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Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: General Surgery
UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School
Professional interests include: fistula, gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), appendectomy, and more.
2110 E El Segundo Boulevard Suite 110
El Segundo, CA 90245

Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS is a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA specializing in general surgery. She graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai, UCLA Health, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Torrance Memorial, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro, Providence, Association of South Bay Surgeons, CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION and Providence Little Company of Mary San Pedro Cancer Services.

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Office Locations

2110 E El Segundo Boulevard Suite 110
El Segundo, CA 90245
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3285 Skypark Drive
Torrance, CA 90505
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23451 Madison Street Suites 300 And 340
Torrance, CA 90505
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Some issues Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS can help you with:

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

  • Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
  • Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
  • Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

  • Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
  • Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
  • Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal)

Pancreatectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the pancreas to treat pancreatitis, tumors, or cancer. The pancreas is located behind the stomach and near the small intestine and spleen. There are three sections of the pancreas:

  • The head, which is the portion closest to the intestines
  • The body, which is the middle portion of the pancreas
  • The tail, which is the portion nearest the spleen

Pancreas removal procedures differ based on how much of the pancreas and surrounding organs are removed. There are three types of pancreatectomy:

  • Distal pancreatectomy removes the tail and body of the pancreas. This procedure treats tumors confined to these areas.
  • Pancreaticoduodenectomy, or the Whipple procedure, removes the pancreas, duodenum, bile duct, and, sometimes, part of the stomach. The Whipple procedure is used for pancreatic tumors that have not spread past the head of the pancreas and for other conditions affecting the pancreas, duodenum, and bile duct.
  • Total pancreatectomy removes the whole pancreas along with the duodenum, gallbladder, parts of the stomach and bile duct, surrounding lymph nodes, and, potentially, the spleen. Rarely performed, total pancreatectomy treats conditions that involve the entire pancreas, such as tumors found in multiple sites on the pancreas, or for rare tumors such as intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN).

Pancreatectomy can be done by open or minimally invasive surgery. During a laparoscopic pancreatectomy, the surgeon will use tiny incisions to insert a thin tube with a camera, or laparoscope, into the abdomen. Open surgery, or a laparotomy, is performed through a larger incision on the abdomen. If additional organs are removed, some procedures may require that the small intestine be reconnected to the stomach.

The hospital for pancreatectomy stay may be between 1-3 weeks. Generally, laparoscopic surgeries require shorter recovery periods. Whether patients undergo an open or laparoscopic procedure is determined by factors such as their condition and the extent of their procedure. For example, open surgery tends to be more common for distal pancreatectomies. If patients have difficulty eating, they may require a nasogastric tube, inserted through the nose, to carry food to their stomachs. A catheter can be inserted into the bladder if patients have trouble urinating. Full recovery may take about two months.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

  • Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
  • Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
  • Goiter
  • Thyroid nodule
  • Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

In The News 

“Dr. Melanie Friedlander plays in a league of all orthopedic surgeons.”—"Excerpt: Fantasy Life", NPR, July 2013
“And it's because of my two surgeons, Dr. Melanie Friedlander and Dr. Michael Newman [that] I'm cancer-free again and on the road to a full healthy recovery and enjoying it.”—"Power of Pink stresses early cancer detection", Daily Breeze, October 2009

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

partial mastectomy

In 2023, Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS performed more partial mastectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

breast cancer surgery
breast surgery
lymph node procedures

In 2012, Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS performed more breast cancer surgery, breast surgery, and lymph node procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 30
diagnostic procedures 53
doctor visit 142
excision 53
hospital care 62
inpatient care 62
lymph node procedures 41
open surgery 53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA during 2013 were lymph node procedures, open surgery, diagnostic procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 20
diagnostic procedures 44
doctor visit 150
excision 44
hospital care 36
inpatient care 36
lymph node procedures 45
open surgery 44

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 55
Female 140
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 135
Black 0
Hispanic 18
Asian 22
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 76
From 75 to 84 62
85 and over 32
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 32
Dementia 12
Cancer 42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA during 2014 were open surgery, diagnostic procedures, excision and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 29
diagnostic procedures 55
doctor visit 149
excision 55
hospital care 25
inpatient care 25
lymph node procedures 51
open surgery 55

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 47
Female 134
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 120
Black 0
Hispanic 22
Asian 19
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 84
From 75 to 84 61
85 and over 22
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 32
Dementia 10
Cancer 42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA during 2015 were excision, hospital care, inpatient care and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 32
cancer surgery 11
diagnostic procedures 38
doctor visit 154
excision 49
hospital care 47
inpatient care 47
lymph node procedures 34
open surgery 38

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 156
Female 274
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 298
Black 0
Hispanic 38
Asian 50
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 186
From 75 to 84 128
85 and over 64
Less than 65 52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 26
Dementia 12
Cancer 34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 26
diagnostic procedures 50
doctor visit 192
excision 50
hospital care 77
inpatient care 77
lymph node procedures 44
open surgery 50

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 58
Female 165
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 157
Black 16
Hispanic 0
Asian 25
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 91
From 75 to 84 78
85 and over 31
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 33
Dementia 12
Cancer 38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA during 2017 were lymph node procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 25
diagnostic procedures 50
doctor visit 141
excision 50
hospital care 51
inpatient care 51
lymph node procedures 52
open surgery 50

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 49
Female 125
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 117
Black 0
Hispanic 14
Asian 24
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 85
From 75 to 84 51
85 and over 22
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 39
Dementia 13
Cancer 49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA during 2018 were open surgery, diagnostic procedures, excision and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 38
diagnostic procedures 66
doctor visit 151
excision 66
hospital care 34
inpatient care 34
lymph node procedures 56
open surgery 66

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 54
Female 135
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 134
Black 0
Hispanic 15
Asian 19
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 85
From 75 to 84 62
85 and over 24
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 27
Dementia 10
Cancer 41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, lymph node procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 13
breast procedures 17
cancer surgery 17
diagnostic procedures 22
doctor visit 155
excision 39
gastrointestinal procedures 13
hospital care 76
inpatient care 76
lymph node procedures 45
minimally invasive procedures 13
open surgery 22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 62
Female 132
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 137
Black 0
Hispanic 18
Asian 18
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 92
From 75 to 84 66
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 27
Dementia 11
Cancer 41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA during 2020 were excision, lymph node procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 51
cancer surgery 51
diagnostic procedures 32
doctor visit 156
excision 83
hospital care 54
inpatient care 54
lymph node procedures 63
open surgery 32

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 40
Female 137
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 128
Black 0
Hispanic 15
Asian 21
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 73
From 75 to 84 70
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 29
Dementia 15
Cancer 55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA during 2021 were excision, hospital care, inpatient care and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 58
cancer surgery 58
diagnostic procedures 31
doctor visit 173
excision 89
hospital care 81
inpatient care 81
lymph node procedures 66
open surgery 31

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 56
Female 165
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 152
Black 0
Hispanic 21
Asian 27
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 93
From 75 to 84 95
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 33
Dementia 14
Cancer 58

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, excision and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 39
cancer surgery 39
diagnostic procedures 26
doctor visit 145
excision 65
hospital care 100
inpatient care 100
lymph node procedures 55
open surgery 26

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 47
Female 151
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 137
Black 0
Hispanic 18
Asian 26
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 79
From 75 to 84 77
85 and over 26
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 25
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 38
Dementia 8
Cancer 61

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, excision and lymph node procedures.

abdominal surgery 13
breast procedures 33
cancer surgery 35
diagnostic procedures 42
doctor visit 155
excision 58
gastrointestinal procedures 13
hospital care 58
inpatient care 58
lymph node procedures 50
minimally invasive procedures 13
open surgery 42

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 56
Female 141
Ethnicity
Black / African American 1
Asian / Pacific Islander 22
Non-Hispanic White 137
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 16
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 68
85 and over 20
Less than 65 14
65 to 74 85

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 14
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 28
Atrial Fibrillation 13
Dementia 10
Cancer 41

Education & Training

Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. She completed residency at Montefiore Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School

Residency: Montefiore Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai
UCLA Health
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
Torrance Memorial
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro
Providence
Association of South Bay Surgeons
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION
Providence Little Company of Mary San Pedro Cancer Services

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare Advantage, Anthem, Blue Shield of California and Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana Medicare Advantage
Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Aetna HMO
CIGNA HMO
Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Shield of California
Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 122 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in El Segundo, CA. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-05
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Amazing doctor; explains everything well; listens to concerns; never felt rushed; great sense of humor; came highly recommended and I concur
Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-10
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Had a great visit with this Dr Friedland. She explained everything and went over everything and answered all my questions and concerns.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Melanie Hope Friedlander, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $21,333 Da Vinci Surgical System
$21,333
Covidien LP $6,015 ReliaTack
$2,034 		ProGrip
$960 		LigaSure
$636 		Valleylab FT10
$503 		Endo GIA
$397 		Other
$1,485
Davol Inc. $4,286 SURGICAL
$3,752 		PHASIX
$291 		DAV-OptiFixTM
$137 		DAV-ONFLEX
$106
Covidien Sales LLC $2,904 Vessel Sealing
$1,055 		ReliaTack
$748 		Endo Stapling
$523 		ProGrip
$433 		LigaSure
$111 		Other
$35
Medtronic, Inc. $1,187 Signia
$590 		LigaSure
$410 		Sonicision
$186
Other $3,156 SAVI/SAVI SCOUT
$670 		STRATTICE
$383 		Surgical Adhesion Barrier
$183 		TISSEEL
$157 		1588 HD 3 Chip Camera
$145 		Other
$1,617
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $16,635
Education $12,500
Travel and Lodging $7,931
Consulting Fee $1,800
Gift $14

Biography

Dr. Melanie Friedlander is a physician who specializes in general surgery. Dr. Friedlander is conversant in Spanish. These areas are among her clinical interests: laparoscopic gastrostomy, fine needle aspiration (FNA), and runner's knee (patellofemoral syndrome). Her hospital/clinic affiliations include UCLA Health, Torrance Memorial, and Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Friedlander graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. She completed her residency training at Montefiore Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Patient reviews placed her at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue California, and Aetna, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Friedlander has received distinctions including Member, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons; Super Doctors; and Awarded "TopDoc" Excellence in Medicine. Cedars-Sinai reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Torrance, CA.

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