The 20 Best Appendectomy Doctors near gardena, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Appendectomy near gardena, CA. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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32 providers found
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required
    4201 Torrance Boulevard, Suite 660, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Veronica Sullins is a General Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Torrance, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Sullins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastroschisis, Donnai-Barrow Syndrome, Fryns Syndrome, and Appendectomy. Dr. Sullins is board certified in Surgery (Sub: Pediatric Surgery) and Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Sullins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashkan Moazzez is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Moazzez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Pacific Diamond Medical Inc.

    21250 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 430, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jillian Angelo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Angelo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastroparesis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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    Distinguished in Appendectomy
    General Surgery | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Appendectomy
    General Surgery | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Pediatric Surgery

    200 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste 265, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Deugarte is a General Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Deugarte is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Appendicitis, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Deugarte is board certified in Surgery (Sub: Pediatric Surgery) and Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Deugarte is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    100 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Wu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center

    25825 Vermont Ave, 
    Harbor City, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hossein Masoomi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Harbor City, California. Dr. Masoomi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Diverticular Disease, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Abdominal Wall Surgery, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St. Francis Pathology Medical Group

    3630 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Guzman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lynwood, California. Dr. Guzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypovolemic Shock, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Appendectomy.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    Colorectal Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    Colorectal Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Moshe Barnajian, MD Private Practice

    8635 W 3rd St, Ste 800 West, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Moshe Barnajian is a Colorectal Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Barnajian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Appendectomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Barnajian is board certified in Surgery General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Barnajian is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Lac-USC Medical Center

    1200 N State St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peep Talving is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Talving is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Low Blood Pressure, Cholecystitis, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Talving is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Lac-USC Medical Center

    1200 N State St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodney Mason is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mason is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Obesity, and Appendectomy.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery-Los Angeles

    8635 W 3rd St Ste 770 Ofc West, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alessio Pigazzi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pigazzi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Rectal Prolapse, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pigazzi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai General Surgery-Los Angeles

    8635 W 3rd St Ste 770 Ofc West, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodrigo Alban is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Alban is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required
    8631 West 3rd Street, Suite 880W, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yosef Nasseri is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nasseri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Nasseri is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Danny Lascano is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Lascano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Lascano is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Howard Jen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Jen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Appendectomy. Dr. Jen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Southern California Permanente Medical Group

    4760 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roman Sydorak is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sydorak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Appendicitis, Pectus Carinatum, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Los Angeles-Gi Liver Clinic

    1510 San Pablo St Ste 200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nipaporn Pichetshote is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pichetshote is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Los Angeles-Plastic Surgery

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 6200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Namir Katkhouda is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Katkhouda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai General Surgery-Los Angeles

    8635 W 3rd St Ste 770 Ofc West, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Margulies is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Margulies is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Low Blood Pressure, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai General Surgery-Los Angeles

    8635 W 3rd St Ste 770 Ofc West, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicolas Melo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Melo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Hernia Surgery, and Appendectomy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Appendectomy?

    An appendectomy is surgery to remove the appendix.

    When should I see an Appendectomy doctor near gardena, 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 gardena, 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 gardena, 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 gardena, 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 gardena, 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 gardena, 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 gardena, 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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