Expertise with Bariatric Care

Obesity has been officially classified as a disease by the American Medical Association (AMA). If you are 100 pounds over your recommended weight (which varies depending on age, weight, and body type) you are at an increased risk of numerous health conditions including diabetes and heart disease. Losing weight through traditional means can be a lengthy and difficult process, and the longer it takes, the more your risk factors increase. Bariatric surgery is a convenient way to jumpstart weight loss so you can reach a new weight faster and begin a healthier lifestyle.

The USC Arcadia Hospital Bariatrics Program has been recognized by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association for three consecutive years with the prestigious Blue Distinction Designation for bariatric surgery. To achieve this honor, USC Arcadia Hospital must meet nationally established selection criteria by demonstrating expertise in delivering quality specialty care safely and effectively.

There are a few different options for weight loss surgery, including laparoscopic gastric band, gastrectomy, and the very common gastric bypass procedure. Which operation is right for you depends on a variety of factors. Our team can help you determine which procedure is most suited for your situation.

An Important Medical Procedure

Weight loss surgery is by no means a merely cosmetic operation. Losing weight makes a tremendous improvement in your health and make it easier to participate in athletic activities that will keep weight down after the surgery. We help patients create a steady, evidence-backed diet that will be most beneficial to their weight goals after undergoing bariatric surgery.

Benefits of having your bariatric surgery at USC Arcadia Hospital of Southern California:

• We have more than 20 years of experience in bariatric surgery
• We have performed more than 2,000 bariatric procedures
• Our services include laparoscopic gastric bypass, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic revision and lap band removal, and conversion to sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass
• We feature a surgical floor dedicated to bariatric patients
• Our staff is experienced, caring and dedicated
• We use highly technical, safe equipment
• We have dedicated bariatric coordinators
• We accept most insurances, and our physicians are contracted with many types of insurance

Though there are minor risks involved in bariatric surgery, most operations proceed without complication. The health benefits far outweigh the minor surgical risks for patients dealing with obesity, and our experienced team will only perform an operation if we believe a patient’s condition can significantly improve.