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Dr. Helen Sohn, MD
General Surgery* Age 53
Dr. Helen Sohn, MD
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Dr. Helen Sohn, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
La Mesa, CA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Helen Sohn, MD is a General Surgeon in La Mesa, CA.

About

Dr. Sohn graduated from Loma Linda University. Dr. Helen Sohn, MD is a General Surgeon in La Mesa, CA and has 27 years experience. Dr. Sohn has experience treating conditions like Lipomas and Inguinal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Sohn's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sohn also speaks Korean. Dr. Sohn is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Lipomas
Inguinal Hernia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Lipomas
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Inguinal Hernia
Colectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Intestinal Obstruction
Breast Lump
Mastectomy
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Gallstones
Breast Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Lumpectomy
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Barrett's Esophagus
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Esophageal Cancer
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Constipation
Colorectal Cancer
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Umbilical Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Small Intestine Cancer
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Biopsy of Breast
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Abdominal Pain
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Anal Fissure
Colostomy
Breast Reconstruction
Ileus
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Gastric Ulcer
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reduction
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Nephrectomy
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreas Surgeries
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wedge Resection Stomach
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
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    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
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  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
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  • Choice Plus POS
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    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
  • Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
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    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
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    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
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    Curative PPO Plus
  • Value HMO
    Premier HMO
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  • Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Aetna
    AWH Southern California HMO
    AWH Southern California Managed Choice POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    AWH Southern California Elect Choice
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    8851 Center Dr Ste 303, La Mesa, CA 91942
  2. 2 Sam Elsheikh MD Inc.
    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 1, La Mesa, CA 91942
  3. 3 Grossmont Hospital Corporation
    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

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Jul 05, 2024
No pre op appointment to explain procedure and or possible complications. Dismissive and short after procedure as well. Not thorough.
Lisa Potocnik — Jul 05, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Korean
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Helen Sohn, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sohn's profile.

Dr. Sohn frequently treats the following conditions: Lipomas and Inguinal Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Helen Sohn, MD is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Helen Sohn, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • Loma Linda University
    1999
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA

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