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Dr. Melanie Friedlander, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Melanie Friedlander, MD
4.2 (28 Ratings)

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Dr. Melanie Friedlander, MD is a General Surgeon in Torrance, CA.
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Dr. Melanie Friedlander, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Torrance, CA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Melanie Friedlander, MD is a General Surgeon in Torrance, CA.

About

Dr. Friedlander graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Melanie Friedlander, MD is a General Surgeon in Torrance, CA and has 32 years experience. Dr. Friedlander currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance. At present, Dr. Friedlander received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 28 times. Dr. Friedlander's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Friedlander is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Excision of Breast Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Diseases
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholelithiasis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Diseases
Fracture
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Male Breast Cancer
Megacolon
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Surgery
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Thymectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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    Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet
    Tandem PPO
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    Trio ACO HMO
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    Open Access Plus
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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    Priority Select HMO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Aetna HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    APCN Choice POS II
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    SignatureValue Alliance
    Navigate Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    SignatureValue Advantage - CA HMO
  • Pathway HMO
    Select HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Advantage HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    High Performance Network HPN
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    BlueCard PPO
  • CA CommunityCare Network HMO
    SmartCare Network Small Group HMO
    SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group
    CA SmartCare HMO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO

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
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 325-9110
  3. 3 Torrance Memorial Physician Network
    3285 Skypark Dr, Torrance, CA 90505
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 233-2771
  4. 4 Kindred Hospital-Los Angeles At Providence Little Company Of Mary
    4101 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 540-7676

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Friedlander
4.2
Based on 28 Reviews
5 Stars (22)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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. Melanie Friedlander, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Friedlander's profile.

Dr. Melanie Friedlander, MD is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance.

Yes, Dr. Melanie Friedlander, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA

  • Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance

    4101 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA