Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kaldas, Transplant Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Fady Kaldas, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kaldas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kaldas’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kaldas’s office at (310) 825-1645.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kaldas?
Dr. Fady Kaldas, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Transplant Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kaldas empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Gallbladder & Bile Duct Cancers, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Liver Cancer, Liver Surgery, Liver Tumors, Transplant-Liver-Adult & Pediatric, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles/CA community, Dr. Kaldas is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Kaldas board certified as a Transplant Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Fady Kaldas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Kaldas speak?
Dr. Kaldas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kaldas treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Kaldas diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Kaldas. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Chronic Liver Failure with Coma
- Liver Failure
- Coma
- Liver Disease
- End-stage liver disease with coma
- Long-term liver failure with coma
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Hepatic insufficiency
- Liver dysfunction
- End-stage liver disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7211: Chronic hepatic failure with coma
- K7290: Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Long-term liver failure
- Liver Disease
- Chronic liver failure
- End-stage liver disease
- Progressive liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7210: Chronic hepatic failure without coma
Also known as:
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
- End-stage alcoholic liver disease
- Severe alcoholic liver scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
- K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
Also known as:
- Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Portosystemic encephalopathy
- PSE
- Brain fog from liver disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7682: Hepatic encephalopathy
What procedures does Dr. Kaldas perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Kaldas performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Kaldas. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant Surgery
- Orthotopic liver transplant
- Cadaveric liver transplant
- Living donor liver transplant
- Liver replacement surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47135: Liver allotransplantation, orthotopic, partial or whole, from cadaver or living donor, any age
Also known as:
- Removal of Foreign Body from Abdomen
- Peritoneal Foreign Object Removal
- Abdominal Foreign Body Extraction
- Surgery for Object in Abdomen
CPT Codes:
- 49402: Removal of peritoneal foreign body from peritoneal cavity
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Reconstruction
- Extrahepatic Bile Duct Repair
- Biliary Duct Anastomosis
- Plastic Repair of Bile Ducts
CPT Codes:
- 47800: Reconstruction, plastic, of extrahepatic biliary ducts with end-to-end anastomosis
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Lavage (Abdominal Fluid Wash)
- Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
- Abdominal Fluid Sampling
- Belly Wash Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 49084: Peritoneal lavage, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Exploratory Abdominal Surgery
- Exploratory laparotomy
- Celiotomy
- Abdominal exploration
- Open abdominal surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49000: Exploratory laparotomy, exploratory celiotomy with or without biopsy(s) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Abdominal Exploration After Surgery
- Post-Surgery Abdominal Exploration
- Exploratory Laparotomy for Complications
- Abdominal Surgery for Bleeding or Infection
CPT Codes:
- 35840: Exploration for postoperative hemorrhage, thrombosis or infection; abdomen
Does Dr. Kaldas accept my insurance?
Dr. Kaldas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-1645 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kaldas accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Kaldas in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
FirstMerit Corporation
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kaldas' office located?
Dr. Fady Kaldas' Primary Practice
950 Charles Young Dr Suite 77 120
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 825-1645
Dr. Fady Kaldas' Practice 2
200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 214
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 825-1645
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Patients give Dr. Fady Kaldas an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Kaldas has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Kaldas, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Kaldas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kaldas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700050598.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaldas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kaldas
What is Dr. Fady Kaldas's specialty?
Dr. Kaldas is a Transplant Surgeon near Los Angeles, CA. A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient. Contact Dr. Kaldas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Fady Kaldas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kaldas is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Fady Kaldas accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Fady Kaldas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fady Kaldas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kaldas's office at (310) 825-1645 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fady Kaldas?
Please contact Dr. Kaldas's office at (310) 825-1645 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Fady Kaldas have?
Dr. Fady Kaldas is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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