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Bariatric Surgeons - Glendale, CA

We found 6 bariatric surgeons in Glendale, CA. See refinement options below.

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Dr. David Grigor Davtyan, MD

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(6 ratings)

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Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, Surgical Oncology

1141 Brand, Glendale, CA 91202

818-546-1500

weight loss, weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery)

Dr. David Davtyan practices general surgery, bariatric surgery, and surgical oncology (cancer surgery) in Beverly Hills, CA and Glendale, CA. He studied at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine.

"I had the Lap-Band procedure on November 20th two years ago. I weighed 256 pounds. I was very overweight. I was insulin resistant, unhappy, and uncomfortable. Overall, just not a happy life. So the extra weight had a pretty big impact on all aspects of my life. There were things I couldn’t do but wish I could because of the extra weight - like having kids for example. But now it’s a possibility. One of my doctors suggested I look into Lap-Band surgery, so I started to do a lot of research. I searched online and found Dr. Davtyan as one of the highest-listed doctors for the surgery so I reached out. Dr. Davtyan is amazing - he answers every question and he is very thorough.The whole team is super awesome and nice! I love coming here and am treated like family. I decided Lap-Band would be the most reasonable for where I was age-wise and just to test the waters to see if that would work for me. I was 22 when I had my surgery. So I didn't want something that was going to be permanent for life. It’s really nice that it’s removable so I can take it out at any point. I’ve gotten great results so far so I’ll keep going with it! It was so simple and easy. The recovery was not bad at all. I felt normal and went back to work very quickly. No symptoms, no issues. Never had any pain or anything. It was just back to normal life. I never had a problem. Losing weight makes everything easier to do. I can work for longer, I'm not exhausted, I'm not tired, I feel great! And actually, now I'm going to school to be a registered dietitian! I changed my life! I don't eat carbs. I don't eat sugar. I eat meat and vegetables. And that is basically all for my day. I was counting calories at first when I was trying to stay at 1000 per day. But I just eat until I'm good. And I eat the right food. That's the most important thing. It affected all areas of my everyday life in a positive way. I can actually do everything. I don’t have to try getting up every morning. I can move easily. I can be active. I sleep better. I wear the clothes I want to wear. It will change your life completely! I love all the changes! It's been the best thing I've ever done for myself. Sometimes you need to take care of yourself, so you can take care of everybody else. My biggest takeaway from this whole thing is, I did it for myself, but it ended up benefiting everybody else!"

February 24, 2023
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Dr. Nilesh H. Bhoot, MD

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(6 ratings)

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Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

2520 Honolulu Avenue, Glendale, CA 91208

818-476-5656

cosmetic surgery

Dr. Nilesh Bhoot's specialties are general surgery and bariatric surgery. He practices in Montrose, CA and Glendale, CA. He studied at M.P. Shah Medical College.

"Even if the surgeon could be good but the staff does not do their job correctly, it affects the entire experience. They lack in providing guidance to a patient. They told me to get a pre-clearance but they did not mention a very critical point that before you do, you need to get scheduled for a surgery first. As a patient, do you think we would know this without them letting us know? This is their job. Needless to say, I am not putting my life in their hands."

February 21, 2025
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Dr. Ara Keshishian, MD

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(5 ratings)

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Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

1812 Verdugo, Glendale, CA 91208

818-790-7100

cosmetic surgery

Dr. Ara Keshishian is a general surgery and bariatric surgery specialist in Pasadena, CA and Glendale, CA.
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Dr. Stuart Anthony Abel, MD

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(19 ratings)

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Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

1812 Verdugo, Glendale, CA 91208

818-790-7100

hernia surgery, metabolic disorders, upper gastrointestinal (GI) surgery
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Dr. Stuart Abel graduated from Rush Medical College.
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Dr. Kamran Samakar, MD

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(5 ratings)

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Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

1812 Verdugo, Glendale, CA 91208

818-790-7100

abdominal hernia, minimally invasive surgery, gastrointestinal surgery
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Dr. Kamran Samakar's specialties are general surgery and bariatric surgery. He practices in Los Angeles, CA and Glendale, CA. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School.
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Dr. Harry J. Wong, MD

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Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

1808 Verdugo, Glendale, CA 91208

818-952-9707

inguinal hernia, ventral hernia, abdominal hernia
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Dr. Harry Wong sees patients in Los Angeles, CA and Glendale, CA. His medical specialties are general surgery and bariatric surgery. He studied at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine.

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What is Bariatric Surgery?

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called "Roux-en-Y." During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.