Question:
My brother in law is interested in having WLS and lives in Moreno Valley, California.

Does ayone know of a doctor in the Southern California area that they trust?    — Robin M. (posted on December 15, 2003)

December 15, 2003
I live in Long Beach, CA but I took a drive down to San Diego for my surgery. Dr. Wittgrove at Alvarado Hospital in San Diego is the surgeon who did Carnie Wilson's surgery. He's world-renowned. He and his partner developed the laparscopic version of the Gastric Bypass and have been doing it for a very long time. I had absolutely no complications, very, very little pain and enjoyed my hospital stay. Other doctors speak very highly of Dr. Wittgrove. I highly recommend catching one of their seminars. The number for Alvarado is 800-342-3944. Good luck. I'm down 78 lbs. in 3 months!
   — jenpatalano

December 15, 2003
I live in the San Fernando Valley in So Cal and had my surgery in Orange County, CA. Coastal Center for Obesity is a fabulous surgical group with both pre-op and aftercare programs that I can't say enough about. Their website is www.coastalobesity.com. Check it out and let me know if you have any questions.
   — Vicki S.

December 15, 2003
I had surgery about 3 1/2 months ago with Dr. Sanderfer. He is absolutely great. He is located in Corona. He has support group meetings the first Tuesday of every month at Parkview Hospital. He now has his own 9 bed wing at Parkview. He has hand picked his nurses and everything. I cannot say enough about him. If he needs a primary care physician that is supportive of WLS, Dr. Sharon Laughlin in Riverside is an absolute angel. Her sister had the surgery a couple of years ago with Dr. Sanderfer also, so she is very supportive and very knowledgeable about the surgery. E-mail me if you have anymore questions.
   — Kerri 4.

December 15, 2003
Dr. Jamshid Nazarian. He is in beverly hills. He is coordinated by Liv-Lite. It isn't difficult to get into see him. Also, the best part is, he has over 11 years of experience and has conducted over 2500 surgeries without any fatalities. He does great work. You can find his information on this site under surgeons.
   — keishax

December 15, 2003
dr suh at crown bariatrics in cornona and wildomar califonria is who did my surgery and most of the people in my support group. excellent doctor i am thrilled to been able to have him as my surgeon!!!
   — janetc00

December 16, 2003
Well I see you have gotten alot of names! However, I had my surgery 8/4/03 and my Doctors was Stephen McColgan with Bellflower Medical Center. I have had no problems what so ever and they are the nicest staff and are very helpful. he's has a web site you can check out it's:www.LBSGONE.com their phone number is (562)925-8892 Let me tell you this, Bellflower medical hospital is not a member of my insurance (Blue Shield) however, they made some agreement with my insurance and I had no out of pocket expence what so ever other then my $300.00 deductible. I hope this will be helpful and I wish your brother-in-law the best.8/4/03 239lbs. 12/16/03 162lbs.
   — Jeri L.