Overview
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.
Dr. Alexander is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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50 Bellefontaine St, 409, Pasadena, CA 91105
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Alexander has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Magdi Alexander
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Magdi Alexander?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Magdi Alexander by calling their office at 626-431-2710. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Magdi Alexander a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Magdi Alexander is classified as an Advanced expert for Hernia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Magdi Alexander specialize in?
While Dr. Magdi Alexander is a Vascular Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Ogilvie Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Vascular Surgery.
Does Dr. Magdi Alexander participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Magdi Alexander has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Magdi Alexander's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Magdi Alexander accept my insurance?
Dr. Magdi Alexander accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 626-431-2710 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- HerniaDr. Alexander isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Alexander isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Alexander isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Experienced
- Anal FissureDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- CellulitisDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.