Question:
Seeking overwheling recommendations for doctors in LOS ANGELES or nearby.

Met with a doctor in town today and was not impressed. Thank you in advance!    — Winnifred B. (posted on August 24, 1999)

August 24, 1999
I would very highly recommend Dr. Rabkin of the Pacific Institute. He is in Ventura. His case coordinator, Carrie Dotson, is a former patient, and looks and feels terrific! I am almost 6 months post-op, and feel the same. Lost about 90 lbs, in great health. No dumping, no other problems. He is well worth the effort.
   — Elizabeth W.

August 24, 1999
I had my surgery done by Dr. Stanley Klein. His office is in Torrance. Phone 310-316-8877. He is an excellent surgeon and his office staff is great! I had my surgery 12-10-98 and have lost 127 lbs! No problems or complications. Any questions, please email me.
   — Debbie D.

August 25, 1999
Dr. Sheila Clayton (Spectrim) has her office in Pasadena does her surgery at the Brotman Medical Clinic in Culver City. Give her office a call, she and her staff are super! toll free 1.888.874.6911. Good Luck
   — Judy B.

August 25, 1999
Hi, You should check into the doctors at UCLA. The ones who do Roux en Y are: Dr. Edward Livingston, Dr. Mark Sawiki,And Dr.LIU. The Phone number is:310/206-4103 and ask to speak to Joyce Garry. She is the coordinator and can direct you to who you need to contact. Good Luck. They are all excellent surgeons.
   — Cheri H.

May 22, 2001
I'd recommend Philippe Quilici, who performs Lap and Open RNY at Cedars-Sinai in West LA. He has been my surgeon for non-WLS procedures in the past; I want him to perform WLS on me now. He has even written a manual for other surgeons about how to perform the Lap RNY. His office is in Burbank. The details are available at this site under Find a Doc. Good luck!
   — CaseyinLA