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Dr. Carol McCloskey, MD

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Dr. Carol McCloskey, MD
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Dr. Carol McCloskey, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Santa Maria, CA.
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Dr. Carol McCloskey, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
Santa Maria, CA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Carol McCloskey, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Santa Maria, CA.
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Dr. Carol McCloskey, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Santa Maria, CA and has 19 years experience. They graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. They currently practice at Weight Loss Surgery Institute of the Central Coast and are affiliated with Arroyo Grande Community Hospital and Marian Regional Medical Center. Dr. McCloskey has experience treating conditions like Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. McCloskey received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. McCloskey is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Weight Loss Surgery Institute of the Central Coast
    316 S Stratford Ave Ste B, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Medical Clinic at Ella
    1304 Ella St Ste A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Experience and Background Check

Obesity
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Obesity
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Obesity
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Breast Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Empyema
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Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pediatric Obesity
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Revision Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Liver Biopsy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic

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4.3
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1 Star (3)

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Mar 02, 2020
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About Me

Care Philosophy

  • The Weight Loss Surgery Institute of the Central Coast is an accredited Center of Excellence that provides comprehensive care to bariatric patients. Weight loss surgery has the capability to improve weight related medical problems and transform the overall quality of a patient's lives.  Dr. McCloskey has been a bariatric surgeon for over 10 years and has performed over 2000 cases. She strives to provide excellent medical and surgical care of patients as they continue to achieve their weight loss goals

    Treatment of patients using Minimally Invasive and Advanced Laparoscopic techniques to minimize pain, maximize outcome, and speed recovery for most conditions.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Carol McCloskey, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Santa Maria, CA and has over 18 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2005. She specializes in Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
General Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Pittsburgh/ Minimally Invasive Surgery
    2006
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Carol McCloskey, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. McCloskey's profile.

Dr. Carol McCloskey, MD is affiliated with Arroyo Grande Community Hospital and Marian Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Carol McCloskey, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Dr. McCloskey has over 19 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Arroyo Grande Community Hospital

    345 S Halcyon Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA

  • Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, Santa Maria, CA

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