Dr. Richard Lopez Jr, MD
Dr. Richard Lopez Jr, MD is a general surgeon in Torrance, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Torrance Memorial Medical Center and PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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20911 Earl St Ste 245 Torrance, CA 90503Make an Appointment
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Dr. Richard Lopez Jr, MD is a general surgeon in Torrance, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Torrance Memorial Medical Center and PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital. He is accepting new patients.General Surgery
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University Oreg/hlth Scis University Portland
Internship Hospital, 1989University Oreg/hlth Scis University Portland
Residency Hospital, 1989New England Deaconess Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1989Stanford University
Medical School, 1984
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- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
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 awardsOutstanding 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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsGastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
69%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% lower than the national average
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