CSTO at SMMC SURGEONS
 

Dr. Mathias A. L. Fobi, M.D. F.A.C.S.
Medical Director and Surgeon

M.D. - 1974, University of Cincinnati

Internship and Residency
Martin Luther King Jr Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
Children's Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, CA

Board Certification
American Board of Surgery, 1980
Re-Certified, 1998
 

Dr. H. Joseph  Naim, M.D.
General and Bariatric Surgeon

M.D. - Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Residency - New York Methodist Hospital, Cornell University Medical College

Fellowship - University Medical Center in Princeton, Laparoscopic, Bariatric Surgery

Internship - New York Methodist Hospital, Cornell University Medical College, General Surgery

Board Certification
American Board of Surgery - certified 2004


Dr. H. Joseph Naim is Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at University of California, Irvine Medical Center’s Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery. Board certified in general surgery, he is experienced in minimally invasive surgery of the gastrointestinal system. He has extensive training in weight loss surgery, including laparoscopic gastric bypass, revision of gastric bypass and gastric banding. Dr. Naim earned his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, with distinction in research. He completed his residency training in general surgery at New York Methodist Hospital, serving as chief resident. He then completed a fellowship in minimally invasive bariatric surgery at University Medical Center at Princeton.


The information on this web-page is designed to provide a basic understanding of what is involved in a decision whether or not to undergo this type of procedure.

It is not intended to act as a substitute for consultation with a physician but as an introduction to the subject matter and as a basis for discussion. There are many different weight loss procedures currently being performed by doctors at various centers in the Untied States and there are many methods of weight control.

You should discuss with your doctor any questions or concerns you may have regarding weight control before undergoing any treatment.