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Photo of Mahbod Mark Paya, M. D. Mahbod Mark Paya, M. D.
7320 Woodlake Ave
Ste 150
West Hills/ San Fernando Valle, CA 91307
Phone: (818) 888-7090
Fax: (818) 444-0448
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About Dr. Paya Support Groups & Seminars Insurers Reviews Weight Loss Graphs Before & After

IS CURRENTLY ON STAFF AT WEST HILLS HOSPITAL CERTIFIED ASBS COE FOR MEDICARE PATIENTS, UCI IN IRVINE (COE HOSPITAL FOR BLUE CROSS PATIENTS), NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL(1-877-448-4448). BRAND SURGICAL CENTER IN GLENDALE, AVAGUARD SURGERY CENTER IN TARZANA.

General Information
Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics:  90
Minimum Age for Patients:  By case
Maximum Age for Patients:  By case
Surgery Types Performed:  RNY (Lap), RNY (Open), Lap Band, AGB - Other, Revision
Gall Bladder Removal:  Sometimes. By case

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Clinical Experience
Laparoscopic Surgery:  5 Years Experience
Bariatric Surgery:  5 Years Experience
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery:  5 Years Experience
  Planned
Start
Date		  Surgeries Performed To Date  Avg. Currently Done
Per Week		 Years Experience
With This Type		 O.R. & Hospital Stay Times
Total
Surgeries		 Lap-to-Open
Conversion		 Avg. O.R. Time (hours/minutes) Avg. Hospital Stay (days)
Roux-en-Y (RNY)
Lap   1325   7 5 2 hour(s) 0 minutes 2
LAP-BAND®
    918   10+ 5 1 hour(s) 30 minutes 1
Revisions
Lap   45          
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
    10          
Additional Experience:  GERNERAL SURGERIES.

Education and Training
Medical School:  Mount Sinai School of Medicine – New York, NY (graduated 1997)
Residency:  UCI Center – Orange County, (finished 2003)
Fellowship:  UCI Residency Center – Orange County (finished 2004)

Specialized Training:
Name: UCI Medical Center
Date: 7/2003
Training Covered: Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery
 
Hospital Affiliations
ObesityHelp.com members selecting Dr. Paya as their surgeon have posted reviews on the following hospitals:
West Hills Hospital & Medical Center (COE) - West Hills, CA
Encino-Tarzana Regional Medical Center - Encino, CA
Northridge Hospital Medical Center - Northridge, CA

Diplomas and Certificates
Dr. Paya has registered the following diplomas and certificates with us:
Membership - ABS
Membership - SAGES
Diploma - Medical School
Certificate - General Surgery Residency/Chief Residency
Certificate - Resident Achievement Award
Continuing Education - Lap-Band Placement
Fellowship - Laparoscopic Surgery

Reference Check
Some preliminary effort was made to check information supplied by or about this surgeon, the results of which are relayed below, as-is, for information purposes only.
Medical Board of California
Accurate as of: 10/19/04 (Verified ? 10/19/04)
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Licensee Name:      Mahbod Mark Paya	
License Status:     Active	
License Number:     A77354
License Type:       MD	
Address:            7320 Woodlake Avenue, Suite 150	
City, State, Zip:   West Hills, California  91307
Orig. License Date: 12/12/2001 (issue date)		
Education:          Mount Sinai School of Medicine
                     New York, New York
Residency:          UCI Residency Center
                     Orange County, California
Fellowship:         UCI Residency Center
                     Orange County, California

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Received specialized training in laparoscopic and/or 
 bariatric surgical techniques by:
        
                    Dr. Ninh Nguyen M.D.
                    Dr. Matthew Dolich M.D.

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ASBS Member
(Verified ? 10/19/04)

ABS Member
(Verified. Spoke with Terra H., on 10/19/04.)