San Bernardino and Redlands are east of Rancho Cucamonga along the 210 and I-10 freeways. Lap-Band patients from these cities can go to the Red Oak Street office of Davtyan Medical Weight Loss & Wellness for adjustments, a long-overdue check, or advice on removal or conversion. Because the trip takes a while, it pays to settle coverage and transport before the first appointment.
Heading west to Red Oak Street
From San Bernardino: the 210 (Foothill Freeway) west to the I-15, then south to Foothill Boulevard and west to Spruce Avenue, which leads to Red Oak Street. From downtown San Bernardino, the trip is roughly 17 to 20 miles depending on the route. Foothill Boulevard, the old Route 66, also runs the whole way as a surface-street alternative.
From Redlands: the I-10 west to Milliken Avenue, north on Milliken to Arrow Route, then west to Red Oak Street. From Redlands City Hall on Cajon Street, that is about 26 miles.
By train: Metrolink lists its San Bernardino - Downtown station (174 South E Street) and its Redlands - University station (1100 E. Park Avenue) with San Bernardino Line service, the line that also stops in Rancho Cucamonga. The last couple of miles from the Rancho Cucamonga station need a bus, taxi or ride.
San Bernardino and Redlands in local data
The California Department of Finance estimates San Bernardino's population at 222,292 and Redlands's at 73,811 on January 1, 2026.
Modeled CDC PLACES figures for adults in 2023 show a wide gap between the two cities:
| Adults, 2023 | San Bernardino | Redlands |
|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% | 28.9% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 13.6% | 10.0% |
| No health insurance, ages 18 to 64 | 20.2% | 9.1% |
| Lacked reliable transportation in the past year | 16.6% | 8.2% |
In San Bernardino, roughly one adult in five under 65 was uninsured and about one in six lacked reliable transportation. Either one can get in the way of regular band visits, so sort out coverage and transport before booking.
Coverage and rides
San Bernardino and Redlands share a county with Rancho Cucamonga. The Department of Health Care Services' 2026 table gives the county three Medi-Cal managed care plans (IEHP, Molina Healthcare of California and Kaiser Permanente) and adds SCAN Connections for dual Medicare and Medi-Cal members.
For IEHP Medi-Cal members without a car, the plan's website describes free rides both ways to specialist appointments, arranged through its transportation line. The practice works with PPO and HMO plans that allow care with Dr. Davtyan. Ask the office to confirm your plan when you book. Our guide to IEHP, Medi-Cal and bariatric surgery explains authorization for bariatric and revision care. Other ways to pay are on our insurance and financing page.
What band patients from the east end need to plan
If your band was placed many years ago, our guide to how long a Lap-Band lasts summarizes what long-term studies show. A long gap since your last check is a reason to come in. Under the FDA labeling, ongoing follow-up is part of having a band, and the labeling warns that poor weight loss may come from an enlarged pouch rather than a loose band.
For a visit from San Bernardino or Redlands, bring your records and medication list, say on the phone what symptoms you have, and allow time for traffic on the way home. For any operation, arrange an adult to drive you. If you plan to use IEHP rides, call the plan as soon as the appointment date is set, because rides are booked through IEHP rather than through the doctor's office.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take the train from San Bernardino or Redlands?
Yes, it is possible. Metrolink lists San Bernardino Line service at its San Bernardino - Downtown and Redlands - University stations, and the same line stops in Rancho Cucamonga on Azusa Court. From there the office is about 2 miles by road, so you will need a bus, rideshare, or pickup. Check current schedules first.
I do not have health insurance right now. Can I still be seen?
Yes. The first consultation is complimentary, and the office will explain the costs of any fills, tests or procedures before anything is done. If you might qualify for Medi-Cal, it is worth looking into, since the county's Medi-Cal plans cover medical care, including specialist visits approved by the plan. Our insurance and financing page explains other options.
How should I plan a surgery day if I live in Redlands?
Arrange an adult to drive you there and back, because you cannot drive after anesthesia. Ask the office where the operation will take place and what time to arrive, then plan the drive with extra time for I-10 traffic. Have someone stay with you the first night, and keep the office number handy for questions once you are home.
What should I tell a San Bernardino emergency room about my band?
Say that you have an adjustable gastric band, when it was placed, and how much fluid it holds if you know. Give them your surgeon's phone number. The FDA patient guide says that in an emergency, someone familiar with ports and Huber needles (special non-coring needles) can deflate the band and then contact a Lap-Band surgeon. Call the office afterward.
Talk with Dr. Davtyan in Rancho Cucamonga
Dr. David G. Davtyan, MD, FACS, FICS, FASMBS, is a bariatric surgeon with a Lap-Band of his own, and Spanish is spoken at the office. Call 909-355-2525 or 877-9-BE-SLIM (877-923-7546), visit 8330 Red Oak Street, Suite 201, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, or use the contact page. The Rancho Cucamonga Lap-Band guide has more.
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