Dr Grandhige in Tampa, Florida

Name: Gopal Grandhige, MD
Last name: Grandhige
Gender: male
Primary Specialty: General Surgeon
Address: 1315 S. Howard Ave.
City: Tampa
State: Florida
Zip Code: 33606
Country: US
Statement: I believe in people. Everyone is at a different place in their journey, but we are all motivated to be better. I believe that when we view ourselves as a whole (internal and external) we realize our full potential. Through things like weight loss and nutrition combined with the fun stuff (body contouring and rejuvenation) once your health is optimized and adding in some “life coaching” we realize our full potential
I am a surgeon who has called Tampa home for the past 14 years after completing my training and fellowhsip (Johns Hopkins University, University of Michigan and Yale University). I am motivated by keeping up with the latest techniques that allow me as a surgeon to continually optimize my results. My reason to come to work are my body contouring procedures — utilizing HD liposuction, liposculpture and tummy tucks ! I also enjoy non-surgical “facelifts” with techniques like liposuction and FaceTite for lower face rejuvenation. I always start with health first and make sure we are in a good place utilizing my team of nutritionists and life coaches and trainers before we embark on our journey together.
Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No
Clinical Privileges: 
  • Palmetto General Hospital, North Shore Medical Center, and Memorial West
GPS coordinates on map: 27.9291669,-82.4834971

Primary location: 
Location name: Tampa
State: FL
Country: US
Map point: 27.9814,-82.45110321

Gopal Grandhige, MD

Treatments: 
  • Gastric Balloon
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Gastric Sleeve Surgery
  • Orbera Gastric Balloon

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Star rating: 2.0473720558371
Profile created: May 1, 2023
Profile modified: Aug 4, 2023
Profile photo modified: Aug 4, 2023
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Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Unclaimed
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Directory link: Board Certified General Surgeon
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Doctor Designation Start Time: Aug 4, 2023
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Tampa, FL, US. GPS coordinates: 27.9814,-82.45110321

Practice Locations

Name & Website
formation – Tampa, https://formationmed.com/
Address
1315 South Howard Ave., Tampa, Florida, US, 33606 (GPS coordinates: 27.9291669,-82.4834971)
Phone
+18139222920
Working Hours
Created / Modified
May 10, 2023 / May 12, 2023

Doctor’s answers

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Im scheduled for lipo, and want to lose weight. Is it a good idea to also get the intragastric ball
Liposuction and Gastric Balloon
Aug 3, 2023
Exciting that you are on this journey !
As you stated liposuction is not a weight loss procedure.
For our patients, we recommend participating in one of our weight loss programs with medications, balloons or endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty depending on the amount of weight and health issues that are present.
Once goal weight and health are achieved, we have patients remain at that place for 6 months and then move forward with the fun stuff like liposuction !
Gastric balloons are very helpful…
Is the gastric sleeve or balloon better for me?
Deciding between Weight Loss options
Aug 3, 2023
These are very personal choices, but based on what you have laid out this is what I do in my practice :
Medications for 10-30 pound weight lossGastric Balloons for 30-50 pound weight lossEndoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) incision free procedure : 50-150 pounds pound weight lossLaparoscopic/Robotic Sleeve gastrectomy or Gastric Bypass for : 100 pounds or greater
There is a lot missing in this answer, but let us know if we can help by performing a more thorough evaluation of your health…
5’6 ft tall, and weigh 235 lbs – Will I be a good candidate for the Gastric Balloon?
Knowing your options.
Aug 3, 2023
Fortunately your options keep increasing and you no longer have to just have your stomach cut.
The answer is complex and you should consider your goals. First is to address any health issues due to excess adipose tissue, in your case hypertension. There may be other issues that would be noticed on bloodwork such as pre-diabetes/diabetes, triglyceride issues, inflammation. When they are present, the goal is to turn these around.
Gastric balloons are best for patients looking to lose 30-50…
Exercise after gastric balloon and risks?
Exercise after a Gastric Balloon
Aug 3, 2023
Congratulations on starting your health journey ! It is great that you already have your exercise plans in your head. This bodes will for your success !
Once you are at a place where you are fully hydrated and taking in enough calories/nutrients to sustain these activities, it is safe to return to them. You will notice a difference when you workout. There is a sense of fullness at all times. Balloons cause a sensation of fullness and lack of hunger compared to medications which do not cause…
Can I travel overseas with the balloon inside me? I am wanting to have the procedure but fear the p
Flying with a gastric balloon.
Aug 3, 2023
You are perfectly safe to fly after a gastric balloon procedure. I would recommend waiting a couple weeks so that you have recovered fully, but there is no danger. It will not cause any issues at security or with pressurization during flying.
Can you be over BMI 40 to safely get the Orbera Balloon?
Balloon Safety
Aug 3, 2023
Safety is best viewed as what is the anesthetic risk. The balloon itself has no increased risk when used in a higher BMI individual. The procedure is performed under monitored anesthesia care, not general anesthesia, the same as a colonoscopy. If you have other medical issues that make this form of anesthesia risky such as significant lung or heart related conditions, any procedure would be considered higher risk. The other thing to consider is will a balloon meet your goals. Some…

Last updated on 12/26/2023