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Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD

Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)
Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine
Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, hiatal hernia, hernia surgery, and more.
1450 San Pablo Street Hc4 - Suite 6200 Hc4 - Suite 6200
Los Angeles, CA 90033

Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD is a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD is affiliated with Saddleback Medical Center, Keck Medical Center of USC, MemorialCare, Hoag, Orange Coast Medical Center and USC CARE MEDICAL GROUP INC.

View Doctor's Full Profile (323) 442-6868

Office Locations

Keck Medical Center of USC

1441 Eastlake Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90033
1-800-872-2273
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Keck Medical Center of USC

1450 San Pablo Street Hc4 - Suite 6200 Hc4 - Suite 6200
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 442-6868
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Keck Medical Center of USC

1812 Verdugo Boulevard
Glendale, CA 91208
(818) 790-7100
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Orange Coast Medical Center

350 Old Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA
(949) 688-9000
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Some issues Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD can help you with:

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

biopsy

By Affordability:

balloon dilation
EGD with dilation
EGD with esophageal dilation
endoscopic esophageal dilation
esophageal balloon dilation
esophageal dilation
upper endoscopy with dilation
upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD performed more biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for balloon dilation, EGD with dilation, EGD with esophageal dilation, endoscopic esophageal dilation, esophageal balloon dilation, esophageal dilation, upper endoscopy with dilation, and upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

diagnostic upper endoscopy
EGD with biopsy
EGD with lesion removal
gastrointestinal procedures
laparoscopic hernia repair
therapeutic upper endoscopy
upper endoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD performed more diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, gastrointestinal procedures, laparoscopic hernia repair, therapeutic upper endoscopy, and upper endoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

esophageal balloon dilation
minimally invasive procedures

In 2013, Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD performed more esophageal balloon dilation, and minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 19
gastrointestinal procedures 12
minimally invasive procedures 12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD.

Gender
Male 34
Female 27
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 31
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 32
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 61
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 36
Dementia 0
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation 25
diagnostic procedures 63
doctor visit 159
esophageal dilation 25
gastrointestinal procedures 88
minimally invasive procedures 88
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 63

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD.

Gender
Male 96
Female 88
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 133
Black 0
Hispanic 34
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 81
From 75 to 84 68
85 and over 15
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 22
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 33
Dementia 0
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 14
balloon dilation 28
diagnostic procedures 83
doctor visit 210
esophageal dilation 28
gastrointestinal procedures 141
minimally invasive procedures 141
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 83

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD.

Gender
Male 127
Female 118
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 159
Black 0
Hispanic 59
Asian 0
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 135
From 75 to 84 73
85 and over 11
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 32
Dementia 5
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD treated as a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

abdominal surgery 14
balloon dilation 26
diagnostic procedures 52
doctor visit 129
esophageal dilation 26
gastrointestinal procedures 80
minimally invasive procedures 80
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 52

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD.

Gender
Male 85
Female 77
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 107
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 31
Other 4
Age
85 and over 8
75 to 84 47
Less than 65 15
65 to 74 82

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD From 2021 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 13
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 33
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Dementia 1
Cancer 21

Education & Training

Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine

Residency: University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Saddleback Medical Center
Keck Medical Center of USC
MemorialCare
Hoag
Orange Coast Medical Center
USC CARE MEDICAL GROUP INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana ChoiceCare Network, Great-West Healthcare, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, TriWest, United Healthcare, Interplan, Aetna, Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, GEHA, Anthem, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Beech Street, PacifiCare, Health Net, Brand New Day, Marian Health Services, Watchtower, Health Net Covered California, Kern Health Systems, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare, USC Network, Take Care (GUAM), Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund, Blue Shield Covered California, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, NEXT and Health Plans of Nevada.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana ChoiceCare Network
Great-West Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
MultiPlan
TriWest
United Healthcare
Interplan
Aetna
Medicare
Coventry
Cigna
GEHA
Anthem
First Health
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
Beech Street
PacifiCare
Health Net
Brand New Day
Marian Health Services
Watchtower
Health Net Covered California
Kern Health Systems
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare
USC Network
Take Care (GUAM)
Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund
Blue Shield Covered California
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
NEXT
Health Plans of Nevada

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 41 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Luke Randall Putnam, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $14,476 DAVINCI XI
$9,000 		Da Vinci Surgical System
$4,703 		DA VINCI SP
$774
Davol Inc. $676 PHASIX
$492 		Phasix Mesh
$34
$150
Becton, Dickinson and Company $200 Phasix Mesh
$200
Ethicon US, LLC $174 LINX Reflux Management System
$100 		Harmonic
$31 		STRATAFIX
$25 		ECHELON ENDOPATH Stapler
$17
AbbVie, Inc. $125 Duopa
$125
Other $428 STRATTICE
$117 		Dextile
$54 		EsoFlip
$34 		Sonicision
$30 		Duopa
$28 		Other
$164
Types of Payments
Education $10,000
Travel and Lodging $4,250
Food and Beverage $1,828

Biography

Dr. Luke Putnam is a specialist in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He works in Los Angeles, CA, Glendale, CA, and Newport Beach, CA. Patients gave Dr. Putnam an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Putnam include surgical repair, hernia surgery, and hiatal hernia. He appears to be in-network for Anthem, PacifiCare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Putnam attended Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine and a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He is affiliated with Orange Coast Medical Center, Keck Medical Center of USC, and Hoag.

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