
Overview
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 highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
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25470 Medical Center Dr, Murrieta, CA 92562
9041 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
401 E Highland Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92404
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Douglas M. Krahn
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas M. Krahn?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Douglas M. Krahn by calling their office at 951-736-0696. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Douglas M. Krahn a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Douglas M. Krahn is classified as an Distinguished expert for Obesity, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Douglas M. Krahn specialize in?
While Dr. Douglas M. Krahn is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Douglas M. Krahn accept my insurance?
Dr. Douglas M. Krahn accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 951-736-0696 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Distinguished
- ObesityDr. Krahn isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Krahn isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Advanced
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Krahn isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CholecystitisDr. Krahn isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Krahn isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Krahn isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Food AllergyDr. Krahn isAdvanced. Learn about Food Allergy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Krahn isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- CellulitisDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.

