General Surgery – Los Angeles, CA | Cedars-Sinai
Surgery (General and Specialty) • Los Angeles, CA
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Surgery (General and Specialty)
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1-800-CEDARS-1
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Hospital Cost Compare / HCAHPS Survey Data: 79% of patients rate the hospital a 9 or 10 out of 10 (300 or more surveys analyzed)
- Healthgrades (Provider-specific): 5.0 out of 5 stars (30 reviews (example for a specific surgeon))
- Vitals (Provider-specific): 4.6 out of 5 stars
Patients praise
- High patient willingness to recommend hospital (approx. 85-90%)
- Strong physician reputation and communication in surgery departments
- Patients often report feeling safe and in good hands with surgeons
- Excellent surgical outcomes frequently cited by patients
Common complaints
- Some reports of disorganized or unsanitary environments
- Occasional complaints about staff responsiveness and communication delays
- Inconsistent patient experiences with wait times and administrative processes
"The doctors listened to me and explained everything in layman's terms in order for me to understand and engage. I know I'm in great hands for my upcoming surgery."
— Patient review on Healthgrades"I hereby confirm that Dr. David Fermelia is truly an expert. He is an excellent surgeon and a good, honest and caring person with a wonderful staff."
— Patient review on Vitals"The environment felt disorganized, unsanitary, and lacking in patient-centered care. This experience left us feeling unheard and neglected."
— Yelp review of Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Edward H. Phillips, MD - Surgery-General Surgery - Cedars-Sinai — Jun 29, 2026
- Surgery Group LA: World-Renowned Surgical Specialists in Los ... — Sep 9, 2025
- General Surgery position - Santa Monica - Cedars-Sinai Medical ... — Feb 20, 2026
- Los Angeles - General Surgery - Keck Medicine of USC — Jan 15, 2026
- New Surgery Chair Leads with Collaboration | Cedars-Sinai — Nov 20, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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