DR. JAMES ZACHARIAH PULIMUTTIL

With over 35 years of surgical experience, Dr. James Zachariah Pulimuttil is a distinguished Specialist in General, Laparoscopic, and Bariatric Surgery at Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital, Dubai. Renowned for his surgical precision and academic excellence, he is recognized as one of the UAE’s leading figures in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery, blending clinical expertise with a strong commitment to research and innovation.

Professional Experience & Expertise

• Began surgical career in 1986 and served as faculty member training surgeons at Christian Medical Colleges in India
• Former Head of General & Laparoscopic Surgery, CARE Hospital, India
• Over a decade in Dubai’s healthcare sector, including roles as:
• Head of Department – General & Laparoscopic Surgery, Zulekha Hospital
• Chairman – Drugs & Therapeutic Committee, Zulekha Hospital
• Specializes in:
• Bariatric surgeries – sleeve gastrectomy, mini-gastric bypass, Roux-en-Y bypass, and revisional procedures
• Advanced laparoscopic surgeries, hernia repairs, thyroid, and colorectal surgeries (including proctology)
• Management of surgical infections, emergencies, and high-risk multidisciplinary cases
• Performed thousands of successful laparoscopic and bariatric procedures with excellent outcomes and minimal complications

Education & Training

• MBBS (1984) – Andhra Medical College, Vizag, India
• MS in General Surgery (1992) – Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) – USA
• Fellow of the International College of Surgeons (FICS) – USA
• Fellow of Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS) – AMASI, India
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) – 2012
• Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery (FACRSI) – ACRSI, 2014
• Fellowship in Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery – APMBSC, under Prof. Wei-Jei Lee, Min-Sheng Hospital, Taiwan (2016)
• Endobariatric Training – MOHAK Bariatrics, India (Prof. Manuel Galvo Neto)
• Full-Thickness Endobariatric Suturing – Tel Aviv (Prof. Chris Thomson & Prof. Sigal Fishman)

Dr. James Zachariah Pulimuttil stands out for his unmatched surgical expertise, academic depth, and leadership in bariatric and laparoscopic surgery. With a patient-first approach and decades of experience across India and the UAE, he remains a trusted name for safe, effective, and advanced surgical care for patients from around the world.