Dr. Laura Machado, MD

I am so thankful that I went with Dr. Machado as my surgeon. She has been there for me the entire journey I have taken. Three years after my surgery and she is still there for me as she is all of her patients. The aftercare she gives with her program is a lifelong program not just a few months after. She is as invested in your success as you will be. I see others have said she is rude but that is a personal opinion on their part. She wont sugar coat things and watch you fail, she is going to be honest with you and tell you how it is and stand there supporting you in your success. I will take her and her style over other surgeons who don't give the level of care or have the interest in the quality of the product we use. She gave me a chance at a life I have counted out and my primary physician told me I wouldn't have.

Do NOT go to this Doctor!!!! She is cold and heartless and shouldn’t be in practice!!!! She does not care about her patients, only that paycheck! Despicable! Here is just one reason why to avoid her: Patient Email to her exactly as sent removing only the insurance company name: Subject: Revision surgery Message Body: Hello I have had lapband since 2009 and have failed to keep weight off. I have gained all weight back plus about 20 lbs because I have not had a bariatric doctor since 2017. Now that I have (new insurance) Id like to try to get myself back on the right track, and would like to do a revision to get rid of the lapband. Thank you. HER REPLY exactly as sent: Out of pocket costs $500 transfer fee for consult This takes two separate procedures and out of pocket revision fee due at time of band removal. If she’s not up for it don’t waste my time Laura Machado MD Sent from my iPhone Don’t use this “doctor”! She clearly forgot that medicine is about caring

Dr Machado is the absolute best in her field! After a prior surgeon left me suffering with a stomach stricture for almost 3 years after a gastric sleeve surgery, Dr Machado treated me with care, concern, dignity and respect! She listened to my cry over the stricture preventing me from eating and caused so much weight loss I was half the person I was before surgery. She promised to help me and she revised me to a gastric bypass and removed the stomach stricture! Today is the best I have ever felt! Dr Machado has the best bed side manner of any surgeon I have ever gone to. She is strict but only IF you do not do as you are supposed to so you can remain active and healthy!

Wonderful doctor and helpful staff. One thing people may not know is Sacramento Bariatric Medical Associates also offers CoolSculpting.

Dr. Machado is amazing and has changed my life forever. Her straight up straight talk approach makes your medical decisions easy to make

She is nicest and most charming doctor you will find. She always takes her time with and you never feel like she is trying to rush you out. After my wife’s surgery everyone that we bumped into at the hospital could not say enough things about her and either can we.

Charges an additional $3,200 “program fee” for a sleeve and $4,200 for a bi-pass that is not covered by any insurance. Staff is extremely rude and difficult and no matter what’s going on you will never get a call back from the doctor. They seemed so nice at the seminar and initial visit but I have seen them be nasty to so many patients while waiting in the waiting room. Find another doctor!

Never have I ever spoke to such a rude doctor. I'm very blessed that she was not my surgeon!!! She has and unprofessional attitude and treats patients with no respect.

Awsome doctor! The best! I had been preauthorized with 3 other providers and kept cancelling because I was not confident in the providers or their staff. Dr. Machado was thorough and did a complete exam on me. Her follow through and bedside manner are great. Her staff is awesome too! I would recommend her in a heart beat!

My husband received a lap band with Dr. Machado and had lost over 50 lbs so far. She is so down to earth and made us feel comfortable right away. She and her team are fabulous, we are very lucky to have found her! She is easy to get ahold of, and the wait times at the office are minimal. I would highly recommend her to anyone!