Dr. Venkata Kanthimathinathan, MD
Bariatric Surgeon
534.1 mi · 239 N 1st St, Lehighton, PA 18235
At a glance
Accepts 41 insurances
APWU, Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, more+ ·
Works at LVPG
4 office locations · View practice profile
Speaks English
Office locations
2
2.
LVHN - Coordinated Health
508.6 mi · 1503 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA, 18104
3
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LVHN - Coordinated Health
534.1 mi · 222 Red School Ln, Phillipsburg, NJ, 08865
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
Popular visit reasons
Bariatric Surgery Consultation
Gastric Bypass Follow Up
Hernia
Lap-Band / Gastric Banding Consultation
Lipoma
Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation
Weight Loss Consultation
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Bariatric Surgery Consultation
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Lap-Band / Gastric Banding Consultation
More about Dr. Venkata Kanthimathinathan, MD
Venkat Kanthimathinathan, MD, FASMBS, is a bariatric and general surgeon at Coordinated Health, part of Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Dr. Venkat specializes in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery, including sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass procedures.
Dr. Venkat is originally from India and he attended medical school there before coming to the United States for his general surgery residency. Afterwards he completed a fellowship in minimally invasive bariatric surgery at the University of Missouri where he met his future Coordinated Health colleague Dr. John Dockins.
Originally Dr. Venkat wanted to specialize in cardio thoracic surgery, but he changed direction after working with patients suffering from chronic heart conditions. “Looking at patient charts, I realized that chronic conditions are what led to emergency heart procedures, so I chose metabolic and bariatric surgery to get to the bottom of issues and prevent before patients become sick,” he said.
Dr. Venkat is also married to Coordinated Health endocrinologist Dr. Lakshmi Kannan, who specializes in medical weight loss.
“Coordinated Health has a big vision and a patient-focused multidisciplinary team approach,” said Dr. Venkat. “I’m really proud to be here because I think we can and we will do great things.”
He adds that he could not have asked for a better team to work with than his wife and his longtime friend Dr. Dockins. “This is my second home. My wife is here, my friends are here, what else do I need?” he said.
Dr. Venkat also has volunteer experience at blood donation camps, pulse polio immunization programs, communicable diseases public awareness programs, and school health programs. He is passionate about giving back to the community and helping his patients.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - J.S.S. Medical College, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Loma Linda University Medical Center, Residency in General Surgery
University of Missouri, Columbia, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery
Practice
Certifications
American Board of Surgery
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1023286945
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What practice does Dr. Venkata Kanthimathinathan work with?
Dr. Venkata Kanthimathinathan works with LVPG.
Where is Dr. Venkata Kanthimathinathan's office located?
Dr. Venkata Kanthimathinathan has 4 office locations, including in Phillipsburg, Allentown, and Lehighton, view full addresses on Dr. Kanthimathinathan's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Venkata Kanthimathinathan have?
Dr. Venkata Kanthimathinathan is certified by American Board of Surgery.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Venkata Kanthimathinathan?
Dr. Venkata Kanthimathinathan frequently sees patients for Bariatric Surgery Consultation, Hernia, Lipoma, Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Venkata Kanthimathinathan on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Venkata Kanthimathinathan speak?
Dr. Venkata Kanthimathinathan speaks English.