Lap Band Surgeons in California

Weight Loss Surgeons
Advanced Bariatric Center of Fresno
Our center began in 1999 and we are proud to offer the latest and most up-to-date surgical and nonsurgical treatments of excessive weight. Located in Fresno, CA.
Advanced Surgical Associates
David Scott Thoman, MD, FACS, specializes in laparoscopic gastrointestinal and weight loss surgery in Santa Barbara, California. Weight loss procedures offered include laparoscopic gastric bypass, LAP-BAND, and single-incision LAP-BAND performed completely through an incision placed in the belly button.
Bakersfield Surgical Associates
BAKERSFIELD SURGICAL ASSOCIATES is a leader in state of the art Laparoscopic surgery and the only Bariatric Surgical group in Bakersfield, CA. We have gained the distinction of being a CENTER OF EXCELLENCE by Blue Cross, Blue Shield and a number of other healthcare providers.
Cedars-Sinai Center for Weight Loss
The Cedars-Sinai Center for Weight Loss offers a multi-disciplinary approach, incorporating a broad range of medical and surgical services for adults who are somewhat overweight to morbidly obese. Located in Los Angeles, CA.
Coastal Center for Obesity
Coastal Center for Obesity offers laparoscopic and open Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, LAP-BAND, and sleeve gastroplasty procedure. Southern California locations include Rancho Cucamonga, San Pedro, Gardena, Orange, Hawaiian Gardens, and San Diego.
J. Nazarian, MD, FACS
Dr. Nazarian and his staff offer the latest in bariatric surgery, including gastric band surgery (LAP-BAND or REALIZE Band), gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and revisions. Located in Beverly Hills, CA.
John J. Feng, M.D., FACS
Performs the latest and newest minimally invasive surgical techniques to treat morbid obesity. Procedures offered include Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, LAP-BAND® System adjustable gastric band, Duodenal Switch Procedure. Center of Excellence Surgeon, located in Redwood City, CA.
John Muir Weight Loss Surgery Center
Bay Area bariatric treatment and weight loss surgery center offering obesity surgery, nutrition counseling, and support groups. Located in Concord, California.
Weight Loss Surgeons
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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.