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Dr. Melanie Friedlander, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Melanie Friedlander, MD
4.2 (28 Ratings)

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Dr. Melanie Friedlander, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Torrance, CA.
Dr. Melanie Friedlander, MD
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Dr. Melanie Friedlander, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
Torrance, CA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Melanie Friedlander, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Torrance, CA.

About

Dr. Melanie Friedlander, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Torrance, CA and has 31 years experience. They graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro. At present, Dr. Friedlander received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 28 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Friedlander accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Lumpectomy
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Excision of Breast Tumor
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Biopsy of Breast
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Diseases
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholelithiasis
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Diseases
Fracture
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Male Breast Cancer
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Surgery
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Thymectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
  • Pathway-CA HMO
  • Advantage HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Select CA HMO
    Vivity CA HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Priority Select HMO
    Select PPO
  • Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Trio ACO HMO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Premium
  • CA CommunityCare Network HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    CA SmartCare HMO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
    EnhancedCare Small Group PPO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
    SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
    SmartCare Network Small Group HMO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    SignatureValue Alliance

Locations

  1. 1 South Coast Surgical
    23451 Madison St Ste 340, Torrance, CA 90505
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Moshe Faynsod M.d. Inc.
    1360 W 6th St Ste 200, San Pedro, CA 90732

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4.2
Based on 28 Reviews
5 Stars (22)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Melanie Friedlander, MD is a general surgery specialist in Torrance, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1993. She specializes in General Surgery.
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Education

Medical Education
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    1993
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Dr. Melanie Friedlander, MD is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA

  • Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance

    4101 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA

  • Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro

    1300 W 7th St, San Pedro, CA