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Vijay Muraliraj, M.D. is a physician with Association of South Bay Surgeons in Torrance, California. Dr. Muraliraj specializes in general surgery, colorectal surgery, and advanced laparoscopic colon and rectal surgery. He treats a wide range of conditions including anal fissures, anal fistulas, inflammatory bowel disease, abscesses, appendicitis, colon cancer, diverticulitis, gallbladder stones, hemorrhoids, lipomas, internal masses, rectal cancer, ulcerative colitis, and more. He helps patients manage these conditions in the most effective way possible, whether the growth is benign or malignant.
His Specialties include:
General Surgery SpecialistColorectal Surgery SpecialistAdvanced Laparoscopic Colon and Rectal Surgery Specialist
Education:
Brown University | Bachelor of Science, Biology, 2003 | Providence, RIUniversity of Texas at Southwestern | Doctor of Medicine, 2007 | Dallas, TX
Residency:
University of Texas at Southwestern | General Surgery, 2007-2012 | Dallas, TX
Fellowship:
University of Southern California | Colorectal Surgery Fellowship, 2012-2013 | Los Angeles, CA
Certifications/Memberships:
American Board of Surgery | Certified, General Surgeon, 2013American College of SurgeonsAmerican Medical AssociationFundamental in Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) 2010ACLS, 2007
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Specialties
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Colorectal Surgery
Colorectal surgeons like Dr. Muraliraj specialize in the surgical and non-surgical care for structures of the lower digestive system, including the intestines, colon and rectum. Dr. Muraliraj may treat conditions such as colon and rectal cancer, polyps, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease and hemorrhoids. In the past, colorectal surgeons were commonly known as "proctologists."
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General Surgery
As a general surgeon in California, Dr. Muraliraj performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Muraliraj may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Education & Training
Medical School
Hospital Affiliations
- Torrance Memorial Medical Center
- Providence Health System - Southern California
Languages Spoken
- English