide so much information to help you be successful and achieve your goals which ever choice you make for yourself. I would and do recommend him to everyone seeking help.

Amy Kowalski

15:24 01 May 19

LOVE Dr. K and his staff. I'm so glad I found them. All my appointments were so easy leading up to surgery. I honestly was so nervous until Dr. K came to talk to me before they took me back to the OP room. Love you all, thank you for everything!!!!

CJ Lewis

23:48 08 Apr 19

Dr Kukreja is super fantastic. He is honest, personable, puts you first. He recommends what is best for you. He explains what will be done and after, what was done. He is concerned about you. I am so glad I met him. I thank GOD for him. Thank You Ever So Much!!!!

Aissetou Ketoure

23:39 01 Apr 19

Best doctor ever!!! His staffs are all truly amazing I’m thankful for you all

Leticia Oliver

00:52 21 Mar 19

Dr. Kukreja's a wonderful doctor and his staff is extremely pleasant and easy to talk to. Dr. Kukreja put me at ease and made me feel like I matter.

Bertha Smalls

19:18 08 Mar 19

Would I recommend Dr. K , please in a Heart beat n yes I have done it already more than twice, Dr. K is such a great n caring Dr. Sorry be does not do other surgery like a breat lift but he is welcome to practice e n me any giving time, he really takes pride in his patient n fallow up closely to make sure everything is in good order God blessed n keep ur hands always Dr. K LOVE YAH.

Frank Stuart Browne

23:33 06 Mar 19

Fantastic experience. Dr. Kukreja was able to provide me a clear roadmap of options to determine my issues.

Cedric Diggs

17:28 27 Feb 19

Dr. K has done an amazing job in the care of my bariatric needs. I am very please with how he treats his patients and the hard work he puts in to make everyone happy

MsJan Dent

04:30 14 Feb 19

Aug 2015 HW 202April 2016 SW 187Feb 2019 CW 134Such 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

Terence Wright

03:22 05 Feb 19

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

Alexandria Aguilar

22:15 31 Jan 19

Such a great dr! He truly cares about helping you meet your goal and they staff is great!

Vishalni Devi

23:04 17 Jan 19

Dr. Kukreja and his staff were extremely helpful in every aspect. They were able to answer any and all questions I had. Him and his team made the entire process as smooth as possible. I would highly recommend him for anyone thinking about bariatric surgery.

Brandon Nersesian

21:18 27 Nov 18

I feel that Dr Kukreja was awesome to work with. His office staff did everything to keep me informed on where we were with insurance approval. He personally answered all my questions. All in all it was a great experience.

Tara Thompson

17:15 14 Aug 18

Dr. Kukreja is the best. We meet back in 2015 at the Veterans Hospital in Dallas, TX. He performed the duodenal switch. I was at my highest weight about that time. When he and I discussed which procedure would be best, he was informative, compassionate but to the point. It’s a life change and takes commitment. Doesn’t work if you are just having the surgery for the weight loss. It takes you to want to change, take my vitamins and be honest with myself. I lost a total of 157 lbs and currently weigh 138.3. He will take care of you. As long as you do what is asked if you which is pretty simple stuff if you are committed in living a healthier lifestyle. I recommend him completely. I’m extremely happy with the outcome. But again it takes more than just surgery.

Training / Education

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