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Dr. Alan Wittgrove, MD

Dr. Alan Wittgrove, MD

Bariatric Surgery*

Dr. Alan Wittgrove, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Del Mar, CA. He is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

12865 Pointe del Mar Way Ste 130 Del Mar, CA 92014
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Dr. Wittgrove's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wittgrove

4.2
16 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Dr. Wittgrove has performed bariatric surgery on myself (20+ years ago) and my two adult sons. I would never allow any surgeon but Dr. Wittgrove to perform this surgery on anyone I love. He is simply the best and he has built an amazing team that is incredibly knowledgeable, caring, and professional.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Rreese – Nov 04, 2019
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Truly an amazing man and Dr. I can honestly say that I would probably not be alive today if it were not for choosing the best. It’s not just the surgery that he has done thousands of but the total care of the staff. Gastric bypass surgery is just the beginning. The years after and the program offered through Tracy and everyone on staff will help you achieve far better health and long term success. Please don’t look farther than the father of laparoscopic gastric surgery. I had surgery in 2011 and am 1/2 the weight I was then and have never had a shot of insulin since.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Steve – Aug 23, 2019
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Dr. Wittgrove is the most caring health provider I have ever met. I am consistently amazed by his sincere interest in my health. He and his entire staff are kind and compassionate.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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KBS in Carlsbad, CA – Mar 02, 2018
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He is simply the best at what he does. He is the only bariatric surgeon I would have operate on any of my family. He performed my surgery twenty years ago which changed my life and the procedure continues to help me immeasurably to safeguard my health. Now he has performed the same surgery on my son and has provided him the opportunity to have a future free of the debilitating health effects and social stigma of obesity. Dr. Wittgrove and his staff provide unparalleled expert care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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rreese in Scottsdale, AZ – Apr 29, 2017
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Top Gastric Bypass surgeon, has done thousands of them. He is the best of the best. Look no further!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Roger in Temecula, CA – Apr 08, 2016
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care philosophy

Dr. Wittgrove is know as the ``Father of the Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass``.  He performed the first laparoscopic gastric bypass in the world in 1993.  Dr. Wittgrove has performed over 10,000 bariatric operations.  He has trained...read more

biography

Dr. Wittgrove received his medical school training at the university of Missouri and surgical training in the US Navy.  He served in the Navy for 10 years and left the service to set up his practice in San Diego.  He has served the San...read more

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