General surgeons in California
3,440 Medicare-enrolled general surgeons in 299 California cities. Pick your city to see each general surgeon's practice, phone number and hospitals.
General surgeons3,440in California
Cities299with at least one
Per 100,000 people8.8U.S. 7
Most inLos Angeles182 general surgeons
Where California general surgeons practice
Every California city (299)
No California city matches that name.
Other doctors in California
Internal medicine doctors21,405 Family doctors19,943 Psychiatrists5,884 Cardiologists5,300 OB-GYNs4,904 Psychologists4,615 Orthopedic surgeons4,084 Ophthalmologists3,869 Neurologists3,653 Oncologists3,013 Dermatologists2,983 Pulmonologists2,901 Podiatrists2,785 Gastroenterologists2,543 Urologists1,934
Questions about general surgeons in California
How many general surgeons are in California?
California has 3,440 Medicare-enrolled general surgeons practicing in 299 cities - about 8.8 per 100,000 residents, against 7 nationally. The most are in Los Angeles (182), San Diego (126), Sacramento (124), San Francisco (122). A clinician who practices in several cities is counted in each.
How do I choose a general surgeon in California?
Start with your city's list, then check which hospitals each general surgeon is affiliated with - that is usually where you would be treated if you need a procedure or admission. Look up those hospitals' Medicare star ratings and safety results on this site, and confirm the practice takes your insurance.
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians national file; population from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cities are as CMS lists each practice address. About the data.