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What does bariatric surgeon do? Well, a bariatric surgeon performs bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery is one of the options of bariatrics, the medical specialty focused on the treatment of obesity.

Who can be helped by L.A. bariatric surgeon?

Bariatric surgery is intended exclusively for severely obese patients. (At least 100 pounds for men and 80 pounds for women.) Patients who suffer from obesity-related disease and have BMIs between 35 and 39 may also be candidates for bariatric surgery.

The goal of bariatric surgery is to stimulate and support weight loss by altering the patient's digestive system so that it limits the amount of food that can be eaten and digested. This way, with dramatically reduced food intake, patients lose weight - and provided they follow their doctor's guidelines: eat healthy and get regular physical activity - continue losing weight until their goal weight is achieved.

What types of bariatric surgery options are available?

There are many. Non-scientifically speaking, one could say that there are bariatric surgeries that permanently or temporarily alter the patient's digestive system.

Gastric banding doesn't cause permanent changes, it is used to force a change in the patient's lifestyle and can be removed once healthy eating and lifestyle habits are established and the target body weight is achieved.

Other bariatric surgeries such as gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, duodenal switch, etc. alter the structure of the digestive system permanently, with the goal of ensuring that the patient won't relapse into self-destructive lifestyle.

Now, if you're on this page chances are you've already done some research on bariatric surgery and are now looking for L.A. bariatric surgeon to help you gain control over your weight and quite possibly obesity-related health problems. A good L.A. bariatric surgeon will not only perform the surgery that's most advisable for you, but will help you make the transition from obesity to a healthy lifestyle. (Many bariatric surgeons hold regular meetings with their patients; these groups can provide a great support for bariatric surgery patients!)

(You may want to read an interview with an excellent L.A. Bariatric Surgeon, Ara Keshishian, MD)

To help you find good L.A. bariatric surgeon, we are listing several of them below. Read about each of them; visit their respective Websites. When you schedule your initial consultation, be sure to ask all the questions you have: a good doctor knows that he's expected to be an educator as well and will indulge you: after all, bariatric surgery is life-altering so certain amount of anxiety accompanies the patient's decision. Be mindful of the rapport you have with the bariatric surgeon during your meeting. Your relationship won't end once you recover after the surgery. A productive relationship with a bariatric surgeon typically lasts years. (Keep it in mind during your search for L.A. bariatric surgeon for your bariatric procedure!)

Advance Bariatric Center
H. Joseph Naim, MD, FACS performs Bariatric Surgery in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Tustin, Westwood, San Pedro and Hawaiian Gardens.  "His expertise includes Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding, Revisional Bariatric Surgery, and surgical treatment of other Gastro-Intestinal problems like Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)."

Bariatric Surgery, Lap Band, Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Los Angeles CA

"Dr. Namir Katkhouda has trained well over a thousand surgeons in the LapBand® System and laparoscopic gastric bypass procedures and has personally performed thousands of laparoscopic procedures for various serious stomach conditions. He is Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery at University of Southern California Hospital in LA. (The American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery recently recognized the Bariatric Surgery Program at USC University Hospital a center of excellence.
He and his team of surgeons have performed thousands of Lap Band procedures and maintain the highest level of success. Dr. Katkhouda is President (2009) of the California Chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
He performs bariatric surgery in Los Angeles California and offers important information on benefits and draw-backs of bariatric surgery when all other attempts for losing weight have failed."

California Bariatric and General Surgery Associates

"Is a group of three surgeons who have provided care for more than 30 years to the greater Los Angeles area, including Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire and the San Gabriel Valley. Our goal is, quite simply, to improve our patients’ lives through education and exceptional treatment of their surgical problems.
Our experienced bariatric surgeons at our treatment center offer a myriad of surgery options. Many of our minimally invasive, laparoscopic techniques available at our Orange County and Los Angeles area practice are offered at few other practices in the United States."

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