Douglas M. Krahn
Expertise in
15
conditions
Expertise in
15
conditions
25470 Medical Center Dr, 
Murrieta, CA 

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.

Graduate Institution

University Of California - Davis , 1996 - 1996, 1996

Residency

Loma Linda University Medical Center , General Surgery , 1996 - 2001

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

Broward Center for Obesity Surgery , Bariatric Surgery , 2001 - 2002

Hospital Affiliations

Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Inland Empire Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Crown Surgery Medical Group
25470 Medical Center Dr, Murrieta, CA 92562
Other Locations
Western Bariatric, Amc
9041 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
Western Bariatric, Amc
401 E Highland Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92404
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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.

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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.

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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.

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