BARIATRIC & GENERAL SURGERY
THAT YOU CAN TRUST
"Dr. George Mutafyan is a caring doctor and he really wants to see his patients succeed!"
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1510 S Central Ave #200
Glendale, CA 91204
(818) 247-2000
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Thousands of Cases Treated
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George G. Mutafyan, MD
Weight Loss Physician, Bariatric & General Surgeon Located in Glendale, CA
Dedicated to his profession, Dr. Mutafyan maintains active memberships in several medical societies, including the American College of Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, and the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract.
Dr. Mutafyan is regarded as an expert in laparoscopic bariatric surgery and goes above and beyond to help his patients attain their health goals, including free membership to his medical weight loss program. To schedule a consultation, call George Mutafyan, MD, today or book appointment online.
George Mutafyan, MD, is a top rated and board-certified weight loss surgeon in Glendale, California, serving the greater Los Angeles metro area.
He has performed thousands of bariatric procedures for patients to reduce their risk of obesity-related health conditions and boost their self-confidence. He views himself as a healer and listens intently to his patients to uncover the deeper reasons behind their requests for treatment.
Dr. Mutafyan offers a comprehensive array of care options, including Gastric Bypass, Lap-Band®, SmartLipo, and Vertical Gastric Sleeve, as well as General Surgery for herniated repair, gallbladder disease, hernia repair, and varicose veins. He’s also skilled at minimally invasive procedures to reduce surgery risk and help patients heal faster.
After earning his medical degree, Dr. Mutafyan completed an internship in General Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon, and a surgical residency at Michigan State University in East Lansing. He then went on to complete a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery, including the laparoscopic techniques he uses in his weight loss surgeries, at the prestigious Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.
NOAH. SWANN, M.D
Weight Loss Physician, Bariatric & General Surgeon Located in Glendale, CA
Dr. Swann’s Bio
Dr. Swann is a fellowship trained bariatric, minimally invasive and robotic surgeon with experience in primary and revisional bariatric surgery. He graduated from the University of Chicago and earned his medical degree at the University of Southern California. After finishing his surgical residency at Huntington Hospital, he completed a bariatric and minimally invasive surgical fellowship at Loma Linda University Hospital. He has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and presented at national conferences.
Dr. Swann is a strong patient advocate and believes in a holistic approach to patient care, combining nutritional, medical and surgical approaches to bariatric care. He values the clinician-patient relationship and is passionate about patient education, striving to customize treatment plans to enable patients to achieve their goals.
Christine Sarkissian, Dietetics
Hello, my name is Christine Sarkissian. I’ve been counseling weight loss and bariatric clients since 2008 after earning my Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nutrition & Dietetics. I believe in supporting the client from not just the beginning surgical process, but to leave them with a better understanding of tools for a leaner & healthier future. There’s truly nothing more rewarding than witnessing such an incredible transformation of mind & body.
For helpful tips & daily motivation please
Work on you, for you
Christine
Mariam Ter-Petrosyan, Psy.D.
Mariam Ter-Petrosyan, Psy.D., is. a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in behavioral medicine. Dr. Ter-Petrosyan earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from UCLA, and her Master of Science in psychology and Doctor of Psychology in clinical psychology degrees from the University of La Verne. She completed an APA-accredited predoctoral internship at Eastern Virginia Medical School, within the adult medical inpatient training track. She also completed a 2-year APA accredited postdoctoral fellowship at the Veterans Affairs Long Beach Healthcare System. The fellowship is specialty-accredited in Rehabilitation Psychology, and focused on working with individuals with acquired physical disabilities. She conducts pre surgical evaluations, cognitive evaluations, as well as brief, solution focused therapy. She is an ongoing faculty member in local community colleges, and enjoys sharing her psychology knowledge with others. Dr. Ter-Petrosyan will meet with our candidates for bariatric surgery in order to complete the psychological evaluation.
Appointment Information
On the day of the appointment, please arrive 30 minutes early to allow time for parking and registration. We will do our best to see you at your scheduled appointment time.
Please bring the following items to your appointment:
- Current insurance card
- Driver’s license or other approved government picture ID
- Method of payment – credit or debit card only
- Current medications
- Relevant past medical records, if available
- Completed paperwork, if you received forms before the visit
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Canceling an Appointment
If it’s necessary to cancel an appointment, please call our Office 48 hours in advance so we can accommodate others.
We know why you're here. (And we're glad you are.)
You’re here because everything else you’ve tried to lose weight and keep it off – all of the different diets and exercise programs – haven’t worked.
The truth is that weight loss surgery is the most effective way to lose weight. Period. Especially when you have your surgery with us. Since 2000, our statistics for weight loss and complications (leak, GERD, etc.) rank among the best in the weight loss surgery field.*
We’re obsessed with giving our patients the best possible outcomes from their surgery. How do we do it?
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Body mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and woman.
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If you’re BMI is above average and you want to lose weight, book an appointment with Dr. Mutafyan today to discuss treatment
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*Disclaimer: All weight loss claims are due to surgery and before and after care. Results will vary by person and are based upon the patient, the surgery type and the compliance with the aftercare program. As with any Medical procedure or surgery, there are specific risks and possible complications. If you have specific questions about the procedure we suggest you arrange for a consult with the Doctor.
What is IV Hydration/IV Vitamin Treatment?
Intravenous (IV) hydration is a minimally invasive procedure to deliver fluids directly into the bloodstream, which is often much faster and more effective than absorbing fluids through the digestive tract. IV vitamin treatments involve the addition of vitamins, medications and other nutritional supplements into the IV fluids for rapid absorption. Ingredients like vitamins B12, B5 and B6 provide energy, while vitamin C, lysine and zinc shorten the duration of illnesses by resolving the underlying problem rather than simply addressing the symptoms.
To ensure safety and effectiveness, only highly trained and experienced board certified physicians and registered nurses administer IV hydration and IV vitamin treatments. IV hydration and IV vitamin treatment always starts with a proper evaluation of the patient’s needs and expectations.
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Our Testimonials
Dr. George is the Best doctor! I would highly recommend going to him for your weight loss needs. I love that my appointments to see him are always quick. Very friendly and helpful staff. I am beyond happy with my weight loss results. Thank you doctor !
Maritsa H.
I would like to write this review for Kathrine I would like to give her 10 stars for helping me dealing with my insurance company. She is very patient and her customer service is also great. Thanks Again Kathrine. I would also like to thank all the staff for there great customer service the the Dr also for explaining everything to me and answering all my question. I would refer this place to everyone. 10 stars
Danielle B.
Dr.Mutafyan's office is the best! Alisa made my experience so easy and comfortable and answered all my questions! Dr.Mutafyan was very detailed and nice and explained the surgery so well! He really gave me peace of mind and Alisa definitely sealed the deal for me to know that this is the doctor I need for my operation. Thank you for being so wonderful and helpful! Can't wait for my surgery.
Mariana M.
Why Choose Dr. Mutafyan?
Simple – better outcomes! Dr. Mutafyan’s relentless focus on providing excellent surgery and patient care has resulted in a track record of great patient outcomes.* His weight loss and General surgeries complication statistics (3000 operations since 2002) rank among the best in the weight loss surgery field.* And, when it comes to your health and wellbeing, what is more important than that?
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Frequently Asked Questions
lso called the stomach staple surgery, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy requires less follow-up care and nutritional supplements than gastric bypass surgery. With this gastric sleeve surgery, Dr. Mutafyan uses surgical staples to form your stomach into a sleeve-shaped tube about one-third its original size, then removes the excess. This significantly reduces your stomach capacity, but not as dramatically as other weight loss surgeries.
Instead of using an implanted device like a gastric band, gastric bypass surgery actually changes the way your digestive tract operates to help you eat less food and absorb fewer calories. The Roux-en-Y method removes most of the stomach, creating a small stomach pouch that fills up quickly, which is how gastric bypass surgery works to help you lose weight.
Dr. Mutafyan has pioneered and perfected a technique for Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery that has actually been named after him—the Dahiya Vertical Micropouch™. This innovative approach is done laparoscopically to minimize the risks, complications, and recovery time for gastric bypass surgery.
Laparoscopic gastric banding is a form of weight loss surgery that is effective, adjustable, and reversible. Currently, the two gastric bands approved for bariatric surgery by the FDA are the LAP-BAND® and the REALIZE® Band (also called Swedish Adjustable Gastric Band or SAGB). LAP-BAND® surgery and REALIZE® Band surgery are equally safe, and both have a great track record of helping patients get down to a healthy weight.
In addition to the BMI requirements, Dr. Mutafyan wants to be sure that you are in good mental and physical health before your bariatric surgery. The best candidates for bariatric surgery should be:
• Aged 18 or older
• Unable to lose weight through diet and exercise
• Obese for at least 5 years
• Free from psychiatric disorders, eating disorders, and substance abuse
• Committed to serious diet, exercise, and behavioral lifestyle changes
• In good enough overall health for surgery
If you do not meet one of more of these criteria for weight loss surgery, don’t give up. In certain circumstances, especially if you are severely obese, you may still be a candidate for bariatric surgery. To find out if you can still qualify for bariatric surgery or which weight loss surgery is right for you, go ahead and schedule a bariatric surgery consultation with Dr. Mutafyan. Only your board-certified bariatric surgeon can give you a definitive answer about your weight loss surgery options.
You already know that obesity is a life-threatening condition, but obesity surgery, like any surgical procedure, comes with a certain degree of risk. For people who are only slightly obese or overweight, that risk may not justify the benefits of bariatric surgery. Our board-certified bariatric surgeon Dr. Mutafyan can help you determine if you are a candidate for weight loss surgery and help you select the best weight loss surgery for your body and your weight loss goals. In general the FDA recommends bariatric surgery only for obese individuals who have:
• BMI of 40+, or
• BMI of 35-39.9 plus a serious weight-related health condition.
If you aren’t sure what your BMI is, try our online Body Mass Index Calculator. If you are in the second BMI category, dangerous obesity-related health problems that may qualify you for weight loss surgery include:
• Type II Diabetes
• Heart Disease
• High Blood Pressure
• Sleep Apnea
In December of 2010, an FDA panel recommended lowering the BMI requirements for LAP-BAND® surgery. A final decision is expected in the coming months, and if the panel’s recommendation is approved, LAP-BAND® surgery will be available to anyone with a BMI of 35+ and 30+ with a life-threatening, obesity-related health condition. So far, the FDA has not considered changing the BMI requirements for Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery or laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
Since your bariatric surgery procedure is considered major surgery, there will be a recovery period of several weeks. Depending on your overall health and the speed at which your body heals, this could be as little as two weeks or as much as six or eight weeks.
Your bariatric surgeon will closely monitor your progress and will let you know when you are ready to return to work and physical activity. In order to help you recover more quickly and with less pain, we use least invasive laparoscopic techniques for bariatric surgery, including the state-of-the-art SPIDER® Single-Incision Surgical System.
Immediately after your surgery, you will be on a carefully controlled liquid diet to help your digestive tract heal. Dr. Mutafyan will keep track of your recovery and gradually allow you to move on to soft foods and, eventually, solid food. Because your digestive system has been altered, you may experience constipation or diarrhea, but this should largely subside within the first week. You should expect some swelling and pain in your abdomen, which can be controlled with medications.
During and after your recovery period, you will check in with Dr. Mutafyan for follow-up care for about a year. This helps us monitor your weight loss and make sure you are sticking to your post-operative weight loss program of diet and exercise and that you are receiving proper nutrition.
The very latest in laparoscopic surgery technology and the most advanced weight loss surgery techniques allows for a faster, less painful recovery period. Laparoscopic surgery allows Dr.Mutafyan to complete your bariatric surgery procedure using very small incisions that heal more quickly and reduce the risk of infection and other complications. For example, we use the state-of-the-art SPIDER® Surgical System to perform LAP-BAND®, REALIZE® Band, and Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy procedures with a single incision
Since your bariatric surgery procedure is considered major surgery, there will be a recovery period of several weeks. Depending on your overall health and the speed at which your body heals, this could be as little as two weeks or as much as six or eight weeks.
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There is one thing that nearly all physicians and surgeons agree on, including Dr. Mutafyan, and that is the link between smoking and postoperative complications. Quitting smoking before surgery can can significantly reduce post-operative complications. A recent study by Dr. Mutafyan showed that there was a 41% less chance of complications for smokers that quit before surgery, compared to those who didn’t. Research showed that for every week of cessation from smoking, the chance for no complications after surgery increased by 19%.
The study further showed that smokers who quit before surgery had lower rates of total complications, less wound healing complications, and fewer pulmonary complications which may arise.
It is important to understand how smoking effects the body before and after a surgery. Nicotine in cigarettes constricts blood flow in the body’s tissues which may cause the tissue to turn black and die as a result. It is the recommendation of most surgeons that an individual should stop smoking for a full month before and another month following surgery.
The vast majority of patients with Medicaid, Medicare, and even private health insurance can get insurance coverage for bariatric surgery. This is because bariatric surgery, in almost all cases, is considered medically necessary. In other words, your insurance company believes that the cost of treating you for future obesity-related medical conditions outweighs the cost as well as the risks and complications of bariatric surgery.
Weight loss surgery can help you with:
- Obesity
- Type II Diabetes
- Sleep Apnea
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
Weight loss surgery does have several cons
- Lengthy recovery time
- Long-term success depends on the patient
- Costly if not covered by insurance
You may have heard the term “bariatric surgery” popping up in weight loss communities and appearing randomly in blog articles articles and on Youtube. Bariatric surgery is a real, effective option for those who need to lose weight for their health.
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