About Dr. Aileen Miyoko Takahashi, MD

Dr. Aileen Miyoko Takahashi, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with considerable experience in general surgery and surgical weight loss (bariatric surgery). She graduated from NY Medical College and completed her general surgery residency at the University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center.

Dr. Takahashi holds active California medical licenses and is certified by the American Board of Surgery. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is a member of the American College of Surgeons. Among her contributions are a number of peer-reviewed articles relating to bariatric surgery, as well as research on obesity treatment strategies and outcome studies on laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. Her work has been published in highly regarded surgical journals, indicating Dr. Takahashi’s contribution to advancing surgical knowledge.

Dr. Takahashi has been recognized for her accomplishments, including being awarded the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification and being named one of the Top MDs by Consumers’ Checkbook. In addition, she has been quoted extensively in the healthcare press concerning her candidacy for performing surgical weight loss procedures.

Dr. Takahashi is dedicated to providing high-quality surgical treatment based on evidence-based practices and patient safety. She is committed to involving her patients in making informed decisions regarding their surgical options and understanding the long-term results of surgical treatments.

Education

Medical School
– New York Medical College (1996)

Residency
– LA County & USC Medical Center, Surgery

Fellowship
– UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Trauma and Critical Care
– University of California, Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery

Certifications

– American Board of Surgery, Surgery
– CA State Medical License (1997-2027)

Memberships

– American College of Surgeons

Practice Locations

23451 Madison Street, Torrance, CA