Los Angeles
Best Bariatric Surgeons in Los Angeles, CA
We reviewed all the Bariatric Surgeons serving the greater Los Angeles area, and picked the top picks based on experience, education, and empathy. If you're looking for more bariatric surgeons in southern California please view Orange Country Bariatric Surgeons and San Diego Bariatric Surgeons.
The population of Los Angeles is 10.1 million (data of 2018), representing a 0.571% decline from the year 2017.
The adult obesity rate in Los Angeles County, CA had increased to 21.60% in the year 2018. This is an alarming rate as obesity also brings in other health problems. Financially too, the situation is grave as the average hospital cost per inpatient day in California is $3,341 (before insurance).
The patient to clinician ratio in the Los Angeles county has remained almost consistent from 1,402:1 in 2014 to 1391:1 in 2018. The ratio also represents a 0.361% increase from 2017 (1386:1).
Average estimated costs for bariatric surgery in Los Angeles ranges between $17,000 to $25,000. The cost depends on the type of weight loss procedure preferred by the patient.
About 8.97% of the population of Los Angeles is uninsured. Health insurance in Los Angeles amounts to an average $4,000 per annum.

Top Bariatric Surgeons:
Why These Bariatric Surgeons?
Our mission is to connect you with the leading bariatric surgeons locally. We've hand-picked the top Bariatric Surgeons in the greater Los Angeles area based on our three phase methodology. Here is our list of bariatric surgeon picks who serve the greater Los Angeles area including Santa Monica, Hollywood, Riverside, Long Beach, Pasadena, and more.
1. Education
We list only the most qualified bariatric professionals who have accreditations, awards, and licensing.2. Experience
Vast surgical experience in laparoscopic bariatric surgery and general surgery is a must. Must have the necessary practical experience for all surgery types.3. Empathy
Surgeons with the professionalism and empathy to provide the best service to those seek obesity treatments.
DR. MONA MISHRA
Bariatric SurgeonDr. Mishra, MD, FACS, FRCSC, FASMBS, is a board-certified bariatric and advanced laparoscopic surgeon. She has performed over 5000 bariatric,..
8631 West 3rd street, Suite 540E, Los Angeles
DR. ARA KESHISHIAN
Bariatric SurgeonDr.Keshishian, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified general and bariatric surgeon. He has performed over 2000 Duodenal Switch procedures and more..
10 Congress St., Suite #300 Pasadena, CA 91105
DR. BABAK MOEINOLMOLKI,
Bariatric SurgeonDr. Moein, MD, FACS, is a uniquely qualified doctor who has performed over 2000 minimally invasive surgeries along with more than 1400 advanced..
8920 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 101 Beverly Hills
DR.THEODORE M. KHALILI,
Bariatric SurgeonDr. Khalili, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon and surgical critical care physician who has performed over 4000 bariatric and advanced..
9033 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 210 , Beverly Hills
DR. SAMI B. HAMAMJI, M.D.
Bariatric SurgeonDr. Hamamji, MD, FACS, FRCS, is a board-certified general surgeon. He has a keen interest in cutting-edge technology in the use of robotics in..
17542 E 17th St., Suite 410, Tustin, CA 92780
DR. CARSON LIU,
Bariatric SurgeonDr. Liu, MD, FACS, is a board-certified surgeon who is a leading bariatric surgeon in Santa Monica and Tustin, CA. Patients from Orange County and..
1301 20th Street, Suite 440, Santa Monica
DR. DAVID G. DAVTYAN
Bariatric SurgeonDr. Davtyan, MD, FACS, FICS, is board-certified in surgery and bariatric medicine. Since his initial medical field was treating cancer patients, his..
436 North Bedford Dr. Suite 207 Beverly Hills, CA 90210
DR. MAHBOD (MARK) PAYA
Bariatric SurgeonDr. Paya, MD, is a bariatric surgeon and obesity specialist in San Fernando Valley, California, who has performed 5000+ laparoscopic procedures on..
7320 Woodlake Avenue, Suite 170, San Fernando Valley
DR. GEORGE G. MUTAFYAN
Bariatric SurgeonDr. Mutafyan, MD, is a top-rated board-certified surgeon in Glendale California. He has expertise in Gastric Bypass, Lap-Band, SmartLipo, and..
1510 S. Central, #200, Glendale
DR. MATHEW LUBLIN
Bariatric SurgeonDr. Lublin, MD, FACS, is a board-certified physician who specializes in minimally invasive surgeries. He has the expertise in removing gall bladders..
2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 680W, Santa Monica, CA 90404