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Dr. Christopher Gayer, MD

Pediatric Surgery*
5.0 (3)
Map Pin Small Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Christopher Gayer, MD

Dr. Christopher Gayer, MD is a Pediatric Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA. They specialize in Pediatric Surgery, has 21 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Wayne State University and is affiliated with Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Gayer, completed a residency at Detroit Receiving Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Gayer an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Gayer works at Practice in Los Angeles, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Appendicitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Gayer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Children's Hospital Los Angeles
    4650 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 396-9171
  2. 2
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    3701 Wilshire Blvd Ste 600, Los Angeles, CA 90010 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (323) 361-7097

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  • Children's Hospital Los Angeles

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Appendicitis
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Cholecystitis and Gallstones

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Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Obstruction
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Biliary Atresia
Burn Injuries
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Enterocolitis
Esophageal Fistula
Exstrophy of Bladder
Gastrointestinal Tract Tumors
Graft vs Host Disease
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diseases
Intestinal Parasite
Ischemic Colitis
Meckel's Diverticulum
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pelvic Abscess
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Second-Degree Burns
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Testicular Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Undescended Testicles
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adrenalectomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Pyloromyotomy
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Surgical Procedures
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Christopher Gayer, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pediatric Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1497963268
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Childrens Hospital of Michigan
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Detroit Receiving Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Wayne State University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery
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    Dr. Christopher Gayer, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Gayer is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Gayer has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Gayer has seen patients for Appendicitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Gayer on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Gayer. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gayer.

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