Meet Your Team That Specializes in Treating Obesity
When selecting a care team to treat your obesity, it is important to look for specialists who are highly trained in their field. The comprehensive teams of expert weight-loss surgery specialists and support staff at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center's Surgical Weight-Loss Center are devoted to helping you lose weight and gain health.
Surgical Weight-Loss Center's Bariatric Surgeons
Leading the surgical weight-loss team are the bariatric surgeons who perform procedures such as gastric bypass and gastric sleeve surgeries. Please note that before HMO patients can see a bariatric surgeon, a referral may be required from your primary care provider.
Surgical Weight-Loss Navigators and Coordinators
Your first contact in our Surgical Weight-Loss Program will likely be our Bariatric Patient Education Coordinator. This dedicated professional is here to provide you with personalized guidance that addresses your unique needs. They will walk you through each step of the program, review your eligibility, and assist you with insurance requirements. Our team is committed to providing you with all the necessary information and support needed to ensure a successful experience.
Additional Surgical Specialists and Medical Professionals:
- Plastic Surgeon - A surgeon who specializes in reconstructive techniques.
- Anesthesiologist - A physician who specializes in preoperative care, anesthesia, and airway management, intraoperative life support, pain control, intraoperative diagnostic stabilization, and post-operative care.
- Registered Dietitians (RD) or Registered Diet Technicians – A professional who specializes in food and nutrition. They advise what foods to eat in order to live a healthy, active lifestyle and achieve total health goals.
- Surgical Assistant or Surgical First – A trained medical professional, such as a physician, surgical resident, surgical physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, licensed surgical assistant, or certified surgical first assistant, who provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal results.
- Surgical Nurse – A nurse who specializes in perioperative care, they provide care before, during, and after surgery.
- Surgical Technologist – A professional who aids in preparing you for surgery, assists surgeons with surgical tools and equipment during surgery, and performs post-surgery procedures.
Learn About Surgical Weight-Loss Surgery
MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center’s bariatric surgeons discuss key aspects of weight-loss surgery in three informative videos: "Before and After Surgery Support: What to Expect," "Health Effects of Obesity," and "Benefits and Risks of Weight-Loss Surgery."
Before and After Surgery Support: What to Expect
Mir Ali, M.D., clarifies what patients can expect before and after surgery.
Health Effects of Obesity
Atif Iqbal, M.D., discusses how obesity-related health concerns can be alleviated or reversed with weight loss surgery.
Benefits and Risks of Weight Loss Surgery
Michael Russo, M.D., shares the long-term benefits of weight loss surgery.
