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Dr. Timothy Lesser, MD

Dr. Timothy Lesser, MD

Urologist

At a glance

4.83 stars (12 reviews)
97% are satisfied with this provider ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from University of Southern California
Works at South Bay Urology
Affiliated with Little Company of Mary Hospital - Torrance
and Torrance Memorial Medical Center
4.83
12 reviews
Bedside manner
4.9
Wait time
3.8

Recent reviews

Super smart, accomplished, friendly, professional. Wait time was because he was delayed in surgery. I'm sure the guy in surgery appreciated it. Five stars.
Dr. Lesser was extremely helpful and professional. I hve seen multiple urologist, and he has been my favorite by far.
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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Urine flow blockage
Surgery to remove prostate gland
Prostate cancer
Kidney and ureter procedures
Enlarged prostate
Endoscopy of the urethra and bladder
Urine flow blockage
Surgery to remove prostate gland
Prostate cancer
Kidney and ureter procedures

More about Dr. Timothy Lesser, MD

Dr. Lesser is a local product, born and raised in Manhattan Beach. He attended high school at Chadwick before graduating cum laude from Bowdoin College in Maine. He attended medical School at USC and completed his urology residency under the guidance of the legendary Dr. Jon Kaswick at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles. Dr. Lesser received his advanced robotic surgery training at Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles, which boasts the highest single-robot surgical volume on the West Coast. Dr. Lesser's focus is on combining proven oncologic principles with more modern, minimally-invasive surgical techniques. He was trained during the transition from traditional open surgery to minimally-invasive surgery (laparoscopy and robotics) for the management of urologic cancers. The foundations of cancer management began with his early training with Dr. Donald Skinner at USC, where he learned the open approach to the surgical management of bladder cancer as well as the various forms of urinary diversion. Throughout his training, he learned to treat not only bladder cancer, but also prostate, kidney, and adrenal cancer using these principles translated to the laparoscopic and robotic arena. While continuing to perform open surgery - especially for invasive bladder cancer - Dr. Lesser has gained extensive experience in laparoscopic and robotic prostatectomy, adrenalectomy, nephrectomy, and partial nephrectomy. More recently, Dr. Lesser has focused on nephron-sparing surgery (i.e. laparoscopic and robotic partial nephrectomy) for renal masses, and is adept at all of the cutting edge surgical techniques required to result in excellent outcomes.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - University of Southern California
Kaiser Permanente, Residency in Urology
Kaiser Permanente, Internship in General Surgery
Bowdoin College (Bachelor's)

Practice

South Bay Urology

Affiliation

Little Company of Mary Hospital - Torrance
Torrance Memorial Medical Center

Certifications

American Board of Urology

Professional memberships

American Urological Association

Awards and publications

Aboseif SR, Chein GW, Tamaddon K, Lesser T. ADVANCES IN THE TREATMENT OF PEYRONIE’S DISEASE in Male Sexual Dysfunction: Pathophysiology and Treatment. By Kandeel FR. CRC Press, © 2007.
Blumberg JM, Lesser T, et al. MANAGEMENT OF RECTAL INJURIES SUSTAINED DURING LAPAROSCOPIC RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY. Urology. 2009 January; 73(1): 163-6.
Tran VQ, Kim DH, Lesser T, Aboseif SR. REVIEW OF THE SURGICAL APPROACHES FOR PEYRONIE'S DISEASE: CORPOREAL PLICATION AND PLAQUE INCISION WITH GRAFTING. Advances in Urology. 2008 November; published online.
Tran VQ, Lesser T, Kim DH, Aboseif SR. PENILE CORPOREAL RECONSTRUCTION DURING DIFFICULT PLACEMENT OF A PENILE PROSTHESIS. Advances in Urology. 2008 November; published online.
Rieder JM, Nisbet AA, Lesser T, et al. IL-6 DOES NOT PREDICT CURRENT UROLITHIASIS IN STONE FORMERS. Journal of Endourology. 2008 October; 22(10): 2373-5.
Marchis C, Kim DH, Lesser T et al. UNUSUAL PRESENTATIONS OF FEMALE URINARY INCONTINENCE. Current Urology. 2008 May; 1(4): 211-3.
Kim D, Lesser T, Aboseif SA. SUBJECTIVE PATIENT REPORTED EXPERIENCES FOLLOWING SURGERY FOR PEYRONIE'S DISEASE: CORPOREAL PLICATION VERSUS PLAQUE INCISION WITH VEIN GRAFT. Urology. 2008 April; 71(4):698-702.
Lesser T, Aboseif SA, Abbas MA. COMBINED ENDORECTAL ADVANCEMENT FLAP WITH ALLODERM® GRAFT REPAIR OF RADIATION AND CRYOABLATION INDUCED RECTOURETHRAL FISTULA. American Surgeon. 2008 April; 74(4): 341-5

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1053436550

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Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.83
Wait time
3.75
Bedside manner
4.92
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Dr. Lesser was extremely helpful and professional. I hve seen multiple urologist, and he has been my favorite by far.
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Very professional, straight to the point and came up with other options. Would highly recommend him.
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Good and Friendly
Dr. Lesser is very professional and has a wonderful bedside manner. Great personality. I wouldn't trust anyone else treating my cancer from beginning to end. :)
Super smart, accomplished, friendly, professional. Wait time was because he was delayed in surgery. I'm sure the guy in surgery appreciated it. Five stars.
very Good.
Good job
Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is Dr. Timothy Lesser affiliated with?

Dr. Timothy Lesser is affiliated with Little Company of Mary Hospital - Torrance and Torrance Memorial Medical Center.

What practice does Dr. Timothy Lesser work with?

Dr. Timothy Lesser works with South Bay Urology.

Which board certifications does Dr. Timothy Lesser have?

Dr. Timothy Lesser is certified by American Board of Urology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Timothy Lesser?

Dr. Timothy Lesser frequently sees patients for Erectile Dysfunction / Impotence / Male Sexual Dysfunction, Incontinence, Ultrasound, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Urology Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Timothy Lesser on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Timothy Lesser speak?

Dr. Timothy Lesser speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Timothy Lesser in reviews?

12 patients have reviewed Dr. Timothy Lesser. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.83/5. They have a 4.92/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.75/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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