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Saurabh Khandelwal, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He serves as Medical Director of the UW Medicine Bariatric Surgery Program, co-Director of the Center for Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery, and Associate Director for the Minimally Invasive Surgery/Advanced GI Fellowship. His clinical expertise spans advanced minimally invasive bariatric procedures including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and revisional surgery for obesity and metabolic disorders.
Dr. Khandelwal's educational background includes:
- Medical degree from Rush Medical College (2002)
- Internal Medicine Internship at Northwestern University Medical School
- General Surgery Residency at McCaw Medical Center, Northwestern University
- Fellowship in UW Department of General Surgery
- Board Certification in General Surgery (2009)
His research investigates clinical outcomes of bariatric and esophageal surgeries, with emphasis on surgical education and treatment efficacy. He champions a holistic, team-based approach to patient care, focusing on individualized management of obesity-related comorbidities like diabetes. His work addresses surgical innovations, nutritional optimization, and long-term patient outcomes through multidisciplinary collaboration.
Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent focus on bariatric surgery complications (urinary incontinence, vitamin deficiencies), surgical techniques for achalasia, and resident training methodologies. His studies frequently utilize large-scale datasets like the LABS cohort to evaluate metabolic surgery impacts across diverse physiological systems.
Professional recognitions include:
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS)
As an educator, Dr. Khandelwal trains surgical residents and fellows in minimally invasive techniques while leading committee work to enhance operating room efficiency at UW Medical Center. He played a pivotal role in UW Medicine's enterprise-wide electronic health record implementation. His clinical practice integrates surgical expertise with comprehensive patient support through dedicated weight loss centers.
The Center for Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery, co-directed by Dr. Khandelwal, operates multidisciplinary clinics at UW Medical Center - Montlake and Meridian Pavilion, providing integrated care for metabolic disorders through surgical, nutritional, and psychological services.
