Weight loss surgery with safe outcomes and great results
Coastal Center for Obesity offers laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, Lap-Band and Sleeve Gastrectomy. The center offers a comprehensive approach to weight loss surgery and aftercare.
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
22 years of weight loss surgery.
What is your primary product or service?
I'm a surgeon providing weight loss surgery of all kinds to patients suffering from Obesity and it's related diseases.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I was doing Kidney Transplantation and General Surgery. I joined a private practice with one of the early pioneers of weight loss surgery 22 years ago.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I have more experience than just about anyone; both in surgery and patient management. Our team is focused on personal, sympathetic care and attention to our patients. We are active thru blogs, twitter, Facebook and Youtube so our patients get to know me, their surgeon- an equally important part of the equation for patients choosing to go through a surgery that requires life long support.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
I have 2 main locations, but operate out of several more.
Provide detailed directions to your location
2617 E. Chapman Ave #307.
Orange, Ca 92869
and
8680 Monroe Court
Rancho Cucamonga, Ca. 91730
What type of payments do you accept?
I am in network with Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, United Health and others. I am a Medicare provider. I accept cash / finance patients as well
Which areas do you service?
I serve patients both locally and as far away as India!
Most patients are in the Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire and High Desert.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
I own the company. My wife an my staff run the daily operations
What are your hours of operation?
Usually 9-5 weekdays. If I have patients in the hospital, I see them Saturday as well. All my patients have my direct cell phone and are welcome to call me at any hour.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That I've changed their life! Freed them of the difficulties of weight and the illness of associated diseases
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"You treat the disease, you win, you lose. You treat a person, I'll guarantee you'll win." Robin Williams role Patch Adams - Dead Poet Society