Laura Machado, MD

Dr. Laura Machado is a highly experienced bariatric surgeon with over 23 years of experience and has performed over 8,000 procedures. Her practice is 100% dedicated to Bariatric Surgery and Obesity Management. Dr. Machado is a California native, receiving her Doctor of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego and completing her surgical residency at the University of California, Davis. She has developed and directed bariatric programs throughout the Sacramento region and is a trusted provider by patients and physicians in the community.

Dr. Machado is double Board Certified in both Metabolic Bariatric Surgery (ABS-FPMBS) and Obesity Medicine (DABOM). Her experience and advanced certifications are unique in the Sacramento region. Dr. Machado provides a comprehensive, personalized approach to the treatment of obesity and provides long-term support and follow up care. She offers all bariatric surgical procedures and treats obesity at all levels and all ages. She has extensive experience with complex, revisional surgery and offers a comfortable, state-of-the-art environment for her patients. Dr. Machado believes the treatment of obesity requires an individualized approach to help patients achieve and maintain their health and weight loss goals.