Gastrointestinal & Non-Surgical Weight Loss Solutions

Clinic Profile

• Gastrointestinal & Non-Surgical Weight Loss Solutions is a medical practice in Arcadia, California, specializing in non-surgical weight loss and interventional gastroenterology.
• The clinic was founded in 2021 by Dr. Donald Portocarrero.
• The practice serves the greater Los Angeles area and also offers telemedicine consultations nationwide.
• It focuses on minimally invasive treatments for sustainable weight loss and digestive health.

Background and History

Gastrointestinal & Non-Surgical Weight Loss Solutions was established in 2021 by Dr. Donald Portocarrero. The clinic was created to provide medical care centered on non-surgical weight loss and interventional gastroenterology.

The practice describes its model as individualized care supported by advanced medical expertise.

Services and Programs

The clinic offers services related to non-surgical weight loss and gastrointestinal care.

Weight Loss and Endoscopic Procedures

Services listed include:

• Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG): an incision-free stomach reduction procedure
• Gastric Balloon: including the Spatz3 adjustable gastric balloon and Orbera gastric balloon
• Endoscopic Revision: for patients who have regained weight after gastric sleeve or gastric bypass surgery

Medical Weight Loss

The clinic also offers medical weight loss treatment that includes:

• Semaglutide
• Tirzepatide

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Additional Wellness Services

Other services mentioned include:

• IV vitamin therapy
• NAD+ injections

The clinic name and service profile also reflect a focus on gastrointestinal care in addition to weight loss treatment.

Doctors and Medical Professionals

The primary medical professional listed for the clinic is Dr. Donald Portocarrero, DO.

His credentials include:

• Triple board-certified
• Board certifications in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Obesity Medicine
• Experience in bariatric endoscopy and complex GI procedures

His education and training listed in the research include:

• Graduated from Western University of Health Sciences in 2008
• Completed residency at Adventist Health White Memorial
• Completed fellowship at Loma Linda University Medical Center

No other doctors were confirmed as affiliated with this clinic in the provided research.

Reviews and Patient Feedback

Patient feedback in the research generally praises Dr. Portocarrero and the clinic staff for:

• Professionalism
• Communication
• Supportive care
• Positive weight loss results

Multiple reviews specifically mention satisfaction with the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) procedure. Patients also noted the non-surgical nature of the treatment and the recovery experience.

Reported positive themes include:

• Kind and thorough communication
• Staff described as friendly and supportive
• Patients feeling at ease during treatment
• Continued follow-up after procedures

Testimonials and Quotes

The research includes the following patient statements:

• Dr. Portocarrero is a great doctor and I have trusted him with my procedure and after care. I am very pleased. Thank you Dr. Portocarrero and staff you are all so wonderful.
• My experience with the (ESG) procedure has been nothing but amazing! If I could I would do it all over again and go to Dr. Portocarrero once again!
• The truth is super happy, I love so many clinics, it was my best option where Dr. Portocarrero explained to me what was best, super friendly, the truth is on February 14 I had the sleeve endoscopy, super happy to see my results, God willing, and yes, I would recommend this excellent clinic.
• He was amazing at communicating and keeping me calm throughout the process along with the recovery. I’m entering my second week of recovery and he continues to regularly check up on me and make sure everything is ok. Overall, he was an amazing doctor and communicator along with being transparent. Thank you.

Pricing and Value Signals

The clinic website states that ESG is currently a self-pay procedure and is often not covered by most medical insurance plans.

The practice also states that it offers:

• Flexible financing plans
• Monthly payment options for procedures

The research notes that specific pricing for consultations, Semaglutide programs, and other services is not publicly listed on the clinic website.

Verification Notes

The following points were noted in the research:

• ESG is often not covered by most medical insurance plans
• Long-term effectiveness of endoscopic procedures compared to traditional bariatric surgery is still being studied
• General risks of endoscopic procedures include stomach discomfort, nausea, and vomiting
• Specific pricing for consultations, Semaglutide programs, and other services is not publicly available on the clinic website
• Other doctor names appearing in one directory listing were not confirmed as affiliated with this clinic