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H. Joseph Naim, MD

The Sleeve Center / Southern California Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery

Long Beach, California; Culver City, California; Wilmington, California; Costa Mesa, California

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About H. Joseph Naim, MD

H. Joseph Naim practices bariatric surgery through The Sleeve Center and his Southern California surgical practice. His clinical scope includes laparoscopic gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding and revision surgery. He earned his MD at Mount Sinai, completed general-surgery residency and chief residency at New York Methodist Hospital, and undertook a minimally invasive bariatric fellowship at University Medical Center at Princeton. Listed offices serve Long Beach and other Southern California communities.

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Procedures & areas of focus

  • Laparoscopic gastric bypass
  • Laparoscopic gastric sleeve
  • Adjustable gastric banding
  • Revisional bariatric surgery

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Education & training

  • BS, biology, University of Southern California, 1993
  • MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 1998
  • General surgery residency and chief residency, New York Methodist Hospital, 1998–2003
  • Minimally invasive bariatric surgery fellowship, University Medical Center Princeton, 2003–2004

Hospital affiliations

  • St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach — practice-reported
  • Southern California Hospital at Culver City — practice-reported
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — practice-reported

Practice background

  • Practice biography describes a past clinical assistant professor role at UC Irvine.

Medical license & specialist credentials

General surgery certification is not a separate bariatric surgery board certificate. Dates below describe the issuing source on the day checked; a license or certification can change afterward.

Board certificationGeneral Surgery Board record checked 2026-11-03
Issuing body
American Board of Surgery
Recorded status
Certified - Meeting CC Requirements
Public identifier
049743
Issued
2004-12-14
Reverify by
2027-01-05
Checked on
2026-11-03
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Board certificationFocused Practice Designation: Metabolic Bariatric Surgery
Issuing body
American Board of Surgery
Recorded status
Recognized
Public identifier
000234
Reverify by
2027-01-05
Checked on
2026-11-03
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Medical licensePhysician and Surgeon A License record checked 2026-11-03
Issuing body
Medical Board of California / Department of Consumer Affairs
Recorded status
License Renewed & Current
Public identifier
A81554
Issued
2003-01-01
Expires
2029-01-31
Checked on
2026-11-03
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Practice locations

432 E 10th Street, Long Beach, CA 90813

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9808 Venice Boulevard, Suite 707, Culver City, CA 90232

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301 N Avalon Boulevard, Wilmington, CA 90744

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3420 Bristol Street, Suite 750, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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Research & publications

Reduction in prescription medication costs after laparoscopic gastric bypass.

2006-10

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Questions to ask

How can I contact H. Joseph Naim, MD’s practice?

+1 310-684-4070.

Where is H. Joseph Naim, MD’s office listed?

432 E 10th Street, Long Beach, CA 90813; 9808 Venice Boulevard, Suite 707, Culver City, CA 90232; 301 N Avalon Boulevard, Wilmington, CA 90744. Confirm the appointment location when booking.

Which procedures or surgical services are documented for H. Joseph Naim, MD?

Laparoscopic gastric bypass; Laparoscopic gastric sleeve; Adjustable gastric banding; Revisional bariatric surgery. Confirm individual availability and suitability with the practice.

What education and surgical training are documented for H. Joseph Naim, MD?

BS, biology, University of Southern California, 1993; MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 1998; General surgery residency and chief residency, New York Methodist Hospital, 1998–2003.

What dated credential record is available for H. Joseph Naim, MD?

American Board of Surgery recorded General Surgery status as “Certified - Meeting CC Requirements” when checked on 2026-11-03. Identifier: 049743. Recorded issue date: 2004-12-14. Recorded reverification date: 2027-01-05. This dated record does not establish present appointment availability or other unchecked credentials.

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