Dr. James Wethe, MD
Dr. James Wethe, MD is a plastic surgeon in Torrance, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Southern California in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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3440 Lomita Blvd Torrance, CA 90505Make an Appointment
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About Me
care philosophy
Dr. Wethe is an established and highly respected plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, who strives to provide outstanding patient care in a professional and welcoming environment.Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Fellowship HospitalUniversity Of California Irvine
Residency Hospital, 1987University Of California, Irvine
Residency Hospital, 1987Office Of R Ellenbogen, Md
Fellowship Hospital, 1987Harbor Ucla Mc
Residency Hospital, 1985Harbor / Ucla
Internship Hospital, 1981Los Angeles County Harbor - Ucla Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1981University Of Southern California
Medical School, 1980University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1980Ucsd
Undergraduate School, 1976University Of California At San Diego
Undergraduate School, 1976
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- Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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