The 20 Best Appendicitis Doctors Near Me in long beach, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 59 doctor with experience in Appendicitis near long beach, CA. Of these, 51 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nam Nguyen is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Bile Duct Cysts, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Splenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Nguyen 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 
     (14.4 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
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine

    Visal Nga, DO Private Practice

    1050 Linden Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Visal Nga is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Nga 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 Sepsis, Heart Attack, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Nga is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine.

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

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc

    1760 Termino Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Murray is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Murray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Umbilical Hernia. Dr. Murray is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery General Surgery, and Surgery (Sub: Surgical Critical Care). Dr. Murray is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adrienne Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Appendicitis, Diffuse Panbronchiolitis, and Asthma in Children.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine

    St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach

    1050 Linden Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juan Polanco is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Polanco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Renovascular Hypertension, Interstitial Nephritis, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Endoscopy.

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

    Cherese Mari Laulhere Children's Village

    2701 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dean Anselmo is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Anselmo is rated as an Experienced 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 Congenital Athymia, VACTERL Association, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Referral may be required

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sunayna Bakaya is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Bakaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Ascites. Dr. Bakaya is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc

    1760 Termino Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nolan Desa is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Desa 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 Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Desa is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Desa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine

    ProHealth Partners Medical Group

    5150 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste 500, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Issa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Issa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Issa is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Issa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum California-Monarch

    3633 Long Beach Blvd Ste 105, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pourya Mirsaeid-Ghazi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Mirsaeid-Ghazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Hyperaldosteronism, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, and Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess.

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

    Vascular And General Surgery Associates

    3747 Worsham Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andre Maginot is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Maginot 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Maginot is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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

    Vascular And General Surgery Associates

    3747 Worsham Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Simon Rayhanabad is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Rayhanabad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Varicose Veins, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Rayhanabad is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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

    Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center

    25825 Vermont Ave, 
    Harbor City, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hossein Masoomi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Harbor City, California. Dr. Masoomi 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 Appendicitis, Diverticular Disease, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Abdominal Wall Surgery, and Appendectomy.

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

    First Choice Physician Partners

    3851 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati 
    Offers Telehealth

    Ravi Shah is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery and American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery - General Surgery.

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

    Charles C. Guidry, Jr., DO Private Practice

    15944 Colorado Ave, 
    Paramount, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Guidry is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Paramount, California. Dr. Guidry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Dr. Guidry is board certified in American Os Bd Surgery (Sub: Surgical Critical Care) and American Os Bd Surgery General. Dr. Guidry is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ata Mazaheri, MD Private Practice

    3400 Lomita Blvd, Ste 200, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ata Mazaheri is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Mazaheri is rated as an Experienced 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 Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Mazaheri is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Mazaheri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center

    25825 Vermont Ave, 
    Harbor City, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jun Ma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Harbor City, California. Dr. Ma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine

    Diego I. Kriger, MD Private Practice

    1535 Lomita Blvd, Ste 412, 
    Harbor City, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diego Kriger is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Harbor City, California. Dr. Kriger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Apoplexy, Stroke, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Kriger is board certified in Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Robert H. McKay, MD Private Practice

    Lakewood Regional Medical Ctr, 3700 E South St, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Mckay is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Mckay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Mckay is board certified in Radiology Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Rad. Dr. Mckay 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 long beach, 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 long beach, 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 long beach, 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 long beach, 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 long beach, 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 long beach, 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 long beach, 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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