Kelvin Higa, MD, FACS, FASMBS

Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Associates

6121 North Thesta Street, Suite 303
Fresno, California 93710
 
(800) 835-7154

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Dr. Kelvin Higa
Dr. Kelvin Higa

Serving patients seeking bariatric surgery in Fresno and the surrounding area

Kelvin Higa, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in bariatric and metabolic surgery and minimally invasive revision procedures. With more than 20 years' experience, Dr. Higa was one of the first surgeons in the Central Valley to perform laparoscopic gastric bypass, laparoscopic adjustable gastric band procedure, endoluminal revisional bariatric surgery and single-incision laparoscopic surgery. In addition, he served as President of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), and was elected to the National Faculty for Bariatric Surgery by the American College of Surgeons. He currently serves as President of the ASMBS Foundation.

Dr. Higa and the surgical team of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Associates offer a variety of weight loss procedures, including Stomaphy-X, adjustable gastric banding, all types of gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion (BPD), duodenal switch, sleeve gastrectomy, Fobi/Capella, and minimally invasive revision bariatric surgery. The experience of Dr. Higa and his surgical team allows them to provide a wide range of procedures in order to meet the needs of nearly every patient.

Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Associates offers a comprehensive approach to health maintenance that includes educational seminars, ongoing support groups, nutritional and psychological counseling and other useful services.

To schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Higa and to learn more about your weight loss options, contact Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Associates at (800) 835-7154.

More About Kelvin Higa, MD, FACS, FASMBS

Kelvin Higa, MD, FACS, FASMBS, was born and raised in Southern California. He earned an undergraduate degree at the University of California, Riverside, and a medical degree at the University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine. Following his general surgery residency, Dr. Higa and his wife, Gloria, decided to make Fresno their home to raise four children – three of whom are pursuing medical careers. Having earned the Resident Teacher of the Year award, Dr. Higa has continued balancing private practice with surgical education serving as Chief of Vascular Surgery at the VA Medical Center. He currently holds the position of Clinical Professor of Surgery with the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Higa has served as Chief of Surgery at both Saint Agnes Medical Center and Community Medical Centers, and is currently Director of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Metabolic Surgery at the Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital. Dr. Higa serves on the editorial boards of several highly regarded medical publications, including Obesity Surgery and Surgical Obesity and Related Diseases, and has published many articles and book chapters.

Dr. Higa is well-known nationally and internationally; however, when asked about his contributions to society, his response is: "The only legacy I am concerned with is that of a husband and father."

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