Bariatric Surgeon Doctor Russo Fountain Valley, California 92708
Name: Michael A. Russo, MD
Last name: Russo
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2013
Years experience: 10
Primary Specialty: Bariatric Surgeon
Business: Smart Dimensions Weight Loss
Address: 18111 Brookhurst Street
Address suite: Ste 5600
City: Fountain Valley
State: California
Zip Code: 92708
Country: US
Consulting Fees: 0$
Has Sponsored Offer : No
Clinical Privileges: 
  • Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, Fountain Valley Regional Medical Center
Education: 
  • Medical: MD, University Of Toledo College Of Medicine
  • Fellowship: Bariatric, Minimally Invasive, and Robotic Surgery, Stanford University

Michael A. Russo, MD

Postdoc Training: 
  • Internship: University Of Nevada School Of Medicine
  • Residency: University Of Nevada School Of Medicine
  • Fellowship: Stanford University
GPS coordinates on map: 33.7175,-117.8310013
Primary location: 
Location name: Orange County
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 33.7175,-117.8310013
Treatments: 
  • Botox
  • Gastric Balloon
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Gastric Sleeve Surgery
  • Juvederm
  • Lap Band
  • Panniculectomy

RealSelf Info

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 1048
Answer count: 16
Review count: 4
Star rating: 2.0473720558371
Profile created: May 13, 2015
Profile modified: Sep 30, 2019
Profile photo modified: Feb 21, 2020
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Jan 27, 2016
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Fountain Valley, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 33.7044,-117.9459991
  • Orange County, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 33.7175,-117.8310013

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Lap Band (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Gastric Bypass (Aug 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Gastric Bypass (Aug 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Lap Band (Mar 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Lap Band (Mar 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Lap Band (Mar 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Weight Loss (Jan 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Weight Loss (Jan 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Gastric Bypass (Aug 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Gastric Bypass (Aug 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 5/5)

Latest Prices

Gastric Bypass Prices

  • $20000 – Aug 21, 2015 – Fountain Valley, CA
  • $20000 – Aug 21, 2015 – Fountain Valley, CA
  • $20000 – Aug 21, 2015 – Fountain Valley, CA
  • $20000 – Aug 21, 2015 – Fountain Valley, CA

Other Prices

  • $38000 – Jan 7, 2016 – Fountain Valley, CA
  • $38000 – Jan 7, 2016 – Fountain Valley, CA

Weight Loss Prices

  • $38000 – Jan 7, 2016 – Fountain Valley, CA
  • $38000 – Jan 7, 2016 – Orange Coast Medical

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Does your sleeve shrink back to size if I put weight on and then take it off?
Your stomach is likely the same size
Apr 5, 2017
It’s unlikely that you have stretched your sleeve. Switching back to a lifestyle of healthy diet and exercise is likely all you need.
230lbs, 5ft 8 inch – can gastric sleeve surgery be done on me.
YES!
Apr 5, 2017
Many practices are now offering sleeve gastrectomy on patients over a BMI 30 with medical conditions or a BMI over 35 without. Please be advised that insurance may not cover this procedure.
Gastric Sleeve on low BMI or Lipo?
Options
Apr 5, 2017
Insurance likely wouldn’t cover a weight loss surgery, but most busy bariatric practices offer competitive cash pricing.
Am I a candidate for VSG?
Absolutely!
Apr 5, 2017
You have a BMI of 35 and above. You are a candidate for weight loss surgery. Good luck to you on your transformation!
I have been banded since 2007. I went from 238 to now about 120 lbs, but not without many complica
Options
Apr 5, 2017
Depending on whether you have any problems with the position of your band, a revision surgery may be covered. At your current weight, most insurances will not approve a revision without some kind of problem with the band.
Timing for second Sculpsure treatment. How long should i wait?
Second treatment
Mar 21, 2016
You should wait a minimum of 6 weeks prior to your second treatment on the same area. There are no adverse consequences if you keep this minimum time frame in mind.
I am 5’4″ male aged 41 and weigh 257 lbs. Finding it very difficult to lose weight
Bariatric Surgery works
Mar 21, 2016
Bariatric surgery would give you the life altering result you are looking for. Your weight puts you in the category of people that benefit most from weight loss surgery. 

Last updated on 12/07/2023