Dr. Rana Pullatt

Prof. Rana Pullatt
Medical University of South Carolina, USA

-Professor of Surgery and Division Chief of Foregut & Metabolic Surgery
-Clinical Director of the Bariatric and Robotic Surgery Program
-Director of Bariatric Surgery for Veterans Integrated Service Network-7 (VISN-7)
-Elected President of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)

President of the ASMBS (American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery) 2027 Term

Dr. Rana C. Pullatt is a double board-certified Robotic and Bariatric Surgeon with over two decades of surgical experience. Based in Charleston, SC, he serves as the Director of Robotic and Bariatric Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), where he also holds the position of Professor of Surgery.

Throughout his career, Dr. Pullatt has helped thousands of patients take control of their health whether through weight loss surgery, reflux treatment, or complex foregut procedures. His approach blends academic precision with real-world compassion, ensuring every patient receives treatment that’s effective, minimally invasive, and personalized.

He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and also certified in Obesity Medicine, a distinction that reflects his commitment to long-term outcomes, not just surgical success.

Whether you’re facing obesity, chronic reflux, hernia issues, or complications from a previous procedure Dr. Pullatt offers surgical care that’s grounded in experience, backed by research, and delivered with empathy.