H. Joseph Naim, MD, FACS

This review may be long. I'll begin by saying Dr.. Naim and his staff are awesome!! The Best!!
My story. I was always a skinny kid, 105-110.. I grew to be a skinny adult. After giving birth at 23, I was a "normal" weight. 5'7" and 130lbs. During my late 20' and early 30's I had severe female issues, wild endometriosis, cysts, tumors, etc resulting in 6 major surgeries, including a hysterectomy, within a 6 yr period. Having these surgeries pretty much back-to-back and with all the bedrest I gained over 100lbs. I wasn't even 40! I spent several years trying to lose the weight, but couldn't. At my highest weight of 265, I heard about the gastric sleeve from a friend who had wonderful results using this tool. I spent a few years researching and watching a sleeve surgery video on YouTube. I asked my PCP about it, but it wasn't approved. Then I was told I needed skin removal. I asked a question here on Real Self and the good doctor, Dr. Naim, answered. Others replied, but his was an actual answer. A few weeks later I called and made an appt. I canceled that first appt only to call back and reschedule. My first meeting with Dr. Naim was Aug. 31, 2020. I was nervous, but he was so kind and professional, that nervousness disappeared! He was through, smart, handsome, kind and patient. He answered my questions before I asked. He was very real and I appreciated that. I was on the way, then Covid happened! OMG! I had to wait for a surgery date. Disappointing as it was I waited, did what I needed to and in late January 2021 I called and Laila, his wonderful appt. setter, said surgeries were being scheduled! Yay! I was scheduled for April 20, 2021. On that morning I waited for what seemed like forever, then I saw the most beautiful vision of that day, Dr. Naim! He was the same, smart, handsome, kind doctor that I wanted to see. We spoke briefly. I was comforted by his words. Then his God given skillful hands gave me the tool needed to rid myself of the weight holding me hostage. He and his surgical team are awesome. I had no fear, just the peace of knowing they and the Lord were with me. Post-op, I was giving the best care. He and his staff were attentive, comforting and all around good people. All post-op appts have been pleasant. Dr. Naim is always informative, kind, through and while they're not long they are always pleasant. It'll be 1 year tomorrow. Starting weight was 265, today my scale says 161. The only con for me is the loose skin, but we'll deal with that too. Lol. I'm forever thankful to Dr. Naim, and his team, for providing me this tool. I'm very satisfied! I highly recommend him to anyone who's interested in WLS. Thank you doctor!!

Dr. Niam is Wonderful he help me alot. I was scaed due to two stokes. He was positive and made me feel comfortable. He and his staff are great and i enjoy going each year for my follow up. Now my health is better and can go shopping without worries if the clothes fits. I wore 4x and now im in a medium or large depending who is the maker, but good to just walk in a store and know it will fit. 76lbs lost is a great transformation and keeping it off. I have referred others snd they look great!!!

My experience with Dr . Naim was more than I could of asked for he is an amazing doctor and person my surgery was fast and recovery was super fast also he has hands of a God because my healing process was as if I had nothing done just a tiny bit pain I didn’t even have to drink pain meds he is Amazing with he’s hand and has a huge heart I wish I would’ve done this surgery sooner than I did but I’m glad I had DrNaim as my doctor you changed my life for the best 100000000% I wish I could have more of my obese self but I was to embarrass to take pictures before ..

I'm super nervous and excited I'm 40, the mother of 6, ranging in age 5-23, I weigh 257lbs,5'8,
I had lost the weight now honed and my lose I will post before and after photos.
I xx am hoping o lose 100lbs the icter has set a goal of 80 to 90 lb loss

Dr. Naim performed the Lap Band surgery on me several years ago. To this day...I've kept off 95 lbs and still going strong. I wouldn't have traded that experience for anything.
Dr. Naim is very professional with good bedside manner. He cares and listens. I would definitely recommend him for any weight loss surgery you need.... trust me!

Amazing! Truly a life saver I lost over 170 lbs doctor naim is the best doctor ever truly cares for his patients and forever I am grateful I made the best decision going with doctor naim, you are all in great hands if you ever consider weight loss surgery

Updated on 6 May 2020:
Two years and still going strong Forever grateful to Doctor Naim you are in great hands if you consider having this surgery with him you won’t be disappointed takes very good care of his patients This man seriously saved my life

This doctor is the best. Last year in March 2019 I had my sleeve done with him and lost 90lb, he did a great job. 2 weeks ago I went back for a brachioplasty and I am so pleased with my result and it was a real easy recovery, he is just the best, I would go any time back to him

Dr Naim and his entire staff are amazing and as a result of lap band surgery I have lost 40 lbs in just 4 months . The results continue to happen and there is more weight to be lost but getting this going was possible due to Dr Naim. He has made the process seamless and any fear was quickly erased. I recommend him to anyone considering weight loss and he will be more than helpful to assist in reaching your goals.

Ramona L

I lost 43 pounds with the help of the Orbera gastric balloon. I had gained weight as a side effect from medication and it seemed impossible to lose those extra pounds. After two years of trying it on my own, I decided I needed more support. I found Orbera here on Real Self and went to Dr. Naim in Los Angeles. It seemed like a great fit for me - someone whose BMI is between 30 and 40 and who isn't quite ready for something as permanent as a sleeve or bypass.

Orbera helps you feel full faster and stay full longer, so you have the support you need to stick to a healthy eating plan. I exercised everyday for at least 30 minutes, ate low carb, and the scale started to move!

I had very few side effects. I was maybe nauseous for a day or two after insertion and that was it. I'd say the only downside I experienced was hair loss, which is a common side effect of losing large amounts of weight. It should grow back after some time, so I'm not too worried.

Updated on 23 Apr 2018:
I've managed to continue to maintain my weight loss and I couldn't be happier. The photo on the right is me one year ago on my 30th birthday, and the photo on the left is me at my 31st birthday.

Dr. Naim is a very caring doctor He is very professional in his line of work. I felt very confident in him doing my surgery and all his staff especially Caroline Taylor they make a great team in the surgery room.