Dr. Denitsu Hirai MD
Surgeon
351 E Temple St Los Angeles CA, 90012About
Dr. Denitsu Hirai is a general surgeon practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Hirai specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Hirai provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Tokyo Univ, Fac of Med, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 1968
Juntendo University / Medical Faculty 1968
The University of Tokyo Faculty of Medicine
University of Tokyo Faculty of Medicine 1968
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- Surgical Critical Care
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