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General Surgery – Los Angeles, CA | Cedars-Sinai

Surgery (General and Specialty)Los Angeles, CA

★★★★★5.0/5330 reviews across 3 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Hospital Cost Compare / HCAHPS Survey Data: 79% of patients rate the hospital a 9 or 10 out of 10 (300 or more surveys analyzed)
  • Healthgrades (Provider-specific): 5.0 out of 5 stars (30 reviews (example for a specific surgeon))
  • Vitals (Provider-specific): 4.6 out of 5 stars

What patients say

Patients praise

  • High patient willingness to recommend hospital (approx. 85-90%)
  • Strong physician reputation and communication in surgery departments
  • Patients often report feeling safe and in good hands with surgeons
  • Excellent surgical outcomes frequently cited by patients

Common complaints

  • Some reports of disorganized or unsanitary environments
  • Occasional complaints about staff responsiveness and communication delays
  • Inconsistent patient experiences with wait times and administrative processes

In patients' words

"The doctors listened to me and explained everything in layman's terms in order for me to understand and engage. I know I'm in great hands for my upcoming surgery."

Patient review on Healthgrades

"I hereby confirm that Dr. David Fermelia is truly an expert. He is an excellent surgeon and a good, honest and caring person with a wonderful staff."

Patient review on Vitals

"The environment felt disorganized, unsanitary, and lacking in patient-centered care. This experience left us feeling unheard and neglected."

Yelp review of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7].

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