Ramanathapur Natesh
Surgeon
1100 Essington Road Joliet Illinois, 60435About
Dr. Ramanathapur Natesh is a general surgeon practicing in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Natesh specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Natesh provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Mysore Medical College
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery (London
United States
Glasgow
Canada
India)
Provider Details
Ramanathapur Natesh's Expert Contributions
Cancer?
If it helps you can. You need to see an oncologist for treatment. READ MORE
PICC on mastectomy side or pacemaker side?
That’s correct on the pacemaker side. READ MORE
My dad has a hole with while skin around between his 4th and 5th toe?
Probably a fungal infection. See a dermatologist. READ MORE
Blocked hernia?
You need surgery. See your surgeon. READ MORE
Umbilical hernia?
There is no shoulder repair for an umbilical hernia. It’s for groin hernias. You have a high incidence of recurrence if primary repair is done without mesh. READ MORE
I have huge lump on my arm from missing after shooting up meth?
Don’t do surgery now you may have lympadenitis. Your shoulder will get infected. Please see your PCP. READ MORE
Please help re: metastatic disease?
HPV is not known to cause colorectal cancer. It could cause cervical cancer or anal cancer. READ MORE
Laparoscopy for endometriosis diagnosis?
Usually 1 to 2 hrs. Depends on how much of endometrial implants you have. READ MORE
My hernia repair?
Yes. See your surgeon. READ MORE
My stomach?
Looks like an allergic reaction to clothing. READ MORE
I have arm pain after exercising?
You need to see your PCP. It needs to be examined properly including nerves and blood vessels. READ MORE
I don’t know if I should go back to the ER?
Yes, you should go back to the ER or see your PCP today. READ MORE
My hernia repair?
Not to worry. Most of the men testes are not at the same level. READ MORE
Will I lose weight if I get my tonsils out?
Not really. READ MORE
Hip bone fractures?
He needs surgery if it’s broken or dislocated. There are risks of surgery at his age. But the benefits are more than the risks. Otherwise he may develop bed sores, uti, or pneumonia dvt and carry high mortality. READ MORE
Plan B & surgery?
You are at high risk for developing dvt/pe, which is serious, especially with recent surgery on an obese patient if you take ocp. READ MORE
I was told I have an inflamed stomach but I’m not getting better?
Was there a stomach mucosal biopsy done for H. Pylori? Please do an ultrasound of the gall bladder. READ MORE
Diabetic circumcision?
Age is higher to get circumcision. Unless your urologist recommended circumcision because of medical indications especially with recurrent infections of prepuce in diabetics. There is higher risk of infections in diabetics with surgery READ MORE
Torn abdominal muscle?
Get an ultrasound to check for rectus sheath hematoma. And wear an abdominal binder for 4 weeks, which may help. READ MORE
Stomach problems?
You may have an appendicular colic causing your pain. Sometimes a hard ball of stool stuck in the appendix can cause right lower quadrant pain. No test will diagnose it. Only solution is laparoscopy and laparoscopic appendectomy and then pain may go away. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- International Public Speaking -
Awards
- Best Teaching Awards 1981-1986
Internships
- Vanderbilt Medical School, Mary Medical College
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Surgeons, Association of Surgeons of India, The Royal College of Surgeons of England
What do you attribute your success to?
His hard work
Hobbies / Sports
- Tennis, Swimming
Favorite professional publications
- American College of Surgeons
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