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Dr. Houshmand Joseph Naim, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery

Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1998)

Professional interests include: weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery)

301 N Avalon Boulevard
Wilmington, CA 90744

(310) 684-4070

Dr. Houshmand Joseph Naim, MD is a general surgeon in Wilmington, CA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1998 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Houshmand Joseph Naim, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai and ADVANCE BARIATRIC CENTER MEDICAL CORPORATION.

Office Locations

Address:

301 N Avalon Boulevard
Wilmington, CA 90744

Some issues Dr. Houshmand Joseph Naim, MD can help you with:

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.

In The News

“Julian Omidi came up with the idea for the 1-800-GET-THIN advertising, according to Dr. H. Joseph Naim, who said he was the first surgeon to perform Lap-Band surgeries at the clinics.”—"Inside GET-THIN", Los Angeles Times, May 2012

doctor visit	141
gastrointestinal procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	21
weight management	11

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	73

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	246
gastrointestinal procedures	46
minimally invasive procedures	47
weight management	25

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	46
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	116

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

doctor visit	239
gastrointestinal procedures	8
minimally invasive procedures	9
weight management	10

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	186

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	203
excision	12
gastrointestinal procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	16
open surgery	12
weight management	17

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	96

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	57
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	210
excision	19
gastrointestinal procedures	32
minimally invasive procedures	14
open surgery	19
weight management	15
X-rays	18

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	98

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	163
excision	10
gastrointestinal procedures	30
minimally invasive procedures	14
open surgery	10
weight management	15
X-rays	16

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	32
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	158
gastrointestinal procedures	16
X-rays	18

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	52
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	144
gastrointestinal procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	12
weight management	13
X-rays	17

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	28
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	240
gastrointestinal procedures	11
X-rays	13

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Houshmand Joseph Naim, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Houshmand Joseph Naim, MD treated as a general surgeon in Wilmington, CA were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, X-rays and weight management.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	194
excision	13
gastrointestinal procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	19
open surgery	13
weight management	15
X-rays	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Houshmand Joseph Naim, MD.

**Gender**
Female	75
Male	28

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	31
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	40
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	74
65 to 74	0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Houshmand Joseph Naim, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Houshmand Joseph Naim, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	20
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Houshmand Joseph Naim, MD graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1998. He completed residency at New York Methodist Hospital. He is certified by the Surgery-General Surgery, American Board of Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1998)

Residency: New York Methodist Hospital

Board Certification: Surgery-General Surgery, American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Houshmand Joseph Naim, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai

ADVANCE BARIATRIC CENTER MEDICAL CORPORATION

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$4,741 DAVINCI XI $3,000	Da Vinci Surgical System $1,741
APOLLO ENDOSURGERY INC	$2,470 Orbera $2,470
Baxter Healthcare	$1,855 PERI-STRIPS DRY $638	BioSurgery - PERI-STRIPS $510	TISSEEL $433	Surgical Care - Tisseel $124	ARTISS $103	Other $49
Medtronic, Inc.	$1,741 Signia $880	LigaSure $543	Sonicision $210	Force FX $69	$39
Ethicon US, LLC	$1,253 Endoscopy: Endocutters $948	Harmonic $78	Echelon Flex $51	HARMONIC Product Family $28	Energy: Harmonic $28	Other $120
Other	$4,040 NASCOBAL $509	LigaSure $453	NUPLAZID $246	Surgical Energy Products $238	Sonicision $222	Other $2,371

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,208
Education	$4,526
Consulting Fee	$2,000
Travel and Lodging	$1,365

Biography

Dr. Houshmand Naim, who practices in Wilmington, CA, is a medical specialist in general surgery. He is a graduate of Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Naim trained at New York Methodist Hospital for residency. He has a special interest in general surgery and weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery). He is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. Cedars-Sinai reports that he is not accepting new patients.

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