Gastric Bypass Surgeons in California

Weight Loss Surgeons
Provides advanced weight loss surgical techniques. The Lite & Smart DIMENSIONS surgical weight loss program serves Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange County, and Riverside residents in California, and patients from throughout the United States and the world.
Change your life for the better. Change your life for good. Do it with gastric bypass surgery or LAP-BAND surgery. Located in San Diego, CA.
Provides comprehensive care to bariatric patients including laparoscopic obesity surgery, dietician support, and support groups. Located in Sacramento, California.
A complete surgical program designed for the management of patients that are severely obese. Locations in Burlingame and Mountain View, California.
Dr. Charles Callery is a general surgeon who specializes in performing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and Lap-Band® surgery for people with severe obesity. Located in Poway (San Diego), CA.
Weight Loss Surgeons

Consumer Guide to WLS

Weight Loss Surgery

Bariatric Surgeon Fees:

Cost vs. Expertise

When choosing a bariatric surgeon, it is important for prospective patients to take into account the doctor's level of skill and experience. The fee paid to the bariatric surgeon is one of the primary cost factors, yet your decision should not be based on cost alone.

The bariatric surgeon you choose will affect more than your budget, it is one of the key factors determining successful results. In most cases, you will pay more for a highly qualified bariatric surgeon, however, you can also expect better surgical outcomes and lower complication rates.

One of the questions to ask your bariatric surgeon is 'How many of my type of weight loss surgery (gastric band, gastric sleeve, gastric bypass) have you performed?' An experienced bariatric surgeon should have done at least 250 of your specific procedure.