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37 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Goffney, Surgical Oncologist in Lakewood, CA?
Dr. Willie Goffney, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Lakewood, CA. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Goffney graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery Ucla Med Ctr, Medical Oncology. Dr. Goffney is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Goffney’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Goffney’s office at (562) 531-9272.
Where did Dr. Goffney go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery Ucla Med Ctr, Medical Oncology | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
What languages does Dr. Goffney speak?
Dr. Goffney and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Goffney treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Goffney 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. Goffney. 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:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Tenderness in Lower Right Abdomen
- Right Upper Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Right lower quadrant tenderness
- Painful lower right belly
- Sensitive lower right abdomen
- RUQ pain
- Pain in upper right stomach
- Right upper belly pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R10813: Right lower quadrant abdominal tenderness
- R1011: Right upper quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Leukemoid Reaction
- Blood Disorder
- High white blood cell count (non-cancerous)
- Mimics leukemia
- Reactive leukocytosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72823: Leukemoid reaction
Also known as:
- Having a Tracheostomy
- Tracheal Disorder
- Trach tube
- Tracheotomy
- Tracheal opening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z930: Tracheostomy status
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Dependence on Ventilator
- Respirator Dependence
- Breathing Machine Reliance
- Long-term Ventilation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9911: Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Having a Colostomy
- Ostomy
- Ostomy Surgery of the Bowel
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
- Colon stoma
- Bowel diversion surgery
- Large intestine ostomy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
- Z933: Colostomy status
Also known as:
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Breast Disease
- Cystic breasts
- Fibrocystic disease
- Lumpy breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6019: Diffuse cystic mastopathy of unspecified breast
Also known as:
- Ventral Hernia with Bowel Blockage
- Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Abdominal Wall Hernia with Obstruction
- Incisional Hernia with Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K436: Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
Also known as:
- External Surgical Wound Opening
- Wounds and Injuries
- External wound dehiscence
- Surgical incision separation
- Outer wound rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Respiratory Failure
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Abnormal Liver Function Test
- Liver Disease
- Irregular Liver Function Study
- Unusual Liver Exam
- Liver Disease Diagnosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R945: Abnormal results of liver function studies
Which procedures does Dr. Goffney perform as a Surgical Oncologist?
As a Surgical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Willie Goffney may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Goffney's office.
Does Dr. Goffney accept my insurance?
Dr. Goffney accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 531-9272 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Goffney accept in Lakewood, CA?
Dr. Goffney in Lakewood, 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
CalOptima
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Directors Guild of America Employees
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Provider Networks
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Where is Dr. Goffney's office located?
Dr. Willie Goffney's Primary Practice
3300 E South St Ste 201
Lakewood, CA 90805
(562) 531-9272
What is Dr. Goffney's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Goffney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679776074.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Goffney?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Goffney
What is Dr. Willie Goffney's specialty?
Dr. Goffney is a Surgical Oncologist near Lakewood, CA. A surgical oncologist is a highly qualified and trained surgeon with specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients. They have received additional training in a multidisciplinary approach and dedicate a significant portion of their practice to these areas, as well as to cancer research. Contact Dr. Goffney to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Willie Goffney affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Goffney is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uci Health - Lakewood, Uci Health - Los Alamitos, La Palma Intercommunity Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Willie Goffney accepting new patients in Lakewood, CA?
Yes, Dr. Willie Goffney is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Willie Goffney offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Goffney's office at (562) 531-9272 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Willie Goffney?
Please contact Dr. Goffney's office at (562) 531-9272 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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