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Dr. Brian Tuai, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Dr. Brian Tuai, MD
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Dr. Brian Tuai, MD is a General Surgeon in Ventura, CA.
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Dr. Brian Tuai, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Ventura, CA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Brian Tuai, MD is a General Surgeon in Ventura, CA.

About

Dr. Tuai graduated from Ohio State University - Columbus, OH|Ohio State University College Of Medicine And Public Health in 1997 and completed a residency at Ucsf Fresno, University Medical Center|University Of California San Francisco, Fresno.Dr. Brian Tuai, MD is a General Surgeon in Ventura, CA and has 27 years experience. Dr. Tuai currently practices at General Medical Group of Ventura County - Ventura and are affiliated with St. John's Regional Medical Center and Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura. Dr. Tuai has experience treating conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Inguinal Hernia and Lipomas among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tuai received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Tuai's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tuai also speaks Chinese, Korean, Mandarin and Mandarin. Dr. Tuai is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Anal Fissure
Gallstones
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pelvic Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Hernia
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Disorders
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Aneurysm
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Ascites
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Asherman Syndrome
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Brain Injury
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroenterologic Cancer (Colon, Stomach, Esophageal, Liver)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Testicular Cancer
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcer
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Umbilical Hernia with Gangrene
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adrenalectomy
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Appendectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Breast Surgical Procedure
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
da Vinci® Colectomy
da Vinci® Gallbladder Removal
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair, Open
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Surgery
Hemicolectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Kidney Surgery
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Paracentesis
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Single Incision Gallbladder Removal
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wedge Resection Stomach

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    UCSHIP-CA PPO
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    Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Tenet Network-CA PPO
    Silver Advantage-CA PPO
    PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
    Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
    Traditional
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    UC Care-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
    Gold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
    Cigna
  • TriCare for Life
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Kaiser Permanente
    Kaiser Permanente HMO
  • WellPoint
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Access Plus Savenet
    Local Access Plus HMO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Tricare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Select Plus HMO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California HMO
  • Medicare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • HealthFirst
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    CaliforniaCare HMO
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Locations

  1. 1 General Medical Group of Ventura County - Ventura
    168 N Brent St Ste 506, Ventura, CA 93003
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 485-8722
  2. 2 General Surgery Medical Group of Ventura County
    1700 N Rose Ave Ste 430, Oxnard, CA 93030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 485-8722
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    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    13:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Office
    415 Rolling Oaks Dr Ste 220, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 485-8722
  4. 4 Terry L. Cole M.D. A Professional Corp.
    168 N Brent St Ste 506, Ventura, CA 93003
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 653-6580

Patient Satisfaction

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4.3
Based on 9 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
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Patient Reviews
Nov 02, 2019
Would like to express my thanks and gratitude to Dr Tuai for his professionalism, skill and demeanor in performing robotic surgery to repair my stomach hernia. My hernia was fairly large and it required a TARS procedure to correct it. The surgery was 5/6 hours long and was very successful. I thought I would be in considerable pain for at least a few days but to my astonishment my pain was way less than anticipated. Other than lifting I was back to my long walks and normal activities in 3 or 4 days! Stomach looks great. Highly recommend Dr. Tuai for any surgery you might be considering.
James in Oxnard, CA — Nov 02, 2019
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Chinese
Korean
Mandarin
Mandarin
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ohio State University - Columbus, OH|Ohio State University College Of Medicine And Public Health
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno
    1998
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ucsf Fresno, University Medical Center|University Of California San Francisco, Fresno
    2002
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brian Tuai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tuai's profile.

Dr. Tuai frequently treats the following conditions: Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Inguinal Hernia and Lipomas. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Brian Tuai, MD is affiliated with St. John's Regional Medical Center and Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura.

Yes, Dr. Brian Tuai, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. John's Regional Medical Center

    1600 N Rose Ave, Oxnard, CA

  • Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura

    147 N Brent St, Ventura, CA