Ranjith K. Krishnankutty, MD, FACS

Ranjith K. Krishnankutty, MD,  FACS

Ranjith K. Krishnankutty, MD, FACS

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Video Visits Available
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About Dr. Ranjith K. Krishnankutty

"As a minimally invasive general and bariatric surgeon, I am dedicated to employing my skills, judgement, advanced technology, and evidence-based medicine to deliver optimal surgical care tailored to my patients’ needs. Through my expert guidance, I empower each patient to make informed decisions and take charge of their healthcare journey."

Dr. Ranjith Krishnankutty is an American Board-Certified General and Bariatric Surgeon, with Fellowship training in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery. He was born and raised in South India, where he also attended Medical School at Medical College Thiruvananthapuram.


After graduating medical school, he moved to the United States and initially completed a Master's degree in Biochemistry at the University of Georgia before joining the University of Pennsylvania Surgery Residency program where he completed his internship. In 2015, he completed his General Surgery Residency at New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital, NY. Subsequently, he further went on to complete a fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery from the University of Pittsburgh in 2016 and to receive his Board Certification the same year.


After fellowship, he moved back to India, where he practiced for two years as a Minimally Invasive and General surgeon, taking care of numerous patients in a rural setting. Subsequently he returned to the United States in 2019, joining his family in Houston. Dr. Krishnankutty is a meticulous surgeon, proficient in Minimally Invasive Surgical techniques and serves his patients with respect and compassion.

Dr. Krishnankutty welcomes new patients and referrals. When appropriate, the practice does offer telehealth visits.

Clinical Interests

  • Appendectomy
  • Breast and axillary surgery
  • Colon surgery
  • Gallbladder surgery
  • Gastric and small bowel disorders
  • Hemorrhoids and anal cysts
  • Hernia repairs
  • Lipomas
  • Peritoneal dialysis catheter
  • Port-a-catheters
  • Reflux surgery
  • Robotic surgery
  • Upper GI surgery

Accepted Insurance Plans

  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE ESSENTIALS FROM UHC EP-1 (PPO) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE EXTRA FROM UHC EP-3 (PPO) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC EP-2 (PPO) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CareFlex FROM UHC TX-44 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CareFlex FROM UHC TX-45 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE ESSENTIAL FROM UHC TX-21 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE ESSENTIAL FROM UHC TX-22 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE EXTRA FROM UHC TX-27 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE EXTRA FROM UHC TX-28 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-35 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-38(HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-39 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-40 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-41 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-47 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-005
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-013
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-014
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-021
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-025
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-026
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-32 (PPO)** H1278-022
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-34 (PPO)** H1278-024
  • (WELLMED) SECURE HORIZON MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TX-0023 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) SECURE HORIZON MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TX-0025 (HMO-POS)**
  • Aetna Affordable Health Choices
  • Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2
  • Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice
  • Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan
  • Aetna CommonSpirit Health KelseyCare
  • Aetna EPO
  • Aetna Health Network
  • Aetna HMO
  • Aetna International
  • Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)
  • Aetna Medicare HMO Prime
  • Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN)
  • Aetna Open Access
  • Aetna POS
  • Aetna PPO
  • Aetna Premier Care Network
  • Aetna QPOS
  • Aetna Select
  • Aetna Signature Administrators
  • Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits
  • Aetna Signature Administrators CoreSource
  • Aetna Signature Administrators EBMS
  • Aetna Signature Administrators MODA
  • Aetna Student Health
  • Aetna Transplant
  • Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network
  • Aetna Workers' Comp
  • All Saver/United Healthcare
  • BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE
  • BCBS PPO Wespath
  • Best Doctors International
  • Bind Surest UHC
  • Blue Choice POS
  • Blue Choice PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage Out of State
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO/UT Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Edge
  • Blue Essentials
  • Blue Essentials Access
  • Cigna Allegiance Houston Methodist Employee Medical Plan
  • Cigna Allegiance OAP
  • Cigna Allegiance PPO
  • Cigna APWU
  • Cigna C-24 Network
  • Cigna Choice Fund
  • Cigna EPO
  • Cigna Global Health Benefits (International)
  • Cigna Great West
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna Indemnity
  • Cigna LocalPlus
  • Cigna NALC
  • Cigna Network
  • Cigna Network Open Access
  • Cigna Open Access
  • Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP)
  • Cigna POS
  • Cigna PPO
  • Cigna Qualcare
  • Cigna Shared Administration OAP
  • Cigna Shared Administration PPO
  • Cigna SureFit
  • Community Health Choice Medicare Advantage HMO DSNP
  • Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold
  • Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver
  • Coventry PPO
  • DEVOTED CORE 001 TX (HMO)
  • DEVOTED CORE 019 TX (HMO)
  • DEVOTED C-SNP Plus 031 TX (HMO C-SNP)
  • DEVOTED C-SNP Premium 030 TX (HMO C-SNP)
  • DEVOTED DUAL 010 TX (HMO D-SNP)
  • DEVOTED DUAL FULL 040 (HMO D-SNP)
  • DEVOTED GIVEBACK 006 TX (HMO)
  • DEVOTED HEALTH DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON
  • DEVOTED PREMIUM 002 (HMO)
  • Entrust/90 Degree EDI Payer ID# 36878
  • First Health PPO
  • GeoBlue
  • HAA Preferred Partners (International)
  • HealthSmart Accel PPO
  • HealthSmart Payors Organization
  • HealthSmart PPO
  • Healthspring/Cigna MCR HMO
  • Healthspring/Cigna MCR PPO
  • Healthspring/Cigna MCR Total Care Dual
  • HMO Blue
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus/Choice
  • Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Humana TRICARE 2
  • Kelsey Seybold Affiliate Network
  • Medica Choice with UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
  • Medicare
  • MEDICARE ADVANTAGE : TEXAN PLUS
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Molina Marketplace Exchange
  • Molina Medicare Complete Care HMO (Dual) HIDE
  • Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus (HMO Dual-SNP) FIDE
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Olympus Managed Care (International)
  • PHCS Healthy Directions
  • PHCS MEDI-SHARE
  • PHCS PPO
  • PHCS/Multiplan Practitioner & Ancillary Only
  • ProCare Medicare Advantage
  • Sana Benefits
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002
  • TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430
  • TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781
  • TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000
  • TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003
  • TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001
  • TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002
  • TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003
  • TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005
  • TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006
  • TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001
  • TRS-Care Standard Group 485000
  • TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR
  • UHC COMPLETE CARE SUPPORT TX-1A (REGIONAL PPO C-SNP)** R6801-008
  • UHC Complete Care TX-16 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-039
  • UHC Complete Care TX-17 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-040
  • UHC Complete Care TX-18 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-041
  • UHC Complete Care TX-19 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-042
  • UHC COMPLETE CARE TX-29 (REGIONAL PPO C-SNP)** R6801-009
  • UHC DUAL COMPLETE TX-S001 (REGIONAL PPO D-SNP)** R6801-011
  • UHC GR MA HALLIBURTON HMO 137 ** H0609-822-137
  • UHC GR MA LOCKHEED HMO 164 ** H0609-822-164
  • UHC GR MA RIO TINTO SERVICE
  • UHC GR MA TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM HMO 199** H0609-822-207
  • UHC GR MA VERIZON HMO 207** H0609-822-207
  • UHC MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TX-0030 (REGIONAL PPO)** R6801-012
  • UMR
  • United Health Integrated Services
  • United HealthCare Community Plan Dual Complete (HMO SNP)
  • United Healthcare Nexus ACO RA or OA
  • United Healthcare Plan of the River Valley
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice
  • UnitedHealthcare ChoicePlus
  • UnitedHealthcare Core
  • UnitedHealthcare Core Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare EPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Golden Rule
  • UnitedHealthcare HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Navigate
  • UnitedHealthcare Navigate Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare Options PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare POS
  • UnitedHealthcare PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Student Resources
  • UnitedHealthcare West
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • US Family Health Plan
  • WellMed AARP Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
  • WellMed AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1 & Plan 2
  • WellMed Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
  • WellMed Medicare Advantage Patriot
  • WellMed UHC Dual Complete HMO D-SNP
  • WellMed UnitedHealthCare Dual Complete Choice (Regional PPO D-SNP)
  • WellMed UnitedHealthCare Medicare Advantage Choice (Regional PPO)
  • WellMed UnitedHealthCare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO C-SNP)
  • WellMed UnitedHealthCare Medicare Silver (Regional PPO C-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Dual Advantage 2 (HMO D-SNP)
  • WELLPOINT ESSENTIALS MARKETPLACE
  • Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage 2 (HMO D-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Home Care (HMO C-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Kidney Care (HMO C-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Lung Care (HMO C-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO)
  • Wellpoint Select (HMO)
Insurance plans may change. Please verify your plan is accepted when scheduling an appointment.

Credentials

Training
  • Board Certified | American Board of Surgery | 2016
Fellowship
  • Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery | University of Pittsburgh Medical Center | 2016
Residency
  • General Surgery | New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital | 2015
Internship and Residency
  • General Surgery | University of Pennsylvania | 2012
Graduate
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | University of Georgia | 2009
Undergraduate
  • Medicine | Medical College Thiruvananthapuram, India | 2006
Affiliated Hospitals
  • Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Center Memberships
  • Houston Methodist Lynda K. & David M. Underwood Center for Digestive Health

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Tamil
  • Malayalam
Languages listed are spoken by doctor and/or office staff.

Office Locations

13300 Hargrave Road Hargrave Building Suite 230 Houston, TX 77070 Get Directions
281.737.8460
Houston Methodist Department of Surgery
24518 Northwest Freeway Suite 525 Cypress, TX 77429 Get Directions
346.618.4400

FAQ

Can I schedule an appointment online with Dr. Ranjith K. Krishnankutty?
Yes, you can schedule an appointment with Dr. Ranjith K. Krishnankutty online today.
Is Dr. Ranjith K. Krishnankutty accepting new patients?
Yes, Dr. Ranjith K. Krishnankutty is accepting new patients. You can view Dr. Ranjith K. Krishnankutty's next available appointment and schedule online.
What insurance does Dr. Ranjith K. Krishnankutty accept?
See all insurance plans that Dr. Ranjith K. Krishnankutty accepts.
What practice does Dr. Ranjith K. Krishnankutty work at?
Dr. Ranjith K. Krishnankutty works at Houston Methodist Department of Surgery.
Where is Dr. Ranjith K. Krishnankutty office located?
What languages does Dr. Ranjith K. Krishnankutty speak?
Dr. Ranjith K. Krishnankutty, or the office, speaks English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam.
How do patients rate Dr. Ranjith K. Krishnankutty in reviews?
184 patients have reviewed Dr. Ranjith K. Krishnankutty. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.9/5. You can read individual reviews and ratings on Dr. Ranjith K. Krishnankutty's profile.
Does Dr. Ranjith K. Krishnankutty offer telehealth or video visits?
Yes, Dr. Ranjith K. Krishnankutty is currently accepting telehealth or video visits.
What are Dr. Ranjith K. Krishnankutty's specialties?
Dr. Ranjith K. Krishnankutty is a specialist in Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery.

Patient Ratings & Comments

What is a Patient Rating score?
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on our independently administered Patient Satisfaction Survey.
How are responses measured?
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.
4.9 out of 5
(184 Ratings, 37 Comments)
  • 4.9
    Provider discussed treatment options
  • 4.9
    Provider showed concern
  • 4.9
    Provider explained things clearly
  • 4.9
    Provider included you in decisions
  • 4.9
    Likelihood of recommending this provider
Comments also are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
  • Oct 1, 2026
    Dr. Krishnankutty was very attentive and listened to my son's condition and answered all questions and discussed the treatment plan. I highly recommend Dr. Krishnankutty as a devoted and responsible surgeon.
  • Sep 23, 2026
    Everyone concerned was courteous and professional at all times
  • Sep 22, 2026
    I was impressed with everyone involved. Very nice and very knowledgeable.
  • Sep 15, 2026
    Dr. K is exceptional. He is incredibly thorough in his explanation of things.
  • Sep 5, 2026
    Dr. Krishnankutty after initial diagnosis was very thorough in explaining to me my health condition and the path to surgery and recovery. He has great bedside manners and patiently answers all questions.
  • Aug 20, 2026
    Dr was very knowledgable and answered all questions clearly leaving no confusion
  • Jul 25, 2026
    Dr. K is a fantastic surgeon. Very good at conveying things to patient.