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Summary
Dr. James Zalez is a surgeon specializing in thoracic surgery, focusing on conditions affecting the chest, lungs, and related structures. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and has been practicing for 39 years. Dr. Zalez speaks English.
Dr. Zalez maintains affiliations with Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center, Providence Saint Johns Health Center, and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, with practice locations in Downey, Santa Monica, and Glendale, California. He treats conditions such as cellulitis and joint pain. His procedural expertise includes extremity X-rays and both surgical and non-surgical nail removal techniques.
Dr. Zalez maintains affiliations with Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center, Providence Saint Johns Health Center, and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, with practice locations in Downey, Santa Monica, and Glendale, California. He treats conditions such as cellulitis and joint pain. His procedural expertise includes extremity X-rays and both surgical and non-surgical nail removal techniques.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 39 years of experience
- speaks English
- University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. James P Zalez has 4 locationsKaiser Permanente Surgery
9449 Imperial HwyDowney, CA 90242 Tel: (562) 657-2751
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Glendale Memorial Hospital And Health Center
1420 S Central AveGlendale, CA 91204 Tel: (818) 502-1900
Providence Saint Johns Health Center
2121 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404 Tel: (310) 829-5511
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Medical Specialties
Dr. James P Zalez has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James P Zalez has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
39 Years Experience
Dr. James P Zalez holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine in 1987.
NPI Number
Dr. Zalez's NPI number is 1679689822.
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- Dr. James Zalez is affiliated with Glendale Memorial Hospital And Health Center, Providence Saint Johns Health Center, and Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center.
- Where is Dr. James Zalez's office located?
- Dr. James Zalez's office is located at 9449 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA, 90242.
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