Our Team

Bobby S. Bhasker-Rao, MD, FACS, Inc. provides a range of surgical and nonsurgical weight loss solutions for adults living in and around Rancho Mirage, California. Fellowship-trained robotic bariatric surgeon Dr. Bobby has extensive training in daVinci® robotic technology to complete laparoscopic surgeries that support consistent and efficient weight loss. The practice empowers men and women to make necessary lifestyle and diet changes that are essential to optimal health.

Dr. Bobby earned his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California. After completing his residency at Brookdale University Hospital & Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Bobby returned to California to finish his fellowship training in robotic bariatric surgery at the University of California - Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, where he also served as a clinical instructor of surgery.

Dr. Bobby is a master of robotic surgery, using his expertise to train and educate other bariatric surgeons. In his private practice, Dr. Bobby performs laparoscopic gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, duodenal switch, and Lap-Band® surgeries with the daVinci system. He can also use daVinci technology to remove an appendix or gallbladder or treat an inguinal hernia. 

Dr. Bobby works with a skilled team of professionals to create customized nutrition counseling plans. In addition, the team provides personalized wellness services and physical fitness programs that include free exercise classes and peer support groups.

The Bobby S. Bhasker-Rao MD, Inc. staff understands that choosing to have bariatric surgery is a life-altering decision. They take a compassionate, personalized approach to pre-and postsurgical care so individuals can achieve their desired body weight and maintain optimum health for the rest of their lives.

Call Bobby S. Bhasker-Rao MD, Inc. in Rancho Mirage, California, today to schedule a consultation.

Courtney Pogue is a registered dietitian practicing Bariatric Nutrition since 2014. As a registered dietitian, Courtney has met national standards such as completing a Bachelor's Degree, going through a specialized training program, doing internship training, and passing a registration exam.

She focuses on making small changes in the diet at each visit to help the patient achieve their goal weight, keeping in mind food preferences. She works with patients in preparation for their weight loss surgery and post-surgery to help them keep their weight.

Courtney also moderates Eisenhower's monthly weight loss surgery support groups that are held the second Monday of every month from 6:30-8:00 pm in the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences on the Eisenhower Hospital Campus.

Damir is a certified personal trainer and a certified nutritional coach with a passion for helping others achieve their personal fitness goals and transformations. Being a part of this field is very personal to Damir, as he personally has lost and successfully kept off over a 100lbs himself. His personal journey of transforming his own health inspired him to enter this field, driven by a feeling of empathy and understanding towards the journeys of his own clients and the mission of helping others achieve their own personal health and fitness goals.

Damir teaches an online exercise class twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00pm - 6:00pm. If you have had surgery with Dr. Bobby and want to attend this class, please contact our office to get the link to log in.