The 20 Best Sleeve Gastrectomy Doctors in California, US

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 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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 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.

caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. 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, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Rogers is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Rogers is currently accepting new patients.

Rohit Kohli is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kohli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Failure, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Kohli 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 Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, 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.

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 Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Naim is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Naim 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 Sleeve Gastrectomy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mccloskey is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Mccloskey is currently accepting new patients.

Benjamin Shadle is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Roseville, California. Dr. Shadle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Obesity, Malnutrition, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Shadle is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Shadle is currently accepting new patients.

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 Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mutafyan is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Mutafyan is currently accepting new patients.

Malgorzata Stanczyk is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Pedro, California. Dr. Stanczyk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Stanczyk is currently accepting new patients.

Tarig Samarkandy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Stockton, California. Dr. Samarkandy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Samarkandy is board certified in Obesity Medicine (ABOM) and Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Samarkandy is currently accepting new patients.

Subhash Patil is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Roseville, California. Dr. Patil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Short Bowel Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Patil is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Patil is currently accepting new patients.

As a surgeon, I take the time to give my patients my undivided attention.  I listen and learn what makes my patients unique and how their illness or disorder is impacting their overall health and well being. I discuss all of the treatment options with them, and if my patients need surgery, I will help them choose from the least invasive procedures appropriate to their condition.  Patient-centered: Everyone dreams about their future. When a health condition gets in the way of their plans, I am here to help. To me, my patients are worth it.  Team Approach: My Office staff will be there to care for my patients every step of the way, through their recovery, rehabilitation and beyond. Our comprehensive services assure my patients the personalized care they deserve. Dr. Eslami is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Eslami is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Eslami is currently accepting new patients.

I am a minimally invasive General Surgeon with specialty training in Bariatric Surgery. I enjoy being a surgeon because of the teamwork involved. I selected Bariatric Surgery because of its positivity and involvement of the patient in achieving health and wellness.In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling to the Bay Area and Lake Tahoe. I also enjoy gardening and skiing.I am proud to offer a comprehensive program geared towards success after Bariatric Surgery, including psychology and nutrition services. I consider it an honor to serve the people who walk through my doors. I recognize that people do have a choice in their healthcare providers, and strive to give all my patients a first-class experience. Dr. Gatschet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gatschet is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Gatschet is currently accepting new patients.

We will prioritize our decision-making to place the needs of our patients first. Our promise of Patient-First Care integrates the latest technology and innovation with highly personalized, competent care designed to provide you with a five star experience. We believe that every encounter with a patient is an opportunity to create an outstanding patient experience. We will strive to build trust with our patients so they will understand that we always have their health and best interest at heart. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Khan is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

Rama Ganga is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Roseville, California. Dr. Ganga is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Gastroparesis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ganga is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Ganga is currently accepting new patients.

Specializing in Weight Loss surgeryDelivering compassionate surgical care with state-of-the-art technology. Dr. Irani 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 Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Irani is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Irani is currently accepting new patients.

Gregg Jossart is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Novato, California. Dr. Jossart is rated as an Advanced 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, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Jossart is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified and Not ABMS Specialty. Dr. Jossart is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Kanard is a General Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Pismo Beach, California. Dr. Kanard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kanard is board certified in Surgery (Sub: Pediatric Surgery) and Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Kanard is currently accepting new patients.

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 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.