Obesity is a serious health problem that can lead to life threatening diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes. For some men and women struggling with morbid obesity, diet and exercise can be the key to weight loss. For many others, however, these methods prove ineffective.
In cases where diet and exercise fail, obesity surgery can offer the tools necessary to help patients achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Though weight loss surgery is not for everyone, it can be life changing when performed on the right candidate. Explore our website for more information about bariatric surgery in So. California and weight loss surgery procedures, as well as the potential benefits of undergoing surgery.
The medical team at New Image Bariatric Surgical Associates. is dedicated to providing high quality care in a comfortable environment. Dr. John Coon is not only an experienced board certified surgeon, but is also attentive to patients' individual needs. The recent M.D. NEWS article featuring Dr. Coon highlights his experience, his approach to patients, and his efforts to improve his patients lives. For patients throughout So. California and even from out of state, New Image Bariatric Surgical Associates and Dr. Coon can offer you a bariatric surgery practice that is sympathetic to what patients are thinking and feeling during the weight loss surgery process.
Dr. John Coon, of New Image Bariatric Surgical Associates, has offices and does surgery at multiple locations throughout the Inland Empire and the Palm Springs area. With three locations it is convenient for patients from all of Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the high desert, and the Coachella Valley. At all three locations, Dr. Coon is confident that patients will receive surgery in a facility that is committed to excellence in bariatric surgery and care.
New Image Bariatric
Surgical Associates
Parkview Community Hospital
3975 Jackson Street
Suite 201
Riverside, CA 92503
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Rancho Specialty Hospital
10481 White Oak Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
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The Morrow Institute
69780 Stellar Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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For all locations, call 951-760-0169
A body mass index (BMI) of 20-25 is considered normal, 25-30 overweight, and 30-40 obese. Individuals with a BMI over 40 are considered morbidly obese. You may be a candidate for bariatric surgery if you are 50 pounds of more overweight. See: Are You a Candidate For Surgery?
Bariatric surgery is a serious approach to weight loss that is not right for everyone. In addition to meeting weight guidelines, patients must be fully aware of the lifestyle adjustments they will need to make after surgery.

This website contains a wealth of information about weight loss surgery. On our patient resource page, prospective and current patients can download detailed diet guidelines, as well as information about every step of the surgery process. This site also includes information about our support group.