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Dr. Helmuth T. Billy, MD - Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery in Ventura, California

Dr. Helmuth T. Billy, MD

Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

Ventura, California
Telehealth ↗
NPI: 1447317664· License: G072954 (CA) verify
Medical school: University Of California, Davis School Of Medicine · Graduated 1991(~35 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2024): $88,427 across 171 payments (what this means)
4.81(183 ratings)

In Dr. Helmuth T. Billy's own words

How Dr. Helmuth T. Billy describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • Many of our long-term patients will remember Nancy as the person who met them at the hospital on the morning of their surgery

Specialization

  • Specializes in laparoscopic bariatric surgery.

Training & credentials

  • The practice emphasizes patient education and guidance.

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About

Dr. Helmuth T. Billy is a board-certified Bariatric Surgeon practicing in Ventura, California, also Board Certified in General Surgery. He specializes in bariatric medicine and surgery, performing procedures such as laparoscopic gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and Lap-Band surgeries. His practice offers comprehensive, multi-disciplinary weight-loss programs. Dr. Billy's practice aims to provide the highest level of patient support and understanding, emphasizing patient education and guidance throughout the weight loss journey. Patient care integrates information seminars and robust patient support groups, which are available both in person and virtually via Google Meet, often held on Thursdays at 6pm. The practice also hosts guest speakers, such as dieticians from CMH, at events. Further support initiatives include clothing exchanges, "support angels" for patient-to-patient help, annual picnics, holiday parties, and community fundraising events like The Walk From Obesity. A team member meets patients at the hospital on the morning of their surgery to provide support.

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Specialties

  • Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Below, you'll find crowdsourced data on the actual costs of surgeries performed by Dr. Helmuth T. Billy, submitted anonymously by the patient community. Use this as a guide to better anticipate your own expenses. Please note that final costs can vary based on your specific medical needs.

Gastric Sleeve Surgery

$1,000

Below typicalTypical in Ventura: $4,490–$14,625 (median $9,250, 6 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Helmuth T. Billy

Sourced directly from Dr. Helmuth T. Billy's social posts and replies.

Does Dr. Billy's practice offer virtual participation for support groups or events?
Yes, the practice hosts support group meetings and other events that can be joined in person or virtually, often using Google Meet links provided by the practice. Support meetings for weight loss are typically held on Thursdays at 6pm via Google Meet.
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What patient support initiatives does Dr. Billy's practice offer?
The practice provides a variety of patient support initiatives, including clothing exchanges, 'support angels' for patient-to-patient assistance, annual picnics, holiday parties, and fundraising community events like The Walk From Obesity.
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From Dr. Helmuth T. Billy's Instagram

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Patient Experience

Dr. Helmuth T. Billy Review Summary

4.15
Dr. Billy has a 5.0 rating on one platform with only two reviews. However, other platforms show varying scores. Yelp shows a lower rating of 2.7/5, while Vitals has him at 4.2/5 and Google Reviews at a high 4.9/5. It's a good idea to check out all the reviews to get a balanced perspective.

Ratings from Other Platforms

yelp.com

2.7 out of 5

Based on 10 reviews

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vitals.com

4.2 out of 5

Based on 39 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.9 out of 5

Based on 501 reviews

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Dr. Helmuth T. Billy, MD - Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery in Ventura, California

Main Office

3200 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, California

(805) 246-9000

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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$88,427

Payments

171

Compared to peers

Substantially above average

Dr. Helmuth T. Billy received $88,427 across 171 payments in 2024. That is higher than about 97% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program, and the largest single payer was Medtronic, Inc..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Phone: (805) 246-9000

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

3200 Telegraph Rd

Ventura, California 93003

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Office Information

Phone: (805) 246-9000

Where does Dr. Helmuth T. Billy practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

3200 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, California 93003

(2 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified In General Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Helmuth T. Billy online?
This information isn't available in the provided details. Check Dr. Billy's website or contact his office at (805) 246-9000 or (805) 676-9100 to inquire about online appointment scheduling.
Does Dr. Helmuth T. Billy offer telehealth?
This information is not available in the provided text. Contact Dr. Billy's office directly to inquire about telehealth options.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Helmuth T. Billy?
A 28-year-old female patient who underwent Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) with Dr. Billy found the procedure to be "Beyond Worth It."
What areas of care does Dr. Helmuth T. Billy cater to?
Dr. Billy specializes in bariatric medicine and surgery, offering procedures like laparoscopic gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and Lap-Band surgeries. He provides comprehensive, multi-disciplinary weight-loss programs. His background also includes general surgery, emergency medicine, and trauma surgery. The comprehensive program includes guest speakers like dieticians from CMH at events. Patient care integrates information seminars and robust patient support groups. A team member meets patients at the hospital on the morning of their surgery to provide support.