Bariatric Surgery
At Coastal Healthcare, we recognize that weight management is about more than just numbers on a scale; it’s about health, confidence, and quality of life. Our bariatric surgery program is designed to support patients who are prepared to take a life-changing step toward lasting wellness.
Through advanced surgical options, personalized care plans, and close collaboration with nutritionists, primary care providers, and other specialists, we guide each patient through the pre-, intra-, and postoperative periods. Our focus is not only on delivering safe, effective procedures but also on empowering patients with the tools, education, and long-term support they need to achieve sustainable results.
Rob Allen
MD
Dr. Allen is a board-certified, fellowship-trained foregut, GI MIS, and bariatric surgeon specializing in laparoscopic and robotic techniques. He completed his undergraduate studies at Duke University and earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University (now Sidney Kimmel Medical College). He completed a general surgery residency at Dartmouth Health and a Foregut & Advanced GI MIS fellowship at Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California.
Ryan S. Nolan
MD
Dr. Nolan is a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in advanced minimally invasive and robotic techniques. He is proficient with the DaVinci robot and other minimally invasive techniques to perform complex surgeries, including hernia repairs, colorectal surgery, upper GI procedures, and bariatric surgery. He earned his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California and completed his general surgery residency at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, N.J., along with a fellowship in advanced minimally invasive surgery at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland.