Los Angeles Surgical Society

The Los Angeles Surgical Society (LASS) was founded over 75 years ago to provide a cordial and collegial way for surgeons in the Southern California area to meet. As one of the oldest and most prestigious medical organizations in the area, the LASS hosts an annual series of guest surgical speakers drawn from around the country and globe.

The venue is usually a dinner meeting at a downtown hotel convenient to a number of freeways. One meeting is devoted to research from a regional medical center, and the January event is a black tie President's Dinner with a special location and program. The atmosphere is friendly, social and educational, and the meetings provide a much needed respite from the hectic and sometimes frustrating professional lives we lead today. Guests, including colleagues and surgical residents, are always welcome.

Membership in the Los Angeles Surgical Society is limited to Board Certified surgeons who have established a practice in Southern California and who are members of the American College of Surgeons.

To apply for membership, please complete the enclosed application form and return it to the LASS office. Feel free to call the office at (323) 937-5514 for any questions or to obtain a current membership roster. The LASS office or one of the officers can assist you in obtaining references from current members. We hope to hear from you soon!