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Bala Thatigotla, MD, MBA, FACS, FASMBS

Bala Thatigotla, MD, MBA, FACS, FASMBS

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

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Locations

Bariatric Surgery & Medical Weight Loss - Cary

210 Ashville Avenue
Suite 205
Cary , NC 27518

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Bariatric Surgery & Medical Weight Loss - Cary

About Me

Dr. Bala Thatigotla is a bariatric, gastrointestinal, general and robotic surgeon with over a decade of experience in performing a wide range of advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgeries. He specializes in bariatric procedures such as Roux en y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, along with complex revision bariatric surgeries. Dr. Thatigotla has an extensive amount of experience performing procedures for diseases of gall-bladder, bile duct, esophageal, gastrectomy, colon surgeries and hernia procedures using minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

Dr. Thatigotla received his medical degree from Sri Venkateswara Medical College in Tirupati, India. After completing his residency in general surgery at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Albert Einstein School of Medicine/Bronx Lebanon Hospital Medical Center, Dr. Thatigotla went on to complete a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic bariatric and robotic surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Thatigotla has his master’s in business administration with a health care specialization from University of Massachusetts.

Dr. Thatigotla is board certified in general surgery, bariatric surgery, obesity medicine and health care quality management. Before joining WakeMed as the Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery & Medical Weight Loss, Dr. Thatigotla has held several leadership positions including Director of Bariatric Surgery, Chairman of Surgery, Associate Vice President of Medical Affairs and Medical Director. He has been a member and leader of various professional surgical organizations and received various teaching, quality and patient choice awards throughout his career.

Dr. Thatigotla believes in a well-rounded, comprehensive, holistic patient care approach. From the very first interaction and throughout the patient’s health care journey, he strives to make patients feel supported and heard. Outside of work, Dr. Thatigotla enjoys playing tennis, long distance road biking and traveling.

Specialty Procedures

Bariatric and metabolic Surgery: 

  • Laparoscopic and Robotic Roux En Y Gastric bypass 
  • Laparoscopic /robotic sleeve gastrectomy 
  • Gastric band removal
  • Laparoscopic /robotic biliopancreatic diversion-duodenal switch
  • Revision Bariatric surgery 

Robotic Surgery: 
  • Robotic Bariatric surgery :Roux En Y gastric bypass,BPD-DS,Revision surgeries 
  • Robotic paraesophageal hernia/fundoplication for Acid reflux surgery/heller myotomy
  • Robotic cholecystectomy
  • Robotic abdominal wall hernia : component separation with TAR,incisional, ventral and inguinal 
  • Robotic Colo rectal procedures 
  • Robotic pancreas and biliary procedures 
Foregut: 
  • Laparoscopic and robotic paraesophageal hernias
  • Fundoplication for Gastro Esophageal reflux disease, Heller myotomies. 
Biliary-pancreatic surgeries:
  • Laparoscopic/robotic Common bile duct procedures
  • Laparoscopic/robotic pancreas procedures for non cancerous conditions 
Colorectal 
  • Laparoscopic and robotic colo-rectal procedures 
Gastric Pyloroplasty, Pacemaker insertion for Gastric motility problems 
LINX device insertion for GERD 
Solid organ 
  • Laparoscopic adrenalectomies
Laparoscopic splenectomies
Interventional Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal endoscopies 
Minimally Invasive General Surgery 
Research interests: 
  • Metabolic surgery 
  • Robotics in general /GI surgery

Education

Residency:
Albert Einstein School of Medicine, Bronx Lebanon Hospital Medical Center, Bronx, NY and The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK

Fellowship:
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN

Medical School:
Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Tirupati, India

Masters:
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Board Certifications

American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

Surgery, American Board of Internal Medicine

Quality Assurance, American Board of Internal Medicine

Obesity Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Languages

English
Telugu
Hindi

Provider Ratings

5 out of 5

(61 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

32 Reviews

03/31/2024

Very nice and beside manners was excellent!

03/17/2024

Charlene RN, Dr Thatigotla's RN , is amazing, joyful, sincere and just kind. She’s your biggest fan and coach! Dr. Thatigotla saved my life last year. He’s the best surgeon I’ve ever met. He is sincere. He cares genuinely about his patients and he is brilliant.

03/15/2024

I like how I'm treated as a person not a number. Dr. Bala made me feel very comfortable. I was in so much pain before surgery. Dr.Bala has a up lifting bedside manner. He shows compassion each visit.

03/11/2024

Everyone was friendly, professional and helpful.

02/15/2024

My wife and I want to thank all the doctors and nurses who cared for me. I apologize about not remembering all of the doctors and nurses names. Colleen and the nurse who worked with be before I was discharged were excellent!!! Dr. Bala and the doctor who administered anesthesia were exceptionally dedicated to ensuring that I received the best care. WakeMed is a outstanding hospital because of the dedicated doctors, nurses and support staff who dedicated to outstanding patient care, practicing cutting edge medicine and providing exceptional patient care. I tip my hat to all of them for their medical knowledge and skillset. I tip my heart to them for the " TLC " and bedside manner. Simply put: You Are The Best

02/11/2024

Very professional and informative.

02/08/2024

I was so nervous about coming in to talk about the options for me ..being overweight. The Dr and his staff put me at ease everything was explained the video was informative...I am so glad I chose this practice

02/02/2024

From registration the staff was polite and courteous, the nurse that took us back was super friendly and explained that she is part of my sons team and will be with him through out his weight loss journey. She informed us to ask as many questions we needed to both her and the doctor, The doctor was very informative and helpful with our questions, explaining everything he will need to do and how long and that we would see him often before and after surgery

01/23/2024

I usually don't have much to say about facilities but this one this hospital I can't speak enough about I'm glad I moved to NC because you guys are gunna save me u gave me hope that's there's a solution I felt so lost for a long time a long time but not anymore I have hope a smile even though I can't bare the pain it's to much and I wanted ro quit medical treatment but not anymore so thank you

01/23/2024

Everyone was outstanding during my visit.

01/23/2024

All aspects of my visit were impeccable from check in to check out. I would definitely recommend your practice.

01/21/2024

Yes, Dr. Bela is a GODSEND!

01/11/2024

I have long-term bariatric surgery complications from a surgery over 20 years ago. I have a very complicated case and need surgical correction for four different problems and potentially five. Dr. Bala was amazing and I would highly recommend him.

12/22/2023

Very thorough and takes really good care of his patients.

12/15/2023

My whole appointment.

12/06/2023

He took the time to answer all my questions until I felt satisfied.

12/04/2023

Everything. I've dealt with some Dr's who had a pathetic office and bedside manner. This Dr was the complete opposite.

12/04/2023

Staff is very friendly, and Dr. Bala instills confidence. He is also very patient.

11/25/2023

overall professionalism

11/24/2023

Dr. Bala performed surgery on me for a small intestinal blockage a few weeks ago. My visit with him was a follow-up visit. I'm very pleased with the care and treatment he provided. Highly recommend Dr. Bala!

11/10/2023

The staff was very nice and was very pleased with my visit with Dr. Bala

10/10/2023

The atmosphere was calming and all staff members were exceedingly polite. I was there to confirm cancer and that can be very frightening but with the staff so calm and unrushed, I was able to calm myself.

10/03/2023

Yes. The fact that Dr. Thatigotla spoke to me calmly and respectfully. He was never once rushed. Even though I am an RN of many years, he explained things to me very thoroughly. He allowed me time for questions. He could sense my high level of anxiety and was a “ calm and confident presence “ that I desperately needed. Dr. Thatigotla looked at me and reassured me that he is very prepared and confident about repairing my destroyed GI system from the botched nightmare that somehow I’ve survived for the past 2 years. Literally, Dr. Thatigotla, Jamie NP, and his other precious NP ? Sarah could not have taken better care of me.

09/25/2023

Dr explained my results in terms i could understand even drew a photo so i could understand as well

09/12/2023

Overall experience excellent.

09/12/2023

The receptionist, nurses, doctor and the overall friendliness and genuine care and concern during my visit.

09/04/2023

Dr. Balla and his team were exceptional and I couldn’t ask for a better team.

08/27/2023

Dr. Nurses and staff made you feel welcomed and comfortable. It was an excellent experience and an excellent atmosphere.

08/26/2023

Dr Bala was very good at listening to my questions without overwhelming me with his own opinions. He let me have plenty of leeway in making my own decisions.

08/25/2023

I feel everything was of excellence the staff was very nice and helpful.

08/08/2023

Start with front desk clerk Cheryse she was excellent and made checkin process seamless. Charlene, Dr. Balla clinical assistant was great and thorough. Dr. Balla educated my husband on why surgery was needed, explained the procedure and was to expect. Great team!

08/05/2023

The receptionist was extremely friendly and so was the nurse that took me back and got my information and updated for the doctor. Two very outgoing young ladies!
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