Dr. Nirmal Jayaseelan, affectionately known as “Dr. Jay” by his patients, grew up in Lubbock, Texas. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Texas Tech University and, after a brief career as a systems engineer, pursued medicine at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, where he graduated with Honors in Surgical Research. He completed his General Surgery Residency at Oregon Health Sciences University, receiving training from renowned mentors such as Dr. Don Trunkey, a world-famous trauma surgeon; Dr. Lee Swanstrom, President of SAGES; and Dr. John Porter, editor of the Yearbook of Vascular Surgery. Dr. Jay is not only one of the nation’s most experienced bariatric surgeons—with over 11,000 weight loss operations performed—but he is also a SurgiCore surgeon and recognized as one of the top 5 surgeons in the nation. His practice is fully equipped to care for even the most complex bariatric patients. He readily accepts challenging bariatric consults from across the United States and internationally, treating patients from as far away as Mexico, Nigeria, and Barbados. His excellence in bariatric care has earned him repeated accolades, including being voted the best bariatric surgeon in Dallas by D Magazine since the category’s inception. With a commitment to precision in laparoscopic weight loss surgery, Dr. Jay offers significant patient benefits while maintaining exceptionally low risks. His outstanding record includes a single peri-operative mortality in over 3,500 non-revisional cases, and he has successfully operated on patients ranging in age from 11 to 79—even those weighing more than 750 pounds.