Elizabeth Arena

Elizabeth ArenaDr

4.5(8 reviews)Suite 880W, 8635, West 3rd Street, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, CA 90048

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Elizabeth Arena, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a highly skilled surgeon who is double board-certified in general surgery and complex general surgical oncology. Dr. Arena leads a team of compassionate professionals at her private practice in Beverly Grove, Los Angeles.

Dr. Arena and her team offer individualized, comprehensive treatment plans using a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to care. They provide in-house ultrasound, genetic testing, and high-risk screening for accurate and timely diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Dr. Arena also manages benign disorders of the breast, including benign lumps, cysts, infections, pain, and other common breast disorders.

As a specialist in skin- and nipple-sparing mastectomy, Dr. Arena provides the highest standard of care, using the most up-to-date conventional methods, as well as incorporating alternative strategies in select cases. Dr. Arena involves each patient in their plan of care, empowering them to make their own educated decisions rather than making decisions for them.

Dr. Arena began her formal education at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. She received her medical doctorate from the New York University School of Medicine in New York City, where she graduated with honors in 2005.

Dr. Arena completed a seven-year general surgery residency at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. During her time at Yale, she dedicated two years to basic science research studying electrolyte balance in the gastrointestinal tract. In 2014, she finished a fellowship in surgical oncology at the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, California.

With 15 years of experience and expertise, Dr. Arena is one of the most esteemed breast surgeons in the greater Los Angeles area, having the honor of becoming one of the first-ever American Board-Certified Surgical Oncologists.

Locations (1)

Los Angeles, CA

Suite 880W, 8635, West 3rd Street, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Procedures (7)

ProcedureRank in US
#2215
#2034
#1401
#1201
#147
#600
#439

Reviews (8)

4.5

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5.0
Feb 21, 2025
Dr. Elizabeth Arena is an exceptional surgeon whose expertise, compassion, and dedication set her apart. She provides not only top-tier medical care but also genuine support and reassurance to her patients. Her meticulous attention to detail, commitment to patient well-being, and ability to explain complex medical procedures with clarity make her a trusted and invaluable physician. Dr. Arena’s holistic approach and professionalism inspire confidence, and her kindness makes a difficult journey much easier. I am truly grateful for her care—she is a remarkable doctor and a wonderful human being!

Hiwot Damtew

5.0
Jan 22, 2025
Dr. Elizabeth Arena and Yan her assistant go above and beyond to make a cancer patient feel alive and hopeful. Dr. Arena is true caring humanbeing …a patient is not just a patient nor a number, but a human being. She actually cares, listens, and is compassionate will not take ten minutes to hear you, but an hour if needed…that’s a true calling of an exceptionAl physician. I have no words, but to express my gratitude towards them. Her staff is polite, patient, respectfu, and professiomal. I wish there were more physicians and stafff as the surgery group of Los Angeles. Dr. Arena has a heart of platinum. Thank you!

L G

5.0
Jan 22, 2025
Dr. Elizabeth Arena and Yan her assistant go above and beyond to make a cancer patient feel alive and hopeful. Dr. Arena is true caring humanbein...a...

Lore G.

5.0
Nov 11, 2024
All I can say is I really like her.. When I was diagnosed I call it MR.C. " CANCER " I had no clue what it was and I am still in denial. When I first went to oncologist, I was crying from the things I heard. And I was lucky enough that I was with my friend and she explained to me everything what was happening.. but still in denial. When the day I visited her office, I loved the entire atmosphere and I was able to relax. and the Dr Elizabeth was so warm and kind and took time for me to understand what is going on with my body. she drew the pictures and explained the way I can understand. I Wass there by myself and able to hear her. The way she explained and care she gave me made me feel so relieved. she understood how much I want to continue doing the work with holistic way. She was nothing against my will. She was super warm and I told my family that I met a really great Dr. that I can trust.. I have no idea how my western treatment will be. But I have her so I can count on her to ask any questions and concerns.. Thank you so much!

M NI

5.0
Jun 19, 2024
It has been about 18 months since I met with Dr. Arena and underwent bilateral mastectomy surgery. She has continued to see me for follow up visits, despite...

Gail M.

1.0
Jul 12, 2023
Had to wait a significant amount of time in the waiting room. About an hour past my appointment time. Things come up. One patient can throw the entire day off. Dr Arena was knowledgeable. The exam was thorough. She was respectful of my decision to wait and watch. If I didn't have breast cancer, and just a higher risk of developing it, but there had been no change in 27 years. I wanted to watch. UPDATE: TURNS OUT I WAS MISDIAGNOSED! VERY HAPPY I DECIDED TO WAIT AND NOT DUE THE SURGERY!

Annmarie Kostyk

5.0
Jun 10, 2023
Breast cancer is a long-term game, and with new research constantly updating treatment plans, it's important to have a surgeon who specializes in breast...

Monique J.

5.0
Jun 10, 2019
From the reception staff, to the assisting nurse, to the Doctor herself, I felt very secure, very well cared for and listened to. The Doctor, Dr. Elizabeth Arena, was very thorough with me in all her explanations as to how she wishes to proceed, very gentle and made feel very safe and secure. She has definitely gained my trust and I will follow her guidance in how best to handle my situation. Thank you very much!!

Kacem Ferradj