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Dr. Hillel Laks, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
4.9 (17)
Map Pin Small Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
59 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Hillel Laks, MD

Dr. Hillel Laks, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 59 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg and is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Laks, completed a residency at Brigham and Womens Hospital|Peter Bent Brigham Hosp/Bos. Patients rated Dr. Laks an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Laks works at Practice in Los Angeles, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California 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. Laks' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ucla Department of Surgery
    10833 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 206-1837
  2. 2
    Ucla Entertainment Ind Medgrp
    5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 825-9011

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  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

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    4.9
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    About Dr. Hillel Laks, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 59 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Hebrew
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    NPI Number
    • 1679612287
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Brigham and Womens Hospital|Peter Bent Brigham Hosp/Bos
    Residency
    Internship
    • Johannesburg General Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Hillel Laks, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Laks is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Laks accepts Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    17 patients have reviewed Dr. Laks. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Laks.

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