Jocelyn Craig is a General Surgeon in Long Beach, California. Dr. Craig is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Rectocele, Uterine Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, and Stress Urinary Incontinence.

I completed medical school and the University of Washington then general surgery residency at USC including a year of research fellowship in thoracic disease. After residency I completed a year of critical care training at Cedars-Sinai and finally a year of foregut fellowship at USC focusing on both benign and malignant esophageal and gastric disease both surgical and endoscopic. I have a lot of experience with the Linx device and an appropriate amount of skepticism about its use, sometimes it is a good option.I enjoy the opportunity to successfully treat complex technical problems. Surgery allows me the opportunity to do that in an environment where it directly improves people's lives and I think that is most rewarding. Dr. Tatum is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Delirium, Embolectomy, and Endoscopy.

Melanie Friedlander is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Friedlander is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Friedlander is currently accepting new patients.

Rashaan Ali is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Ali is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

Jeff Angarola is a General Surgeon and a Podiatric Medicine provider in Long Beach, California. Dr. Angarola is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Metatarsalgia.

Au Bui is a General Surgeon in Long Beach, California. Dr. Bui is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Dominic Emerson is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Emerson has been practicing medicine for over 16 years is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Cardiogenic Shock, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Specializing in the field of General Surgery, Dr. Hifumi is prepared to perform a wide variety of surgeries and operations, mainly focusing on those concerning the abdomen and related organs and structures. Dr. Hifumi is trained to utilize minimally-invasive surgical techniques, reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body. Dr. Hifumi is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Myofibromatosis, Desmoid Tumor, Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Sepehr Lalezari, MD is a Bariatric Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Lalezari completed a bariatric and minimally invasive surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins Medicine.As a bariatric and minimally invasive surgeon, Dr. Lalezari, believes the procedures he performs is as much about the lives that are positively affected as it is about the weight loss or surgery itself. For instance, to take someone who has struggled with weight loss for their entire life, who are taking a multitude of medications, and then to see them be able to play with their kids, and go out and live a life that they could’nt before is very rewarding.Dr. Lalezari completed a bariatric and minimally invasive surgery fellowship (specialty training) at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, MD. Importantly, at Johns Hopkins, he learned the most cutting-edge procedures such as single-site surgery, robotic and endoscopic surgery truly incisionless surgery. As a result of training at Johns Hopkins he is in a unique position in private practice where he offers advanced cutting edge surgery to the community in a boutique style surgical practice.Born in Iran, Dr. Lalezari moved to California with his family at age 4. With the help of a highly influential primary school teacher, he overcame early difficulty with learning the English language to become a high achiever, eventually graduating magna cum laude – and two years early – from UCLA with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience.As a result he has always been dedicated to education and after college he spent some time as a high school biology teacher. Subsequently, he set off on his journey to become a physician.After medical school, Dr. Lalezari trained throughout the United States, including Florida, New York, California, and at Minnesota’s prestigious Mayo Clinic. As a bariatric surgeon he noted his love for bariatric surgery and weight loss stemmed from the transformation in patient’s lives. He went on to say, “the relationships that develop with patients over time is why I got into medicine in the first place, and I wouldn’t trade that for anything!”. Dr. Lalezari is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Abolhoda earned his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine. He completed two residency programs, the first in general surgery at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and the second in Cardiothoracic surgery at Montefiore Medical Center (Albert Einstein College of Medicine) in New York City. Dr. Abolhoda completed research and clinical fellowships in thoracic surgery at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Dr Abolhoda performs a myriad of thoracic and foregut surgical procedures, using robotic techniques, including Robotic Lobectomy, Segmentectomy, Thymectomy and Hiatal hernia/anti-reflux operations. He also performs high risk Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (off or on-pump) procedures, emergency Aortic Dissection Repairs and surgery for all types of Acquired Valvular Heart Disease.Dr. Abolhoda is a Diplomate of The American Board of Thoracic Surgery at the American Board of Surgery.  He leads the Thoracic Surgery Case Observation site at the Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, serving as a mentor for fellow thoracic surgeons on the Intuitive Surgical da Vinci XI to refine skills, learn new surgical modalities for minimally invasive thoracic procedures. Additionally, Dr. Abolhoda is a Health Sciences Clinical Professor for Surgery at the University of California, Irvine.In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, watching soccer and spending time with family.Dr. Abolhoda performs minimally invasive cardiac and thoracic surgery including:Robotic MIDCABMinimally Invasive Aortic and Mitral Valve surgeriesRobotic Thoracic Operations. Dr. Abolhoda is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Thymectomy.

We hope the care that you receive in this office will meet your expectations. If any problems arise, please feel free to personally discuss them with Dr. Perley. We appreciate the opportunity to treat you and your family. Dr. Perley is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Frequent or Urgent Urination, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Balanitis, and Prostatectomy.

I try to communicate with my patients. I strive to explain their medical condition and discuss their treatment options in plain language. Questions are answered. I want no patient to leave the office thinking they were rushed through their visit. Dr. Mazaheri is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

Mauricio Heilbron is a General Surgeon in Long Beach, California. Dr. Heilbron has been practicing medicine for over 35 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Guidry provides each and every patient with the best quality care. Dr. Guidry is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

Robert Shuman is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Signal Hill, California. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Metastatic Pleural Tumor. Dr. Shuman is currently accepting new patients.

Practicing cosmetic plastic surgery for over 30 years, Dr. Chugay is an expert in the field and renowned for his artistry and attention to detail. Due to his dedication to the field of cosmetic plastic surgery and commitment to excellence in patient care, Dr. Chugay has remained at the forefront of cosmetic plastic surgery by offering the most current techniques and innovations to enhance your beauty.

Neil Bhayani is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Bhayani has been practicing medicine for over 21 years is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Jessica Rayhanabad is a General Surgeon in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Rayhanabad has been practicing medicine for over 21 years is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

Craig Lum is a General Surgeon in Bellflower, California. Dr. Lum is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Megan Linnebur is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Linnebur is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Rectal Prolapse, Gallbladder Disease, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Amir Kaviani is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Kaviani has been practicing medicine for over 29 years is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Carotid Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Aileen Takahashi is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Takahashi has been practicing medicine for over 30 years is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrectomy.

Houman Solomon is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Solomon has been practicing medicine for over 24 years is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

James Camel is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Camel has been practicing medicine for over 38 years is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Helping you get back into life. It's not always easy to give or to get.At Associates in General Surgery, we treasureyour health and recognize that you deserve the best possible care.You can trust us to deliver exactly that. Dr. Islas is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallstones.