Department of Surgery

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Surgery Divisions

Keck Medicine of USC offers comprehensive multidisciplinary care for patients with breast disease (both benign and cancerous), thyroid and parathyroid disease, melanoma and sarcoma. All of our surgeons are fellowship-trained in breast surgical oncology, complex surgical oncology or endocrine surgery. This advanced specialized training ensures that our surgeons have a deep level of knowledge and extensive experience in performing surgical procedures for these complex conditions.

List of Divisions

Breast, Endocrine & Soft Tissue Surgery

Our experts provide leading-edge surgery for cancer, tackling the most serious cases and providing individualized care. 

Cardiac Surgery

Our team of top-notch heart surgeons draw upon deep subspecialty knowledge as they take on  the toughest cases.

Colorectal Surgery

The colorectal division combines state-of-the art treatments with compassionate care. Our expertise in minimally invasive techniques and complex procedures means better care and faster recovery. We train nearly half the colorectal fellows in the country in advanced endoluminal techniques every year.

Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Abdominal Transplant

Our high-volume transplant center for the liver, kidney and pancreas has some of the best outcomes nationwide, including the only active living-donor liver transplant program in Southern California.

Pediatric Surgery

With our Children’s Hospital Los Angeles partners, we give kids the best care, no matter their families’ means. We specialize in complex heart defects and handle high volumes of transplants.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

We’re known as a center of excellence for plastic surgery, with offerings that cover the gamut of procedures, including gender affirmation care and microsurgical techniques..

Thoracic Surgery

Our nationally and internationally recognized thoracic surgeons have the most collective experience in the region. 

Trauma & Critical Care

At one of North America’s largest Level 1Trauma Centers, our world-renowned surgeons  match comprehensive care with groundbreaking research.

Upper GI and General Surgery

Our surgeon-scientists improve care and offer tailored, state-of-the-art treatment. The result? One of the busiest and most-successful regional hubs for complex esophageal and gastric surgeries.

Vascular Surgery & Endovascular Therapy

The Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy focuses on the comprehensive care of patients with vascular conditions through preventive services, diagnostic expertise, and the latest in minimally invasive endovascular and traditional open surgical techniques. Faculty members in the Division are skilled in the endovascular/surgical management and treatment of atherosclerosis, aortic aneurysms and dissections, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), carotid disease and stroke prevention, and venous thrombosis and varicosities. Our faculty’s expertise and experience allows for a tailored, patient-centered approach utilizing the most up-to-date technology and minimally invasive methods. The division also offers innovative treatment options through numerous investigational protocols in aortic and peripheral arterial diseases.