The 20 Best Sleeve Gastrectomy Doctors in California, US

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Sleeve Gastrectomy

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 273 doctor with experience in Sleeve Gastrectomy near California, US. Of these, 194 are Experienced, 65 are Advanced, 13 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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273 providers found
    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Transplant Surgery
    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Bariatric Surgery Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Second Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Posselt is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Posselt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Chronic Pancreatitis, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Islet Cell Transplantation, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Posselt is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Posselt is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Elite in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Santiago Horgan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Horgan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Garth Jacobsen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Jacobsen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Jacobsen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery

    1510 E Herndon Ave Ste 210, 
    Fresno, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Evan-Swartz is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Evan-Swartz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Obesity, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Antioch Care Center

    4053 Lone Tree Way, 
    Antioch, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tripurari Mishra is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Antioch, California. Dr. Mishra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mishra is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Bariatric Surgery Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Second Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Carter is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Carter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Carter is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Referral required

    Ventura Advanced Surgical Associates

    3200 Telegraph Rd, 
    Ventura, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Helmuth Billy is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Billy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Malabsorption, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Billy is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Billy is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University California San Francisco - UCSF

    400 Parnassus Ave, 2nd Fl General Surgery Box 0338, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stanley Rogers is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Rogers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Rogers is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Rogers is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Sicklick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sicklick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Associates Medical Group Inc

    205 E River Park Cir Ste 460, 
    Fresno, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelvin Higa is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Higa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Sandler is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sandler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    General Surgery

    8635 W 3rd St Ste 770W, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Miguel Burch is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Burch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Holistic Medicine
    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Holistic Medicine
    Referral may be required
    1124 Ingerson Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Liang Wang is a Holistic Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Mr. Wang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alveolar Echinococcosis, Fractured Spine, Vascular Birthmark, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amin Andalib is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Andalib is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Health Plan Family PHY 635

    276 Hospital Pkwy, 
    San Jose, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yang Liu is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Liu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 121 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Acute Pain, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai General Surgery-Los Angeles

    8635 W 3rd St Ste 770 Ofc West, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Cunneen is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cunneen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Dohenny Eye Medical Group

    1450 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kamran Samakar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Samakar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dan Azagury is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Azagury is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Azagury is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Lompoc Valley Medical Center

    1515 E Ocean Ave, 
    Lompoc, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Taglia is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lompoc, California. Dr. Taglia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Taglia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Bhoot Surgical

    2520 Honolulu Ave, Ste 160, 
    Montrose, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Nilesh Bhoot is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Montrose, California. Dr. Bhoot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cellulitis, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bhoot is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Bhoot is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Sleeve Gastrectomy?

    Vertical sleeve gastrectomy is surgery to help with weight loss. The surgeon removes a large portion of your stomach.

    The new, smaller stomach is about the size of a banana. It limits the amount of food you can eat and makes you feel full after eating small amounts of food.

    When should I see a Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor in California, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor in California, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Sleeve Gastrectomy doctors in California, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Sleeve Gastrectomy doctors in California, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor in California, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor in California, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Sleeve Gastrectomy doctors in California, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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