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Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD

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(Scott R. Karlan, MD)

(220 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Harvard Medical School

310 N San Vicente Boulevard Breast Health Services Building, 3rd Floor
West Hollywood, CA 90048

(310) 423-9331

Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD is a general surgeon in West Hollywood, CA specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai.

Office Locations

310 N San Vicente Boulevard Breast Health Services Building, 3rd Floor
West Hollywood, CA 90048

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310 N San Vicente Boulevard 3rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90048

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"Most airlines turn over airplanes in a matter of minutes," said Scott Karlan, MD, of Hollywood, California, a California alternate delegate who was speaking for himself.”—"Airlines Need to Let Wheelchair Users Use Them on Planes, AMA Members Say", MedPage Today, June 2023

“"This is just two curves crossing,"said Dr. Scott Karlan, a surgeon at Cedars-Sinai.”—"Hospital Heeds Doctors, Suspends Use of Software", Los Angeles Times, January 2003

“Dr. Scott Karlan, director of physician education at the Brandman Breast Center at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, says some radiologists find ways to increase health plan payments.”—"CONFRONTING CANCER; Mammogram Centers Facing Rising Costs and Low Reimbursements (Published 2002)", New York Times, April 2002

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

ultrasound-guided breast needle localization

By Affordability:

breast imaging

breast ultrasound

lymph node procedures

women's imaging

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD performed more ultrasound-guided breast needle localization procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for breast imaging, breast ultrasound, lymph node procedures, and women's imaging 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 Affordability:

targeted breast ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD had a list price for targeted breast ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. 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 25%

By Volume:

breast procedures

By Affordability:

image-guided breast procedures

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD performed more breast procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for image-guided breast procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	210

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD treated as a general surgeon in West Hollywood, CA during 2013 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	40
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	213
excision	12
image guided procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
minor procedures	12
open surgery	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	28
women's imaging	28

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	12
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD in 2013

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD treated as a general surgeon in West Hollywood, CA during 2014 were ultrasound (sonogram), breast procedures and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	43
doctor visit	240
ultrasound (sonogram)	43
women's imaging	43

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD in 2014

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD treated as a general surgeon in West Hollywood, CA during 2015 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	73
cancer surgery	13
doctor visit	246
excision	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	60
women's imaging	60

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	28
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD in 2015

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD treated as a general surgeon in West Hollywood, CA during 2016 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	78
cancer surgery	22
doctor visit	255
excision	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	56
women's imaging	56

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	19
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD treated as a general surgeon in West Hollywood, CA during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram), breast procedures and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	36
doctor visit	265
ultrasound (sonogram)	36
women's imaging	36

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	13
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD in 2017

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD treated as a general surgeon in West Hollywood, CA during 2018 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	114
cancer surgery	18
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	287
excision	18
image guided procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	22
minor procedures	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	74
women's imaging	74

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	13
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	58

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD treated as a general surgeon in West Hollywood, CA during 2019 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	71
cancer surgery	23
doctor visit	310
excision	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	48
women's imaging	48

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD treated as a general surgeon in West Hollywood, CA during 2020 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	64
cancer surgery	12
doctor visit	262
excision	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	52
women's imaging	52

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD treated as a general surgeon in West Hollywood, CA during 2021 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	78
cancer surgery	12
doctor visit	334
excision	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	66
women's imaging	66

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	18
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD treated as a general surgeon in West Hollywood, CA during 2022 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	103
cancer surgery	28
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	369
excision	43
image guided procedures	15
lymph node procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	15
open surgery	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	60
women's imaging	60

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	17
Hispanic	14
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	39
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	65

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD treated as a general surgeon in West Hollywood, CA were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and lymph node procedures.

breast procedures	70
cancer surgery	18
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	271
excision	19
image guided procedures	16
lymph node procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	16
minor procedures	11
open surgery	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	52
women's imaging	52

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	153
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	68
85 and over	9
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	102

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	21
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	5
Cancer	51

Education & Training

Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School. He completed residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Harvard Medical School

Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai

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. Scott R. Karlan, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Humana, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Cigna, Medi-Cal, Anthem, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart, Optima Health, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Aetna ACO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, Gold Coast PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, Blue Shield California HMO, Health Net MAH, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, CareMore HMO, Blue Shield California PPO, Medicare MCR, Blue Shield California MAH and CareMore MAH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

MultiPlan

United Healthcare PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare HMO

Railroad Medicare

United Healthcare

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Humana

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Cigna

Medi-Cal

Anthem

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

HealthSmart PPO

HealthSmart

Optima Health

First Health

Beech Street

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Aetna ACO

Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO

Gold Coast PPO

Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO

Blue Shield California HMO

Health Net MAH

Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH

CareMore HMO

Blue Shield California PPO

Medicare MCR

Blue Shield California MAH

CareMore MAH

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 220 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Scott R. Karlan, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in West Hollywood, CA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-04

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Very pleased with meeting this doctor for the first time, he explained everything in detail. He made Sure I understood all my options.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-07

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Dr Scott Karlan is the best!!!! He listens to my concerns and we work as partners to come up with a plan forward we both like..

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-12-21

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He listens and remembers my situation from prior visits. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Excellent doctor

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-22

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Dr Karlan is very attentive and always answers all my questions and concerns

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-07

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Dr Karlan is always very informative and listens

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-28

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Dr. Karla was informative and very professional.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-23

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I've recommended Dr. Karlan to several friends.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-29

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Dr. Karlan may be the best doctor on the planet

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-12-19

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Dr Karlan is personal and caring.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-02

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$1,438 Da Vinci Surgical System $1,438
Allergan, Inc.	$18 NATRELLE $18

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,304
Food and Beverage	$152

Biography

Dr. Scott Karlan is a physician who specializes in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Dr. Karlan is rated highly by his patients. He is especially interested in general surgery. He appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Karlan's education and training includes medical school at Harvard Medical School and residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He has received the following distinction: Southern California Super Doctors. He is professionally affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. Yext reports that Dr. Karlan is accepting new patients at his office in West Hollywood, CA.