25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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MediFind found 533 specialists near Santa Monica, CA

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    Daniel A. Deugarte
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    General Surgery | Pediatrics
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    General Surgery | Pediatrics

    UCLA Pediatric Surgery

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

    Surgical precision with respect and compassion always. Dr. Deugarte is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastroschisis, Appendicitis, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Expertise in
    29
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    29
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    100 Ste Inplaza, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Mancini is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mancini is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Chalazion, and Entropion.

    Expertise in
    23
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    23
    conditions
    General Surgery

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dinesh Chhetri is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chhetri is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Expertise in
    22
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    22
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 550, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marilene Wang is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wang is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Sinusitis, Sinus Cancer, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anton Bilchik is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Bilchik is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Bilchik is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    General Surgery

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Donahue is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Donahue is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatoblastoma, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    General Surgery
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melanie Goldfarb is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Goldfarb is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Goldfarb is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    General Surgery

    University Cardiovascular Medical Group

    1304 15th St Ste 102, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Kwaan is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kwaan is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    General Surgery

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Cameron is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cameron is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mesothelioma, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Metastatic Pleural Tumor, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Cedars-Sinai Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery-Los Angeles

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

    Alessio Pigazzi is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pigazzi is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    General Surgery
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1170W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Lublin is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lublin is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Lublin is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    General Surgery

    The Regents Of The University Of California

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

    Vatche Agopian is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Agopian is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    General Surgery

    UCLA Healt Colorectal Surgery

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 214, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Lin is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lin is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    General Surgery

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Blackwell is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Blackwell is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Ewing Sarcoma, Glossectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Univ. Head And Neck Associates

    200 Medical Plz Ste 550, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Beswick is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Beswick is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Anosmia, Endoscopy, and Septoplasty.

    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    General Surgery
    11818 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leland Foshag is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Foshag is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Foshag is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    General Surgery
    2021 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 337E, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harvey Deutsch is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Deutsch is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Necrosis, Esophageal Perforation, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Deutsch is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    65
    conditions
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    65
    conditions
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Nissen is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Nissen is highly rated in 65 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Liver Transplant, and Pancreatectomy.

    Expertise in
    26
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    26
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

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

    Jane Yanagawa is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Yanagawa is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Expertise in
    24
    conditions
    General Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Expertise in
    24
    conditions
    General Surgery | Otolaryngology

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elliot Abemayor is a General Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Abemayor is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Salivary Gland Tumors, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Expertise in
    22
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    22
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 550, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Sercarz is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sercarz is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Male Pattern Baldness, Tongue Cancer, Mikulicz Disease, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

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

    Masha Livhits is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Livhits is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

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

    Jay Lee is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Samuel Oschin Cancer Center

    127 S San Vicente Blvd # 7, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexandra Gangi is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gangi has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Mastectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Office

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

    Michael Yeh is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Yeh is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

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    When should I see a General Surgeon 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 a General Surgeon 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 General Surgeons 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 General Surgeons 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 a General Surgeon in Santa Monica?

    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 General Surgeon search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different General Surgeon?

    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 General Surgeon 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 General Surgeon?

    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 General Surgeon 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 General Surgeons near Santa Monica, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the General Surgeon 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. 

    What are the most common health conditions that a General Surgeon near Santa Monica, CA might treat?

    Can I filter my search to find a General Surgeon that offers video calls?

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

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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