is there a dr in the inland empire that does the ds?

looking for a doctor near riverside, ca that does the ds?

 Did you try DSFACTS.COM?

Here's a list from there. i don't know if that satisfies your query. If not, just let us know!

California

Paul T. Cirangle, MD, FACS *
Email: [email protected]
Gregg Jossart, MD *
Email: [email protected]

Laparoscopic Associates of San Francisco
2100 Webster Street, Suite 518
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: 415-561-1310
Fax: 415-561-1713
Email: [email protected]

 Peter Crookes, MD, FRCS, FACS

USC Bariatric Surgery Program
University of Southern California
1510 San Pablo Street, Suite 514
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone: 323-442-6219
Fax: 323-442-6280

John J. Feng, MD, FACS *

Crystal Springs Surgical Associates
Phone: 650-685-2959
Fax: 650-685-6754
Email: [email protected]

 

San Francisco Office:
450 Sutter Street, Suite 1400
San Francisco, CA 94108

San Mateo (Peninsula) Office:
101 South San Mateo Drive, Suite 302
San Mateo, CA 94401

San Joaquin Valley Office:
1930 Tienda Drive, Suite 202 
Lodi, CA 95242

Walnut Creek (East Bay) Office:
1855 San Miguel Drive, Suite 4
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Monterey Office:
665 Munras Ave, Suite 220
Monterey, CA 93940

Ara Keshishian, MD, FACS *
Email: [email protected]
Karim Zahriya, MD, FACS *
Email: [email protected]

Central Valley Bariatrics
Phone: 1-800-816-6647 toll-free
Fax: 661-725-8051

Central Valley Office:
Delano Regional Medical Arts Building
1205 Garces Highway, Suite 303
Delano, CA 93215

Greater Los Angeles Office:
1808 Verdugo Blvd., Suite 319
Glendale, CA 91208

John M. Rabkin, MD, FACS *

Pacific Laparoscopy
2250 Hayes Street, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94117
Phone: 415-668-3200 or 1-888-848-8446 toll free
Fax: 415-668-2010
Email: [email protected]

Dr. Robert Rabkin - RETIRED


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http://www.dsfacts.com/North-American-Duodenal-Switch-Surgeons.html#ca

All the vetted DS surgeons can be found on:  DSFacts.com

You're one of the lucky ones, there are some really great DS surgeons to choose from in Cali!

Not in the IE, but Crookes and Keshishian are nearby.  Most people have to travel through several states or to other continents!

Chances are you're going to have to travel a few hours. No biggie. Most of us did.

For what it's worth, Dr. Douglas Krahn, despite his website and his staff's evasiveness on the phone, does NOT do the DS.  He is in a lot of networks out this way, so I thought I'd throw that out there.  Neither does Dr. David Suh, another IE bariatric surgeon.  Both of those were in my  insurance network when I was investigating.

I think either of them, Krahn and Suh, are fine surgeons for what they offer (RNY and Lap-Band.)

The only 2 in So Cal are Dr. Crookes at USC and Dr. Keshishian who has office hours and operates in Glendale.  His main office is outside Bakersfield.

Good luck,

Aimee :)

 

 I don't have much to add, you've gotten alot of great advice on where to search for a DS surgeon. But I was wondering if you have a HMO or PPO? If  you can choose any provider you want and can manage the 3000 dollar program fee that Dr. K requires I would definitely try to get in for a consult with him. If you have a HMO,  you need to get approved for the RNY first then go back to your PCP and request the DS. If  you need any help or have any questions feel free to PM me. Best of luck

I think the nearest you're gonna get is Dr. Keshishian in Glendale.

And: He's fabulous!

I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think Dr.K's hospital in Glendale is a Center of Excellence. You may want to check to see if your insurance requires that.