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  It all started on a hot and sunny California afternoon late in the summer of 2001. Dr. Jeffrey Johnsrud, a General Surgeon with extensive Laparoscopic skills, approached his friend and colleague Dr. Sami Hamamji with the proposal to start a Bariatric Surgery program at St. Joseph Hospital, a state of the art community hospital in Orange, California. Both surgeons had been practicing there for more than ten years, in their mid forties they were looking for a new challenge.

     
 

Sami B. Hamamji, M.D.

Like many physicians, Dr. Hamamji chose a career in medicine because he has a sincere desire to help people get well. In addition, he believes in providing the highest quality and most up-to-date medical and surgical care to his patients in a caring and compassionate way. Dr. Hamamji received his medical degree from St. Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon. He then completed his General Surgery training at the University of Montreal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada ..
   
 

Jeffrey M. Johnsrud, M.D.

Dr. Jeffery M. Johnsrud decided to pursue a career in medicine because he enjoys helping people maintain good health. He strives to always provide the highest quality medical care possible, and always has his patients’ best interests at heart. Dr. Johnsrud received his medical degree from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.

   
 

   Eric H.Pham, M.D.
Dr. Eric Pham received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine, and graduated Magna Cum Laude. He then went on to receive his Doctorate of Medicine degree from the University of California, San Diego, followed by a General Surgery residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, California. After his residency, he completed a rewarding year of fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.