Question:
I am looking for a skilled surgeon in California that does the Lap RNY
Does anyone have a recomendation for an experienced surgeon for the lap procedure? I was planning on going to Milton Owens in Orange, untill I found out that he has only performed 20 laps. — Chenoah H. (posted on March 22, 2001)
March 22, 2001
I went to Alavardo in San Diego with Drs Clark and Wittgrove (they just
added a new associate). They developed the Lap procedure. Last year alone
they did 400 total surgeries (both open and Lap). Their web site has alot
of good information (gastricbypass.com). If you have any specific questions
about them, email me directly.
— Jilda H.
March 22, 2001
I think you should check out your information. I am sure that Dr. Owens
has done more than 20 lap rny surgeries.
— Mary H.
March 22, 2001
I think you should check out your information. I am sure that Dr. Owens
has done more than 20 lap rny surgeries. However, what concerned me with
Dr. Owens is that he does the laproscopic surgery with 2D rather than 3D
cameras. When I went to a seminar in San Diego Dr. Wittgrove discussed the
dangers in using 2D cameras. Talked me out of going to Dr. Owens.
— Mary H.
March 22, 2001
Dr. Estarkai 916-460-9000
Valley Care Medical Center
Pleasanton, Ca.
First Class all the way through
Mike Hicks
— Mike H.
March 22, 2001
I also had Dr. Mary Estarkri In Pleasanton, Ca. I had my Lap with her on
1/11/01. All I can say...is she was wonderful!! Loved her and her
staff....has been doing this type of procedure for over 4 years
now...cannot recommend her highly enough!
— leslie F.
March 23, 2001
Doctor Paul Frye
Allied Surgical Group
Fresno, CA
559-440-3040
Lap or Open RNY distal
8 of us have gone to Doctor Frye 1 open and 7 Laps
the entire experience was a good one
from the Doctors staff to the Fresno Surgery Center which is
like staying in a 4 star hotel
None of us have had any complications
and would do this again in a heart beat
Doctor Frye does great follow up...
and is a very Nice Man
who acts like he has all the time in the world
to listen and talk with you..
He is very upbeat
good luck
any more questions e-mail me
[email protected]
Kathy
— Kathleen M.
March 24, 2001
Alvarado Clinic in San Diego has done extensive work in Lap RNY's.
Definitely go to their web-site and check them out. I thought I was going
to go to them at first (through military referral) so I checked them out.
They sound great.
— Dawn R.
March 26, 2001
Dr. Edward Felix from Fresno, CA did my surgery on 11/13/00.
I feel great. I am down 82 pounds. He does not have the
world's best bed side manner. But his is good!
— Michele H.
March 27, 2001
Dr. Albert Wetter in San Mateo I had my surgery performed by him on 3/13/01
and have nothing but wonderful things to say.
— Shari M.
March 27, 2001
My surgeon is Dr. Edward Felix of Fresno, California. I have to say that
he is one of the best in the valley. My surgery was an hour and 40 min and
I was up and walking 4 hours later. I have yet to have any problems. His
staff is very helpful. He has a very structured after care program, he
makes commit to 2 years after care with him. He is very serious about his
job. If you have any questions e-mail me at [email protected].
— Heather C.
May 11, 2001
I'm pretty sure I'm going with Pacific Bariatric in San Diego with Dr.
Zorne doing the Lap RNY. So far, the group seems wonderful.
— Angel V.
May 22, 2001
Philippe Quilici, M.D. performs the Lap RNY out of Cedars-Sinai in West Los
Angeles. He has been my surgeon for non-WLS in the past. I trust he'll be
my surgeon for WLS also. His office is in Burbank. He has even written a
book, instructing other surgeons on performing this procedure. His info is
available on this site at Find A Doc. Good luck!
— CaseyinLA
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