Dr. James S. Andersen, MD | Pasadena, CA | Plastic Surgery

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Dr. Andersen graduated from the Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University,Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University in 1983. He works in Pasadena, CA and specializes in Plastic Surgery. Dr. Andersen is affiliated with City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center.

accepting new patients
4.6

18 Ratings
43 years of experience
30 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
12 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
1 area of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
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My care provider is Dr. James Andersen. I met him 23 years ago when I was a breast cancer patient at City of Hope. At the time, Dr. James Andersen performed my breast cancer reconstructive surgery. Since that time, any time any care provider saw the work Dr. James Andersen did on my breast, they unanimously told me that he has done a great job. Dr. James Andersen is very professional, attentive, and caring. To have his professional care, I will follow him anywhere.

April 8th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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I work at City of Hope and could easily have chosen my care there. That said, James Anderson is by far not only the best surgeon technically, but he is also a kind a compassionate physician. Furthermore, his explanations of options/outcomes/ procedures is excellent.

March 17th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Kind and thoughtful care

July 24th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr Andersen is thorough and listens to my concerns. I'm thankful to have him as my doctor. I only had issues with the front office.

May 2nd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr Anderson is top notch!!

February 9th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr James Anderson at City of Hope performed immediate reconstruction after my double mastectomy and the results were beyond my wildest hopes and expectations. My “before and after” pictures look virtually the same. He is a master at his craft and I 100% recommended him. I will be forever grateful to him.

February 13th, 2020

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Dr Anderson was my surgeon 14 years ago and i still feel he is one of the kindest, caring person i have ever met. I had a right breast reconstruction which looks amazing. Definitely recommend him. One dr. Told me he was the best in the universe!

November 8th, 2016

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He is the best reconstructive surgeon out there.

January 11th, 2015

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Dr Andersen has been ahhhmazing! He did my breast reconstruction after a double mastectomy and I couldn't be happier with the results. He is thorough, thoughtful, humble and generous both with his time and experience. Him and all the staff at City of Hope have been a dream team to work with!

October 25th, 2013

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Not only is he an excellent surgeon, but he takes time to make sure he is thorough and listens to you! Not many Doctors listen. My surgery took about 20 hours...because he didn't give up!! My surgery should not have been successful due to something beyond his control, but Dr. Andersen didn't walk away because he knew he could fix me... And he did! Thank You to a great Doctor and a great Man!!

April 11th, 2013

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Huntington Cancer Center, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai Cancer - Surgical Oncology Outpatient

625 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 270Pasadena, CA 91105

Tel: (424) 314-0177

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Huntington Cancer Center, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai Cancer - Surgical Oncology Outpatient

625 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 155Pasadena, CA 91105

Tel: (424) 314-0182

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. James S Andersen, MD	Dr. Karan Dhir, MD	Dr. Nathaniel Villanueva, MD	Dr. Ravinder Jarial, DO
Plastic Surgery	Plastic Surgery	Plastic Surgery	Plastic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.6 (18 Ratings)	4.9 (41 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (7 Ratings)
43 Years of Experience	22 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English		Speaks English, Spanish
Pasadena , CA	Beverly Hills , CA	Beverly Hills , CA	West Palm Beach , FL
Med School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University	Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine	Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai	Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med
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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

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Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated in 1983

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated in 1983

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Where is Dr. James Andersen's office located?: Dr. James Andersen's office is located at 625 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 270, Pasadena, CA, 91105.
What languages does Dr. James Andersen speak?: Dr. James Andersen speaks English.
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