meet Founder
Dr. Christopher S.K
Advanced Laparoscopic, Bariatric, GI & Laser Surgeon
Founder & Medical Director – BariOSS Clinic & Barioss Foundation
Tirunelveli | Tamil Nadu | India
- Cell/WhatsApp:+91 770 880 3335
- Mail: bariossfoundation@gmail.com
- LinkedIn:Dr. Christopher Profile
- Barioss Foundation:Founder
Dr. Christopher S.K is a highly respected Advanced Laparoscopic, Bariatric, Gastrointestinal, Laser & Robotic Surgeon with over 13 years of surgical experience and a passion for transformative, patient-centric care. He is the first qualified Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeon from Tirunelveli and South Tamil Nadu, and the visionary behind both BariOSS Clinic and Barioss Foundation.
Education & Qualifications
- MBBS from prestigious J.J.M Medical College Davangere (2003-2009)
- D.N.B. General Surgery (2010-2013) from Baptist Hospital Bangalore, a unit of Christian Medical College Vellore
- FIAGES:Fellow of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal and Endo-surgeons, recognized for Minimally invasive training by The International Federation of Societies of Endoscopic Surgeons (IFSES) in April 2016
- FMAS: Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery from the prestigious Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI) in November 2016
- FACRSI:Fellow of Association of Colo Rectal Surgeons of India in September 2017
- FICS:Fellow of International College of Surgeons, Chicago, U.S.A., Recognition by the International college of surgeons for the work done in the field of Laparoscopy and Bariatric Surgery in October 2017
- MNAMS:Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences, a unique institution which fosters and utilizes academic excellence as its resource to meet medical and social goals in Dec 2017.
- FACS:Fellow of American College of Surgeons, Chicago, IL U.S.A in October 2018
- FAIS:Fellowship of Association of surgeons of India. Apex body for Surgeons in India in December 2018
- FBMS:Fellowship in Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery from International Excellence Federation (IEF) and Body-science & Metabolic disorders International (B.M.I) medical center at Taichung, Taiwan under Prof.ChihKun Huang who is the pioneer in Bariatric Surgery and the president of International Excellence Federation from March 2019 to August 2019
- FRSPH: Fellow of Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH), is the longest-established public health organization in the UK in September 2019
- D.MAS: Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery from IRCAD Centre, Strasbourg France (Research Institute against Digestive Cancer) World’s Best Laparoscopic & Robotic Training center in October 2019
- FMIS:Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery in from IRCAD Centre Taiwan (Asian Institute of Tele Surgery- The Largest & most Advanced Training Centre in Asia) from September 2019 to November 2019
- FICRS (Fellowship in International College of Robotic Surgeons) from World Laparoscopy Hospital in December 2019 internationally recognized by SAGES, WALS and EAES.
- F.MAS(Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery) from World Laparoscopy Hospital in December 2019 internationally recognized by SAGES, WALS and EAES.
- D.MAS (Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery) from World Laparoscopy Hospital in December 2019 internationally recognized by SAGES, WALS and EAES.
- FALS UGI (Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery – Upper Gastro intestinal Surgery) from Indian Association of Gastrointestinal and Endo-surgeons (IAGES), recognized for Minimally invasive training by The International Federation of Societies of Endoscopic Surgeons (IFSES) in September 2021
- FALS Colorectal (Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery – Colorectal Surgery) from Indian Association of Gastrointestinal and Endo-surgeons (IAGES), recognized for Minimally invasive training by The International Federation of Societies of Endoscopic Surgeons (IFSES) in October 2021
- FALS Bariatric (Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery – Bariatric Surgery) from Indian Association of Gastrointestinal and Endo-surgeons (IAGES), recognized for Minimally invasive training by The International Federation of Societies of Endoscopic Surgeons (IFSES) in November 2021
- FALS Hernia (Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery – Hernia Surgery) from Indian Association of Gastrointestinal and Endo-surgeons (IAGES), recognized for Minimally invasive training by The International Federation of Societies of Endoscopic Surgeons (IFSES) in December 2021
- FALS Robotics (Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery – Robotic Surgery) from Indian Association of Gastrointestinal and Endo-surgeons (IAGES), recognized for Minimally invasive training by The International Federation of Societies of Endoscopic Surgeons (IFSES) in December 2021
Areas of Expertise
- Laparoscopic Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
- Laparoscopic Colorectal and Hepatobiliary Surgery
- Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery
- Laparoscopic Upper GI Surgery including Anti reflux Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Scar less and Single Port Surgery
- Endocrine, Thyroid and Breast surgery
- Per Oral and Axillary Laparoscopic Thyroidectomy (POET)
- Laser Surgery for Varicose veins, Piles, Fissures, Fistulas & Pilonidal Sinus
- Laser Liposuction
- Robotic Surgery (Bariatrics, General Surgery and Colorectal)
BariOSS Clinic – A Center of Excellence
Dr. Christopher heads BariOSS Clinic, a multi-specialty center in Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, offering advanced treatments in laparoscopy, weight loss surgery, gastrointestinal disorders, and laser surgery. The clinic is recognized for minimally invasive techniques, affordable care, and multidisciplinary obesity management involving surgeons, nutritionists, psychologists, and physiotherapists.
Barioss Foundation – Extending Care to Communities
As Co-Founder and Medical Director of Barioss Foundation, a registered Section 8 Non-Profit Organization, Dr. Christopher leads several free medical camps, health screenings, and awareness programs focused on:
- Obesity & Lifestyle Disease Prevention
- Nutrition & Child Health
- Community Education & Empowerment
- Women & Elderly Welfare
Academic Engagements & Recognition
- Faculty & Speaker at National and International Surgical Conferences
- Author of the book Tipping the Balance: Obesity’s Untold Stories
- Chairperson and Panelist at Hernia, Bariatric, Laparoscopic and Colorectal surgical forums
- Contributor to Surgical literature and Awareness publications
- Recognized by IMA and several medical bodies for leadership and service
Why Patients Trust Dr. Christopher
- Over 3000+ laparoscopic, over 650+ Laser and over 100+ Robotic procedures successfully performed
- Known for Patient Empathy, Surgical Skill, and Ethical Care
- Multilingual and accessible to patients from across Tamil Nadu & South India
- Emphasizes preventive health, lifestyle correction, and post-surgical follow-up