
Overview
Telehealth visits are available.Dr. Mehran's practice is devoted to minimally invasive general and bariatric surgery. The name University Bariatrics reflects his goal of combining the integrity & values of his past academic career, with a new private practice focus on serving the community around him. Dr. Mehran is board certified in surgery and licensed in California. He is a member of multiple surgical societies and has served as a consultant for various regulatory agencies, surgical journals, the media, and the medical industry. In recognition of his dedication and efforts, his peers have repeatedly elected him to the Southern California Super Doctors list. Dr. Mehran has contributed to over 160 publications and presentations and has mentored numerous fellows, residents, and medical students. He currently serves as the Chief of Surgery at Los Robles Medical Center. Much more information can be obtained by visiting the practice website.
His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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Locations
227 W Janss Rd, Ste 320, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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Ventura Advanced Surgical Associates
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 highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Malabsorption, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
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Areas of Expertise
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- CellulitisDr. Mehran isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Mehran isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Mehran isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Mehran isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Mehran isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Mehran isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
