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Dr. Jegan Gopal, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
5.0 (2)
Map Pin Small Corpus Christi, TX
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Jegan Gopal, MD

Dr. Jegan Gopal, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Corpus Christi, TX. They specialize in Bariatric Surgery, has 18 years of experience. They graduated from Washington University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area. Dr. Gopal, completed a residency at Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center|Penn State, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pa. Patients rated Dr. Gopal an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Gopal works at The Better Weigh Center in Corpus Christi, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Obesity along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Gopal's Office Locations

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    The Better Weigh Center
    5826 Esplanade Dr Ste 102, Corpus Christi, TX 78414 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Gastric Bypass Surgery
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Gastric Tube Insertion
Gastrotomy
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Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Jejunostomy Tube Placement
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
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Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
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Sigmoid Colectomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Stomach Surgery
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vein Ablation
Vein Treatment
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Jegan Gopal, MD

    Specialties*
    • Bariatric Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    NPI Number
    • 1275747644
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center|Penn State, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pa
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    Medical Education
    • Washington University School of Medicine
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area

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    Dr. Jegan Gopal, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Gopal is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Gopal has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Gopal works at The Better Weigh Center in Corpus Christi, TX. View the full address on Dr. Gopal’s profile.

    Dr. Gopal has seen patients for Obesity, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Gopal on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    2 patients have reviewed Dr. Gopal. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gopal.

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