Western Bariatric – Weight Loss Center

Clinic Information

Clinic Name: Western Bariatric
Address: 401 E Highland Ave Suite 351, San Bernardino, CA 92404 / 9041 Magnolia Ave Suite 202, Riverside, CA 92503
Phone: (909) 475-8611 / (951) 352-5643
Website: https://westernbariatric.com/

Overview

Based out of the southern California area, Western Bariatric is a premier provider of both surgical and non-surgical options for individuals who want to lose weight through either bariatric surgical or medically supervised weight loss programs. They perform many different types of bariatric surgeries at their clinic including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and Lap-band surgery, and they offer medically supervised weight loss programs for those who prefer non-surgical solutions.

Western Bariatric utilizes a patient-centered approach and develops customized care plans designed to achieve long-term success for their patients. Along with providing surgical interventions, they offer ongoing support through nutritional counseling, follow-up appointments, and education on maintaining healthy weight loss for life.

Medical Director

Dr. Douglas Krahn, MD, FACS is the founder and lead bariatric surgeon at Western Bariatric, AMC. As a fellowship-trained general surgeon specializing in the field of bariatric surgery, Dr. Krahn strives to provide his patients with healthier lifestyle options by developing an individualized treatment plan that combines his surgical skills and experience with his exceptional level of care.

GLP-1 and Medical Weight Loss Programs

Western Bariatric’s medically supervised weight loss programs, including Bridge Program are available to patients who may not qualify for or have the ability to afford surgical procedures. The Bridge Program includes structured plans with dietary counselling, lifestyle alterations, and medical help (i.e., appetite suppressants and Metabolic Support) among others to assist the patient through their transition to a lower weight.

The Bridge Program is frequently required by insurance companies as a condition before an individual can be cleared for surgical weight loss procedures. The Bridge Program involves monthly visits with a nutritionist, educational tools, and structured encouragement to make permanent lifestyle changes over an extended time period that will lead to more effective and successful outcomes from surgical weight loss procedures.

Weight Loss Program Pricing

Western Bariatric uses a transparent pricing policy to allow patients the opportunity to choose which weight loss programme or procedure may be best suited for their personal circumstances; including the cost of participating in Bridge Programme which is $35; therefore providing an affordable introduction to the patients who are preparing for surgical weight-loss procedures.

Pricing for surgical procedures offered will vary based on procedure type, insurance coverage provided by your insurer and your personal financial situation. Patients who do not have insurance can receive a competitive rate for the surgical weight-loss procedure based on the clinic’s self-pay rates, and can also explore financing opportunities through third-party agencies; further information can be obtained by contacting the clinic directly.

Patient Reviews

Customer feedback about the surgical facility for bariatric patients at Western Bariatric  has been overwhelmingly fantastic from all sources including Google & Yelp. Both the medical and administrative staff at WB receive terrific reviews from their customers. Patients highlight  Dr. Krahn for his professionalism, ability to communicate clearly, and creating a comfortable environment for patients before, during and after surgery.

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