What is your ‘why’?
One of my favorite questions for patients, who schedule a consultation with me is, what is your ‘why’? Why do you want to lose weight? Why are you taking the first step towards weight loss surgery?
About Dr. Mullangi
At Siva Mullangi, MD, FACS, in Chino and Placentia, California, patients receive the supportive care they need before, during, and after all types of surgical procedures. Dr. Mullangi treats patients as whole people rather than just treating their disease. This produces superior results and allows for the best bodywide health for the long term.
Siva Mullangi, MD, FACS, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeon who specializes in bariatric and metabolic surgery, including sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, single anastomosis duodenoileostomy (SADI), and other advanced weight loss surgeries.
Dr. Mullangi also performs many other types of general surgery, including breast cancer surgery, acid reflux surgery, and gallbladder surgery. He performs minimally invasive surgery in most cases and also has extensive training in robotic surgery.
Dr. Mullangi earned his degree at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital in the Bronx, New York. He completed fellowship training in minimally invasive bariatric and metabolic surgery at Detroit Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan.
With his many specialties, including advanced minimally invasive surgery, advanced laparoscopic surgery, bariatric surgery, general surgery, and breast surgical oncology, Dr. Mullangi can meet a wide range of surgical needs for his patients.
At this time, Dr. Mullangi is welcoming patients to his office. Call Siva Mullangi, MD, FACS, or click the online appointment maker now.
Credentials
Board Certified by American Board of Surgery
Fellow of American College of Surgeons
Member of ASMBS
Member of SAGES
Our Services
Robotic Surgery
Siva Mullangi, MD, FACS, offers minimally invasive robotic surgery because it means less tissue damage, smaller incisions, faster recovery, and reduced pain.
General Surgery
General surgery includes many different procedures. As a board-certified general surgeon, Dr. Mullangi can perform surgery on virtually any part of the body, from head to toe.
Breast Cancer Surgery
Dr. Mullangi has considerable experience performing effective breast cancer surgery that retains as much healthy tissue as possible.
Gastric Bypass
Gastric bypass is a surgery that can help you lose weight if changing your eating habits and exercise don't produce the results you need. Gastric bypass can give you the tools you need to lose weight, improve your health, and make a permanent lifestyle change.
Gastric Sleeve
Gastric sleeve surgery is a weight loss surgery in which the doctor sections a tube of your stomach to create a new much smaller stomach. Your stomach can then hold just a fraction of the food it could contain before.
Gallbladder Surgery
Gallbladder pain from gallstones and cholecystitis is often intense and overwhelming. If you're in pain with gallbladder disease, Dr. Mullangi can help with his expertise in gallbladder surgery. Dr. Mullangi performs gallbladder removal as well as tumor resections for gallbladder cancer.
Weight Loss Surgery
Weight loss surgery is a potential solution for people with severe weight problems who find it impossible to slim down. If your BMI is over 35, you might qualify for weight loss surgery.
Acid Reflux Surgery
Acid reflux pain can be intense and persistent, causing a burning sensation in your chest. If you have chronic acid reflux and medications aren't helping, Dr. Mullangi could help with acid reflux surgery.
What you should know about COVID-19
As your medical provider, we are very concerned about your health and well-being in the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic. We follow recommendations from local and state health agencies, as well as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Here are the things we are doing to promote safety regarding the COVID-19 virus.
- We will continue to see patients in clinic for physical exam and additional testing. However, it is very important that patients communicate their symptoms with our office. If you have a fever over 100F, cough or shortness of breath, please do not come to the office. Call us immediately and we will direct you to the appropriate facility.
- We are able to conduct telemedicine visits as needed for routine appointments, such as post-operative visits beyond 2 weeks. This may or may not include video.
- We are only seeing patients on a scheduled basis, rather than walk-ins, in order to minimize any contact with other patients in the waiting rooms.
- We work with partner hospitals to ensure that they have trained staff available to assist for planned surgical procedures, and that we can perform planned procedures without compromising patient safety or staff safety and well-being.
For your convenience, Siva Prasad Mullangi, MD, accepts most major insurance plans. This list is not entirely inclusive of all the plans we accept. For specific insurance plan inquiries, please contact the office.
What are common reasons that patients stall on their plans to pursue bariatri
There are a number of reasons why patients may stall on their plans to pursue weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery.
What is the life expectancy of someone with morbid obesity, who then opts for bariatric surgery?
Obesity, particularly morbid obesity, is associated with an increased risk of numerous health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. These conditions can significantly impact life expectancy.
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