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Dr. Dean Ahn, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Dean Ahn, MD
4.2 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Dean Ahn, MD is a General Surgeon in Downey, CA.
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Dr. Dean Ahn, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Downey, CA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Dean Ahn, MD is a General Surgeon in Downey, CA.

About

Dr. Ahn graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Dean Ahn, MD is a General Surgeon in Downey, CA and has 34 years experience. Dr. Ahn currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center. At present, Dr. Ahn received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Ahn's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ahn is board certified in General Surgery.

Offers Telehealth

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Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Appendicitis
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Appendicitis
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Appendicitis
Abdominal Pain
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Hyperparathyroidism
Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Colectomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Reconstruction
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
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
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Kaiser Permanente
    California - Southern HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan
    9449 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 657-2751
  2. 2 Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center
    9333 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 657-9000
  3. 3 Long-Term Care At Bellflower Medical Offices-Mob 1
    9400 Rosecrans Ave, Bellflower, CA 90706
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 461-3000

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May 05, 2022
Dr. Ahn is so nice and not one of those scare tactics kind of medical professionals. I had zero issues with my surgery and recovery post-op, but I did have a few questions. He called and left a voice mail and follow up email to make sure I got the message.
— May 05, 2022
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General Surgery
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Education

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  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    1990
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  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Dean Ahn, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ahn's profile.

Dr. Dean Ahn, MD is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Dean Ahn, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center

    9333 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA