Expertise in
12
conditions

Dr. Alessio Pigazzi

General Surgery
Cedars-Sinai Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery-Los Angeles
8635 W 3rd St Ste 770 Ofc West, 
Los Angeles, CA 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 2 Trials
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
12
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Cedars-Sinai Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery-Los Angeles
8635 W 3rd St Ste 770 Ofc West, 
Los Angeles, CA 

Overview

Alessio Pigazzi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Pigazzi is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Rectal Prolapse, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 151 peer reviewed articles and participating in 9 clinical trials. Dr. Pigazzi is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Colon & Rectal Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Cedars-Sinai Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery-Los Angeles
8635 W 3rd St Ste 770 Ofc West, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

9 Clinical Trials

Efficacy and Safety of the CG-100 Intraluminal Bypass Device in Colorectal and Coloanal Anastomoses: Prospective, Open Label, Randomized Trial
Efficacy and Safety of the CG-100 Intraluminal Bypass Device in Colorectal and Coloanal Anastomoses: Prospective, Open Label, Randomized Trial
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: July 06, 2026
Intervention Type: Device, Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
An Open-Label, Single-Center, Investigator Initiated Phase 1B Trial of E-CEL UVEC as an Adjunct Cell Therapy for Treatment of Anal Fistulas
An Open-Label, Single-Center, Investigator Initiated Phase 1B Trial of E-CEL UVEC as an Adjunct Cell Therapy for Treatment of Anal Fistulas
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: November 18, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: E-CEL UVEC
Study Phase: Phase 1
Multicenter Phase II Study of Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision (taTME) With Laparoscopic Assistance for Rectal Cancer
Multicenter Phase II Study of Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision (taTME) With Laparoscopic Assistance for Rectal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 15, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Evaluation of Ability to Detect Bowel Gas During Laparoscopic Right Colectomy With Intracorporeal Anastomosis
Evaluation of Ability to Detect Bowel Gas During Laparoscopic Right Colectomy With Intracorporeal Anastomosis
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 06, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Pilot Study to Determine Fructose Uptake by Primary Human Colorectal Tumors
A Pilot Study to Determine Fructose Uptake by Primary Human Colorectal Tumors
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 06, 2024
Intervention Type: Dietary supplement
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Multi-Center Prospective Comparison of Intracorporeal and Extracorporeal Anastomoses for Minimally Invasive Right Colectomy
A Multi-Center Prospective Comparison of Intracorporeal and Extracorporeal Anastomoses for Minimally Invasive Right Colectomy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 12, 2024
Intervention Type: Procedure
A Phase II/III Trial of Neoadjuvant FOLFOX With Selective Use of Combined Modality Chemoradiation Versus Preoperative Combined Modality Chemoradiation for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Low Anterior Resection With Total Mesorectal Excision (PROSPECT)
A Phase II/III Trial of Neoadjuvant FOLFOX With Selective Use of Combined Modality Chemoradiation Versus Preoperative Combined Modality Chemoradiation for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Low Anterior Resection With Total Mesorectal Excision (PROSPECT)
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: February 02, 2024
Intervention Type: Procedure, Other, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
Retrospective Study of Surgical Complications in Patients With Defunctioning Stoma After Low Anterior Resection for Rectal Cancer
Retrospective Study of Surgical Complications in Patients With Defunctioning Stoma After Low Anterior Resection for Rectal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 10, 2021
A Randomized, Controlled, Parallel, Multicenter Study Assessing Perfusion Outcomes With PINPOINT® Near Infrared Fluorescence Imaging in Low Anterior Resection
A Randomized, Controlled, Parallel, Multicenter Study Assessing Perfusion Outcomes With PINPOINT® Near Infrared Fluorescence Imaging in Low Anterior Resection
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 24, 2020
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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151 Total Publications

Neoadjuvant Botensilimab/Balstilimab for localized mismatch repair proficient and deficient colon cancer: Results of the NEST phase 2 clinical trial.
Neoadjuvant Botensilimab/Balstilimab for localized mismatch repair proficient and deficient colon cancer: Results of the NEST phase 2 clinical trial.
Journal: Clinical cancer research : an official journal of the American Association for Cancer Research
Published: March 14, 2026
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What conditions does Dr. Alessio Pigazzi specialize in?

While Dr. Alessio Pigazzi is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Pseudomyxoma Peritonei. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

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Yes. Dr. Alessio Pigazzi has published 151 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Alessio Pigazzi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Alessio Pigazzi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-423-2129 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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