Advance Surgeons Medical Group
April 1, 1990, Kenneth T. Sim, M.D., F.A.C.S. started his medical practice in Southern California. Twenty years later, Dr. Kenneth Sim and Dr. Young Tran and Dr. Bob Wu have become one of the leading minimally invasive procedure specialists.
Medical treatment has evolved over the years and will continue to improve. Therefore, it is in the patient’s best interest to seek out the physicians who specialize within their medical specialty. Our minimally invasive procedure specialists are driven by their passion for successful outcomes and their ability to use the best techniques available to meet the specific needs of each patient.
Another important feature of our group is our customer service. We have a unique blend of cultural diversity. We understand the needs of numerous ethic groups and speak in their native language. Our staff and surgeons are fluent in the following languages: English, Spanish, Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin/Taiwanese), Vietnamese, and Korean. Our staff treats every patient like they are family.
We pride ourselves in providing excellent customer service and quality medical care.
Physician Information
Kenneth Tatlong Sim, M.D., F.A.C.S.
| Languages Spoken | English, Spanish, Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin/Taiwanese) |
| Undergraduate | University of California, Los Angeles, CA Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry 1976 |
| Medical School | Autonomous University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico Physicians and Surgeons,1981 Loma Linda University, School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA Fifth Pathway Program, M.D,1982 |
| Internship | Pathology, Los Angeles County University of Southern California Medical Center – 1982-1983 General Surgery, Los Angeles County, King/Drew Medical Center, 1983 1984 |
| Residency | General Surgery, Los Angeles County, King/Drew Medical Center, 1984-1989 |
| Licensure | State of California |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery, 1990 Fellow, American Board of Surgery Qualified Medical Examiner, State of California (not active) |
| State Appointments | Industrial Medical Council, 2002 by Governor Gray Davis Industrial Medical Council, 2003 Re-appointed by Governor Gray Davis Carcinogen Identification Committee Science Advisory Board, OEHHA, 2003 by Governor Gray Davis Stem Cell Research Advisory Panel, 2003 by Speaker of the California State Assembly, Herb J. Wesson, Jr. |
| Area of Expertise | Minimally Invasive Procedures in the following procedures: Acid Reflux/Heartburn, Crohn’s Disease, Diverticulitis, Hemorrhoids, Gallstones, Colon Cancer, Ulcerative colitis, Non-Cancerous Colon Polyps, Appendicitis and Abdominal Wall Hernias. |
Young T. Tran, M.D., F.A.C.S.
| Languages Spoken | English, Spanish, Vietnamese |
| Undergraduate | University of California, Los Angeles, CA Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry 1988Dean’s Honor List (1982-1992) College Honors, Cum Laude |
| Medical School | New York Medical College Medical Doctorate (May 1997) |
| Internship & Residency | Harbor – UCLA Medical Center General Surgery (June 1997-June 2003) Interests:: Laparoscopic/Minimally Invasive Surgery |
| Licensure | State of California |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery, 2004 Fellow, American College of Surgery |
| Area of Expertise | Minimally Invasive Procedures in the following procedures: Acid Reflux/Heartburn, Crohn’s Disease, Diverticulitis, Hemorrhoids, Gallstones, Colon Cancer, Ulcerative colitis, Non-Cancerous Colon Polyps, Appendicitis and Abdominal Wall Hernias. |
Bob J. Wu, M.D
| Languages Spoken | English, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin/Taiwanese) |
| Undergraduate | University of California, Los Angeles, CA Premedical Studies and Bachelor of Arts in Spanish 1999 |
| Medical School | Loma Linda University, School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA M.D. 2003 |
| Internship & Residency | General Surgery, Bassett Healthcare/Columbia University, NY 2003-2004 General Surgery, Bassett Healthcare/Columbia University, NY 2004-2008 |
| Fellowship | Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship, University of Southern California, 2008-2009 |
| Licensure | State of California |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery, 2009 |
| Area of Expertise | Minimally Invasive Procedures in the following procedures: Adrenalectomy, Abdominal Wall Hernias, Appendicitis, Colon Cancer and other Non-Cancerous Colon Polyps, Crohn’s Disease, Diagnostic Laparoscopy, Diverticulitis, Gallstones, Hemorrhoids and other ano-rectal disorders, Stomach and Small Bowel Tumors, Splenectomy. |