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.

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 highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

A surgical practice with a personal, caring attitude. Dr. Martin is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Bile Duct Stricture, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Danny Shouhed is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Shouhed is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Shouhed is currently accepting new patients.

caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Rabkin is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Pancreatectomy.

I am a minimally invasive General Surgeon with specialty training in Bariatric Surgery. I enjoy being a surgeon because of the teamwork involved. I selected Bariatric Surgery because of its positivity and involvement of the patient in achieving health and wellness.In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling to the Bay Area and Lake Tahoe. I also enjoy gardening and skiing.I am proud to offer a comprehensive program geared towards success after Bariatric Surgery, including psychology and nutrition services. I consider it an honor to serve the people who walk through my doors. I recognize that people do have a choice in their healthcare providers, and strive to give all my patients a first-class experience. Dr. Gatschet is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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.

Subhash Patil is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Roseville, California. Dr. Patil is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Short Bowel Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Patil is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Woodbury is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Woodbury is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Woodbury 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 highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Rama Ganga is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Roseville, California. Dr. Ganga is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Gastroparesis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ganga is currently accepting new patients.

Malgorzata Stanczyk is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in San Pedro, California. Dr. Stanczyk is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Stanczyk is currently accepting new patients.

Surgical precision with respect and compassion always. Dr. Kokkalera is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Anthony Huynh is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Sacramento, California. Dr. Huynh is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, and Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome. Dr. Huynh is currently accepting new patients.

Summer Azmat is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Roseville, California. Dr. Azmat is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, and Opioid Induced Constipation. Dr. Azmat is currently accepting new patients.

Sajid Mehmood is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Mehmood is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity in Children, Obesity, and Hypertension. Dr. Mehmood is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Machado graduated with honors from California State University, Stanislaus and received her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Machado completed her surgical residency at the University of California, Davis. She entered private practice in 2000 performing Trauma and General Surgery. Dr. Machado received Advanced Laparoscopic Bariatric training at Montefiore Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery. She is a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS) and the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Dr. Machado was also a participating surgeon in a National Institute of Health landmark research study on bariatric surgery outcomes (LABS 1). Dr. Machado has served as the Director of Bariatric Services at Mercy San Juan Medical Center since 2003. Dr. Machado is also an Assistant Clinical Professor at California Northstate University College of Medicine and contributes to the education of medical students in the region. Dr. Machado has performed over 5000 bariatric procedures and provides a comprehensive approach to both surgery and long-term management of obesity. Dr. Machado is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Malnutrition, Obesity in Children, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

David Bernstein is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Riverside, California. Dr. Bernstein is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Bile Duct Stricture, Thrombophlebitis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Sami Hamamji is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Orange, California. Dr. Hamamji is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hamamji is currently accepting new patients.

Mudjianto Chandra is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Tarzana, California. Dr. Chandra is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Chandra is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Coates is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Modesto, California. Dr. Coates is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Aileen Takahashi is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Torrance, California. Dr. Takahashi is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Takahashi is currently accepting new patients.

Houman Solomon is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Torrance, California. Dr. Solomon is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Solomon is currently accepting new patients.

Steve Chang is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Monterey, California. Dr. Chang is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

Daryl Banta is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Pasadena, California. Dr. Banta is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.