Magdi G. Alexander
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
50 Bellefontaine St, 409, 
Pasadena, CA 

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 clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

Dr. Alexander is board certified in American Board Or Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.

Residency

UCSD/Kern Medical Center

Specialties

General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Vascular Surgery

Licenses

Specialist in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Or Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Huntington Hospital
USC Arcadia Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Awards

Surgical Teaching Faculty of the Year
Pasadena Top Doctor
Patient Choice Awards 5-year Honoree
America's Most Honored Professionals Top 1%
America's Top Surgeons

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Humana
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Independent Health
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  • POS
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LA Care
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Magdi Alexander, MD FACS
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.

Small Bowel Resection
Splenectomy
Anal Fissure
Analgesic Nephropathy
Appendectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Aneurysm Repair
Peripheral Artery Disease
Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Colostomy
Breast Lump
Lump in the Abdomen
Femoral Hernia
Ascites
Gallbladder Removal
Acute Pancreatitis
Appendicitis
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Abdominal Wall Surgery
Colonoscopy
Pelvic Laparoscopy
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
Umbilical Hernia
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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 G. Alexander

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Magdi G. Alexander?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Magdi G. 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 G. Alexander a top-rated expert for Hernia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Magdi G. 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 G. Alexander specialize in?

While Dr. Magdi G. Alexander is a General 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 General Surgery.

Does Dr. Magdi G. Alexander participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Magdi G. Alexander has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Magdi G. 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 G. Alexander accept my insurance?

Dr. Magdi G. Alexander accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 626-431-2710 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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