How do I find one in my area that takes Medi-cal? I see Bakersfield and fresno which are not that far to drive but with gas prices lol.

In California, Bakersfield Bariatric Center performed my husband's surgery and it was covered under Medi-Cal.  Awesome place, fast, start to finish 4 months.  Great people, great follow-up, highly recommended.

661-326-5381
Performed at Kern County Medical Center in Bakersfield, California.

Good question .. I have Medicare as a secondary insurance.  Normally they pick up everything my primary does not. I will email my surgeon (Dr. Machado;p Sacramento, CA) and see what her office does in regards to billing.

Does dr machado take  medi cal let me no plz

Dr. Woodbury- He is my hero.....
Healthy Steps Weight Loss Center

3536 Mendocino Ave.,
Suite 250
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
707-577-7800

Stanford Medical center has a huge bariatric/plastic surgery clinic in Palo Alto who does Mediare and Medical. Dr. Douglas Krahn use to do Medical. He is in San Bernardino. You can call and find out. 

Beverly Hills
310-423-8350

They are truly amazing!! I can't wait to get my surgery scheduled. it should be soon!
 

Stanford Medical Center in Palo Alto CA

Oh thank you for posting such an important topic, I myself am looking for a surgeon that accepts medical. I had a lap band done 2 years ago but it slipped and I had to have it removed. Ive been steadily gaining weight in the year since having the band taken out. Im trying my best to keep the weight off but Im fighting a losing battle here. So does anyone know if medical will cover a lapband, or is it strictly gastric bypass? Wish me luck in my search, and thanks to any who take the time out to reply to my post.