Kelechi Michael Abanobi, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Male
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Where I practice
- Emergency service
- Urgent care services
- After-hours services
- Pharmacy services
- No emergency services
- No urgent care services
- No after-hours services
- No pharmacy services
About me
Hello, and welcome to my Web page. I am a general thoracic surgeon at West Los Angeles and South Bay Medical Centers. I hope this brief introduction helps you get to know me. I look forward to meeting you, and partnering with you in caring for your health.
Biography
I was born in Missouri, but emigrated with my family to Nigeria when I was little. I came back to the United States after high school, and did the majority of my schooling and training in Southern California, with the exception of five years in Washington, D.C. for my general surgery training at Howard University Hospital.
About my practice
I am a general thoracic surgeon specializing in the surgical management of benign and malignant diseases of the lung, esophagus, and mediastinum. My areas of interest include minimally invasive management of esophageal motility disorders, esophageal cancer, lung cancer, sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis, and mediastinal mass resections.
How I thrive
When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing soccer, running, and traveling. In particular regard to traveling, I believe in the quote, “Life is like a book, and those who have not travelled have only but read the first page.”
My office
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My provider type
Physicians and SurgeonsMedical groups and plans
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
List Header Plans Accepted- Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
- HMO
- Medi-Cal Managed Care
- Point-of-Service Plan (POS)
- Senior Advantage/Medicare Cost
I have admitting privileges at the following hospitals.
Contact information
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- Information
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
My training, certifications and licensing
Medical school
University of Southern CaliforniaBoard certification
Surgery
American Board of SurgeryThoracic and Cardiac Surgery
American Board of Thoracic SurgeryMedical training
Internship
General Surgery
Howard University HospitalResidency
General Surgery
Howard University HospitalResidency
Cardiothoracic Surgery
UCLA Medical Center, Office of Graduate Medical EducationChief Resident
Cardiothoracic Surgery
UCLA Medical Center, Office of Graduate Medical EducationResidency
Cardiothoracic Surgery
University of Wisconsin Hospital and ClinicsJoined Permanente Medical Group
2014Active license information
License number
A123706License type
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEONLicense issuing state
CALIFORNIANational Provider Identifier (NPI)
1720236953My hospitals
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I have admitting privileges at this hospital.
Setting the standard: Measuring care quality in our hospitals(PDF)
I have admitting privileges at this hospital.
Setting the standard: Measuring care quality in our hospitals(PDF)
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09/15/2019