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Dr. James Black, MD

Dr. James Black, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Black, MD is a plastic surgeon in Torrance, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1988. He is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

22930 Crenshaw Blvd Torrance, CA 90505

Make an Appointment

(310) 530-4200

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Black is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center Torrance, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Black specializes in the area of Plastic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Black's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Black

4.6

19 ratings, 5 with a written review
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4 Star
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1 Star
11%
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Anonymous – Jul 21, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 30, 2019
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What went well
  • 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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Thousand Oaks, CAI – Oct 18, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Diane in San Pedro, CA – Mar 26, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Fire Captain in Palos Verdes – Jan 01, 2016
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Cosmetic Surgery Spotlight

About Me

biography

Dr. James Black, MD is a plastic surgeon in Torrance, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1988. He is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
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Plastic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office22930 Crenshaw Blvd Torrance, CA 90505
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Practice

Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.2801 Atlantic Ave Long Beach, CA 90806
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd
    Torrance, CA 90505
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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