Overview
Certified by the American Board of General Surgery, Michael Albin, MD is an extensively trained hernia surgeon who works in partnership with his father, a renowned hernia surgeon, at the Hernia Center of Southern California. With offices located in Los Angeles, Orange County, and Riverside, the practice serves patients suffering from all types of hernias, including inguinal, incisional, sports, and umbilical hernias. Using a state-of-the-art laparoscopic repair system and his father's own Albin Tension-Free Mesh Technique, Dr. Albin can provide effective treatment with typically shorter recovery times and a lower risk of recurrence than traditional open procedures. Dr. Albin is a dedicated surgeon who puts the needs of his patients first, including working in-network with virtually all medical insurances and offering affordable financing options to reduce the cost of hernia surgery.
Dr. Albin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia and Umbilical Hernia.
Insurance
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
31 West Bellevue Dr, Pasadena, CA 91105
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General Surgery Medical Group Of Ventura County
Dr. Tuai attended Ohio State University, College of Medicine after he received his Undergraduate Degree in Biochemistry at UC Davis in 1992. He completed his general surgery residency at UC San Francisco/Fresno, where he spent a year as a clinical instructor in the Department of Surgery, before beginning a private practice in Chino. He joined the Group in December, 2004.Dr. Tuai is a Board Certified surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons who has extensive experience with advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques including robotic surgery.Dr. Tuai's passion is minimally invasive surgeries, especially involving the colon, stomach, gall bladder, and hernias. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Korean.Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals. Dr. Tuai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Experienced
- HerniaDr. Albin isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Albin isExperienced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.