Welcome to the USC Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery page! Our program is academic based and part of the Keck Medicine of USC family.
The USC Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Program focuses on the evaluation and treatment of severe morbid obesity, and the complications associated with this conditions. These conditions include diabetes, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, hyperlipidemia, and degenerative disk disease. Our team consists of dieticians, social workers, and nurses along with our renowned surgeons who work together t
10/25/2018
Obesity is a disease!
Dispelling the Myths About Obesity Is obesity a choice? Are people just lazy or suffering from 'food addiction'? Dr Akshay Jain responds to the results of a recent Medscape poll and says it's time to dispel the myths about obesity.
A "triple win" approach: (healthy food access, nutrition education and exercise promotion) are effective strategies to prevent & treat obesity.
05/22/2018
Dr. Sandhu is the featured physician on the May issue of Keck Medicine of USC's Recognition Report!!!
She is truly an inspirational and compassionate doctor! Always a pleasure to work with, very attentive to the needs of our patients and staff, and overall an amazing person to be around!!
05/12/2018
Frequently Asked Questions The Basics No. The causes of obesity can be complex. Despite conventional wisdom, morbid obesity is not simply a result of overeating. Research has shown that, in many cases, underlying causes of…
05/11/2018
Wow!!! Keck School of Medicine Teaching Awards honored Surgery with the following awards:
1. Dr. Kulmeet Sandhu and Dr. Peter Crookes - Outstanding Surgery Clerkship Award
2. Dr. Peter Crookes, Dr. Lydia Lam, Dr. Kenji Inaba - Outstanding Year III Faculty Award
3. Dr. William Tseng - Outstanding Mentorship Award
4. Dr. Kazuhide Matsushima - Outstanding Year IV Faculty Award
5. Dr. Evan Alicuben, Dr. Joseph Herrold, Dr. David Rosen - Outstanding Teaching as a Resident Award
CONGRATULATIONS to all the wonderful physicians at Keck for their passion in teaching the future generation of doctors!
05/10/2018
HAPPY NURSES WEEK! We are grateful to all the nurses that selflessly advocate and care for our patients! And special recognition to Nurses Sandra, Michelle, Peggy, Mariana, Becky, Lorena and Gabby for your dedication! You keep the Division of General Surgery and the Bariatric Surgery Program together!
05/09/2018
Becker's Hospital Review showcased Keck USC's Bariatric Program plus the Weight Loss Seminars and Support Groups that we offer!
Keck Medicine of USC's bariatric program offers free weight loss seminar, support group: 5 things to know The bariatrics program at Los Angeles-based Keck Hospital of University of California offers a multidisciplinary approach to help patients attain long-term weight loss.
05/04/2018
CONGRATULATIONS Dr. Kulmeet Sandhu for being nominated for the USC Choi Family Award for Excellence in Patient-Centered Care!!
Dr. Sandhu was joined by Dr. Adrian Dobrowolsky, winner of last year's USC Choi Award, and Keith Hobbs, CEO of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown !
Thank you to Keck USC's Patient Experience and the Choi Family for a fun-filled night. Congratulations to all the winners!!!
05/04/2018
CONGRATULATIONS Dr. Kulmeet Sandhu for being nominated for the USC Choi Family Award for Excellence in Patient-Centered Care!!
Dr. Sandhu was joined by Dr. Adrian Dobrowolsky, winner of last year's USC Choi Award, and Keith Hobbs, CEO of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown !
Thank you to Keck USC's Patient Experience and the Choi Family for a fun-filled night. Congratulations to all the winners!!!
04/27/2018
Did you know the percentage of women working in the medical field is only 23.1%? A short student survey at Alliance Gertz-Ressler High School also showed that they think being a Surgeon is the hardest job!
Watch Dr. Kulmeet Sandhu, one of our female surgeons, as she meets and inspires young high school students to pursue a career in medicine! Thank you for being such a wonderful role model!
And THANK YOU to 9th graders Alejandra, Leslie, and Guadalupe for reaching out to us and filming! Your project deserves an A++!
Career Project-Medical Field #WomensMFC The careers that are involved in this video are Surgeons, OB/GYN, and a Midwife.
04/23/2018
Another SUCCESSFUL day at the Festival of Books! Dr. Katkhouda came out to talk to the crowd! Congratulations to all of our raffle winners, and THANK YOU for visiting our booth! Until next time!!
