Los Angeles Gastric Bypass Surgery Doctors

When researching gastric bypass surgery, choosing the right surgeon is a critical part of the decision making process. There are many Gastric bypass doctors in Los Angeles, but only an experienced gastric bypass surgeon and facility can receive the Center of Excellence accreditation from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery — a distinction that Marina Del Rey Hospital and our team of physicians at LA Bariatrics have been privileged to enjoy for over 8 years.

Here are some things patients typically consider when selecting a gastric bypass surgeon:

• What is the gastric bypass doctor's experience?
• How many surgeries does your doctor perform a year?
• How many has he done in total?
• What sort of results do the gastric bypass surgery doctor's patients have in the years after surgery?
• Do the gastric bypass doctor's reviews indicate patient satisfaction?

Read about Dr. Korman’s experience by visiting his biography page.

Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Gastric Bypass

Patients often ask the same important questions about gastric bypass surgery. These include:

Q: What exactly does the procedure entail? A: Gastric bypass surgery involves two main steps. First, the upper part of the stomach is stapled to create a small pouch. After this, a portion of the small intestine is attached to the pouch, “bypassing” a large portion of the stomach and the upper segment of the small intestine. Watch a gastric bypass video.

Q: Will I be unconscious during the procedure? A: Yes, the surgery is done under general anesthetic. More about the surgery can be found here.

Q: What do I need to do to prepare for gastric bypass? A: Our office staff will help you prepare for your surgery. If you are interested in more information now, we have a page devoted to what to do before your surgery.

Q: How long will I be in the hospital? A: Most patients are home within a few days after surgery. Our gastric bypass recovery page has more information about the length of your hospital stay.

Q: When will I be back at work? A: Often, patients return to work within a couple of weeks following surgery. To find out more, read our gastric bypass recovery page.

Q: When will I be able to eat normal food? A: After a week of liquids and soft food, a solid diet is reintroduced over a period of weeks following the operation. You can learn more by visiting our gastric bypass diets page.

Q: Is the surgery dangerous? A: Gastric bypass is generally very safe when performed by an experienced surgeon, but there are always risks in surgery. Ask our staff for risk information or read about risks and complications here.

Q: How much will it cost me? A: This question has a different answer for everyone. Sometimes, insurance helps; also, the price can vary from patient to patient. See our gastric bypass costs page for more information.

Some of the answers to these questions are available here on this website. If you still don't feel like you have the answers you're looking for, please ask us.

A doctor should encourage you to ask as many questions as you need in order to understand the procedure in detail. Here at Marina Del Rey Hospital, we want all our Los Angeles gastric bypass patients to be as educated as possible about their surgical procedures. If you have any questions about these or other issues, please raise them during an office visit, and we would be happy to discuss your concerns.

Gastric Bypass Surgery — Doctor's Reputation and Promise

Dr. Jeremy Korman, the bariatric surgeon and medical director here at Marina Del Rey Hospital, has an excellent reputation in the Los Angeles medical community and in the bariatric surgery community. So does our dietitian, psychologist, physical therapist, and our nursing and support staff members. Our Los Angeles patients regularly report that they're satisfied that we've delivered on our promise to provide excellent care and fully support our patients' weight-loss endeavors.

Contact a Gastric Bypass Surgery Doctor in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles, there are many surgery centers vying for gastric bypass surgery patients. You should not settle for a center whose patient care and comprehensive support is anything less than excellent. We are confident that our gastric bypass surgery success record will stand up to the most rigorous examination, and we welcome any questions you have about our program. Please contact us at (800) 491-1977 for information or schedule an appointment today.