Meet The Surgeon

Andrew Martin, M.D.

Andrew Martin M.D., specializes in bariatric surgery and general surgery. He completed a fellowship in bariatric surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he performed hundreds of bariatric surgeries.

Dr. Martin peforms both sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass to help patients achieve a long-term weight loss solution.

Dr. Martin received a medical degree from Wright State University's Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio and completed his residency at Summa Akron Community Hospital in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Martin is board-certified by the American Board of Surgeons.

Kajal Puranik, M.D.

Kajal Puranik, M.D., is a family medicine physician who also specializes in obesity medicine. She helps patients reach a healthy weight using methods tailored to each patient's unique needs and lifestyle. She also works with patients as they prepare for bariatric weight loss surgery. She has helped many patients see exceptional improvements in conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, high cholesterol, joint problems, sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes.

Dr. Puranik obtained board certification in obesity medicine through the American Board of Obesity Medicine and now treats individuals who need to lose significant weight in order to reduce or eliminate their chronic conditions. This board certification was granted based on Dr. Puranik's knowledge of the genetic, biologic, environmental, social and behavioral factors that can contribute to obesity. She applies a number of therapeutic interventions to help individuals achieve weight loss, including weight loss medication and bariatric surgery when appropriate.

Vinay Tumuluri, M.D.

Vinay Tumuluri, M.D., is an internal medicine physician with more than 18 years of experience. He is passionate about working with patients to help them reach a healthy weight. He also understands the link between excess weight and conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, high cholesterol, joint problems, sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes.

Dr. Tumuluri obtained board certification in obesity medicine through the American Board of Obesity Medicine and now specializes in treating individuals who need to lose significant weight in order to reduce or eliminate their chronic conditions. This board certification was granted based on Dr. Tumuluri's knowledge of the genetic, biologic, environmental, social and behavioral factors that can contribute to obesity. He recommends a number of therapeutic interventions to help individuals achieve weight loss, including bariatric surgery when appropriate.

All physicians listed are Members of the Medical Staff at Northwest Health.