REALIZE Band Surgeons in California

Weight Loss Surgeons
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.
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.
Lite & Smart DIMENSIONS
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.
Sacramento Bariatric Medical Associates
Provides comprehensive care to bariatric patients including laparoscopic obesity surgery, dietician support, and support groups. Located in Sacramento, California.
Thinner Future
A complete surgical program designed for the management of patients that are severely obese. Locations in Burlingame and Mountain View, California.
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.