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    MediFind found 147 doctor with experience in Appendicitis near Lynwood, CA. Of these, 117 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    147 providers found
      Elite in Appendicitis
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Elite in Appendicitis
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (12.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lorraine Kelley-Quon is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kelley-Quon is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Choledocholithiasis, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Appendectomy, and Oophorectomy.

      Advanced in Appendicitis
      Advanced in Appendicitis

      Martin Luther King Jr Community Medical Foundation

      1680 E 120th St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sindy Wei-Mester is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wei-Mester has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, and Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Appendicitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Appendicitis
      General Surgery

      Kaiser Permanente Orchard Medical Offices - General Surgery Department

      9449 E Imperial Highway, 
      Downey, CA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bernadette Laxa is a General Surgeon in Downey, California. Dr. Laxa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Laxa is currently accepting new patients.

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      Magdi G. Alexander
      Vascular Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      Vascular Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

      Magdi Alexander, MD FACS

      50 Bellefontaine St, 409, 
      Pasadena, CA 
       (14.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      31+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Magdi Grant Alexander is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and has been practicing the full breadth of general surgery for over 30 years. He is considered one of the top surgeons in the region. Dr. Alexander has been an integral member of the surgical teaching faculty at Huntington Hospital/Cedars Siani Affiliate for the past 26 years. He has been active in administrative positions and is currently the Chairman of the Department of Surgery at USC Arcadia. Formerly, he was the Chairman of Credentials and General Surgery section Chair at Huntington as well as being a current permanent member of the Quality Management Department at Huntington Hospital/Cedars Sinai Aff. He is also the former Section Chief of General / Vascular Surgery/ Thoracic divisions at Methodist Hospital. Dr. Alexander is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society for Gastro Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). His wide surgical focus involves expertise in Robotic Surgery, Advanced Laparoscopic surgery, General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Vascular surgery, and Oncological surgery. Dr. Alexander has received multiple acknowledgements from national and regional medical associations: including the coveted Surgical Teaching Faculty Award, Regional Physician of the Year Award, Pasadena Top Doctor, America’s Top Surgeon Award, and the Patient’s Choice Award 5-year honoree. His philosophy on surgical care can is cutting edge and interactive, designed for optimum success. . His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      General Surgery

      Desert Trauma Surgeons Inc

      3630 E Imperial Hwy, 
      Lynwood, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Carlos Guzman is a General Surgeon in Lynwood, California. Dr. Guzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypovolemic Shock, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, and Ogilvie Syndrome.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      3630 E Imperial Hwy, 
      Lynwood, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jason Deutsch is a Radiologist in Lynwood, California. Dr. Deutsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      St Francis Radiology Medical Group

      3630 E Imperial Hwy, 
      Lynwood, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Rajesh Bhavsar is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Lynwood, California. Dr. Bhavsar has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Stroke, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Bhavsar is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Experienced in Appendicitis

      St Francis Radiology Medical Group

      3630 E Imperial Hwy, 
      Lynwood, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Anish Patel is a Radiologist in Lynwood, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

      Desert Trauma Surgeons Inc

      3630 E Imperial Hwy, 
      Lynwood, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Farabi Hussain is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Lynwood, California. Dr. Hussain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hypovolemic Shock, Ogilvie Syndrome, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      General Surgery
      12021 Wilmington Ave, Bdlg 11 Suite 2200, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Akpene Gbegnon is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gbegnon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Appendicitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Family Medicine

      Superior Hospitalist Medical Group Inc

      1680 E 120th St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sarat Varghese is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Varghese has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Cellulitis, Sepsis, Interstitial Nephritis, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Experienced in Appendicitis

      Martin Luther King Jr Community Medical Foundation

      1680 E 120th St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ardalan Tangestanipoor is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tangestanipoor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Pleurisy.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Radiology | Pediatric Radiology

      Martin Luther King Jr Community Medical Foundation

      1680 E 120th St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jerry Loo is a Radiologist and a Pediatric Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Loo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Gallbladder Disease.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Radiology
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Radiology

      Martin Luther King Jr Community Medical Foundation

      1680 E 120th St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sumit Dua is a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Dua has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Gallbladder Disease, and Arachnoiditis.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      723 E Manchester Ave, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Parviz Akhavan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Akhavan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Food Allergy, Obesity in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Scabies.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      General Surgery
      15944 Colorado Ave, 
      Paramount, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Olivier Urayeneza is a General Surgeon in Paramount, California. Dr. Urayeneza has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, and Appendicitis.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Experienced in Appendicitis

      Southern California Permanente Medical Group

      9333 Imperial Hwy, 
      Downey, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Martin Rauch is a Radiologist in Downey, California. Dr. Rauch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Appendicitis, Pleural Effusion, and Visceromegaly.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Experienced in Appendicitis

      Downey Medical Center

      9333 Imperial Hwy, 
      Downey, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Abraham Schlossberg is a Radiologist in Downey, California. Dr. Schlossberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Pleural Effusion, Breast Lump, and Alcoholic Cirrhosis.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology

      Downey Medical Center

      9333 Imperial Hwy, 
      Downey, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Andrew Wu is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Downey, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Gallbladder Disease, Vertigo, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Appendicitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendicitis
      General Surgery

      Kaiser Permanente Orchard Medical Offices - General Surgery Department

      9449 E Imperial Highway, 
      Downey, CA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Fredrick Che is a General Surgeon in Downey, California. Dr. Che is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Che is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Lynwood, 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 Lynwood, 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 Lynwood, 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 Lynwood, 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 Lynwood, 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 Lynwood, 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 Lynwood, 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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