1. "Best Dr. and staff!!! They were all very caring and helpful. He changed my life. "
2. Patient Vitals
1. "Great surgeon!! Had sleeve surgery in 2012 and have lost 150 lbs so far."
2. John H. yelp
1. "Dr. Paya changed my life! I will forever be grateful to him..."
2. Anita C. Facebook
1. "He takes time out of his busy schedule to make sure the patient is taken care of."
2. Patient obesityhelp.com
1. "I absolutely loved Dr. Paya! I am glad I was referred to him!"
2. Chelleygirl obesityhelp.com

SurgiThin

Bariatric Surgeon located in West Hills, San Fernando Valley, CA

Dr. Mahbod (Mark) Paya, M.D. is a board-certified general surgeon and the founder of SurgiThin in West Hills, CA. With over 20 years of experience and more than 5,000 procedures performed, Dr. Paya specializes in both weight loss surgery and advanced body contouring, helping patients achieve life-changing results through personalized, minimally invasive care.

In addition to his work with gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and revision surgeries, Dr. Paya is highly sought-after for his expertise in Lipo360, HD liposuction, and Renuvion (J-Plasma) skin tightening. His artistic eye and surgical precision allow him to deliver natural, sculpted results for patients seeking to enhance their body shape after weight loss or simply refine their figure.

Dr. Paya earned his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and completed his residency at UCI Medical Center, where he became Chief Resident and later completed a fellowship in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. He is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the American College of Surgeons, and continues to stay at the forefront of surgical innovation and patient care.

SurgiThin
7320 Woodlake Avenue
Suite 300
San Fernando Valley, CA 91307

What we offer

Services

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) and Weight Loss Injections

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) and weight loss injections. In this blog post, we will provide an overview of these treatments, including how they work, who is a good candidate for them, and what patients can expect during and after treatment.

Accepted Insurance Plans

We are pleased to be able to accept all PPO insurance plans (e.g. Blue Cross, Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Healthnet, etc.) that cover weight loss surgery. Patients with PPO insurance can see us without needing a referral or prior authorization. We also accept some HMO insurance plans. Patients with HMO insurance will need to first consult with their primary care physician to obtain a referral to see us. To learn if your health insurance coverage will pay for your surgery, and what your insurance authorization requirements are, please call our office or send us an online contact form.

UnitedHealthcare (except United Community Care Plan)

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Testimonials

Words from our patients

"I had the surgery, and had no complications, very little discomfort, and I was back to work in a week. I recommend Dr. Paya to anyone!!

Patient
"Dr. Paya is one of the most skilled surgeons in Los Angeles. I had a complicated abdominal problem that multiple surgeons missed.""

Patient
"I have been his patient since 2008, very happy with my 2008 band and my 2015 new gastric bypass!!!"

Efrat B.
"Dr. Paya and his staff are wonderful people! He's an excellent surgeon that knows his stuff. His bedside manner and professionalism is impeccable. Satisfied."

skinnyrn2b
"He is a very skilled surgeon, he is Board Certified in General Surgery & a member of American College of Surgeons & a member of American Society of Bariatric Surgery."

Martha R.