Dr. Jayaseelan grew up in Lubbock, Texas. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Texas Tech University. After a short career as a systems engineer he went to medical school at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
He obtained Honors in Surgical Research for a study on shock under Dr. Tom Shires.
Dr. Jay then completed his General Surgery Residency at Oregon Health Sciences University. He has been trained by Dr. Don Trunkey (world famous trauma surgeon), Dr. Lee Swanstrom (President of SAGES, a laparoscopic society), and Dr. John Porter (editor of the Yearbook of Vascular Surgery.
Currently, Dr. Jay is a busy general and bariatric surgeon at Medical City Dallas.
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One of the most experienced lap band surgeons in the nation, Dr. Nirmal Jayaseelan has performed more than 3,000 weight loss operations. Based at Medical City Dallas for the past 10 years, his practice has every resource to care for the most complex bariatric patient. Dr. Jay readily accepts complex bariatric consults from throughout the southwest and Mexico. He is long established in bariatrics and has been voted best bariatric surgeon in Dallas every year since the inception of the category in D Magazine. Laparascopic weight loss surgery in experienced hands Offers the patient many benefits while keeping the risks very low. Dr. Jayaseelan has a single peri-operative mortality rate in more than 3,500 non-revisional cases. He has operated on patients ranging in age from 11 to 79 and who weigh more than 750 pounds.
Dr. Jay is also considered a foremost expert in Lap-Band surgery. A minimally invasive surgery, 99% of his patients return home the same day and back to work in just three days. Weight loss is gradual, about six to eight pounds per month and 60 to 80 pounds per year. The band offers minimal long-term complications relative to the gastric bypass.
A major advantage of Dr. Jayaseelan's practice is the world-class surgeons that have been covering his practice for the past 10 years at Medical City Dallas. Patients also benefit from Dr. Jay's insistence upon patient compliance through numerous follow-up visits, support groups, and other post-operative care opportunities. Follow-up is the key to success with bariatric surgery, and this is where Dr. Jay's practice excels. His experienced staff ensures every patient receives compassionate and individualized care. A multi-disciplinary approach of nutritionists, psychologists, and former patients help ensure success.
He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the Texas Medical Association and Dallas County Medical Society. He is also a member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons. Assisting Dr. Jay in his practice are Drs. Ronald Aronoff, Ward Lane, John Winter, and Chrisopher Bell.
Selected one of D Magazine's Best Doctors in Dallas 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008.
Employment
- Surgeon - Medical City Hospital, Dallas, TX, 1999-present
- Systems Engineer, General Dynamics, Fort Worth, TX, 1986-1989
Bariatric Training
- Advanced Bariatric Course, American Society of Bariatric Surgeons( June 2004)
- Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery Symposium, University of Pittsburgh CME (February 2004)
- ASBS Boston meeting – Advanced Bariatric Surgery course (June 2003)
- Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Course/Lab PIMIT (2001,2002,2003)
- Lap Band Course, Chicago(December 2002)
- ASBS Las Vegas meeting – Essentials of Bariatric Surgery course (June 2003)
- Continuing Education Symposium Lap-Band System Workshop, Orlando, FL (June 2005)
- Advanced Training Program Lap-Band System Advanced Course, San Francisco, CA (October 2005)
License and Certification
- Texas Medical License
- Oregon Medical License
- Board Certified, American Board of Surgery
Professional Memberships
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Bariatric Surgeons
- Texas Medical Association
- Dallas County Medical Society
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