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Dr. Richard Guest, MD

General Surgery* Age 75
Dr. Richard Guest, MD
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Dr. Richard Guest, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Northridge, CA.
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Dr. Richard Guest, MD

General Surgery* Age 75
Northridge, CA
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience
Dr. Richard Guest, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Northridge, CA.

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Dr. Richard Guest, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Northridge, CA and has 51 years experience. They graduated from University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine And Dentistry in 1973 and completed a residency at Manitoba Affil Hosps.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Northridge Hospital Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Guest is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ileus
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Wound Repair
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Appendicitis
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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Anorectal Abscess
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Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Meniscus Surgery
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Trigger Point Injection
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery

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    Priority Select HMO
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Uthaiah Kokkalera MD Inc.
    18250 Roscoe Blvd Ste 335, Northridge, CA 91325
  2. 2 Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center
    25825 Vermont Ave, Harbor City, CA 90710

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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine And Dentistry
    1973
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Royal Alexandra Hospital
    1974
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Manitoba Affil Hosps
    1978
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Health Scis Center
    1980
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Guest, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Guest's profile.

Dr. Richard Guest, MD is affiliated with Northridge Hospital Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Guest, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northridge Hospital Medical Center

    18300 Roscoe Blvd, Northridge, CA