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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 55 doctor with experience in Appendectomy near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 42 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    55 providers found
      Advanced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery

      UCLA Associated General Surgeons

      200 Medical Plz, Suite 214, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Wu is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      900 Weyburn Place, Suite 14 171, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Berkeley Limketkai is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Limketkai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Endoscopy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Appendectomy
      General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
      Distinguished in Appendectomy
      General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
      10833 Le Conte Ave, Suite 526, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Deugarte is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Deugarte is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gastroschisis, Appendicitis, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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      Advanced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery

      UCLA Associated General Surgeons

      1260 15th St, Suite 1200, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Edward Livingston is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Livingston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Obesity, Femoral Hernia, Appendectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

      Advanced in Appendectomy
      Advanced in Appendectomy

      UCLA Associated General Surgeons

      1260 15th St, Suite 1200, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Machado-Aranda is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Machado-Aranda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, Appendicitis, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Machado-Aranda is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Danny Lascano is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lascano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gastrostomy, and Cystectomy.

      Advanced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      200 Ucla Medical Plaza, Suite 265, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Howard Jen is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Jen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Appendectomy. Dr. Jen is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      757 Westwood Plz, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Peyman Benharash is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Benharash is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Cholecystitis, Cardiogenic Shock, Gallbladder Removal, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

      Advanced in Appendectomy
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Appendectomy
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      UCLA Associated General Surgeons

      757 Westwood Plz, Fl 7, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marcia Russell is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Russell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gallstones, Colorectal Cancer, Appendectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery

      UCLA Associated General Surgeons

      1260 15th St, Suite 1200, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ian Macqueen is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Macqueen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery

      UCLA Associated General Surgeons

      1260 15th St, Suite 1200, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Catherine Lewis is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Shock, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, and Appendectomy.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery

      UCLA Associated General Surgeons

      1260 15th St, Suite 1200, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Oscar Hines is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Hines is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Hernia, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery

      UCLA Associated General Surgeons

      1260 15th St, Suite 1200, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Megan Brenner is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Brenner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Ogilvie Syndrome, Compartment Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Splenectomy.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

      UCLA Associated General Surgeons

      200 Medical Plz, Suite 214, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Areti Tillou is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tillou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Small Bowel Resection, and Splenectomy.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      200 Ucla Medical Plz # 265, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Justin Wagner is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wagner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Hirschsprung Disease, Imperforate Anus, Pectus Excavatum, and Appendectomy.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Ronald Reagan Ucla 757 Westwood Plaza, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mariah Blegen is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Blegen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top area of expertise is Appendectomy.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      757 Westwood Plz, Suite 7501, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Guy Weiss is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Celiac Disease, Malabsorption, Tenesmus, Ileostomy, and Appendectomy.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      757 Westwood Plz, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anaar Siletz is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Siletz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Myocardial Contusion, Appendicitis, Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, Colostomy, and Appendectomy.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      757 Westwood Plz, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Garrett Salzman is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Salzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Colostomy, and Appendectomy.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery

      UCLA Associated General Surgeons

      757 Westwood Plz, Fl 7, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Henry Cryer is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cryer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Appendectomy?

      An appendectomy is surgery to remove the appendix.

      When should I see an Appendectomy doctor near Santa Monica, CA?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing an Appendectomy doctor near Santa Monica, CA?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Appendectomy doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Appendectomy doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with an Appendectomy doctor near Santa Monica, CA?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Appendectomy doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Appendectomy doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with an Appendectomy doctor near Santa Monica, CA?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Appendectomy doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Appendectomy doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Appendectomy doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Appendectomy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find an Appendectomy doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Appendectomy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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