Dr. Joerg Zehetner M.D.
Surgeon
1510 San Pablo St Suite 514 Los Angeles CA, 90033About
Dr. Joerg Zehetner is a general surgeon practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Zehetner 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. Zehetner 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
University Sakartvelo Faculty of Medicine 1999
Provider Details
Awards
- 2012 Outstanding Contribution Award for Medical Student Education
Treatments
- Foregut (upper Gi) Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery (bariatric Surgery)
- Obesity
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
Professional Memberships
- Member International Assn. of Surgeons and Gastroenterologists
- Member Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
- Member American College of Surgeons
- Member Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
- Member SAGES Guidelines Committee
- Member Board Certification Surgery (Austria)
Fellowships
- Clinical Fellowship, Foregut/Thoracic Surgery, USC 2010
- Clinical Fellowship, MIS/Bariatric Surgery, USC 2011
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