Overview
Dr. Reed Ayabe is a board-certified UCI Health surgical oncologist and hepatopancreatobiliary surgeon who specializes in the surgical management of liver and pancreas cancers, including cholangiocarcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, colorectal liver metastases, pancreas cancer and neuroendocrine tumors. He has a special interest in minimally invasive, robotic approaches to the treatment of these diseases.Ayabe received his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, before completing general surgery residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. During residency, Ayabe completed a two-year research fellowship at the National Cancer Institute, where he was given the Surgeon-Scientist Award and Clinical Excellence Award for exceptional performance in research and clinical surgery, respectively. Next, he completed a fellowship in complex general surgical oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.In addition to his clinical work, Ayabe has numerous peer-reviewed publications and has helped launch several clinical trials. He also runs a translational research laboratory focused on modeling and targeting cholangiocarcinoma pathobiology.His philosophy is to care for every patient as if they were his own family member.Ayabe sees patients inOrange.
Dr. Ayabe is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Hepatectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.
Dr. Ayabe is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) and American Board Of Surgery - Complex General Surgical Oncology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 49 peer reviewed articles.
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101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868
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Dr. Ayabe 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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Reed I. Ayabe
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Reed I. Ayabe?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Reed I. Ayabe by calling their office at 888-717-4463. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Reed I. Ayabe a top-rated expert for Hepatectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Reed I. Ayabe is classified as an Advanced expert for Hepatectomy, 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. Reed I. Ayabe specialize in?
While Dr. Reed I. Ayabe is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hepatectomy, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), and Gallbladder Removal. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Reed I. Ayabe participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Reed I. Ayabe has published 49 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Reed I. Ayabe's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Reed I. Ayabe accept my insurance?
Dr. Reed I. Ayabe accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-717-4463 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Ayabe isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- HepatectomyDr. Ayabe isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatectomy.
- Experienced
- Adrenal CancerDr. Ayabe isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Adrenocortical CarcinomaDr. Ayabe isExperienced. Learn about Adrenocortical Carcinoma.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Ayabe isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- CholangitisDr. Ayabe isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Ayabe isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- EndoscopyDr. Ayabe isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.