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Quick answer: We list 5 bariatric (weight-loss) surgery programs in the Inland Empire area, 2 of which state MBSAQIP accreditation on their own sites. Each card shows the procedures the program lists, its phone number and website. Current guidelines consider surgery for adults with a BMI of 35 or more, or 30 or more with metabolic disease such as type 2 diabetes; many people now also compare surgery with GLP-1 medication.
Bariatric surgery programs in Inland Empire (5)
RedlandsLoma Linda University Health - Weight Loss Surgery
bariatric surgerymedical weight loss
Site states its bariatric surgical centers are MBSAQIP accredited; Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery; also offers medically supervised weight loss program
26780 Barton Rd., Redlands, CA 92373
RiversideRiverside Community Hospital - Bariatric Surgery
sleevebypassduodenal switchrevisionrobotic
Phone is bariatric coordinator line; site calls it a 'Center of Excellence in the Inland Empire Region' (MBSAQIP not named on page)
OntarioKaiser Permanente Ontario Medical Center - Bariatric Surgery
bariatric surgery
Bariatric Surgery Department at Ontario Medical Center (per Kaiser physician profile); Kaiser members
2295 S Vineyard Ave, Ontario, CA 91761
WildomarMurrieta Valley Surgery Associates
sleevebypassbandrobotic
Surgical practice with laparoscopic and robotic bariatric procedures; offices in Wildomar, Temecula, Hemet and Corona
36320 Inland Valley Dr., Wildomar, CA 92595 (also Temecula, Hemet, Corona offices)
RiversideWestern Bariatric, AMC (Douglas Krahn, MD, FACS)
bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgical practice (details from YellowPages listing; not verified on practice site)
9041 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
Surgery or GLP-1 medication?
Bariatric surgery (sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass) typically produces larger and more durable weight loss than medication, but it is an operation with surgical risks and lifelong nutrition follow-up. GLP-1 medications avoid surgery but are usually needed long-term. Many programs now offer both and some patients use medication before or after surgery. Talk with a bariatric program and an obesity-medicine clinician about which fits you. Either way, a DEXA scan before and after shows how much of the weight lost is fat versus muscle.
Common questions
How do I find a bariatric surgeon in Inland Empire?
Start with the programs above. Each lists procedures, a phone number and a website; most require an information session and an insurance check before your first consult.
Who qualifies for weight-loss surgery?
The 2022 ASMBS/IFSO guidelines recommend considering metabolic and bariatric surgery for adults with a BMI of 35 or more regardless of other conditions, and for those with a BMI of 30–34.9 who have metabolic disease. Insurance plans often have stricter rules.
What does MBSAQIP accreditation mean?
The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (run by the American College of Surgeons and ASMBS) accredits centers that meet standards for safety, staffing and outcome tracking. We note it only where a program states it on its own website.
Can I take a GLP-1 after bariatric surgery?
Some programs use GLP-1 medications to help with weight regain after surgery. This is a decision for your surgical team.
Listings are compiled from providers’ own websites and public directories and were last checked October 27, 2026. They are not a ranking or medical recommendation; confirm services, insurance, pricing and accreditation directly with each provider. Not medical advice. Provider? Claim, update or add your listing.