Dr. Namir Katkhouda, MD | Los Angeles, CA | Surgery

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Namir Katkhouda, M.D., is professor of surgery at the Keck School of Medicine and is chief of the division of emergency non-trauma surgery. In addition, he is the director of the USC Minimally Invasive Surgery Program and Center. He joined USC in 1993 from the University of Nice, where he was the director of surgical endoscopy. Prior to that appointment, he received his Ph.D. in surgical methodology in Marseille.

He is a recognized international leader in the field of minimally invasive surgery, pioneered the development of laparoscopic ulcer operations, called vagotomies. He also developed other laparoscopic techniques including liver, hernia and esophageal laparoscopic surgery.

Katkhouda has received many distinguished awards in his field including the Golden Cross of the French Order of Merit and Devotion, for exceptional contributions to mankind, a Golden Plaque of Appreciation from the Greek Air Force Hospital in Athens, and most recently, a Phi Kappa Phi Recognition Award from …the University of Southern California Chapter.

He has published two books. "Principles of Laparoscopic Surgery: Basic and Advanced Techniques" covers laparoscopic principles, from basic instrumentation to the critical review of complications to description of advanced procedures. The second book, "Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Techniques and Tips," shares practical tips and is a trouble-shooting manual. In addition, he has produced 40 films, presented 250 lectures at international meetings, authored 85 chapters in medical books, and has peer reviewed 50 scientific articles.

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35 Ratings
42 years of experience
7 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Faculte De Medecine De Nice
14 written reviews
2 specialties
5 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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He did the hernia surgery and I went back to work the next day

October 27th, 2019

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He did the hernia surgery and I went back to work the next day

October 27th, 2019

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Dr Namir. katkhouda Has been my doctor since 2016 He is by far the best doctor ive had in years He is caring and compassionate About his patient He listens to you and explains What procedures work For each patient ive hae recommended my friends to him with success as well

August 5th, 2019

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We came to the best for an elective laparoscopic abdominal surgery to help resolve small bowel obstructions due to adhesions from a previous emergency surgery 26 years ago. The Dr. Decided that due to the extensive scar tissue, inflamed appendix, and intestines in disarray open surgery was the way to proceed. There is no other surgeon that We would put our trust in. Dr. Katkhouda is a world authority, and We are in true awe of not only his mastered skills, but his kindness and sincere support through this entire process. We are so very grateful to you Dr. Katkhouda, and we count our blessings that you have such passion and perfection for what you do every day! All our Love, Henry Noh & Family

June 18th, 2018

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Dr. Katkhouda, was my only option in Southern California if not the whole world that was Competent in an adrenalectomy on my right Side.My surgery was complex an in actuality No surgeon would accept me to conduct the Procedure. The reason being you have to be Very precise and superiorly confident in your Hands as a surgeon to undertake my procedure. Let me say all is irrelevant when Dr. Katkhouda is in the room,God truly blessed his eyes and his hands.He has an Aura! I am alive!

July 12th, 2017

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The worst of the worst there is as far as doctors go! Arrogant, unprofessional, more concerned about what you wear to the office than what you came for. I have been seriously ill in need of a surgery and this bad excuse for a doctor comes in and tells me that my case is difficult so his analogy would be that he is a pilot and he is heading towards a storm, and he prefers to land and run home than try to navigate the storm, what? Said he would call me in a few days and let me know if he would help me, I just get a call from his nurse, who can't even read a op report, telling me that he wouldn't be taking my case, and this is THREE months after he was supposed to call me, just please don't ever go to see him, or anyone at this horrible hospital, dirty, and you have to wait for over 2 hours to even see the doctor, by far the worst experience I have ever had at any healthcare facility.

February 9th, 2016

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Simply the best; one of the best surgeons in the nation as evidenced by his cv,his honors and his results He is also a great caring Doctor

January 19th, 2016

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Best bedside manner and answered every question I had, even before I asked.

December 26th, 2015

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The worst doctor of all! Was more concerned about my wearing Ed Hardy clothes than my diagnosis, stay away from these type of doctors, they aren't interested in anything that requires any effort, even if you are dying, real piece of work.

November 17th, 2015

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excellent surgeon , great results

October 5th, 2011

Keck Hospital Of Usc

1500 San Pablo StLos Angeles, CA 90033

Tel: (323) 442-8500


Dr. Namir Katkhouda, MD	Dr. Shahbaz A Farnad, MD	Dr. Rebecca Monroe Cannom, MD	Dr. Dan Yamini, MD
Surgery	Pain Medicine	Colorectal Surgery	Plastic Surgery
			Accepts New Patients
4.4 (35 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	5 (20 Ratings)	4.9 (28 Ratings)
42 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience	32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, English
Los Angeles , CA	Los Angeles , CA	Los Angeles , CA	West Hollywood , CA
Med School: Faculte De Medecine De Nice	Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla	Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine	Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin
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Faculte De Medecine De NiceGraduated in 1984

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