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Specialty: General Surgery; Bariatrics

Address:
5555 Reservoir Dr.
Suite 203
San Diego, CA 92120

Ph: (619) 286-7866
Fax: (619) 286-7867

Website: http://www.julieellnermd.com/

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Choosing to have weight-loss surgery is one of the most intimate, personal and life-changing decisions you can make. I know from experience with my patients that deciding to have bariatric surgery is best done after careful thought and research and for a variety of personal reasons. Making and being comfortable with that decision is the first crucial step.

Choosing a bariatric surgeon and program is the most important action on your way to a healthier, happier and smaller you. I am honored that you are researching my credentials and my practice at Alvarado Hospital. I do all my surgery at Alvarado and serve as medical director of the Alvarado Surgical Weight-Loss Program.

Because I specialize in weight-loss surgery, I've met the most remarkable people from all walks of life. I applaud their courage and determination and am honored by their willingness to place trust in me and my skills. I embrace the connections that I have with my patients, as their lives have enriched my own immeasurably.

Having grown up in a family devastated by obesity, I know the fear and pain that every day brings to an obese person. In my opinion, there's no segment of our population that is more misunderstood and mistreated than obese people. It is also my opinion that while a good doctor provides good medical treatment, the best treatment starts with a full appreciation of all aspects of the problem, and then the doctor treats the whole patient. It's really a matter of combining technical expertise with human insight.

Obese patients have unique medical, physical and emotional needs, each of which must be addressed, not only by a surgeon, but by every member of the team and every aspect of the program to offer the patient the best chance of lifetime health and success.

The Surgical Weight-Loss Program at Alvarado Hospital is specially designed with the obese patient's needs in mind. I have geared every detail of the program toward providing a comfortable, hassle-free and successful environment for every patient who takes part.

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