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Dr. James Camel, MD

General Surgery* Age 64
Dr. James Camel, MD
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Dr. James Camel, MD is a General Surgeon in Torrance, CA.
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Dr. James Camel, MD

General Surgery* Age 64
Torrance, CA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. James Camel, MD is a General Surgeon in Torrance, CA.

About

Dr. Camel graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at L A Co Usc Medical Center.Dr. James Camel, MD is a General Surgeon in Torrance, CA and has 36 years experience. Dr. Camel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance. Dr. Camel has experience treating conditions like Inguinal Hernia and Umbilical Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Camel received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 35 times. Dr. Camel's office accepts new patients. Dr. Camel accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pelvic Abscess
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Breast Diseases
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Fracture
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia with Gangrene
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adrenalectomy
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Surgery
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Colectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paracentesis
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Pelvic Exenteration (For: Gynecologic, Urinary, or Colorectal Malignancy)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Trigger Point Injection
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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  • Access Plus Savenet
  • Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
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  • Priority Select HMO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 South Coast Surgical
    23451 Madison St Ste 340, Torrance, CA 90505
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 373-6864
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Torrance Memorial Medical Center
    3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
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  3. 3 Peter D. Sliskovich MD Inc.
    1360 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90732
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 373-6864

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Camel
4.5
Based on 35 Reviews
5 Stars (30)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
Aug 30, 2024
We are very grateful to Dr. James Camel, very caring and excellent surgeon. He performed a laparoscopic cholecystectomy . Thank you doctor Camel.
— Aug 30, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • L A Co Usc Medical Center
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Camel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Camel's profile.

Dr. Camel frequently treats the following conditions: Inguinal Hernia and Umbilical Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Camel, MD is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA

  • Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro

    1300 W 7th St, San Pedro, CA

  • Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance

    4101 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA