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Dr. Gautam Malhotra, MD, PhD

Dr. Gautam Malhotra, MD, PhD

Surgical Oncologist
1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA
5.00
“Dr. Malhotra was amazing. He is very calm and extremely knowledgeable. Everyone in my family appreciated how well he explained things. Other surgeons had said my tumor was not resectable but Dr. Malhotra had a plan for me. After some initial chemo he took me to surgery and cut out 8 spots in my liver. I'm back on chemo but cancer free!! thank you so much Dr. G!!! :)”
LH
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100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
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100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

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5.00
“Dr. Malhotra was amazing. He is very calm and extremely knowledgeable. Everyone in my family appreciated how well he explained things. Other surgeons had said my tumor was not resectable but Dr. Malhotra had a plan for me. After some initial chemo he took me to surgery and cut out 8 spots in my liver. I'm back on chemo but cancer free!! thank you so much Dr. G!!! :)”
LHMore than 1 year ago
“Thank you Dr. Malhotra!! He is fantastic, such a great way of explaining things. He draws everything out and explains it in a way that anyone can understand. I had a bad cancer diagnosis and was worried, but he took care of everything. I had a 6 hour surgery but at least the cancer is out of me!! thank you! I don't really need to see him anymore but I still go :) Chemo is a different story ??”
LPMore than 1 year ago

About Dr. Gautam Malhotra

Dr. Malhotra is a board certified surgeon who specializes in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgical Oncologist. He is a California native, who completed his undergraduate and master’s degrees at the University of California at Berkeley before moving to the Midwest to complete his MD, PhD, and general surgery training. He returned to California and completed his subspecialty training in Complex Surgical Oncology at the City of Hope Cancer Center before being recruited to USC to provide the latest in surgical care for cancer patients. Dr. Malhotra has a special interest and expertise in minimally invasive techniques including laparoscopic and robotic surgery. He is also engaged in innovative research with a focus on early detection of pancreatic cancer and novel treatments for colorectal liver metastasis. Dr. Malhotra has presented his work at national and international conferences and has won numerous awards for his research and clinical excellence. Dr. Malhotra chose Keck Medicine because of the opportunity to work closely with patients while continuing his research. He also enjoys the opportunity to give his patients the benefit of leading-edge technology and the latest research. Dr. Malhotra specializes in: - Hepatobiliary malignancies - Pancreatic Cancer - Colorectal liver metastasis - Liver cysts and abscesses - Pancreatic cystic neoplasms - Gallbladder cancer - Cholangiocarcinoma - Duodenal adenoma - Robotic surgery

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Keck - Los Angeles (1 of 2)
1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
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Dr. Gautam Malhotra - Newport Beach (2 of 2)
1 Hoag Dr, Bldg 41 - 3rd fl, Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
  • University of Southern California/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
  • Keck Hospital of USC
  • USC Norris Cancer Hospital

Board certifications

  • American Board of Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - University of Nebraska, Doctor of Medicine
  • University of Nebraska, PhD in Cell Biology
  • University of Nebraska, Residency in General Surgery
  • City of Hope Medical Center, Fellowship in Surgical Oncology

Professional memberships

  • Society of Surgical Oncology
  • American College of Surgeons
  • Society of University Surgeons
  • American Medical Association
  • Association for Academic Surgery

Awards and publications

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1407879000

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Wait time
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Bedside manner
5.00
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Dr. Malhotra was amazing. He is very calm and extremely knowledgeable. Everyone in my family appreciated how well he explained things. Other surgeons had said my tumor was not resectable but Dr. Malhotra had a plan for me. After some initial chemo he took me to surgery and cut out 8 spots in my liver. I'm back on chemo but cancer free!! thank you so much Dr. G!!! :)
Thank you Dr. Malhotra!! He is fantastic, such a great way of explaining things. He draws everything out and explains it in a way that anyone can understand. I had a bad cancer diagnosis and was worried, but he took care of everything. I had a 6 hour surgery but at least the cancer is out of me!! thank you! I don't really need to see him anymore but I still go :) Chemo is a different story ??
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Dr. Gautam Malhotra is affiliated with Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, University of Southern California/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Keck Hospital of USC.

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Where is Dr. Gautam Malhotra's office located?

Dr. Gautam Malhotra has 3 office locations, including in Los Angeles and Newport Beach, view full addresses on Dr. Malhotra's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Gautam Malhotra have?

Dr. Gautam Malhotra is certified by American Board of Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Gautam Malhotra?

Dr. Gautam Malhotra frequently sees patients for Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Peritoneal Carcinomatosis, Robotic Surgery, and Surgical Oncology. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Gautam Malhotra on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Gautam Malhotra speak?

Dr. Gautam Malhotra speaks English and Hindi.

How do patients rate Dr. Gautam Malhotra in reviews?

2 patients have reviewed Dr. Gautam Malhotra. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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