Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss Management

Our bariatric surgeons work with a team of specialists to help you reach your long-term weight loss goals.

Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss Management

Our bariatric surgeons work with a team of specialists to help you reach your long-term weight loss goals.

Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation

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Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery

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Long-Term Weight Loss Support

At the USC Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program, our experts have unparalleled experience in treating complex obesity-related and metabolic conditions. We specialize in both surgical and minimally invasive treatments that result in exceptional patient outcomes.

Our primary goal is to help you achieve long-term success in your weight loss journey. To ensure optimal results, our best-in-class physicians provide comprehensive care before and after surgery. Our multidisciplinary team includes bariatric surgeons, gastroenterologists, endocrinologists, dietitians, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists and nurses — all of whom work together to ensure your optimal results. These specialists provide not only treatment but also nutritional, medical and psychiatric support to help you establish new habits for life.

Everyone’s weight loss journey is personal, and so is our approach. Using cutting-edge tools and novel approaches, our experts will formulate a personalized treatment plan for you.

Surgical Expertise

Our surgeons are experts in life-changing procedures including:

  • Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
  • Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery

We also specialize in revisional surgery and endoscopy for patients who have undergone weight loss surgery and who may be experiencing a variety of symptoms or complications after the operation.

Minimally Invasive Treatment

For those who do not qualify for bariatric surgery, experts from our Endobariatric Program can provide minimally invasive digestive health treatments for obesity and metabolic disease. These minimally invasive techniques allow for a shorter, more comfortable recovery.

Our endobariatric specialists are highly experienced in such endoscopic weight loss procedures as:

  • Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (suturing of the stomach)
  • Duodenal mucosal resurfacing (for type 2 diabetes patients)
  • Endoscopic transoral outlet reduction (for patients with weight gain after gastric bypass surgery)

Join our Bariatric Surgery Support Group

Our bariatric surgery program includes a support group for patients. Support groups are run by a psychologist, program coordinator or dietitian.

In a support group, you’ll find people who have similar wellness goals, want to celebrate your successes, and support you in challenging times. Support groups are devoted to these common experiences, so you can share your feelings in a safe environment.

Keck Medicine of USC support groups are held 6-7 p.m. at:
1520 San Pablo St., HC2
Los Angeles, CA 90033-4612
Lower Level Boardroom 1304

You can call for more information about our bariatric surgery support groups at (323) 442-5987.

Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation

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Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery

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Why Choose Us for Weight-Loss Surgery

Our metabolic and bariatric program has one of the best outcomes in the region.

 

Our program has no hidden fees and includes long-term nutritional, medical and psychiatric support for your long-term success.

We use minimally invasive techniques to offer a shorter, more comfortable recovery.

Using laparoscopic techniques, we’re able to perform your surgery through incisions just a few centimeters across.

You can take advantage of support groups before and after bariatric surgery.

Our dietitians and therapists are here to help you establish new habits for life.

We have received Center of Excellence distinctions from Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna and Health Net, among others.

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Endoscopic Treatments for Weight Loss

Our endobariatrics team provides minimally invasive digestive health care treatments for weight loss.

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Stuart A. Abel, MD

Accepting new patients
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
Specialties
General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery  View more

Kamran Samakar, MD

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Director, Bariatric Surgery Program
Specialties
General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery  View more
Specialties
Physician Assistant, Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery
Specialties
Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery , Nurse Practitioner

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