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Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
4.9 (54)
Map Pin Small Saint Louis, MO
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan, MD

Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Saint Louis, MO. They graduated from DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Jefferson and Mercy Hospital South. Dr. Chinnappan, completed a residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. Patients rated Dr. Chinnappan an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Chinnappan works at Arch Bariatrics in Saint Louis, MO. They frequently treat conditions like Obesity along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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.

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Dr. Chinnappan's Office Locations

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    Arch Bariatrics
    12152 Tesson Ferry Rd Ste Bste, Saint Louis, MO 63128 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 858-6172

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Mercy Hospital Jefferson
  • Mercy Hospital South

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Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic
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    About Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan, MD

    Specialties*
    • Bariatric Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1346417250
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • American Society Of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Chinnappan is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Chinnappan works at Arch Bariatrics in Saint Louis, MO. View the full address on Dr. Chinnappan’s profile.

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

    54 patients have reviewed Dr. Chinnappan. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Chinnappan.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Chinnappan, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Chinnappan appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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