The 20 Best Gastrectomy Doctors in California, US

Santiago Horgan is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Horgan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Billy is the leading Lap-Band, laparoscopic gastric bypass and laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgeon in Ventura and Santa Barbara County. Dr. Billy relocated his practice to Ventura in July of 2002. Prior to that he had established himself as one of the premier laparoscopic surgeons in the Sacramento and Sierra Nevada region of Northern California. Dr. Billy was instrumental in developing the bariatric surgery centers at Sutter General Hospital and Sutter Roseville Medical Centers. He is currently director of Bariatric Surgery at St. John's Regional Medical Center, a recognized bariatric Center of Excellence by the Surgery Review Committee, Medicare, Blue Cross, Blue Shield and Health Net. St. Johns Regional Medical Center is located in Oxnard California. Dr. Billy also serves as the Medical Director of the Community Memorial Hospital, a Surgical Review Corporation accredited Bariatric Center of Excellence, located in Ventura, California. Dr. Billy obtained his undergraduate degree in Molecular Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. He subsequently received his medical degree at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine. Dr. Billy received additional training in the techniques of the Lap-Band system prior to its release by the FDA in 2001. He is actively involved as a teaching faculty member for placement of the Lap-Band® system and has educated and proctored dozens of surgeons throughout the west as part of their educational training. Dr. Billy has been a faculty member at numerous national educational events and surgeon training workshops. He has been a featured speaker at the annual meeting of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and was a contributing author on the recently released SAGES Bariatric Surgery Manual published by the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Billy has an international reputation and has lectured and taught principles of bariatric surgery in Mexico, Taiwan and India.Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals.In May 2022 Dr. Billy was elected to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Council, the largest and most prestigious National Society for metabolic and bariatric surgery.The executive council consists of 8 ASMBS members who represent the leadership of the National Society.The vision of the society is to improve public health and well being by lessening the burden of the disease of obesity and related diseases throughout the world. Dr. Billy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Malabsorption, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Rogers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

A talented surgeon and award-winning instructor and researcher, Laleh G. Melstrom, M.D., M.S., joined City of Hope, attracted by the opportunity to help develop breakthrough cures and treatments. Educated at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Melstrom received her medical degree at Cornell Medical College in New York City, continuing her training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago and New York's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. She held professorships at both Cornell and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, before arriving in California. Dr Melstrom is certified in robotic surgery and specializes in the treatment of cancers of the liver, pancreas, melanoma and sarcoma. She has published over 120 scholarly articles and is a sought-after speaker at national and international conferences. Expertise: Liver Cancer, Pancreas Cancer, Metastatic Colon or Rectal Cancer to Liver, Hepatic Artery Infusion Pump, Cholangiocarcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Gallbladder Cancer, Melanoma, Sarcomas, Robotic SurgeryResearch Areas: Metastatic CRC, Melanoma, Bile Duct Cancer, Liver Cancer. Dr. Melstrom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

Daniel Swartz is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Fresno, California. Dr. Swartz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Diane Simeone is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Simeone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Simeone is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Andrew Posselt, a bariatric and transplant surgeon, is co-director of the Pancreatic Islet Transplantation Program at UCSF Medical Center. He specializes in adult and pediatric kidney, liver and pancreas transplantation, as well as laparoscopic and open (traditional) bariatric surgery. In addition to caring for patients, Posselt conducts research on pancreatic islet cell transplantation, a procedure that can allow people with type 1 diabetes to discontinue insulin therapy. He also investigates mechanisms by which a transplant recipient's body rejects or tolerates tissue from a donor who isn't genetically identical, and he studies the metabolic and biochemical consequences of bariatric surgery. Posselt earned his medical degree and a doctorate in immunology from the University of Pennsylvania. He completed residencies in internal medicine and general surgery as well as a transplant fellowship at UCSF, before joining the staff in 2003. Posselt is a member of several professional and honorary societies, and has given presentations on transplant issues related to patient care and research. At UCSF, he supervises residents and fellows in transplant services and general surgery. Dr. Posselt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Islet Cell Transplantation, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Dr. H. Joseph Naim received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of Southern California in Los Angeles, and received his Medical Degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City with a distinction in Research. He completed his residency in General Surgery at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he was Chief Resident during his final year. Dr. Naim completed his Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery at University Medical Center at Princeton, N.J., under the direction of world renowned bariatric surgeon Robert E. Brolin, MD.I try to communicate with my patients. I strive to explain their medical condition and discuss their treatment options in plain language. Questions are answered. I want no patient to leave the office thinking they were rushed through their visit. Dr. Naim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Rajeev Krishan is a Gastroenterologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Krishan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Krishan is currently accepting new patients.

Nandakumar Ravi is a Gastroenterologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Ravi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Esophageal Varices, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ravi is currently accepting new patients.

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 Gastrectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Gaspar Nazareno is a Gastroenterologist in Modesto, California. Dr. Nazareno is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Enlarged Liver, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Nazareno is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Kim is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Edgar Medhikhani, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Mehdikhani to book an appointment. Dr. Mehdikhani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Khorsandi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed. Our Board Certified gastroenterologists provide high quality care in a friendly, relaxed setting. By choosing us, you'll pay less for your procedure than a hospital would charge. Dr. Namihas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Benjamin Shadle is a General Surgeon in Roseville, California. Dr. Shadle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Obesity, Malnutrition, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Shadle is currently accepting new patients.

Victorio Pidlaoan is a Gastroenterologist in Modesto, California. Dr. Pidlaoan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Pidlaoan is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Dhanuka was elected Chief of Medical Staff when he was 37 years old. He went on to serve as a member of the governing board at Shasta Regional Medical Center for many years. He has served as a member of the Medical Division Committee at Mercy Medical Center since 2008. He is currently the Medical Director of Endoscopy at Mercy Medical Center. In the past, he has taught medical students and residents as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College. Dr. Dhanuka is actively involved in promoting the community's well-being by delivering educational lectures and volunteering his time. He has been a long-time supporter of several local non-profit organizations like Turtle Bay, Think Pink, Relay for Life, local school programs, and many others. For several years, he has been a frequent guest on various radio shows and has co-hosted several radio shows on healthcare and social issues. He likes to share his personal spiritual journey to Christ with anyone who is willing to listen.Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.                                                                                                         We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed. Our Board Certified gastroenterologists provide high quality care in a friendly, relaxed setting. By choosing us, you'll pay less for your procedure than a hospital would charge. Dr. Dhanuka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Ram Gollapudi is a Gastroenterologist in Brentwood, California. Dr. Gollapudi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Hepatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gollapudi is currently accepting new patients.