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Dr. Helen Sohn, MD

General Surgery* Age 52
Dr. Helen Sohn, MD
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Dr. Helen Sohn, MD is a General Surgeon in La Mesa, CA.
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Dr. Helen Sohn, MD

General Surgery* Age 52
La Mesa, CA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Dr. Helen Sohn, MD is a General Surgeon in La Mesa, CA.

About

Dr. Sohn graduated from Loma Linda University. Dr. Helen Sohn, MD is a General Surgeon in La Mesa, CA and has 25 years experience. Dr. Sohn currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Dr. Sohn has experience treating conditions like Lipomas among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sohn received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Sohn's office accepts new patients. Dr. Sohn also speaks Korean. Dr. Sohn is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Lipomas
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Lipomas
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Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Nephrectomy
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • California Care Small Group HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Select CA HMO
    Pathway EPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
  • Platinum 90 PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Blue Shield of California
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    AWH Southern California HMO
    AWH Southern California Managed Choice POS
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    AWH Southern California Elect Choice
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • Choice Care PPO
    National POS
    Choice POS
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    SmartCare Network Small Group HMO
    CA SmartCare HMO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
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    SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
  • Value HMO
    Premier HMO
    Performance PPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Grossmont Hospital Corporation
    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
  2. 2 Sam Elsheikh MD Inc.
    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 1, La Mesa, CA 91942
  3. 3 Victoria Sharma MD Inc
    5525 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 602, La Mesa, CA 91942

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Nov 03, 2020
Excellent Surgeon, fast recovery, has me well informed
Albert Griego — Nov 03, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Korean
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loma Linda University
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Helen Sohn, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sohn's profile.

Dr. Helen Sohn, MD is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Helen Sohn, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA