Dr. Edward Felix

Farida Bounoua is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Bounoua is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Obesity, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Dr. McCloskey is an experienced bariatric surgeon and has performed more than 2,000 bariatric surgery procedures over the last ten years. She performs a wide range of surgery procedures; in addition to minimally invasive gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy surgeries, she offers advanced techniques in hernia repair, anti-reflux surgeries, and routine general surgery. She emphasizes minimally invasive and laparoscopic techniques that reduce pain and shorten recovery times.Dr. McCloskey received her medical degree from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and went on to complete her surgery residency at University of Pittsburgh as well. She performed an additional year of fellowship at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in minimally invasive bariatric and general surgery, making her an expert in this field. Dr. McCloskey is Board Certified in Surgery since 2006. She joined the Weight Loss Surgery Institute of the Central Coast team in 2015. She serves as the Medical Director. Dr. Mccloskey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.