The 20 Best Sleeve Gastrectomy Doctors near Orange, CA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Sleeve Gastrectomy

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Sleeve Gastrectomy near Orange, CA. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    1010 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 300, 
    Orange, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sami Hamamji is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Hamamji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hamamji is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Stamos is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Stamos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center

    101 The City Dr S Bldg 22C, 
    Orange, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shaun Daly is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Daly 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 Hiatal Hernia, Obesity, Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

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    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ninh Nguyen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Nguyen 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 Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Stomach Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Office

    333 City Blvd W Ste 1600, 
    Orange, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcelo Hinojosa is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Hinojosa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Office

    333 City Blvd W Ste 1600, 
    Orange, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reza Fazl is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Fazl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy

    The Department Of Psychiatry

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kishore Gadde is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Gadde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Bariatric Care Center, LLC

    17542 17th St, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Pham is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tustin, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Pham is board certified in American Board Surgery.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Internal Medicine

    New Foundation Medical Inc.

    520 N Main St Ste 120, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hassan Aliakbarian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Aliakbarian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine

    Milton Leroy Owens MD Inc

    2617 E Chapman Ave Ste 307, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Milton Owens is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Owens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Kaiser Permanente Anaheim Kraemer Medical Offices - General Surgery Department

    3430 E La Palma Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Umer Chaudhry is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Chaudhry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chaudhry is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Peter C. Leport, Md, Inc.

    18111 Brookhurst St, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Russo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fountain Valley, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Russo is rated as an Advanced 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, Short Bowel Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Russo is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology | General Surgery
    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology | General Surgery

    Iqbal Surgical Associates

    18225 Brookhurst St, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Atif Iqbal is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fountain Valley, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Iqbal 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, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Iqbal is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    First Choice Physician Partners

    1325 N Rose Dr Ste 210, 
    Placentia, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kais Rona is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Placentia, California. Dr. Rona is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Peter C. Leport, Md, Inc.

    18111 Brookhurst St, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mir Ali is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fountain Valley, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Short Bowel Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ali is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    St. Jude Medical Center

    101 E Valencia Mesa Dr, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caitlin Houghton is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Houghton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    15855 Pomona Rincon Road, 
    Chino Hills, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nikolai Bildzukewicz is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chino Hills, California. Dr. Bildzukewicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bildzukewicz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Preventive Healthcare Medical Centers

    500 Superior Ave, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adrian Dobrowolsky is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Dobrowolsky 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 Hernia, Obesity, Achalasia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Preventive Healthcare Medical Centers

    500 Superior Ave, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Blevins is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Blevins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine

    Elite Surgical

    496 Old Newport Blvd Ste 6, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Quebbemann is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Quebbemann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 near Orange, CA?

    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 near Orange, CA?

    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 near Orange, CA?

    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 near Orange, CA?

    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 near Orange, CA?

    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 near Orange, CA?

    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 near Orange, CA?

    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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