Ara Keshishian Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS, FASMBS

Telehealth appointments are available!In an effort to abide by the social distancing recommendations for health and safety, we are offering Video Consultations. You can complete the form HERE to make this request. Please contact the office for further information or questions regarding scheduling a Video Consultation. 818-812-7222 We are also conducting our support groups and meetings via Facebook Live! _________________________________________________________________ Dr. Ara Keshishian, Bariatric Surgeon Ara Keshishian, MD, FACS, FASMBS is a highly experienced and sought-after bariatric surgeon in California, known for his compassion and proven mastery of both simple and highly complex bariatric procedures. He is the founder of Central Valley Bariatrics in Pasadena, California, and has been in private bariatric practice since 1999. Dr. Ara Keshishian earned a BS in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Southern California, a medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean, and completed his surgical residency at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital-Oakland. Dr. Keshishian is board-certified, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. He is also a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, the American Armenian Medical Association, the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, and the Society for the Surgery of the Alimentary Tract. Dr. Keshishian is also a participating surgeon in the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). Weight Loss Surgery Options with Dr. Ara Keshishian Dr. Keshishian has performed over 3,000 Duodenal Switch (DS) procedures and over 500 Weight Loss Surgery Revisions including revisions from SIPS-SADI to Double-Anastomosis Duodenal Switch. Whether your best surgical option is Duodenal Switch, Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Stomach Intestinal Pylorus-Sparing/Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileostomy (SIPS-SADI ), or revisional weight loss surgery, Dr. Ara Keshishian is an experienced bariatric surgeon that will provide you with the patient education you need to make a truly informed decision about which procedure is right for your health and future. He will also make sure to discuss the most appropriate surgical techniques with you including Robotic Surgery, other minimally invasive techniques, and open surgery. As a highly regarded bariatric surgeon, Dr. Keshishian is also the author of numerous research articles and is a contributing author on ObesityHelp.com. His clinical and research interests have been focused on General & Bariatric Surgery topics, in particular, Duodenal Switch, Vertical Gastric Sleeve, and revisional weight loss surgery. Bariatric Surgery in California with Dr. Ara Keshishian Dr. Keshishian's practice is located in Pasadena, California, but geographic boundaries do not exist for his patients. From his reputation as an accomplished bariatric surgeon people travel within the U.S. and worldwide from as far away as New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Africa, and Germany, to receive the highest quality of care that he provides to his patients. To start your bariatric surgery journey with Dr. Ara Keshishian and the Central Valley Bariatrics team, we invite you to schedule a consultation. If you're unable to be seen in person, we also offer a video consultation. For payment questions, we recommend filling out our insurance verification form or checking out the details on financing and cash payment options. To get started today, call us at 1-818-812-7222 or fill out our consultation form. We are so excited to be a part of this life-changing journey with you! ObesityHelp Contributing Author Will WLS Resolve All Common Co-Morbid Conditions?Duodenal Switch Post-Op One-YearWhat You Need to Know About Revising to Duodenal Switch (DS)Diets Don’t Work, Why Bariatric Surgery Does!The Responsibility for a Failed Weight Loss Surgery Procedure, Part Two The Responsibility for a Failed Weight Loss Surgery Procedure, Part One17 Things You Should Know About the Duodenal Switch (DS) Patients Featured - Before & After Before & After DS with Theresa and Rodney, losing 385 pounds! Before & After DS with Samantha, losing 207 pounds!

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