Amir Mehran, MD FACS FASMBS

Sc.B.: Brown University (1990) MD: Duke University (1994) Residency: UCSF & RWJ/SBMC (1999) Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Florida (2003) Dr. Mehran’s career in modern bariatric surgery began over a decade ago with an extended fellowship in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery. The comprehensive experience introduced him to all aspects of bariatric surgery, from the necessary technical skills to the critical postoperative patient management expertise. In 2003, he joined the newly formed UCLA Bariatric Surgery Program, where proper patient selection, thorough preparation, and extensive education were the hallmarks of successful outcomes. Dr. Mehran assumed the program’s leadership role 3 years later. Under his direction, UCLA Bariatrics went on to become uniquely certified as a Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, as well as all of Southern California’s large health-plans. Dr. Mehran is board certified in surgery and licensed in California. He is a member of multiple surgical societies and has served as a consultant for various regulatory agencies, surgical journals, the media, and the medical industry. In recognition of his dedication and efforts, his peers have repeatedly elected him to the Southern California Super Doctors list. Dr. Mehran has contributed to over 160 publications and presentations and has mentored numerous fellows, residents, and medical students. He currently serves as the Chief of Surgery at Los Robles Medical Center.