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Dr. Alexander Tovar, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
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Dr. Alexander Tovar, MD is a General Surgeon in Burbank, CA.
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Dr. Alexander Tovar, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
Burbank, CA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Alexander Tovar, MD is a General Surgeon in Burbank, CA.

About

Dr. Tovar graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1984 and completed a residency at University S Ca School Of Med.Dr. Alexander Tovar, MD is a General Surgeon in Burbank, CA and has 40 years experience. Dr. Tovar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Tovar has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction and Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tovar received an average rating of 2.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Tovar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Tovar also speaks Spanish. Dr. Tovar is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Mastectomy
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventral Hernia with Gangrene
Abdominoplasty
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cholecystoenterostomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 Pacific Accountable Care Network Inc
    201 S Buena Vista St Ste 425, Burbank, CA 91505
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 848-8311
  2. 2 Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
    501 S Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 91505
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 843-5111

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tovar
2.6
Based on 21 Reviews
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4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (10)

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Jul 08, 2023
I am a 91 male. I needed emergency surgery. Dr Tovar was with me all the way from ER to surgery. He assured me that everything would be alright and with a smile. He followed up with me and made sure I got the after surgery care I needed. I wouldn’t hesitate to call on Dr. Tovar again.
Nick Martinis — Jul 08, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

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  • University S Ca School Of Med
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alexander Tovar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tovar's profile.

Dr. Tovar frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Obstruction and Intestinal Diverticulitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alexander Tovar, MD is affiliated with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Alexander Tovar, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

    501 S Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA