Overview
Alexander Tovar is a General Surgeon in Burbank, California. Dr. Tovar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tovar is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
Locations
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Scott Cunneen is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cunneen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
Western Bariatric, A Medical Corporation
Douglas Krahn, MD, FACS, is a founder of Western Baraitric, AMC, the medical director of Parkview Center for Weight Loss, in Riverdale CA, and is also the founder and medical director of Weight Loss Services at St. Bernadine Medical Center in San Bernadino, CA. He was fellowship trained in Bariatric surgery in 2001 by Robert T. Merema, MD, FACS, at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dr. Krahn received undergraduate and MD degrees from the University of California Davis, and general surgery certification from Loma Linda University. He is a current member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the AMA, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Krahn has preformed over 3000 Bariatric surgeries, and focuses his practice on a multitude of operations, which include LAGB, LGBP, Laparoscopic Silastic Ring GBP, LSG, and Revision Surgery. He remains committed to optimal selection of these operative tools to help patients achieve tremendous improvements in their health and quality of life.Inspiriting hope, health, and quality of life. Dr. Krahn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
Gevorg A. Mutafyan, MD Private Practice
Dr. George Mutafyan is a top-rated weight-loss surgeon serving patients in Glendale, CA, and throughout the Greater Los Angeles metro area, providing skilled, state-of-the-art care in a relaxing, patient-centered environment aimed at helping patients lose weight and reduce their risks of weight-related medical issues. As a board-certified surgeon with years of experience in weight-loss surgeries and related procedures, Dr. Mutafyan offers a comprehensive array of care options, including gastric bypass surgery, Lap Band® surgery, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, medical weight loss management, and in-depth surgical consultations, as well as treatment of varicose veins and herniated discs.Dr. Mutafyan has extensive experience in minimally-invasive surgical techniques developed to help patients heal faster and with significantly less risk of pain or complications. After earning his medical degree, he completed an internship in general surgery at Oregon Health & Science University and a surgical residency at Michigan State University, followed by a fellowship at Duke University Medical Center to conduct research in minimally-invasive surgical approaches, including laparoscopic techniques used in the weight-loss surgeries he offers.Today, Dr. Mutafyan is regarded as an expert in laparoscopic bariatric surgery. In addition, he maintains active memberships in several medical societies, including the American College of Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, and the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract.Dr. Mutafyan welcomes new patients at his practice on Central Avenue in Glendale, and the practice accepts most major medical insurance plans.Treat patients with respect and compassion in a professional environment. Dr. Mutafyan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- AppendicitisDr. Tovar isAdvanced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- CellulitisDr. Tovar isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Tovar isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Tovar isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Tovar isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Tovar isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Tovar isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Tovar isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Tovar isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Tovar isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Tovar isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Tovar isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.

