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Our Surgeons

Dr. Michael Feiz
Physician Specialist

Dr. Michael Feiz graduated with Highest Honors from UCLA where he completed a Bachelors of Science degree in Neuroscience and simultaneously conducted research towards a Masters thesis in Biochemistry. Dr. Feiz received his Medical Degree from New York Medical College, with Honors. He completed his internship and residency in Surgery at the world famous Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center.

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Dr. Monali Misra
Physician Specialist

Before her recent move to sunny California, Dr. Misra held the positions of General Surgeon, and was an Assistant Professor of Surgery at McMaster University. She was Co-Director of the Bariatric Surgery program, Associate Director for Center of Minimal Access Surgery (CMAS) and CTU Director for Senior Medical Students at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton, ON, Canada. She was the Director and Co-Founder of the Canadian Institute of Bariatric Options (CIBO). This is one of the first Canadian comprehensive multidisciplinary outpatient weight loss programs that involves surgical, medical, psychological, nutritional, and fitness programs.

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Dr. Michael Feiz

Elana Rackman
Physician Specialist

Elana received her B.S. in Nutrition and Health from Queens College. In 1996 she obtained her R.D. and then went on to earn her masters in Human Nutrition from Columbia University. After working for seven years as a Dietitian in New York City Elana relocated to Los Angeles. Elana has dedicated several years to understanding the complexity of nutritional health and planning for weight loss surgery patients. Elana is an integral part of our multidisciplinary approach to weight loss surgery.

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Dr. Melissa Bailey Arizpe, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist PSY17402

Dr. Arizpe is a licensed clinical psychologist in both California and Arizona.

Trained as a Health Psychologist, Dr. Arizpe specializes in helping patients who have suffered from being over weight. She has dedicated herself to preparing patients for Weight Loss Surgery and spends a great deal of her time continuing her counseling after weight loss surgery. Dr. Arizpe performs pre-operative psychological evaluations throughout Southern California. She coordinates her care with Dr. Feiz in providing comprehensive care to weight loss surgery patients.

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