Dr H. Joseph Naim, MD, FACS Culver City, California 90323

Name: H. Joseph Naim, MD, FACS
Last name: Naim
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2004
Years experience: 19
Primary Specialty: Bariatric Surgeon

Website: https://www.drnaim.com/

Business: Advance Bariatric Center
Address: 9808 Venice Blvd.
Address suite: Ste. 707
Phone: (424) 332-1614
International phone number: +14243321614
City: Culver City
State: California
Zip Code: 90323
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Naim is board certified in General Surgery and has a fellowship training in Bariatric Surgery. He is member of multiple Accredited Center for Bariatric surgery in Los Angeles, Long Beach and Orange County. He has experience with over 3,000 cases of bariatric surgery.
Consulting Fees: -1$
Consultation note: Free Consultation if you qualify
Has Sponsored Offer : No
Clinical Privileges: 
  • Cedars Sinai Medical Center- St. Mary Medical Center- Silver Lake Medical Center
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BS, Biology, University of Southern California – Los Angeles
  • Medical: Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residency: General Surgery, New York Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, NY, Chief Resident
  • Fellowship: Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery, University Medical Center, Princeton, NJ
GPS coordinates on map: 34.0234762,-118.3980106

H. Joseph Naim, MD, FACS

Primary location: 
Location name: Culver City
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 33.995,-118.3919983
Treatments: 
  • Allurion Balloon
  • Gastric Balloon
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Gastric Sleeve Surgery
  • Lap Band
  • Orbera Gastric Balloon
  • Panniculectomy

RealSelf Info

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 8518
Answer count: 262
Review count: 19
5 star count: 5
Total star count: 5
Star rating: 3.2964376360265
Answer count last three months: 3
Photo and answer count last three months: 3
Lead count last three months: 5
Profile created: May 13, 2015
Profile modified: Jan 29, 2021
Profile photo modified: Feb 16, 2021
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Performance
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Mar 27, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Culver City, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 33.995,-118.3919983

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Feb 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Lap Band (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gastric Bypass (Nov 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gastric Bypass (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Lap Band (Sep 2023) – 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 (Dec 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Feb 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Apr 2021) – 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 2013) – 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 (Apr 2021) – 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 (Feb 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Feb 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gastric Bypass (Nov 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gastric Bypass (Nov 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gastric Bypass (Nov 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gastric Bypass (Nov 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gastric Bypass (Nov 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Dec 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Feb 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Lap Band (May 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Sleeve Gastrectomy Prices

  • $5000 – Feb 10, 2020
  • $5000 – Feb 10, 2020
  • $5000 – Feb 10, 2020
  • $5000 – Feb 10, 2020
  • $5000 – Feb 10, 2020

Orbera Intragastric Balloon Prices

  • $7500 – May 3, 2017 – Los Angeles, CA

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Advance Bariatric Center – Costa Mesa, https://www.drnaim.com/
Address
3420 Bristol St.Ste. 750, Costa Mesa, California, US, 92626 (GPS coordinates: 33.6938937,-117.8850317)
Phone
(310) 684-4070
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Jul 31, 2019 / Jul 31, 2019
Name & Website
Advance Bariatric Center – Long Beach, https://www.drnaim.com/
Address
432 E. 10th St., Long Beach, California, US, 90813 (GPS coordinates: 33.7787366,-118.1868191)
Phone
(310) 684-4070
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Jul 31, 2019 / Jul 31, 2019
Name & Website
Advance Bariatric Center – Los Angeles, https://www.drnaim.com/
Address
321 N. Larchmont Blvd.Ste. 505, Los Angeles, California, US, 90004 (GPS coordinates: 34.076869,-118.3240088)
Phone
(310) 684-4070
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Jul 31, 2019 / Jul 31, 2019
Name & Website
Advance Bariatric Center – Wilmington, https://www.drnaim.com/
Address
301 N. Avalon Blvd., Wilmington, California, US, 90744 (GPS coordinates: 33.7729056,-118.2621184)
Phone
(310) 684-4070
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Jul 31, 2019 / Jul 31, 2019

Special Offers

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Treatments

Gastric Sleeve: All inclusive package* $15,000.00
Mar 3, 2017 /
Apr 3, 2017
– Must be a Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery.
Specific treatments

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Lap band removal - is using mesh (to prevent scar tissue) necessary?
Lap band removal
Nov 24, 2023
Absolutely not. This is actually an easy procedure and scar tissue is not going to cause any problems, since it's all the way up close to diaphragm.Your surgeon maybe taking about absorbable "mesh like" materials that is shown to reduce scar tissue. Although there is no need, I don't believe that can cause any issues
19, 187lbs & keep gaining, do I need an endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty?
Weight gain
Nov 1, 2023
Unfortunately weight gain is a chronic medical problem.Unless you take some action, you may have a harder time in the future to get to your ideal weight.Although Endoscopic Sleeve (ESG) is an option, most people get a better, long term result by Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastronomy.
Will I gain weight after lap band removal if it's always been unfilled?
Weight gain after lap band removal!
Nov 1, 2023
Most likely you will gain back what you lost after removing the Lap-Band.That's is the case with all medical/ surgical products in general unless you maintain a rigorous diet and exercise program.Even though your band is never filled, it still creates some level of restriction. This is even more significant in older (smaller) bands. In addition most surgeons add some fluid during the initial surgery to create more restriction.If you are happy with the band, then leave it. If you like to...
How do I get started with getting my panniculectomy covered by insurance?
Panniculectomy
Aug 3, 2023
Some insurances cover panniculectomy. First you have to find a doctor that will perform panniculectomy and/ or tummy tuck.Then you have to find one that also accepts your insurance.Most policies ask patients to do up to 6 months of medical treatment of this condition, prior to authorizing surgery.
Is it possible to dilate the stomach to increase size?
Can I dilate my stomach?
Mar 30, 2023
Yes,The stomach after Gastric Sleeve can kink or continue to cause issues. There are a few options:1. Balloon Dilation to stretch the tissue. 2. Stent placement to increase the diameter. If those don't work and your symptoms are severe, you can talk to an experienced surgeon and consider "revising" it to Gastric Bypass to resolve the issue by bypassing the narrow part.
Had a Tummy Tuck 3 years ago and now I want Gastric Bypass - will I end up with lots of loose
Surgery for 30 lbs weight loss
Feb 26, 2023
You definitely don't need Gastric Bypass.You could look into non-surgical options like medication or gastric balloon.But to answer your question, you probably will not have any problem with loose skin, since it all looks nice & tight!
My consultation was with the coordinator - is that the norm?
Consultation with Coordinator vs. Surgeon
Feb 26, 2023
Unfortunately some programs use a coordinator for consultation and all the work-up before the surgery. Obviously this will lower the quality of care and the patient satisfaction as Coordinators have no medical training.
It's important that you ask to meet with your surgeon and otherwise look at this scenario as a red-flag.

Latest Before And After Photos

Last updated on 12/26/2023