Surgical Care
Our USC Surgery team works together to offer you a full spectrum of care.
Surgical Care
Our USC Surgery team works together to offer you a full spectrum of care.
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Our USC Surgery team has one mission: to give you the best possible care. We conduct research and test the latest technology to find better, safer treatments. We have been national leaders in using minimally invasive techniques to give our patients the best possible outcomes. We also perform a high number of robot-assisted surgeries each year, making us experts in this advanced technique.
You are the most important part of our practice, and you will always be at the center of your care. We work in teams with medical doctors, nurses and staff to keep you informed and supported every step of the way.
Meet Vaughn A. Starnes, MD
Centers and Programs
Breast cancer
Breast, endocrine and soft tissue surgery
Cardiac surgery
Colorectal surgery
Critical Care Institute
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)
Gastrointestinal surgery
Liver, pancreas and gallbladder surgery
Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Sarcoma and melanoma surgery
Thoracic surgery
Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
Trauma and surgical critical care
Upper and general gastrointestinal surgery
Vascular surgery and endovascular therapy
Transfusion-Free Care
Conditions
Anal Stenosis
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Hiatial Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Mucinous Ductal Ectasia
Pilonidal Cyst
Rectourethral Fistula
Rectovaginal Fistula
Retroperitoneal Sarcoma
Ventral or Incisional Hernia
Treatments
Anal Reconstructive Surgery
Colonoscopy
Continent Ileostomy
DIEP Flap Surgery
En Bloc Esophagectomy
Endoscopic Mucosal Ablation
Esophageal Surgery
Gastric Pacemaker
Hemorrhoidectomy
Hernia Surgery
LINX Reflux Management System
Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
Liver Surgery
Pancreatic, Gallbladder and Biliary Surgery
Retroperitoneal Sarcoma Surgery
Our Team
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Stuart A. Abel, MD
Accepting new patients
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
Specialties
General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery View more
Regina Y. Baker, MD
Accepting new patients
Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery
Specialties
Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Breast Cancer View more
Specialties
Nurse Practitioner, Melanoma Surgery, Gastroenterology
Joseph Carey, MD
Accepting new patients
Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery
Specialties
Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery View more
David A. Daar, MD, MBA
Accepting new patients
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
Specialties
Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction Surgery, Lymphedema Surgery View more
Specialties
Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Melanoma Surgery View more
Sukgu M. Han, MD
Accepting new patients
Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular T ...
Specialties
Vascular Surgery, Endovascular Therapy, Aortic Disease
Gino Kim In, MD
Accepting new patients
Specialties
Medical Oncology, Melanoma Surgery, Sarcoma and Melanoma Surgery
Fumito Ito, MD, PhD
Accepting new patients
Associate Professor of Surgery
Specialties
Breast Cancer, Breast Surgical Oncology, Melanoma Surgery
Specialties
Plastic Surgery
Emma C. Koesters, MD
Accepting new patients
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
Specialties
Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction Surgery, Lymphedema Surgery View more
Specialties
Plastic Surgery
William M. Lee, MD
Accepting new patients
Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery
Specialties
Vascular Surgery, Endovascular Therapy
Gregory A. Magee, MD
Accepting new patients
Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery & Aerospace and Mech ...
Specialties
Vascular Surgery, Endovascular Therapy, Aortic Disease
Miguel F. Manzur, MD
Accepting new patients
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
Specialties
Vascular Surgery, Endovascular Therapy
Hooman Nikizad, MD
Accepting new patients
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
Specialties
Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Hand
Christian J. Ochoa, MD
Accepting new patients
Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery
Specialties
Vascular Surgery, Endovascular Therapy
Specialties
Vascular Surgery
Corinne Rosenberg, PA-C
Accepting new patients
Advance Practice Provider Manager, Cardiac and Vascular Surg ...
Specialties
Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery
Kamran Samakar, MD
Accepting new patients
Director, Bariatric Surgery Program
Specialties
General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery View more
Chia-Ding Shih, DPM
Accepting new patients
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
Specialties
Podiatry, Podiatric Surgery and Limb Salvage, Vascular Surgery
Tze-Woei Tan, MD
Accepting new patients
Specialties
Vascular Surgery, Aortic Disease, Endovascular Therapy View more
Roberto Travieso, MD
Accepting new patients
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
Specialties
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Gender-Affirming Care
Mark M. Urata, MD, DDS
Accepting new patients
Division Chief, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Specialties
Plastic Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Professor of Surgery
Specialties
Vascular Surgery, Endovascular Therapy
Specialties
Physician Assistant, Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery
Haig A. Yenikomshian, MD
Accepting new patients
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
Specialties
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Gender-Affirming Care View more
Specialties
Plastic Surgery
Specialties
Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery , Nurse Practitioner
Kenneth R. Ziegler, MD
Accepting new patients
Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery
Specialties
Vascular Surgery, Endovascular Therapy, Aortic Disease
Stuart A. Abel, MD
Accepting new patients
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
Specialties
General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery View more
Kamran Samakar, MD
Accepting new patients
Director, Bariatric Surgery Program
Specialties
General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery View more
Specialties
Physician Assistant, Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery
Specialties
Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery , Nurse Practitioner
Specialties
Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Melanoma Surgery View more
Gino Kim In, MD
Accepting new patients
Specialties
Medical Oncology, Melanoma Surgery, Sarcoma and Melanoma Surgery
Fumito Ito, MD, PhD
Accepting new patients
Associate Professor of Surgery
Specialties
Breast Cancer, Breast Surgical Oncology, Melanoma Surgery
Specialties
Nurse Practitioner, Melanoma Surgery, Gastroenterology
Regina Y. Baker, MD
Accepting new patients
Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery
Specialties
Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Breast Cancer View more
Joseph Carey, MD
Accepting new patients
Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery
Specialties
Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery View more
David A. Daar, MD, MBA
Accepting new patients
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
Specialties
Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction Surgery, Lymphedema Surgery View more
Emma C. Koesters, MD
Accepting new patients
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
Specialties
Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction Surgery, Lymphedema Surgery View more
Specialties
Plastic Surgery
Hooman Nikizad, MD
Accepting new patients
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
Specialties
Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Hand
Roberto Travieso, MD
Accepting new patients
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
Specialties
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Gender-Affirming Care
Mark M. Urata, MD, DDS
Accepting new patients
Division Chief, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Specialties
Plastic Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Haig A. Yenikomshian, MD
Accepting new patients
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
Specialties
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Gender-Affirming Care View more
Specialties
Plastic Surgery
Specialties
Plastic Surgery
Sukgu M. Han, MD
Accepting new patients
Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular T ...
Specialties
Vascular Surgery, Endovascular Therapy, Aortic Disease
William M. Lee, MD
Accepting new patients
Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery
Specialties
Vascular Surgery, Endovascular Therapy
Gregory A. Magee, MD
Accepting new patients
Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery & Aerospace and Mech ...
Specialties
Vascular Surgery, Endovascular Therapy, Aortic Disease
Miguel F. Manzur, MD
Accepting new patients
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
Specialties
Vascular Surgery, Endovascular Therapy
Christian J. Ochoa, MD
Accepting new patients
Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery
Specialties
Vascular Surgery, Endovascular Therapy
Specialties
Vascular Surgery
Chia-Ding Shih, DPM
Accepting new patients
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
Specialties
Podiatry, Podiatric Surgery and Limb Salvage, Vascular Surgery
Tze-Woei Tan, MD
Accepting new patients
Specialties
Vascular Surgery, Aortic Disease, Endovascular Therapy View more
Professor of Surgery
Specialties
Vascular Surgery, Endovascular Therapy
Kenneth R. Ziegler, MD
Accepting new patients
Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery
Specialties
Vascular Surgery, Endovascular Therapy, Aortic Disease
Corinne Rosenberg, PA-C
Accepting new patients
Advance Practice Provider Manager, Cardiac and Vascular Surg ...
Specialties
Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery
Clinical Trials
Participating in a clinical trial gives you access to new and promising therapies.
Find an open trialThe Strongest Link
Patient Story
I went from someone telling me I had a good chance of dying to Dr. Fleischman saying, ‘I got this.’
The Strongest Link
Patient Story
I went from someone telling me I had a good chance of dying to Dr. Fleischman saying, ‘I got this.’
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Programs nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report
33%
Of our procedures are minimally invasive
29,000+
Open-heart procedures since 2002
10,000+
Surgeries for the lungs, esophagus and chest wall
What Sets Us Apart
We recruit some of the best surgeons in the world to make sure you get the best possible care.
Our surgeons collaborate with surgeons from other fields, medical doctors and even dietitians to give you complete care.
Other hospitals send us their toughest cases.
Our Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program reduces the use of narcotics, recovery time and pain.
We perform clinical trials and scientific research, giving you access to the latest knowledge and techniques.
Our Areas of Expertise
Breast cancer
Breast, endocrine and soft tissue surgery
Cardiac surgery
Colorectal surgery
Critical Care Institute
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)
Gastrointestinal surgery
Liver, pancreas and gallbladder surgery
Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Sarcoma and melanoma surgery
Thoracic surgery
Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
Transfusion-Free Care
Trauma and surgical critical care
Upper and general gastrointestinal surgery
Vascular surgery and endovascular therapy
Our Locations
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Emergency
Abdominal Imaging, Anesthesiology, Body Imaging
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1812 Verdugo BlvdGlendale, CA 91208-1407
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Specialty Care
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Anterior Segment Diseases, Comprehensive Ophthalmology
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65 N. First Ave. Suite 101Ste 101Arcadia, CA 91006
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Open until 5:00pm
Specialty Care
Orthopedic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery
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1520 San Pablo St.Los Angeles, CA 90033
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Open until 5:00pm
Specialty Care
Infectious Diseases, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Surgical Critical Care
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1450 San Pablo St.Los Angeles, CA 90033
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Specialty Care
Urology, Andrology, Urogynecology
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1516 San Pablo St.Los Angeles, CA 90033
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Specialty Care
Colon and Rectal Surgery, Surgical Wound Care, Bariatric Surgery
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1808 Verdugo Blvd.Glendale, CA 91208
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Specialty Care
Dermatology, Cornea and External Disease, Anterior Segment Diseases
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625 S. Fair Oaks Ave.Los Angeles, CA 91105
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Dermatology, Cornea and External Disease, Anterior Segment Diseases
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1812 Verdugo BlvdGlendale, CA 91208-1407
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Open 24 hours
Dermatology, Cornea and External Disease, Anterior Segment Diseases
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65 N. First Ave. Suite 101Ste 101Arcadia, CA 91006
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Dermatology, Cornea and External Disease, Anterior Segment Diseases
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1520 San Pablo St.Los Angeles, CA 90033
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Open until 5:00pm
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