Doctor Thoman Bariatric Surgeon in Santa Barbara, California

Name: David Thoman, MD
Last name: Thoman
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1998
Years experience: 25
Primary Specialty: Bariatric Surgeon
Business: Advanced Surgical Associates
Address: 520 West Junipero Street
City: Santa Barbara
State: California
Zip Code: 93105
Country: US
Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No
Clinical Privileges: 
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
  • K and B Surgical Center
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame
  • Medical: MD, Jefferson Medical College
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residency: Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
  • Fellowship: Advanced Laparoscopic, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
GPS coordinates on map: 34.4234,-119.7040024

Primary location: 
Location name: Santa Barbara
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 34.4234,-119.7040024

David Thoman, MD

Treatments: 
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Gastric Sleeve Surgery
  • Lap Band

RealSelf Info

Rating: 3.7
Profile views: 1230
Answer count: 4
Review count: 3
Star rating: 2.0473720558371
Profile created: Aug 18, 2010
Profile modified: Oct 2, 2019
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Nov 1, 2011
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Santa Barbara, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 34.4234,-119.7040024

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Gastric Bypass (Dec 2014) – Overall rating: 3/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 2/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 3/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Jun 2017) – Overall rating: 3/5
  • Gastric Bypass (Dec 2014) – Overall rating: 3/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 2/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Gastric Bypass (Dec 2014) – Overall rating: 3/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 2/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Gastric Bypass (Dec 2014) – Overall rating: 3/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 2/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Weight Loss (Jun 2012) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Sep 2010) – Overall rating: 3/5

Latest Prices

Gastric Bypass Prices

  • $100000 – Dec 4, 2014 – Santa Barbara, CA
  • $100000 – Dec 4, 2014 – Santa Barbara, CA
  • $10625 – Dec 4, 2014 – Santa Barbara, CA
  • $10625 – Dec 4, 2014 – Santa Barbara, CA

Other Prices

  • $3000 – Sep 2023 – Santa Barbara, CA
  • $3000 – Oct 2021 – Santa Barbara, CA

Sleeve Gastrectomy Prices

  • $25000 – Sep 2023 – santa barbara cottage hospital
  • $25000 – Jun 2017 – santa barbara cottage hospital
  • $25000 – Sep 2010 – santa barbara cottage hospital

Weight Loss Prices

  • $3000 – Jun 2012 – Santa Barbara, CA

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Can I Have Bariatric Surgery Again After a Reversal?
Bariatric surgery after reversal
Jun 30, 2012
Reversal for stricture is unusual as this can typically be managed with stenting in the most severe cases. More commonly reversal is required for persistent ulcer problems. I have had to perform this only 5 times in nearly 2000 gastric bypass procedures. In the last few years I have gone to converting these patients to a sleeve rather then simply reversing. This may still be an option for you, although undertaken at somewhat higher risk. Placement of a lap band…
How Often Does Weight Loss Surgery Reverse Diabetes, and by How Much?
Diabetes and weight loss surgery
Aug 3, 2011
The gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy produce hormonal changes that can effectively cure type II diabetes the day of surgery. About 90% of diabetics are cured this way. Diabetics who have suffered more then 10 years or who have progressed to insulin therapy have a somewhat lower cure rate. The Lap Band cures diabetes only through weight loss, which obviously takes longer. Overall, around half of diabetics are cured this way with the Lap Band.
5cc in Lap Band Instead of 7cc – What Should I Do?
Lap Band fill
Feb 23, 2011
The mostly likely explanation is they didn't empty it completely which can happen.  If you're doing well and feel restricted I wouldn't worry about the volume.  If however, you no longer feel restricted there may be a leak in the system.  This should be discussed with your surgeon.
Tubal Ligation, Gastric Bypass and Pregnancy
Pregnancy after GBP
Jan 30, 2011
If your tubes are tied they will stay tied.  The bypass is unrelated.  Obesity is a common cause for infertility.  This is typically reversed after surgery and weight loss.  However, I recommend waiting at least 1 year after weight loss surgery prior to getting pregnant.

Last updated on 12/26/2023