Bay Area Bariatric

Fernando Otero, M.D., F.A.C.S. (5.5 miles from Central Contra Costa, CA)
Has performed pioneering acts in laparoscopic surgery, including the first laparoscopic appendectomy in California as well as the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy in northern California. He has continued to be a leader in the field, training numerous surgeons in laparoscopic procedures.

George Kazantsev, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. (15.1 miles from Central Contra Costa, CA)
Acts as the Program Medical Director for Bariatric Surgery at Alta Bates Medical Center. He has over eight years of experience with professional interests in advanced laparoscopy and bariatric surgery.

Thomas Umbach, M.D. (16.1 miles from Central Contra Costa, CA)
Has performed hundreds of bariatric procedures to date. He has six years of experience in bariatric and laparoscopic surgeries. Dr. Umbach's practice is 100% bariatric-based, providing a staff well-versed in weight loss needs.

Aaron Baggs, M.D. (19.9 miles from Central Contra Costa, CA)
Has trained in open and laparoscopic bariatric surgery. He is a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons and the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons, as well as the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity.

Dr. Gregg H. Jossart, M.D. , F.A.C.S. (26.5 miles from Central Contra Costa, CA)
Has served as a trailblazer for the field of laparoscopic surgery, exploring new procedures and surgical options.

Paul T. Cirangle, M.D., F.A.C.S. (26.5 miles from Central Contra Costa, CA)
Also serves as Assistant Professor of Surgery at The Uniformed Services University School of Medicine, in addition to his duties at Laparascopic Associates of San Francisco.

Kranthi K. Achanta, M.D. (31.9 miles from Central Contra Costa, CA)
Performs all laparoscopic surgeries as a board certified general surgeon in Fremont, CA.

Tobin M. Schneider, M.D., F.A.C.S. (32.9 miles from Central Contra Costa, CA)
Has over fifteen years of surgical experience.

John Feng, M.D., F.A.C.S. (32.9 miles from Central Contra Costa, CA)
Founded Crystal Springs Surgical Associates.

Pamela Foster, M.D. (34.0 miles from Central Contra Costa, CA)
Has participated in numerous post-graduate specialty training workshops within laparoscopic surgery.