Question:
Looking for a LAP Dr in Southern Calif

My friend wants to have this surgery and is looking for a doctor locally who has experience with the Lap procedure. Thanks for any emails.    — Nancy Z. (posted on March 30, 2001)

March 30, 2001
My Doctor was wonderful out of 10 friends who have had this surgery none have had any complications.. Doctor Paul Frye Allied Surgical Group Fresno, Ca 559-449-3040 if you have any questions call me this is my home # 831-759-9936 I live in Salinas Kathy McAlister Open RNY distal he does either Lap or OPen
   — Kathleen M.

March 30, 2001
If was looking for a So Cal lap surgeon... I would go to the original guy, Dr. Wittgrove at Alvarado. He definitely does enough of them to be good at it. Great and informative website too. Check it out at www.gastricbypass.com
   — SusanMaria

March 31, 2001
I just had a consultation with Dr. Pehrsson in Arcadia, he said he was the only one doing lap in the Los Angeles area, but recognized the good work of the other 2 doctors mentioned. I am currently waiting for surgical approval.
   — Kay J.

May 22, 2001
Philippe Quilici in Burbank performs the Lap RNY out of Cedars-Sinai in West Los Angeles. He has been my surgeon in the past on unrelated matters. He will, I trust, be the one performing my WLS. His name and number is available on this site under Find a Doc. I recommend him highly. Good luck!
   — CaseyinLA