Dr. Tulip's Obesity & Diabetes Surgery Centre

What Dr. Tulip's Obesity & Diabetes Surgery Centre does

Dr. Tulip's Obesity & Diabetes Surgery Centre (TODS) is a single-site, boutique bariatric and metabolic surgery practice headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, led by Dr. Tulip and supported by a 7-person team. The centre focuses exclusively on obesity, type-2 diabetes, and metabolic disease, performing bariatric, metabolic, and diabetes surgery (gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and related procedures) and supplementing surgical care with post-operative lifestyle and nutritional support. The lead surgeon carries 20+ years of operative experience, and the practice reports 2,500+ cumulative procedures performed to date.

The service portfolio extends beyond the operating room to include cosmetic and body-contouring procedures, a GLP-1 medical weight-loss program offering branded injectables (Ozempic, Mounjaro) on a weekly subscription, and a "Fly For Surgery" medical-tourism program targeting international patients seeking metabolic surgery in Bangalore. Patient engagement runs across a website, WhatsApp Business for intake and support, online booking via BookingPress, payment via PayPal, and both in-clinic and video consultations, indicating a multi-channel but largely self-pay, direct-to-consumer go-to-market model.

The business model is predominantly fee-for-service surgical revenue, with cash-pay pricing quoted in Indian rupees (consultation ₹900, follow-up ₹500, weekly GLP-1 between ₹1,415 and ₹3,281 depending on drug and dose), supplemented by medical-tourism packages and recurring pharmacotherapy subscriptions. TODS is a privately held, founder-led practice with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or corporate parent; operational scale remains modest at ~7 employees on a single site, which caps throughput and geographic reach absent expansion that is not yet evidenced in the inputs.

Name

Dr. Tulip's Obesity & Diabetes Surgery Centre

Legal name

Dr. Tulip's Obesity & Diabetes Surgery Centre

Website

https://todsindia.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dr. Tulip's Obesity & Diabetes Surgery Centre (TODS) is a Bangalore-based boutique practice performing bariatric, metabolic and diabetes surgery, supplemented by cosmetic procedures, a GLP-1 weight-loss program, and a medical-tourism offering for international patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Healthcare - Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Obesity Medicine & Weight Management (HLAKADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Diabetes (General) (HLAKADAA), Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Tourism Agencies (THAKAIAE)

Keywords

• Bariatric surgery services
• Metabolic surgery services
• Diabetes remission treatment
• Weight loss procedures
• Cosmetic surgery services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Surgical Procedures: Revenue generated from bariatric and metabolic surgical procedures including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, mini gastric bypass, banded procedures, and related weight loss surgeries. Procedures typically require 2-3 days hospital stay.
2. Consultation Services: First consultation at ₹900 and follow-up consultations at ₹500. Video consultancy also available for remote patients seeking guidance from the doctor.
3. Medical Tourism Services: International patient services under 'Fly For Surgery' program, providing comprehensive surgical care for medical tourists traveling to Bangalore for procedures.
4. Cosmetic Procedures: Additional revenue from cosmetic procedures including liposuction, gynecomastia surgery, abdominoplasty, breast augmentation/reduction, and face lift surgeries.
5. GLP-1 Weight Loss Program: Medically supervised GLP-1 weight loss program using medications like Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) and Ozempic (Semaglutide), priced from ₹1,415+ per week for Ozempic and ₹3,281+ per week for Mounjaro.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dr. Tulip's Obesity & Diabetes Surgery Centre is a specialty surgical practice in Bangalore, India, offering a comprehensive range of bariatric and metabolic surgery procedures for long-term weight loss and Type 2 diabetes remission. Its service portfolio includes laparoscopic and endoscopic bariatric procedures (gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, mini gastric bypass, banded variants, ileal interposition, swallow balloon, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, intra gastric balloon), a medically supervised GLP-1 weight loss program, complementary cosmetic procedures, and video consultation for remote patients.

Product overview

Dr. Tulip's Obesity & Diabetes Surgery Centre (TODS) offers a comprehensive range of bariatric and metabolic surgery services centered around weight loss and diabetes remission. The core offerings include Bariatric Surgery (encompassing Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Mini Gastric Bypass, Banded Gastric Bypass, Banded Sleeve Gastrectomy, Adjustable Gastric Band), Metabolic Surgery, and Diabetes Surgery (including Ileal Interposition). The centre also provides non-surgical options such as Swallow Balloon Pill, Intra Gastric Balloon, and Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty. Additionally, cosmetic/aesthetic procedures including Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, Gynecomastia Surgery, Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Face Lift, and Mommy Makeover are offered. A GLP-1 Weight Loss Program using Mounjaro and Ozempic medications complements the surgical offerings. Video Consultation services enable remote patient interactions. The centre has performed over 2,500 procedures with 20+ years of surgical experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bariatric Surgery
• Metabolic and Diabetes Surgery
• Non-Surgical Weight Loss Procedures
• GLP-1 Weight Loss Program
• Cosmetic and Aesthetic Surgery
• Video Consultation (Telehealth)
• Fly For Surgery (Medical Tourism Program)

Quantifiable outcome

• Most patients experience Type 2 diabetes remission within a week or month after gastric bypass surgery
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Medanta - The Medicity: Large multi-specialty hospital group with a dedicated Institute of Gastrosciences and bariatric surgery offerings. Comparable on metabolic and weight-loss surgery services but with broader specialty mix and capital scale advantages.
• Wockhardt Hospitals: Hospital chain with established bariatric and metabolic surgery programs in major Indian metros. Competes with TODS for bariatric patients but operates from a broad multi-specialty platform rather than single-specialty focus.
• Fortis Healthcare: Pan-India hospital network offering bariatric surgery as part of its general surgery and gastroenterology services. Comparable end-customer (obese/diabetic patients) but wider portfolio and larger infrastructure.
• Apollo Hospitals (Bariatric Surgery Program): India's largest hospital chain operates established bariatric and metabolic surgery programs across multiple cities. Overlaps with TODS on core bariatric procedures but competes from a multispecialty, multi-city, capital-backed position.
• Manipal Hospitals: Major Indian hospital chain with multi-city bariatric surgery and metabolic disease programs. Competes for the same patient pool but from a large multispecialty, capital-rich base.

Direct peers

• VLCC: India's largest weight-management and wellness chain offering non-surgical weight-loss programs, dietary counselling, and aesthetic services. Comparable on weight-management customer base, though focused on non-surgical rather than bariatric surgical offerings.
• NovaBariatrics: India-based dedicated bariatric and metabolic surgery practice offering similar gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and metabolic surgery procedures. Directly comparable as a single-specialty bariatric centre competing for similar Indian and medical-tourism patients.

Emerging players

• Practo: India's leading digital healthcare platform offering online consultations, appointment booking, and provider search. Comparable on TODS's video consultancy, online appointment booking, and patient-acquisition channels.
• 1mg (Tata 1mg): India's leading online pharmacy and digital health platform. Adjacent competitor in the GLP-1/medical weight-loss space, as it sells Ozempic/Mounjaro direct-to-consumer — potentially competing with TODS's GLP-1 program on price and convenience.
• Vaidam Health: Medical tourism facilitator connecting international patients to Indian hospitals for procedures including bariatric surgery. Comparable on the medical-tourism patient-acquisition model TODS uses via 'Fly For Surgery,' though as an aggregator rather than provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCPHM1FXgERsenKMXW99NmyA/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/obesitysurgeryinbangalore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/drtulips-obesity-and-diabetes-surgery-centre
• Instagraminstagram.com/drtuliptods

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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