Lap Band LA

About Lap Band LA

What is Lap Band LA?

Lap Band LA is a bariatric surgery practice led by David G. Davtyan, MD, FACS, with offices in Glendale, Beverly Hills and Rancho Cucamonga, and a presence in other Los Angeles area cities including Los Angeles, Inglewood, Long Beach, Marina Del Rey, Pasadena, Santa Monica, West Hollywood and South Coast. Its main work is surgical and endoscopic weight loss: Lap-Band surgery, gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, gastric balloons, gastric plication, bariatric revision and the Accordion procedure, along with body contouring after weight loss. Dr. Davtyan is described as having over 30 years of experience and is himself a Lap-Band patient.

Alongside the procedures, the practice prescribes GLP-1 medication, including semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), either on its own or combined with a procedure. Its written material goes further than most into the tradeoffs: it discusses what the research shows about weight after a GLP-1 is stopped, when surgery may be the more durable option, and current guidance on continuing or pausing GLP-1 medication before a scheduled procedure. In its own words: "GLP-1 medication under medical supervision, on its own or alongside a procedure."

This listing is for its Glendale office at 1141 N. Brand Blvd..

What does it cost?

No price is published for the GLP-1 medication program itself. The first consultation is free and carries no obligation. Beyond that, ask what a visit, a prescription and follow-up would run before you commit to anything.

The practice states that it verifies insurance benefits and handles prior authorization where a plan requires it, which matters for GLP-1 prescriptions since coverage differs by brand and by whether the drug is billed for diabetes or for weight management. Financing is referenced on the site but no terms are given, so ask directly what it covers and what it costs.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask whether Dr. Davtyan is the one who will prescribe and manage the GLP-1 medication, since he is the only prescriber named and his listed work centers on surgery. Ask whether the medication would be brand-name (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound) or a compounded version, since the practice raises concerns about compounded and telehealth-sourced versions without stating its own policy on them.

Ask what the monthly cost would be once a price is quoted, and whether that figure includes the medication or just the visit. Ask which office would actually handle the GLP-1 side of care, since three addresses are listed and the medication program is not tied to one in particular. Ask what lab work or follow-up visits cost, and if you already have a procedure scheduled, ask the surgical team directly whether to continue or pause the medication beforehand, since the guidance on that has changed in recent years.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit for someone who wants a single practice that can walk through both GLP-1 medication and surgical options together, including what happens if a medication is stopped or a prior surgery's results have faded. It is less of a fit for someone who wants a published price for medication alone before ever picking up the phone.

Sources: lapbandla.com, lapbandla.com/weight-loss-surgery-journey, lapbandla.com/weight-loss-medication

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