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About Our Bariatric Surgeon and Team

Dr. Krahn is fellowship trained in Bariatric surgery, and has been one of the top actively practicing Bariatric surgeons in Southern California for seven years. He received undergraduate and MD degrees from the University of California Davis, surgery training and certificate from Loma Linda University, and Bariatric fellowship from US Bariatric in Florida, under Robert T. Marema, MD FACS. He is a current member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, AMA, other surgical societies, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Krahn has performed over 2000 Bariatric surgeries, with complication rates that are lower than the national average, and weight loss that is above national averages. He is very committed to the specialty of Bariatric surgery and to his patients, and wants to help you achieve a tremendous improvement in your health and quality of life.

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Channing Chin, M.D.

Dr. Channing Chin is an expertly trained surgeon in the specialty of minimally invasive bariatric surgery. He received his surgery training at the University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey surgical residency program. He completed one year of fellowship training in laparoscopic bariatric surgery at the N.E.W. Program in Newport Beach, CA. Dr. Chin has had multiple publications. He is a long time member of the American Federation for Medical Research, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Chin has chosen to dedicate himself to helping individuals overcome their struggles with obesity. He understands the hardships associated with the disease and seeks to improve the lives of each patient.


Kim Do, RN

Bariatric Coordinator

Here at Western Bariatric, AMC the Bariatric Coordinators assists patients in pre and post operative education, assist Dr. Krahn in the hospital and clinical setting, and assist patients by assuring their smooth transition from surgery. Patients are encouraged to attend patient support group meetings, hosted by the Bariatric Coordinators, which are geared to inform patients of physiological and cognitive changes that are common in the bariatric patient. Our Coordinators are highly experienced each with an impressive background in bariatrics. Kim and Carol are both committed to patient satisfaction and strive for strong and successful patient outcomes.

Flor Krahn

Practice Administrator

Kit Madrid

Practice Manager

Kirsten Coleman

Administrative Assistant


	Daisy Farias

Billing Department


Johanna Villarreal	Lorene Ponce	Kim Blackford

Bariatric Insurance and Surgery Coordinators


Davina Duchesne	Mayra Soroiano	Veronica Duran

Back Office Staff


Ashlee Elias		Terri Kennan

Receptionists

Begin your weight loss journey with one of the most experienced bariatric surgeons in Southern California. Call Dr. Krahn today!