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We're here to help you through this challenging time as you consider your options for a healthier lifestyle. Our goal is to provide safe and effective modern care in an environment of support and compassion. We strive to give you confidence in our techniques and comfort in our care.

Meet the Surgeons

Dr. David Thoman

Specializes in minimally-invasive gastrointestinal and weight loss surgery.
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Dr. Kimberly Grafton

Specializes in treatment of breast cancer and disease, and malignant melanoma. Read Her Bio

Dr. Pamela Lee

Specializes in disorders of the colon and rectum, as well as trauma surgery.
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Patient Information Seminars

Patient Information Seminars Considering weight loss surgery in California? We welcome you to attend one of our seminars held across the Central Coast to find out if it could be right for you.
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Single-Incision Laparoscopic
Surgery Technique

Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery Technique This minimally invasive surgical technique requires only one incision inside the belly button, instead of multiple incisions on the abdomen. SILS is truly "scarless" surgery and a good choice for anyone concerned with scarring. Dr. Thoman is a leader in minimally invasive surgery and was the first surgeon on the Central Coast to perform this technique.

Featured Patient Story

Lynda, a kindergarten teacher and mother, suffered from exhaustion, depression, and embarrassment from her obesity. At 305 pounds and barely 5 feet tall, she chose gastric bypass surgery with Dr. Thoman to enhance her life.
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Meet the Staff

Our staff of highly trained and experienced health care professionals will be there to support you through your weight loss journey. Our practice is dedicated to providing a satisfying experience while enhancing your health and wellness.
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Advanced Surgical Associates
520 West Junipero Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone: (805) 730-1470
Fax: (805) 730-1473

Certified by the American Board of Surgery, David Scott Thoman, MD, FACS, specializes in laparoscopic gastrointestinal and weight loss options in California. He is the first surgeon on the Central Coast to offer single-incision LAP-BAND® surgery, hernia surgery, gallbladder surgery, and appendectomy. Kimberly Grafton, MD, FACS, specializes in surgery for diseases of the breast, including breast cancer surgery, as well treatment for malignant melanoma. They see patients from Fresno, Bakersfield, Ventura, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara, California.