Dr.  Sashidhar V. Ganta one of the most experienced Bariatric Surgeons in Austin completed his education including medical school in India.

An outstanding performer throughout his career, was awarded the “Best student of the class” in Medical school and won seven Gold medals including Biochemistry, Physiology and Pathology.

He underwent extensive surgical training in India, England, Scotland, Ireland and United States. He was awarded “Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of England” and “Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland”.

He then moved to New York and completed his Surgery Residency Training at New York Medical College. He was allowed to graduate one year early because of his previous experience and superior performance.

Dr. Ganta has done fellowship training in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at “Yale University School of Medicine” in New Haven, Connecticut. While at Yale he taught several surgeons how to perform laparoscopic suturing.

Dr. Ganta did several Bariatric surgery fellowships and was trained at some of the best hospitals and surgeons in the country such as Dr. Alan Wittgrove, Dr Wesley Clark (Carnie Wilson Surgeons), and University of Chicago.

He won “TOPGUN” in laparoscopic suturing at the American College of Surgeons Meeting in Chicago in the year 2000.

In his leisure time, he loves to spend time with his loving wife and adorable daughter.