Dr. Klein, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. KleinDr. Klein is an active member of the Department of Surgery of a prestigious local University. He has in excess of twenty years experience in all aspects of the evaluation and surgical management of the obese patient. Dr. Klein is board certified in General, Vascular and Critical Surgical Care. Throughout his career, Dr. Klein has been active in teaching medical students, residents and other health professionals about the care and treatment of the obese patient. Dr. Klein has contributed to over 100 peer-reviewed publications including the American Society of Bariatric Surgery, and multiple others dealing with surgery for the digestive tract. Finally, Dr. Klein is consistently recognized by his patients as a compassionate, energetic and dedicated surgeon who is committed to excellence in the care of his patients.


Education:

University of California
Los Angeles, CA
B.S., 1970
 
University of California
San Diego, CA
Doctor of Medicine, 1976

Internship:

Harbor/UCLA Medical Center
1976-1977

Residency:

Harbor/UCLA Medical Center
General Surgery
1977-1981
 
Harbor/UCLA Medical Center
Chief Resident in Surgery
1980-1981

Fellowship:

Nucleic Acid Research Fellowship
Molecular Biology Institute
University of Southern California, Los Angeles
1970-1971
 
Vascular Surgery Fellowship
University of Southern California, Los Angeles
1981-1982

Certification:

American Board of Surgery
Governor, American College of Surgeons

Specialties:

General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery


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