The 20 Best Gastrectomy Doctors in California, US

Santiago Horgan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Horgan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

Andrew Strong is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Strong is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Hernia, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

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 rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Malabsorption, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Billy is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Billy is currently accepting new patients.

caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Rogers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Rogers is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Rogers is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Andrew Posselt, a bariatric and transplant surgeon, is co-director of the Pancreatic Islet Transplantation Program at UCSF Medical Center. He specializes in adult and pediatric kidney, liver and pancreas transplantation, as well as laparoscopic and open (traditional) bariatric surgery. In addition to caring for patients, Posselt conducts research on pancreatic islet cell transplantation, a procedure that can allow people with type 1 diabetes to discontinue insulin therapy. He also investigates mechanisms by which a transplant recipient's body rejects or tolerates tissue from a donor who isn't genetically identical, and he studies the metabolic and biochemical consequences of bariatric surgery. Posselt earned his medical degree and a doctorate in immunology from the University of Pennsylvania. He completed residencies in internal medicine and general surgery as well as a transplant fellowship at UCSF, before joining the staff in 2003. Posselt is a member of several professional and honorary societies, and has given presentations on transplant issues related to patient care and research. At UCSF, he supervises residents and fellows in transplant services and general surgery. Dr. Posselt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Islet Cell Transplantation, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Posselt is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Posselt is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. H. Joseph Naim received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of Southern California in Los Angeles, and received his Medical Degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City with a distinction in Research. He completed his residency in General Surgery at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he was Chief Resident during his final year. Dr. Naim completed his Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery at University Medical Center at Princeton, N.J., under the direction of world renowned bariatric surgeon Robert E. Brolin, MD.I try to communicate with my patients. I strive to explain their medical condition and discuss their treatment options in plain language. Questions are answered. I want no patient to leave the office thinking they were rushed through their visit. Dr. Naim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Naim is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Naim is currently accepting new patients.

Rajeev Krishan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Krishan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Krishan is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Krishan is currently accepting new patients.

Nandakumar Ravi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Ravi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Esophageal Varices, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ravi is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Ravi is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. McCloskey is an experienced bariatric surgeon and has performed more than 2,000 bariatric surgery procedures over the last ten years. She performs a wide range of surgery procedures; in addition to minimally invasive gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy surgeries, she offers advanced techniques in hernia repair, anti-reflux surgeries, and routine general surgery. She emphasizes minimally invasive and laparoscopic techniques that reduce pain and shorten recovery times.Dr. McCloskey received her medical degree from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and went on to complete her surgery residency at University of Pittsburgh as well. She performed an additional year of fellowship at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in minimally invasive bariatric and general surgery, making her an expert in this field. Dr. McCloskey is Board Certified in Surgery since 2006. She joined the Weight Loss Surgery Institute of the Central Coast team in 2015. She serves as the Medical Director. Dr. Mccloskey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mccloskey is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Mccloskey is currently accepting new patients.

Gaspar Nazareno is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Modesto, California. Dr. Nazareno is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Enlarged Liver, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Nazareno is board certified in Gastroenterology - Board Certified. Dr. Nazareno is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Kim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Indigestion, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kim is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Edgar Medhikhani, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Mehdikhani to book an appointment. Dr. Mehdikhani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mehdikhani is currently accepting new patients.

I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Khorsandi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Khorsandi is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Khorsandi is currently accepting new patients.

We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed. Our Board Certified gastroenterologists provide high quality care in a friendly, relaxed setting. By choosing us, you'll pay less for your procedure than a hospital would charge. Dr. Namihas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Namihas is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Namihas is currently accepting new patients.

Benjamin Shadle is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Roseville, California. Dr. Shadle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Obesity, Malnutrition, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Shadle is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Shadle is currently accepting new patients.

Victorio Pidlaoan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Modesto, California. Dr. Pidlaoan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Pidlaoan is board certified in Gastroenterology - Board Certified. Dr. Pidlaoan is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Dhanuka was elected Chief of Medical Staff when he was 37 years old. He went on to serve as a member of the governing board at Shasta Regional Medical Center for many years. He has served as a member of the Medical Division Committee at Mercy Medical Center since 2008. He is currently the Medical Director of Endoscopy at Mercy Medical Center. In the past, he has taught medical students and residents as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College. Dr. Dhanuka is actively involved in promoting the community's well-being by delivering educational lectures and volunteering his time. He has been a long-time supporter of several local non-profit organizations like Turtle Bay, Think Pink, Relay for Life, local school programs, and many others. For several years, he has been a frequent guest on various radio shows and has co-hosted several radio shows on healthcare and social issues. He likes to share his personal spiritual journey to Christ with anyone who is willing to listen.Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.                                                                                                         We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed. Our Board Certified gastroenterologists provide high quality care in a friendly, relaxed setting. By choosing us, you'll pay less for your procedure than a hospital would charge. Dr. Dhanuka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Dhanuka is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Dhanuka is currently accepting new patients.

Ram Gollapudi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Brentwood, California. Dr. Gollapudi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Hepatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gollapudi is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Gollapudi is currently accepting new patients.

Leo Eickhoff is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Redding, California. Dr. Eickhoff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Eickhoff is currently accepting new patients.

Saad Aziz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Yuba City, California. Dr. Aziz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Aziz is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Aziz is currently accepting new patients.