Dr. Namir Katkhouda, MD
Bariatric Surgeon
1450 San Pablo St, HC4 - 6200, Los Angeles, CA 90033
At a glance
5.00 stars (8 reviews)
100% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 46 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Oxford, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Faculté de Médecine Montpellier-Nîmes, Université Montpellier 1
Works at Keck Medicine of USC - Surgery
5.00
8 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
4.4
Recent reviews
Dr. Katkuda keeps a professional, but profound interest in personally getting to know his patients. He is deeply interested in helping you achieve each patients goals. He looks at the "whole" patient, not just weight.
More than 1 year agoMS
I love Dr. Katkhouda, he has helped me in so many different aspects in my life. I trust his judgement. Excellent Dr.
More than 1 year agoBT
Office location
Keck Medicine of USC - Health Sciences Campus
1450 San Pablo St, HC4 - 6200, Los Angeles, CA, 90033
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Popular visit reasons
Bariatric Surgery Consultation
Gastric Bypass Consultation
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Weight Loss Consultation
Weight Loss Operation
Bariatric Surgery Consultation
Gastric Bypass Consultation
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Weight Loss Consultation
More about Dr. Namir Katkhouda, MD
*Please note the following conditions below must be met to schedule an appointment with Dr. Katkhouda:
1) Ages 18-70
2) BMI 35 + Hypertension (treated) and/or Documented Sleep Apnea and/or Documented Osteoarthritis of the Large Joints and/or Type II Diabetes
OR
3) BMI of 40 and above
Namir Katkhouda MD is a world authority in laparoscopic surgery having pioneered the first laparoscopic vagotomy for the treatment of gastro duodenal ulcer disease. He is an innovator in the laparoscopic approach to advanced procedures including liver surgery aortic surgery gastric resections and hernia repair. He has written 100 peer review articles presented over 250 scientific papers written 100 book chapters and published 3 books in the field of laparoscopic surgery. He has trained more than 800 surgeons on laparoscopic techniques worldwide and graduated 25 fellows in minimally invasive surgery. He is director of the USC Bariatric Surgery Program and in this capacity offers the patients all laparoscopic approaches for weight loss surgery including hand sewn laparoscopic Roux-en Y gastric bypass and revisional weight loss surgery. Dr. Katkhouda's current research includes virtual reality in laparoscopic surgery minimally invasive approaches to bariatric surgery and research in the physiology of laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Katkhouda came to the University of Southern California from France in 1993 and is currently a professor of surgery and chief of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Program in the department of surgery. He serves as a governor on the board of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons and sits on the editorial board of many prestigious peer-reviewed surgical journals.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Faculté de Médecine Montpellier-Nîmes, Université Montpellier 1
Faculté de Médecine de Nice, Université de Nice Sophia Antipolis, Residency in General Surgery
Practice
Keck Medicine of USC - Surgery
Affiliation
Verdugo Hills Hospital
Keck Hospital of USC
USC Norris Cancer Hospital
Professional memberships
Southwestern Surgical Congress
European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
Background
Languages spoken
English
German
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1164450714
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.38
Bedside manner
5.00
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8 reviews
Most relevant
I love Dr. Katkhouda, he has helped me in so many different aspects in my life. I trust his judgement. Excellent Dr.
More than 1 year agoBT
Excellent I always get great service from Dr. Katkhouda and all the staff.
More than 1 year agoGG
Everything was great!
More than 1 year agoDT
Is great good Dr.
More than 1 year agoEM
Dr. Katkuda keeps a professional, but profound interest in personally getting to know his patients. He is deeply interested in helping you achieve each patients goals. He looks at the "whole" patient, not just weight.
More than 1 year agoMS
Terrific.
More than 1 year agoLM
Quick, professional, easy.
More than 1 year agoCB
My visit was amazing, like always.
More than 1 year agoDA
Which hospital is Dr. Namir Katkhouda affiliated with?
Dr. Namir Katkhouda is affiliated with Verdugo Hills Hospital, Keck Hospital of USC, and USC Norris Cancer Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Namir Katkhouda work with?
Dr. Namir Katkhouda works with Keck Medicine of USC - Surgery.
Where is Dr. Namir Katkhouda's office located?
Dr. Namir Katkhouda's office is located at 1450 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033.
What languages does Dr. Namir Katkhouda speak?
Dr. Namir Katkhouda speaks English and German.
How do patients rate Dr. Namir Katkhouda in reviews?
8 patients have reviewed Dr. Namir Katkhouda. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.38/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.