Elisabeth Christine McLemore, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Female
Where I practice
About me
Welcome! I’m Dr. Lisa McLemore.
I’m glad to have the opportunity to introduce myself and share a bit about my background. I believe it’s important that you feel comfortable and confident with your personal physician, and I hope this page helps you get to know me.
Biography
I grew up in Wrightwood, California, and fell in love with the great outdoors at an early age. During high school, I raced on the Mountain High Ski Team — with slalom as my favorite event. I also enjoyed recreational mountain biking and served as co-captain and setter on the volleyball team. Through volunteer medical outreach opportunities, I discovered my passion for helping people with medical illnesses, which inspired me to pursue a career in medicine.
About my practice
I’m a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon with a special interest in minimally invasive surgery (including laparoscopy, robotics, TAMIS, and taTME), colorectal cancer, diseases of the colon and rectum, and complex abdominal conditions. My practice focuses on providing compassionate care that is based on evidence and current research and is tailored to each member’s unique needs and goals.
I completed my medical degree at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and general surgery residency at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, followed by an advanced fellowship in colorectal surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida. In addition to my clinical practice, I’m involved in clinical research, surgical education, and quality improvement, with a goal of continuously improving outcomes and enhancing member experience.
In addition to my clinical practice, I serve as a clinical professor at the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine, where I am involved in medical education, mentorship, and research.
I’m also a proud member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), where I currently serve as chair of the Colorectal Committee.
How I thrive
When I’m not in the operating room, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, gardening, hiking, and writing.
My office
Languages spoken by medical staff
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My provider type
Physicians and SurgeonsMedical groups, plans, and locations
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Plans accepted
- Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
- HMO
- Medi-Cal Managed Care
- Point-of-Service Plan (POS)
- Senior Advantage
Los Angeles Medical Center
Contact information
- Advice/appointments/cancellations/messages
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
- After-hours advice
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
- California Relay Service
- 711 (TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications and licensing
Medical school
University of Virginia School of MedicineBoard certification
Colon and Rectal Surgery
American Board of Colon and Rectal SurgerySurgery
American Board of SurgeryMedical training
Fellowship
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Cleveland ClinicInternship
Surgical Oncology
Mayo Clinic-ArizonaResidency
General Surgery
Mayo Clinic-ArizonaJoined Permanente Medical Group
2014Active license information
License number
A103714License type
Physician and SurgeonLicense issuing state
CALIFORNIANational Provider Identifier (NPI)
1649255621Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
CompletedMy hospitals
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