The 20 Best Gastrectomy Doctors near south gate, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 221 doctor with experience in Gastrectomy near south gate, CA. Of these, 163 are Experienced and 58 are Advanced.

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221 providers found
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastro-Digestive Medical Group

    3621 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Blam is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lynwood, California. Dr. Blam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Anemia, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Blam is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastro-Digestive Medical Group

    11480 Brookshire Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hemant Pande is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Pande is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pande is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastro-Digestive Medical Group

    11480 Brookshire Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sushil Ojha is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Ojha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ojha is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Glenn T. Hifumi, M.D.

    9604 Artesia Blvd, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Glenn Hifumi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bellflower, California. Dr. Hifumi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis, Infantile Myofibromatosis, Desmoid Tumor, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hifumi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Centro Medico Guadalupano Para La Familia

    10132 California Ave, 
    South Gate, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elias Tarakji is a Gastroenterologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in South Gate, California. Dr. Tarakji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Ethelred E. Carter, MD Private Practice

    1700 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Ste 3700, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ethelred Carter is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Carter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Menetrier Disease, Bile Duct Obstruction, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Carter is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    White Memorial Medical Group, Inc

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alireza Tabesh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tabesh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Esophageal Varices, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Tabesh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Tabesh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Ariel Malamud, MD

    201 S Alvarado St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ariel Malamud is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Malamud is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Malamud is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Malamud is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    GI Center Of California

    520 S Virgil Ave, Ste 202, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Kim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Indigestion, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kim is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology) and Internal Medicine. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Aaron Lewis, M.D. | Surgeon

    209 Fair Oaks Ave, 
    South Pasadena, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Lewis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in South Pasadena, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andres Yarur is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Yarur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Endoscopy.

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

    Los Angeles-Plastic Surgery

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

    John Lipham is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lipham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Los Angeles-Plastic Surgery

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

    Namir Katkhouda is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Katkhouda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. 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 Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Los Angeles-Gi Liver Clinic

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

    Norah Terrault is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Terrault is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

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

    Dohenny Eye Medical Group

    1450 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kamran Samakar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Samakar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral required

    Arash I. Zarimani, MD Private Practice

    1127 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 909, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arash Zarimani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Zarimani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Zarimani is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Zarimani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc.

    5750 Downey Ave, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mehrdad Saliminejad is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Saliminejad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Saliminejad is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology), and Internal Medicine. Dr. Saliminejad is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc.

    5750 Downey Ave, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Pantoja is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Pantoja is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Menetrier Disease, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    USC Care Medical Group Inc

    1520 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joerg Zehetner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Zehetner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Lalezari Surgical

    1245 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sepehr Lalezari is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lalezari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lalezari is board certified in Surgery General Surgery and American Board Surgery. Dr. Lalezari is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Gastrectomy?

    Gastrectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the stomach.

    • If only part of the stomach is removed, it is called partial gastrectomy
    • If the whole stomach is removed, it is called total gastrectomy

    When should I see a Gastrectomy doctor near south gate, 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 a Gastrectomy doctor near south gate, 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 Gastrectomy doctors near south gate, 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 Gastrectomy doctors near south gate, 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 a Gastrectomy doctor near south gate, 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 Gastrectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastrectomy 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 a Gastrectomy doctor near south gate, 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 Gastrectomy 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 Gastrectomy 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 Gastrectomy doctors near south gate, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gastrectomy 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 a Gastrectomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastrectomy 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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