Summary

Dr. Scott Karlan is a surgical oncologist who specializes in surgery, oncology, and surgical oncology. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency training at Yale-New Haven Hospital. With 44 years of experience in practice, Dr. Karlan is certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He speaks English.

Dr. Karlan practices at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and sees patients in West Hollywood, California. His expertise focuses on treating breast cancer, including metastatic or recurrent cases, as well as Paget disease of the breast. He performs breast cancer screenings, mammograms, and scintimammography procedures. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 44 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Yale-New Haven Hospital
  • 14 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Saul and Joyce Brandman Breast Center - A Project of Women's Guild

310 N San Vicente Blvd Bldg 3West Hollywood, CA 90048
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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44 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
West Hollywood , CALos Angeles , CALos Angeles , CADuarte , CA
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of The Witwatersrand Faculty Of Health Sciences
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Scott R Karlan has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Scott R Karlan has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Yale-New Haven Hospital1987
Yale-New Haven Hospital1983

Medical School

Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 1982

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