Bariatric Clinic
Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism,
Christian Medical College, Vellore

The Bariatric Clinic is a once-weekly, multidisciplinary clinic catering to individuals with morbid obesity (Body Mass Index > 35 kg/m2). It is jointly run in the Endocrine office with specialists from Psychiatry, Physiotherapy, Gastroenterology and Bariatric Surgery, supported by an in-house trained, qualified dietician. In addition to lifestyle modification and medical therapy, select patients may also be considered for intragastric balloon placement or bariatric surgery.
Established in 2016, the clinic has developed a comprehensive database of over 2,000 individuals and regularly receives referrals from institutions across India for the assessment and management of obesity. Management strategies include lifestyle modification and medical therapy, with selected patients also being considered for intragastric balloon placement or bariatric surgery when indicated.
Individuals with early-onset obesity are offered genetic evaluation using a comprehensive 35-gene next-generation sequencing panel at an affordable cost. The clinic adheres to standardized, evidence-based protocols and serves as an active center for the generation of high-quality clinical data, which has contributed to the development of national and South Asian clinical guidelines.






