Dr. Helmuth Billy specializes in providing laparoscopic bariatric surgery as part of a comprehensive multidisciplinary weight-loss program. http://drbillybariatrics.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmuthbillymd.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmuthbillymd.bsky.social/post/3mfdmyyfugs24It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of our beloved team member Nancy Barber. Nancy has been a vital part of our practice for 22 years, offering the highest level of patient support and understanding.21 Feb 2026 03:00 +0000at://did:plc:lbfvr5v3bl7vidlufipejs5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfdmyyfugs24https://bsky.app/profile/helmuthbillymd.bsky.social/post/3m6nw5qo3vk2aOn this Thanksgiving, we are grateful for the strength, courage, and resilience of our patients. Every step you take toward health is worth celebrating, and we’re honored to walk alongside you on your journey. Happy Thanksgiving!28 Nov 2025 03:14 +0000at://did:plc:lbfvr5v3bl7vidlufipejs5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6nw5qo3vk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/helmuthbillymd.bsky.social/post/3m2sjooec7k2wAnnouncing the arrival of the latest state the art Robotic technology from Intuitive Surgical.  Intuitive has delivered the new DV5 operating robot to Community Memorial Hospital. CMH now has the most technologically advanced robotic program in Ventura County10 Oct 2025 01:33 +0000at://did:plc:lbfvr5v3bl7vidlufipejs5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2sjooec7k2whttps://bsky.app/profile/helmuthbillymd.bsky.social/post/3m2l6zbezzc2vGot a chance to navigate the coolest and most advanced robot on the market. Many thanks to Intuitive for spondoring this ASMBS annual meeting and bringing their technology here for us to test drive!07 Oct 2025 03:34 +0000at://did:plc:lbfvr5v3bl7vidlufipejs5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2l6zbezzc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmuthbillymd.bsky.social/post/3lw7w72bvgs26When you live in American but love the Icelandic candy you had as a child Many thanks to my Aunt Bertha for bringing these for me all the way from Reykjavik12 Aug 2025 18:16 +0000at://did:plc:lbfvr5v3bl7vidlufipejs5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3lw7w72bvgs26https://bsky.app/profile/helmuthbillymd.bsky.social/post/3lrz5you33222At the ASMBS meeting in Washington DC and today i went with Dr Pearl Ma and Dr Mona Misra to Capital Hill where we met with the congressional offices of our representatives. Rep Salud Carbajol, Senator Adam Schiff and Rep Vince Fong.20 Jun 2025 04:06 +0000at://did:plc:lbfvr5v3bl7vidlufipejs5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrz5you33222https://bsky.app/profile/helmuthbillymd.bsky.social/post/3lg77is2vhs22On this MLK Day, Dr. Billy is teaching our resident Dr. Tacket all about complex robotic surgery. “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.20 Jan 2025 20:47 +0000at://did:plc:lbfvr5v3bl7vidlufipejs5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3lg77is2vhs22https://bsky.app/profile/helmuthbillymd.bsky.social/post/3lfnfk5iiwk2bThe first support group of 2025 is this Thursday. Dr. Binder will join to discuss the importance of sleep and exercise. Come early to check out our Clothing Exchange too!13 Jan 2025 18:47 +0000at://did:plc:lbfvr5v3bl7vidlufipejs5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfnfk5iiwk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmuthbillymd.bsky.social/post/3lesd56qt622wNEW from Bariatric Fusion. The GLP-ONE + can benefit bariatric patients both pre-op and post-op weight loss. Available now in our office!03 Jan 2025 00:22 +0000at://did:plc:lbfvr5v3bl7vidlufipejs5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3lesd56qt622whttps://bsky.app/profile/helmuthbillymd.bsky.social/post/3ldmkimu42c2hDr. Billy decided to take the train to San Diego for the ASMBS annual meeting today.18 Dec 2024 23:53 +0000at://did:plc:lbfvr5v3bl7vidlufipejs5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldmkimu42c2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmuthbillymd.bsky.social/post/3ldhmtyhcfs27Dr. Billy completes his 100th robotic case today with the DaVinci Robot system. 64 since June! Congrats Dr. Billy! #weightlosssurgery #weightlissrobotics #roboticsurgery #davincirobots17 Dec 2024 00:51 +0000at://did:plc:lbfvr5v3bl7vidlufipejs5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldhmtyhcfs27https://bsky.app/profile/helmuthbillymd.bsky.social/post/3ldablaspks24Dr. Billy is spending his Friday evening at Journal Club with our residents. #surgicalresidents #journalclub14 Dec 2024 02:41 +0000at://did:plc:lbfvr5v3bl7vidlufipejs5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldablaspks24https://bsky.app/profile/helmuthbillymd.bsky.social/post/3lcycandsfk2fStarting another Tuesday in the Robot Room. We have an exceptional staff that makes this possible.10 Dec 2024 22:32 +0000at://did:plc:lbfvr5v3bl7vidlufipejs5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcycandsfk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmuthbillymd.bsky.social/post/3lcodfofo3k2tToday we are using the Intuitive system to help us with a revision operation. When gastric bypass fails to achieve results and we have exhausted dietary and behavioral changes, a robotic reversal of the gastric bypass can be followed with a robotic duodenal switch. #weightlosssurgery06 Dec 2024 23:26 +0000at://did:plc:lbfvr5v3bl7vidlufipejs5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcodfofo3k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/helmuthbillymd.bsky.social/post/3lcm6kppcse2sDr. Billy in action! Bariatric surgery using a robot has small incisions and can be less invasive. Interested? Get started with us06 Dec 2024 02:54 +0000at://did:plc:lbfvr5v3bl7vidlufipejs5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcm6kppcse2shttps://bsky.app/profile/helmuthbillymd.bsky.social/post/3lcm63tspem2sToday we will reach our 90th robotic operation this year. This case is a one anastomosis gastric bypass. We have one of the largest experiences with OAGB here!06 Dec 2024 02:45 +0000at://did:plc:lbfvr5v3bl7vidlufipejs5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcm63tspem2s