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Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD

Accepting New Patients

(86 Ratings)

Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (2001)

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery)

12395 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130

(858) 554-7272

Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD is a bariatric surgeon in San Diego, CA specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. He graduated from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD is affiliated with Scripps Clinic, Scripps Health and Scripps Green Hospital.

Office Locations

12395 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130

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326 Santa Fe Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024

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10710 N Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037

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Some issues Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD can help you with:

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

gastrointestinal procedures

hernia surgery

inguinal hernia repair

laparoscopic hernia repair

In 2023, Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD performed more gastrointestinal procedures, hernia surgery, inguinal hernia repair, and laparoscopic hernia repair procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair

In 2012, Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD performed more laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2012 were gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
doctor visit	261
gastrointestinal procedures	28
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
minimally invasive procedures	12
open surgery	13
spinal procedures	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	20
doctor visit	264
gastrointestinal procedures	20
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
minimally invasive procedures	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	14
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	27
doctor visit	305
gastrointestinal procedures	40
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
minimally invasive procedures	40

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	24
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	24
doctor visit	326
gastrointestinal procedures	37
hospital care	82
inpatient care	82
minimally invasive procedures	37

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	340
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	560
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	58
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	3
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2016 were gastrointestinal procedures, abdominal surgery, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	54
doctor visit	347
gastrointestinal procedures	68
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
minimally invasive procedures	53
open surgery	15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	20
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2017 were gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	56
doctor visit	420
gastrointestinal procedures	86
hospital care	68
inpatient care	68
minimally invasive procedures	63
open surgery	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	353
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	30
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2018 were gastrointestinal procedures, abdominal surgery, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	73
doctor visit	426
gastrointestinal procedures	107
hospital care	61
inpatient care	61
minimally invasive procedures	61
open surgery	25

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	27
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2019 were gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	61
doctor visit	423
gastrointestinal procedures	96
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63
minimally invasive procedures	61
open surgery	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	317
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	19
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	26
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	33
doctor visit	329
gastrointestinal procedures	48
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63
minimally invasive procedures	48

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	24
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2021 were gastrointestinal procedures, abdominal surgery, minimally invasive procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	77
doctor visit	395
gastrointestinal procedures	98
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
minimally invasive procedures	65
open surgery	33

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	24
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2022 were gastrointestinal procedures, abdominal surgery, minimally invasive procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	100
doctor visit	461
gastrointestinal procedures	119
minimally invasive procedures	74
open surgery	45

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	34
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD in 2022

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	17
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in San Diego, CA were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and hospital care.

abdominal surgery	48
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
doctor visit	359
gastrointestinal procedures	67
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46
minimally invasive procedures	48
open surgery	22
spinal procedures	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	292
Hispanic	21
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	12

**Age**
75 to 84	103
85 and over	25
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	183

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	12
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD graduated from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 2001. He completed residency at University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery, General Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (2001)

Residency: University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals (2006)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery (2006)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Scripps Clinic

Scripps Health

Scripps Green Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 86 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Enteromedics, Inc	$21,256 Maestro Rechargeable System $21,256
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$16,245 DAVINCI XI $15,024	Da Vinci Surgical System $1,221
Medtronic, Inc.	$5,475 LigaSure $32	Signia $30	AbsorbaTack $20	MINIMED 780G $19	Sonicision $18	Other $5,356
Covidien LP	$4,045 LigaSure $1,310	Covidien $875	Sonicision $575	GI Solutions $525	EEA $101	Other $659
Ethicon Inc.	$2,850 EVICEL Fibrin Sealant (Human) $780	VICRYL $758	$1,313
Other	$7,383 STRATTICE $1,102	SURGICAL $911	LINX $776	KII DISSECTING BALLOON $370	Contrave $228	Other $3,995

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$28,844
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$19,025
Food and Beverage	$6,063
Travel and Lodging	$2,527
Honoraria	$750
Other	$45

Research Payments

Dr. Mark C. Takata, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $2,585.

Biography

Dr. Mark Takata specializes in general surgery and bariatric surgery and practices in La Jolla, CA, San Diego, CA, and Encinitas, CA. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). In his practice, Dr. Takata focuses on laparoscopic surgery, general surgery, and weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery). Dr. Takata's professional affiliations include Scripps Clinic and Scripps Green Hospital. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Takata is accepting new patients at his office in San Diego, CA. After attending American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Connecticut.