Search

See All General Surgeons in Los Angeles, CA

Dr. John Lipham, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Dr. John Lipham, MD
4.4 (22 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Dr. John Lipham, MD is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA.
Dr. John Lipham, MD
4.4 (22 Ratings)
Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. John Lipham, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Lipham, MD is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA.

About

Dr. Lipham graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1995 and completed a residency at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine.Dr. John Lipham, MD is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA and has 29 years experience. Dr. Lipham currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC and Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. Dr. Lipham has experience treating conditions like Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Barrett's Esophagus among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lipham received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Lipham's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lipham also speaks Spanish. Dr. Lipham is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Compare with other General Surgeons

Compare Dr. Lipham with our nearby General Surgeons at Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital
These providers are on the medical staff of Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital
These providers are on the medical staff of Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital.
Advertisement

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Duodenal Polypectomy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Barrett's Esophagus
Duodenal Polypectomy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Barrett's Esophagus
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Spinal Nerve Block
Abdominal Hernia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Appendicitis
Ascites
  • View other providers who treat Ascites
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bladder Cancer
Bladder Diverticulum
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Stricture
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Foregut Disorders
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastric Cancer, Borrmann 4
Gastroenterologic Cancer (Colon, Stomach, Esophageal, Liver)
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
  • View other providers who treat Hernia
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypothalamus Cancer
Ileus
  • View other providers who treat Ileus
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Cancer
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
  • View other providers who treat Lipomas
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Malignant Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peritoneal Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Prostate Cancer
Pyloric Stenosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer, Familial
Thyroid Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Uterine Cancer
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Appendectomy
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Endoscopic Zenker's Diverticulum Surgery
Endoscopy
Esophageal pH Monitoring
Esophageal Stenting
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Esophagostomy
Excision
  • View other providers who treat Excision
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Thoracentesis
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • Humana
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Cigna
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Health Net PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Advantage-CA PPO
  • Medicare
  • Medi-Cal
  • Select PPO
  • WellPoint
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Aetna
  • Coventry Health Care

Locations

  1. 1 Los Angeles-Plastic Surgery
    1450 San Pablo St Ste 6200, Los Angeles, CA 90033
  2. 2 USC Department of Surgery
    1510 San Pablo St Ste 514, Los Angeles, CA 90033
  3. 3 Keck Hospital of USC
    1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
  4. 4 John C. Storch M.D. Inc.
    350 Old Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663
  5. 5 Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
    1 Hoag Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lipham
4.4
Based on 22 Reviews
5 Stars (18)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Lipham?

(Select your rating)
Patient Reviews
May 13, 2021
Miracle worker!!!! BEST DR IVE BEEN TREATED BY AND IVE BEEN TO MANY!! Absolutely fantastic. This man is a miracle worker, an Angel amongst us. Saved my life from stage 3 esophageal cancer and he and his team have continued the absolute best treatment for 3 years since the esophagectomy he performed on me.
Mark — May 13, 2021
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Photo: Dr. John Lipham, MD
How would you rate your experience with Dr. John Lipham, MD?
  • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Lipham to family and friends

Dr. Lipham's Office & Staff

  • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
  • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
  • Staff friendliness and courteousness
  • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Lipham

  • Level of trust in provider's decisions
  • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
  • How well provider listens and answers questions
  • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

  • Your gender:
  • Your age group:
  • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

  • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
    Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. John Lipham, MD.
Claim Your Profile
Are you Dr. John Lipham, MD?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim my profile
Telehealth Options
This provider has not specified a telehealth appointment method. Would you still like to make an appointment with Dr. Lipham?
Call now to make an appointment
(323) 442-6868

About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    2000
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Southern California / Keck School of Medicine|USC
    2001
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Lipham communicate via email?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Lipham offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Lipham offer an online patient portal?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Lipham have free onsite parking?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Lipham offer weekend visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Lipham offer evening visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Lipham specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Lipham specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Lipham specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Lipham specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Lipham accept insurance?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Lipham frequently treats the following conditions: Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Barrett's Esophagus. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Lipham, MD is affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC and Hoag Hospital Newport Beach.

Yes, Dr. John Lipham, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Keck Hospital of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr, Newport Beach, CA