Dr. Salma Abdou, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Abdou, Plastic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?

Dr. Salma Abdou, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Abdou is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abdou’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abdou’s office at (202) 444-7563.

What languages does Dr. Abdou speak?

Dr. Abdou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English

What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Abdou typically perform?

As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Abdou 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. Abdou. 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:

Breast Reconstruction with Free Flap
Breast Reconstruction
DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
fTRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction
Autologous Breast Reconstruction

CPT Codes:

19364: Breast reconstruction; with free flap (eg, fTRAM, DIEP, SIEA, GAP flap)

Does Dr. Abdou accept my insurance?

Dr. Abdou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 444-7563 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Abdou accept in Los Angeles, CA?

Dr. Abdou 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
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Abdou's office located?

Dr. Salma Abdou's Primary Practice

200 UCLA Medical Plz

Los Angeles, CA 90095

(202) 444-7563

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Dr. Salma Abdou's Practice 2

5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400

Los Angeles, CA 90045

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What hospitals are Dr. Abdou affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Abdou has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center,Los Angeles, CA

Ranked in 3 Procedures

Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center,Santa Monica, CA

Ranked in 2 Procedures

What is Dr. Abdou's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Abdou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679033237.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abdou?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abdou

What is Dr. Salma Abdou's specialty?

Dr. Abdou is a Plastic Surgeon near Los Angeles, CA.

What does a Plastic Surgeon do?

A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction.

Is Dr. Salma Abdou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Abdou is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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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