Welcome to Premiere Surgical Specialists, a Pasadena-based multispecialty surgical group. Our board-certified surgeons, anesthesiologists, and medical professionals strive to address your surgical needs as quickly and comfortably as possible, and to get you back on your feet and back to living your life.
We manage our sickest and most complicated surgical patients in the inpatient acute care setting at Huntington Hospital. When the situation allows, we perform surgeries in our ambulatory state-of-the-art robotic surgery center where patients go home the same day and can look forward to a rapid return to work and activities of daily living.
Whether your situation requires the inpatient setting or is best resolved at our outpatient location, we will work with you to develop a plan customized to your needs and are fully equipped to perform your procedure with minimal stress and discomfort.
At Premiere Surgeons, personalized care is not just a promise; it's a commitment. From the moment a patient enters our care, all the way through to their recovery, we strive to ensure their safety, comfort, and well-being.
"…the entire team has been exceptionally supportive in facilitating the prompt and proficient repair of three hernias…Dr. Lugo's exceptional bedside manner, ... patient care skills, and proficiency in utilizing the DaVinci Robot significantly accelerated my recovery…enabling me to resume my normal activities and working out without discomfort." - C. Coppinger – Oct 2024
Our surgery center is Medicare (CMS) certified and Joint Commission certified as an ambulatory surgery provider designed exclusively for outpatient procedures. Our surgical procedures are covered by all major insurance carriers.
Give us a call today at (626)768-4406 between 9-5 Mon - Fri and find out what we can do for
you! Our office is open from 9-5 Monday through Friday. Or if it’s more convenient, you can
contact us, and let us know a good time to speak with you.
We look forward to discussing how we can help.
BRIAN A. LUGO, MD
Principal, Premiere Surgical Specialists
JAMES RECABAREN, MD, FACS, DABS
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