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Dr. James Camel, MD

General Surgery
4.5 (33)
Map Pin Small Torrance, CA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Camel, MD

Dr. James Camel, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Torrance, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Medicine Chicago and is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro and Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance. Dr. Camel, completed a residency at L A Co Usc Med Center. Patients rated Dr. Camel an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Camel works at Association South Bay Surgeons in Torrance, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Inguinal Hernia and Umbilical Hernia 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. Camel's Office Locations

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    Association South Bay Surgeons
    23451 Madison St Ste 340, Torrance, CA 90505 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 222-2345
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center
  • Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro
  • Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance

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    4.5
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    About Dr. James Camel, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1568576635
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • L A Co Usc Med Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine Chicago
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. James Camel, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Camel is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Camel works at Association South Bay Surgeons in Torrance, CA. View the full address on Dr. Camel’s profile.

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

    33 patients have reviewed Dr. Camel. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Camel.

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