Dr. Li is a board certified general surgeon with a special focus in minimally invasive, advanced laparoscopic (keyhole) and bariatric (weight loss) surgery.
Dr. Li is skilled in bariatric surgery which includes laparoscopic gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric band. He is also experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of gallbladder disease, abdominal wall hernias, hiatal hernias, gastroesophageal reflux, diseases of the spleen, adrenal gland disorders, and intestinal disease – stomach/intestinal/colon cancer, diverticulitis, obstruction.
Dr. Li understands that patients are more than their medical problems. He strives to provide quality and compassionate care to the whole person. Dr. Li’s desire to create an individualized treatment plan for each patient, not only addressing the disease process, but also providing comfort and emotional support during their journey. Dr. Li is committed to holding this standard with each and every patient. When not caring for patients, Dr. Li enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with his family.
Dr. Michael Li was born in and raised in Southern California. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of California in Los Angeles, California. He then went on to earn his medical degree at New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY. Dr. Li completed an internship at UC Irvine Medical Center and completed a general surgery residency at UC Irvine Medical Center. He then completed his fellowship training in Advanced Minimally Invasive, Endoscopic, and Bariatric Surgery at Scripps Clinic in San Diego, CA. He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery.