The 20 Best Appendicitis Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

Find the Top Appendicitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 134 doctor with experience in Appendicitis near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 103 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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134 providers found
    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Gayer is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gayer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Appendicitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Family Medicine

    White Memorial Community Health Center

    1828 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Grace Floutsis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Floutsis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Hepatitis B, and Bacterial Gastroenteritis. Dr. Floutsis is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Floutsis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cathy Shin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Appendicitis, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Oophorectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shin is currently accepting new patients.

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    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Magdi Alexander, MD FACS

    50 Bellefontaine St, 409, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Magdi Alexander is a Colorectal Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Alexander is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Alexander is board certified in American Board Or Surgery.

    Elite in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Talan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Talan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Talan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Referral may be required

    Manhattan Beach Imaging And Interventional Center

    2200 N Sepulveda Blvd, 
    Manhattan Beach, CA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Douek is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Manhattan Beach, California. Dr. Douek is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Appendicitis, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Douek is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Surgical Multispecialties Med Grp

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Ste 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Johanna Basa is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Basa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Angiofibroma, Acrospiroma, Gallbladder Disease, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Basa is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Basa is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    Nhan C. Tran, MD Private Practice

    1401 S Grand Ave, C/o Radiology, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nhan Tran is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tran is board certified in Radiology Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Lac-USC Medical Center

    1200 N State St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peep Talving is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Talving is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Low Blood Pressure, Cholecystitis, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Talving is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Dohenny Eye Medical Group

    1450 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Luke Putnam is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Putnam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Appendicitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Vogt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Vogt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Compartment Syndrome, Appendicitis, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Gallbladder Removal, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Spurrier is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Spurrier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Omphalocele, and Pectus Carinatum.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Gregory A. Chambers, MD A Medical Corporation

    231 W Vernon Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Chambers is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chambers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Gastrointestinal Perforation. Dr. Chambers is board certified in Surgery General Surgery and American Board Surgery. Dr. Chambers is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Southern California Permanente Medical Group

    4760 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roman Sydorak is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sydorak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Appendicitis, Pectus Carinatum, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Optum - Glendale

    225 W Broadway, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gudata Hinika is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Hinika is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hinika is board certified in Surgery General Surgery and American Board Surgery. Dr. Hinika is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    100 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Wu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Faisal A. Khan, MD Private Practice

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Ste 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Faisal Khan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Thyroidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Khan is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    On Wang, MD Private Practice

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Ste 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    On Wang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Wang is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine

    Adventist Health White Memorial

    1720 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arti Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Referral may be required

    Adventist Health White Memorial

    1720 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Farnoosh Nooryani is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nooryani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Fecal Impaction, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. Nooryani is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Appendicitis?

    Appendicitis is a condition in which your appendix gets inflamed. The appendix is a small pouch attached to the end of the large intestine.

    When should I see an Appendicitis doctor near Los Angeles, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Appendicitis doctor near Los Angeles, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Appendicitis doctors near Los Angeles, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Appendicitis doctors near Los Angeles, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Appendicitis doctor near Los Angeles, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Appendicitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Appendicitis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Appendicitis doctor near Los Angeles, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Appendicitis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Appendicitis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Appendicitis doctors near Los Angeles, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Appendicitis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Appendicitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Appendicitis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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