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Dr. Helen Kang, MD

Dr. Helen Kang, MD

General Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Helen Kang, MD is a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Loma Linda University in 2003. She is affiliated with Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center. She is not accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

520 S Virgil Ave Ste 505 Los Angeles, CA 90020

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Dr. Kang's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kang

3.5
15 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
7%
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1 star
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Rude
I called her office to ask some questions and she was so rude I thought I was speaking to a front desk rep or something & then she said she was Dr Kang. I work in the medical field over 10 years and I rarely run into rude providers so l definitely needed to write a review about her.I called with a simple question, and from the jump, the tone was nasty, impatient, and completely uncalled for. As if I was a burden for even daring to call the office they work at.She might be a doctor and clearly book-smart, but it's obvious she couldn't comprehend real-world or street-level common sense if it slapped her in the face.If this is how you treat potential patients, you don't deserve to have any. Full stop.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Apr 29, 2025
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Service was very poor. No kind of result just assuming what was wrong with patient and rushing patient out the office.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Anonymous – Apr 08, 2025
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Doctor Kang is very sweet and above all she transmits security to you. God chose the best surgeon for me!! I'm very grateful to her!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Geraldine P – Feb 26, 2025
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A gem of a surgeon!
I found Dr Kang through a referral by my GP's nurse assistant when first diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer last year.Having seen other surgeons for options, I have to say that Dr Kang is one of the most skilled, caring and experienced breast surgeons in Los Angeles. I feel blessed to have found her. She basically saved my life and guided me through every step of my treatment. She is engaged, knowledgeable and honest and extremely empathetic which is hard to find.I highly recommend her. She is truly a gem.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Priscilla Sanchez – Jul 31, 2024
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Thank you Dr. Kang!
Dr. Kang is an extremely efficient, highly skilled surgeon. My mom was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and we are so blessed to have been referred to Dr. Kang for her surgery. From the get-go, she reassured us and walked us through step by step what surgery/post-surgery may look like. She answered all questions and her kind yet confident demeanor gave us the full confidence and trust to proceed. She performed my mom’s surgery smoothly, and even took the extra care to make sure scarring would be minimally noticed. The Son family is so so grateful for Dr. Kang!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Lauren – Feb 19, 2024
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I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2018 and was referred to Dr. Helen Kang. During my first visit, I was a bit apprehensive, but it turned out to be a good one. She was very straight forward in explaining to me and my family the seriousness of my condition, no sugar coating, no non-sense talk. She was very detailed on how we are going to tackle the situation. The surgery went smoothly. Dr. Kang speaks frankly and can be perceived as offensive and uncaring, but I find it the opposite. I am so lucky and blessed to have been referred to her. She is very good in what she does and cares a lot about her patients. My son always tells me "Mom, we are so lucky that Dr. Kang is your doctor. Thanks to her that you are okay." I still visit Dr. Kang for my yearly mammogram.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Carmencita – Apr 12, 2022
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My mother was referred to Dr. Kang and from the first visit we were very bless to meet her. Dr. Kang is very professional, knowledgeable, patient and kind. My mom's breast surgery went well and her health has improved tremendously, I would highly recommend Dr. Kang ( excellent bedside manner ). Thank you Dr. Kang, GOD bless you.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 20, 2021
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friendly
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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... – Jul 20, 2021
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Lacks experience/knowledge
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Jul 16, 2019
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  • General Surgery

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  • Loma Linda University

    Medical School, 2003
  • Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Jai H. Lee MD A Professional Corp.520 S Virgil Ave Ste 505 Los Angeles, CA 90020
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center

    1300 N Vermont Ave
    Los Angeles, CA 90027
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    65%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    11% lower than the national average

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