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John Lipham, MD, General Surgery, Los Angeles, CA, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

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General Surgery Los Angeles, CA

Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Chief, Division of Upper GI & General Surgery Professor of Surgery USC James and Pamela Muzzy Endowed Chair in GI Cancer

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Summary

  • Dr. John Lipham is an Esophageal and Gastric surgeon in Los Angeles, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Keck Hospital of USC and Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. He received his medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin and has been in practice 22 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He is experienced in Esophageal Cancer, Gastric Cancer, gastroesophageal reflux, hiatal hernia, esophageal diverticula, achalasia, and gastroparesis.

Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical CenterFellowship, Colorectal, Thoracic and Foregut Surgery, 2001 - 2002
  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1995 - 2001
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    Medical College of WisconsinClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1997 - 2025
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Removing the Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation Device: Operative Management and Outcomes  
    James M. Tatum, Evan Alicuben, Kamran Samakar, Nikolai Bildzukewicz, John C. Lipham, Surgical Endoscopy

Press Mentions

  • Clinical Trial Investigating Innovative Way to Control Type 2 Diabetes
    Clinical Trial Investigating Innovative Way to Control Type 2 DiabetesMarch 16th, 2023
  • Understanding the Link Between Reflux and Cancer Can Save Lives
    Understanding the Link Between Reflux and Cancer Can Save LivesApril 30th, 2021
  • Group Pushes for FDA Warnings on Acid Reflux Medications
    Group Pushes for FDA Warnings on Acid Reflux MedicationsMay 2nd, 2017
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Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations