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Melanie Friedlander, MD, General Surgery, Torrance, CA

Melanie Hope Friedlander MD

General Surgery•Torrance, CA

Breast, Endocrine, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast), Minimally Invasive Surgery

President Association of South Bay Surgeons

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  • 23451 Madison StSuite 340Torrance, CA 90505

  • Phone+1 424-315-1030

  • Fax+1 310-373-9547

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Summary

  • I am a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery. I now focus on breast cancer and endocrine surgery, including thyroid parathyroid, and adrenal gland surgery.

    I am fortunate to have trained and worked in superior academic programs. For nearly 20 years, I have provided personalized care in a private practice setting in southern California.

Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 1999 - 2000
  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1993 - 1999
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1999 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2016 - 2020
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1999 - 2002
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1999 - 2001
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook
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Press Mentions

  • The Doctor Is in: Early Outlook Is Good for T.J. Watt’s Ankle Injury
    The Doctor Is in: Early Outlook Is Good for T.J. Watt’s Ankle InjuryDecember 16th, 2024
  • The Doctor Is in: Explaining Troy Fautanu’s Latest Knee Injury
    The Doctor Is in: Explaining Troy Fautanu’s Latest Knee InjurySeptember 27th, 2024
  • The Doctor Is in: Kenny Pickett’s Tightrope Surgery
    The Doctor Is in: Kenny Pickett’s Tightrope SurgeryDecember 7th, 2023

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