Dr. Ara Keshishian

04/24/2026

Our office is closed today in remembrance of the 111th year since the Armenian Genocide.

04/24/2026

The FDA has issued a warning to Novo Nordisk over its alleged failure to report adverse side effects, including death, in patients who took its GLP-1 medications, popularly known as Ozempic and Wegovy. https://ktla.com/news/fda-sends-warning-letter-to-novo-nordisk-over-failure-to-report-deaths-adverse-side-effects-of-glp-1s/

04/24/2026

Bile Reflux is a form of reflux that is basic, not acid, back up into the stomach. There is a surgical treatment for bile reflux, Biliary Diversion, that keeps bile fluid out of the stomach. www.818Surgery.com

04/23/2026

A Hiatal Hernia may form due to increased abdominal pressure and the gastroesphageal junction may extend into the chest cavity. Many patients have no symptoms primarily because of the use of over the counter antacids. Others may have heartburn related to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Hiatal hernia, GERD, and reflux disease need to be evaluated by a surgeon for possible surgical repair. www.818Surgery.com

04/22/2026

Check out our library of health and wellness videos! https://www.youtube.com//videos

This channel has videos about various surgical procedures including Lap-Band® revision, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, revision of failed gastric bypass and other weight loss related procedures.

04/22/2026

There is a delicate balance between acid and basic components in the first part of the digestive system and stomach. Over the counter antacid may not be the solution if there is basic bile being back flowed into the stomach. Surgical options may be the best way to get relief from Bile Reflux symptoms. www.818surgery.com

04/20/2026

Dr. Keshishian's supplements recommendations: https://www.dssurgery.com

Check out Dr. Keshishian’s recommended supplements! https://www.dssurgery.com/our-program/supplements/

04/15/2026

The diaphragm is a muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. A small opening, the hiatus, in the diaphragm allows the esophagus enter through the chest cavity into the abdominal cavity. The junction of the esophagus and the stomach is called the gastroesophageal junction. Increased abdominal pressure can push this junction up into the chest cavity. There are options.
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04/12/2026

Check out Dr. Keshishian’s recommended supplements! https://www.dssurgery.com/our-program/supplements/

04/10/2026

Obesity is a multifactorial disease process that affects nearly every organ system in the body and is the one of the largest health crises in the United States. Obesity was long thought to be an issue with will power and eating habits. However, we have learned that obesity is a much more complex and insidious health issue that is both uncontrollable and controllable. www.818SURGERY.com

04/08/2026

Obesity is a multifactorial disease process that affects nearly every organ system in the body and is the one of the largest health crises in the United States. Obesity was long thought to be an issue with will power and eating habits.