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Dr. James Jakowatz, MD

General Surgery* Age 71
Dr. James Jakowatz, MD
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Dr. James Jakowatz, MD is a General Surgeon in Long Beach, CA.
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Dr. James Jakowatz, MD

General Surgery* Age 71
Long Beach, CA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. James Jakowatz, MD is a General Surgeon in Long Beach, CA.

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Dr. Jakowatz graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. James Jakowatz, MD is a General Surgeon in Long Beach, CA and has 46 years experience. Dr. Jakowatz currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with University of California Irvine Medical Center. At present, Dr. Jakowatz received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 324 times. Dr. Jakowatz's office accepts new patients. Dr. Jakowatz is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Breast Lump
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lung Cancer
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
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Locations

  1. 1 Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center
    5901 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90822
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 826-8000
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  2. 2 UCI Medical Center
    101 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 456-8171
  3. 3 Office
    200 S Manchester Ave Ste 300, Orange, CA 92868
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 456-8171

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4.9
Based on 324 Reviews
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1 Star (4)

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May 04, 2024
This man saved my life when others gave me no hope. God bless him!
Thankful — May 04, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

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Medical Education
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    1978
Medical Education

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

Dr. James Jakowatz, MD is affiliated with University of California Irvine Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Jakowatz, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of California Irvine Medical Center

    101 City Dr, Orange, CA