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Dr. John Lipham, MD

Dr. John Lipham, MD

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. John Lipham, MD is a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center and Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

1450 San Pablo St Ste 6200 Los Angeles, CA 90033
Telehealth available

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Dr. Lipham's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lipham

4.4

22 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
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1 Star
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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
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Mark – May 13, 2021
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Fernando gutierrez, whittier California.fer – Mar 20, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 26, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Arthur Oronoz in San Juan Capistrano, CA – Dec 02, 2018
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Reza Radman in San Diego, CA – Jul 29, 2018
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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
7 people found this helpful
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Mike in Newport Beach, CA – Oct 24, 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
7 people found this helpful
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Jose Gonzalez in Covina, CA – Sep 30, 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Karen W in Carlsbad, CA – Aug 24, 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
12 people found this helpful
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Sharpet in Orange, CA – Aug 06, 2016
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biography

Dr. John Lipham, MD is a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as MemorialCare Orange Coast...read more
  • General Surgery

  • Surgical Oncology

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  • University Of Southern California / Keck School Of Medicine|usc

    Fellowship Hospital, 2001
  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2000
  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1996
  • Medical College Of Wisconsin

    Medical School, 1995
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Locations

Practice

Los Angeles-Plastic Surgery1450 San Pablo St Ste 6200 Los Angeles, CA 90033
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Practice

USC Department of Surgery1510 San Pablo St Ste 514 Los Angeles, CA 90033
2
John C. Storch M.D. Inc.350 Old Newport Blvd Newport Beach, CA 92663
3
Keck Hospital of USC1500 San Pablo St Los Angeles, CA 90033
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr
    Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

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

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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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

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Keck Hospital of USC

    1500 San Pablo St
    Los Angeles, CA 90033
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    16% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center

    18111 Brookhurst St
    Fountain Valley, CA 92708
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    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

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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