Bariatrics - Meet The Team - Lompoc Valley Medical Center

Bariatrics - Meet The Team

Meet the Team

Our bariatric surgery team includes multiple health professionals who can provide all the care you need, from surgeons to dietitians and even financial advocates.

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Christopher R. Taglia, MD

Position: General Surgery
Phone: 805-737-8700
Mailing Address: 1225 North H Street, Lompoc, CA 93436

Fax: 805-737-8782

Rahim A. Raoufi, MD

Position: Internal Medicine
Phone: 805-740-6633
Mailing Address: 228 South D Street, #B, Lompoc, CA, 93436

Residency

Khawar M. Gul, MD

Position: Cardiovascular Disease
Phone: 805-735-7771
Mailing Address: PO Box 607, Lompoc, CA 93438

Fax: 805-735-9911

M. Cristina Ortega

Position: Bariatric Program Coordinator
Phone: 805-737-3382
Email Address: bariatrics@lompocvmc.com

Cristina Ortega has held numerous clinical positions in nursing since 2007, including positions at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and as an Intensive…

Hayley Esdale

Position: Registered Dietitian

Hayley is a Registered Dietitian working with both inpatient and outpatient nutrition services.

Michael Dixon

Position: Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Program Manager

Michael Dixon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is our Behavioral Health Program Manager, practicing at Lompoc Health — North H Center.