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Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD
3.9 (31 Ratings)

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Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA.
Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD
3.9 (31 Ratings)
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Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 61
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA.

About

Dr. Bounoua graduated from University Algiers in 1987 and completed a residency at Universite Paris V Rene Descartes.Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA and has 37 years experience. Dr. Bounoua currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Dr. Bounoua has experience treating conditions like Appendicitis and Umbilical Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bounoua received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 31 times. Dr. Bounoua's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Bounoua also speaks French and Spanish. Dr. Bounoua is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Umbilical Hernia
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Umbilical Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Obesity
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Pelvic Abscess
Rib Fracture
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ventral Hernia
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholelithiasis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hirschsprung's Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Toxic Megacolon
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Appendectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Select PPO
    Select Plus HMO
  • LocalPlus
  • Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
    Silver 94 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Large Group HMO
  • Health Net
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • PacifiCare HMO
    Choice Plus POS

Locations

  1. 1 Pacheco-Medina Dental Corporation
    2323 De la Vina St Ste 207, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  2. 2 Anne V. White DO A Medical Corporation
    5333 Hollister Ave Ste 205, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
  3. 3 Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
    400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bounoua
3.9
Based on 31 Reviews
5 Stars (21)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (8)

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Sep 15, 2021
Best Surgeon in California!
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About Me

Languages Spoken
French
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University Algiers
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Universite Paris V Rene Descartes
    1997
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cedars Sinai Medical Center
    2008
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bounoua's profile.

Dr. Bounoua frequently treats the following conditions: Appendicitis and Umbilical Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Farida Bounoua, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA