Upland and Claremont sit just west of Rancho Cucamonga, a short drive from the Red Oak Street office of Davtyan Medical Weight Loss & Wellness. Residents of either city can book fills, checks, and removal or conversion evaluations there. The one difference worth knowing early is the county line: Upland is in San Bernardino County and Claremont is in Los Angeles County, which changes the Medi-Cal plans available.
Routes from Upland and from Claremont
From Upland: Arrow Highway runs east from Upland and continues into Rancho Cucamonga as Arrow Route; Red Oak Street turns off it just past Haven Avenue. From Upland City Hall on North Euclid Avenue, it is about 5 miles.
From Claremont: Foothill Boulevard, the old Route 66, runs east through Upland into Rancho Cucamonga, where Spruce Avenue leads south to Red Oak Street. From Claremont City Hall on Harvard Avenue, the drive is about 10 miles. The 210 (Foothill Freeway) and the I-10 are the freeway alternatives.
Both cities have Metrolink stations on the San Bernardino Line, the same line that stops in Rancho Cucamonga: Upland at 300 E. A Street and Claremont at 201 W. 1st Street. Plan on a short ride from the Rancho Cucamonga station to the office.
Two neighboring cities, different health pictures
The California Department of Finance estimates Upland's population at 78,406 and Claremont's at 38,262 on January 1, 2026.
CDC PLACES model-based estimates for 2023 show how different two neighbors can be:
| Adults, 2023 | Upland | Claremont |
|---|
| Obesity | 30.1% | 20.7% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.7% | 8.8% |
| No health insurance, ages 18 to 64 | 10.3% | 5.5% |
For comparison, the same CDC data put adult obesity at 33.3 percent for San Bernardino County and 26.5 percent for Los Angeles County. A city average says nothing about any one person. If you have a band, what matters is how it is working for you now, wherever you live.
Medi-Cal plans on each side of the county line
The state Department of Health Care Services publishes each county's Medi-Cal plans. Its 2026 table shows:
- Upland (San Bernardino County): Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), Molina Healthcare of California, and Kaiser Permanente.
- Claremont (Los Angeles County): Health Net Community Solutions, L.A. Care Health Plan, and Kaiser Permanente.
In both counties, DHCS also lists SCAN Connections for people with both Medicare and Medi-Cal, and it notes that more Medicare-Medi-Cal plans operate in Los Angeles County through delegation. If you live in Claremont, your plan's network is built around Los Angeles County. Seeing a surgeon across the line in Rancho Cucamonga may need a referral or authorization, so call your plan first. The practice works with PPO and HMO plans that allow care with Dr. Davtyan. The office will check your coverage too. Our guide to insurance for band removal and revision explains how plans make these decisions.
What Upland and Claremont band patients usually need
Being close helps with the part of band care that depends on short, regular visits. The FDA patient guide describes adjustments as part of routine office visits that take only a few minutes, with no overnight stay, and says long-term follow-up is the key to success. Living nearby makes it easier to come in when something changes, such as new reflux or food sticking, instead of waiting months.
For bigger decisions, such as removal or a conversion to a sleeve, nearby residents can attend the evaluation, tests, and follow-up visits without long trips.
Being close is not a reason to drive in during an emergency, though. If you cannot swallow liquids, vomit blood, pass black stools, or have severe chest or abdominal pain, call 911 or go to the closest emergency room, and tell the staff you have a gastric band. Call the office afterward so your surgeon can follow up.
Frequently asked questions
I live in Claremont. Can my Los Angeles County Medi-Cal plan cover a surgeon in Rancho Cucamonga?
It depends on your plan. L.A. Care, Health Net, and Kaiser each build networks around Los Angeles County, and care outside that network usually needs approval. Call the member services number on your card and ask whether a bariatric surgeon in San Bernardino County is in network or can be authorized. Then share the answer with the office.
Will I need a day off work for a band fill?
Usually not. The FDA patient guide describes a fill as part of a routine office visit that takes only a few minutes, with no overnight stay. Allow time for the check-in, the conversation with your surgeon, and drinking water afterward to test the new setting. Follow the eating instructions you are given for the rest of the day.
Which Metrolink stations serve Upland and Claremont?
Metrolink lists an Upland station at 300 E. A Street and a Claremont station at 201 W. 1st Street, both on the San Bernardino Line, which also stops in Rancho Cucamonga on Azusa Court. That station is about 2 miles from the office, so plan a bus, rideshare, or pickup for the last part, and check the current schedule.
Should I get a second opinion before having my band removed?
It can help, especially if you were told removal is urgent without tests, or you are unsure whether to convert. A second opinion should include a review of your records and imaging. Our guide to a second opinion on a Lap-Band problem lists the records to bring and the questions to ask.
Talk with Dr. Davtyan near Upland and Claremont
Dr. David G. Davtyan, MD, FACS, FICS, FASMBS, is a bariatric surgeon who lives with a Lap-Band himself; the first consultation is complimentary. 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. More topics are in the Rancho Cucamonga Lap-Band guide.
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