Vishnu Subramani, M.D., is a board-certified Internal Medicine and Obesity Specialist who has dedicated his bespoke career to treating and enhancing the health and well-being of thousands of patients. He is the Chief Executive Officer at Bariatric & Metabolic Institute (BMI), located in Cape Girardeau and Sikeston, Missouri. BMI services include physician-supervised medical weight loss, metabolic testing, diabetes treatment, nutritional health, gut health, weight-loss medication options, and weight-loss surgical options.

Dr. Subramani’s expertise has been recognized on prominent platforms, including Healthgrades, Zocdoc, Vitals, and WebMD. His unwavering commitment to delivering healthcare excellence has defined his career and earned him an impeccable reputation within the medical community for his contributions.

He is a member of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and the American College of Physicians.

Dr. Subramani’s Medical Approach

Vishnu Subramani’s patient-centric approach to improving outcomes involves providing innovative and empathetic care practices. Having struggled with weight issues himself in the past, Dr. Subramani understands the challenges his patients face. He has lived in their shoes and space, which allows him to provide a different level of care in treating obesity.

His empathetic and holistic approach has enabled Dr. Subramani to make great strides in treating obesity. He recognizes the multidimensional nature of health, looking at each patient’s medical history, lifestyle, and other factors to help them achieve weight loss and improve their overall health. For example, for many individuals, obesity brings complicated health issues, which Dr. Subramani can help treat and manage, such as metabolic syndrome, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, liver disease, and sleep disorders.

Gut health is also an important aspect of overall health and well-being. He works with patients to improve their gut health by lowering stress levels, prioritizing sleep, staying hydrated, adding prebiotics or probiotics to their diet, checking for food intolerances, and making dietary changes.

Hormonal changes also affect one’s weight. Dr. Subramani will evaluate a patient to identify possible contributors to conditions such as obesity or weight loss, joint pain, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, and others. This includes hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, low testosterone, chronic fatigue syndrome, Hashimoto’s disease, and hormonal imbalance.

A Track Record of Success in His Approach

For over two decades, he has helped his patients achieve life-altering results. One patient lost 60 lbs. safely in 10 months, saying, “I could not have done it without the support of Dr. Subramani and my family. There is still a long way to go but I have to say, I am loving these results. So, if you're looking to lose weight safely. Dr. Subramani is your guy!” 

Another patient wrote about her experience, saying, “Dr. Subramani was warm and caring with an attentive spirit. He did a blood work panel and diagnosed me with Hashimoto disease, which is a thyroid condition/autoimmune disease. No one else caught this in my blood work. So I am now on a gluten-free diet working towards healing my thyroid condition and weight loss. I started at 260 lbs. and am now at 226 lbs.”

Educational Background

Dr. Subramani graduated from Saba University School of Medicine in 2001, located in Saba, a special municipality of the Netherlands in the Caribbean. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Chicago/Louis Weiss in 2004, where he received exceptional, well-rounded clinical training that has served him well in his career. He is dual-boarded in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. 

The Founder of Social Health Education (S.H.E.)

Vishnu Subramani founded Social Health Education while he was attending medical school. S.H.E. is an initiative that provides medical care to underserved populations. Through S.H.E., Dr. Subramani has made tremendous strides in closing the gap in healthcare accessibility, reinforcing his dedication to social responsibility and community welfare.

In addition to his work with S.H.E., Dr. Subramani also provides pro bono medical services to at-risk individuals and underrepresented communities, focusing on weight loss and overall medical care. His philanthropic efforts go beyond his professional commitments, demonstrating his compassion and commitment to bettering the lives of others.

His Life Outside of Medicine, Patient Care

When Dr. Subramani is not in his office, you can find him partaking in a number of hobbies. His love of music tops the list. He plays piano and keyboard and sings. His passion for music and singing was formed as a child. It’s a way for him to share and spread joy.

He is also vigilant about participating in physical activities such as tennis, yoga, and exercising. Meditation brings him calm, peace, and balance.

Vishnu Subramani exemplifies medical excellence with a strong commitment to patient care, social responsibility, and personal development. He continues to positively touch the lives of individuals and communities by combining his expertise in internal medicine and obesity treatment with philanthropic initiatives and broad interests.