Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kaldas, Transplant Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
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 and 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, and 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 a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Kaldas typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Chronic Liver Failure with Coma
- Coma
- Liver Disease
- End-stage liver disease with coma
- Long-term liver failure with coma
- Hepatic encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7211: Chronic hepatic failure with coma
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
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Kaldas typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
Blue Shield of California
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kaldas' office located?
Dr. Fady Kaldas' Primary Practice
950 Charles Young Dr Ste 77 120
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 825-1645
What hospitals are Dr. Kaldas affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Kaldas has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 review
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?A 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