
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 clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
Dr. Krahn is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Krahn is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
9041 Magnolia Ave, Ste 202, Riverside, CA 92503
401 E Highland Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92404
25470 Medical Center Dr, Murrieta, CA 92562
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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 951-352-5643. 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 951-352-5643 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- 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.
- GallstonesDr. Krahn isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Krahn isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- HerniaDr. Krahn isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Krahn isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Krahn isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Krahn isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AscitesDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- 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.
- CirrhosisDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- GangreneDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Gangrene.
- GastrectomyDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- Lump in the AbdomenDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Lump in the Abdomen.
- LymphangitisDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- MalnutritionDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Mesenteric Artery IschemiaDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Artery Ischemia.
- Morning SicknessDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- NecrosisDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Necrotizing FasciitisDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Fasciitis.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- OsteomyelitisDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PeritonitisDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Peritonitis.
- Pilonidal Sinus DiseaseDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
- ProctitisDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Small Bowel Bacterial OvergrowthDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth.
- Spinal ShockDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Shock.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).
- VisceromegalyDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Krahn isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.