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Jeffrey S. Aronoff, MD, FACS, FSCRS, is a board-certified general and colorectal surgeon in New York City. He provides comprehensive colorectal and anorectal care to patients at his practice, Jeffrey S. Aronoff, MD, PC, in Midtown East, Manhattan.
Located in one of the most luxurious high-rise buildings in the heart of Manhattan, the team prioritizes patient comfort and convenience. Dr. Aronoff's practice is dedicated to treating both benign and malignant diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus.
Dr. Aronoff received an undergraduate degree at Rutgers University, where he was a Henry Rutgers Scholar. He earned his post-graduate degree at Georgetown University and his medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Dr. Aronoff presently is an attending physician in colon and rectal surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
He has authored many peer-reviewed articles, several book excerpts, and has consistently won awards as a Patient's Choice, Best Physician, and Best Compassionate Physician from major New York City hospitals. Additionally, he is included in the 2018 edition of the Marquis Who's Who Registry, 2018 Patients' Choice Award, and 2018 America's Most Honored Professional in The American Registry.
Dr. Aronoff can both diagnose a problem and operate to fix it, when necessary. While Dr. Aronoff works with a number of hospitals in New York City, he performs many procedures in-office to provide easy, private, and immediate relief for his patients.
He understands there are times when his patients need immediate attention. Dr. Aronoff provides personalized attention and sees every patient, ensuring they understand their condition and treatment options. His office has the in-house expertise to quickly diagnose and implement same-day solutions that would otherwise require additional trips to hospitals or other referrals.
The ease of access and personalized attention from the staff make Jeffrey S. Aronoff MD, PC the best option for colorectal care, and the practice accepts most major medical insurances. If you have pain related to your colon, rectum, anus, or another abdominal problem, call the office or book an appointment online today.
“Dr Aronoff is amazing . He was recommended by a colleague and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone experiencing issues in his area of expertise. ”
Lisa A. Perryman, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is the founder and president of Colorado Colon & Rectal Specialists in the Denver metropolitan area of Colorado. Dr. Perryman is board certified in colon and rectal surgery and is a fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. She provides one of the best comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services, for a variety of acute and chronic conditions, such as: hemorrhoids, pilonidal disease, anal fistulas and abscesses, anal itching, anal warts, anal skin tags, and rectal bleeding and pain.
Prior to founding Colorado Colon & Rectal Specialists, our very own proctologist, Dr. Perryman, served as the chief of general surgery at a Salt Lake City, Utah, hospital. She also participated in clinical immunology research at the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Aurora, Colorado, and at Amgen, Inc., in Boulder, Colorado. She affiliates with AdventHealth Hospital in Parker, Colorado, HealthOne in Lone Tree, Colorado, Centennial Hospital in Centennial, Colorado, and UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital.
Dr. Perryman earned her medical degree and a master of science degree in pathology from the Chicago Medical School in Chicago, Illinois, graduating in the top 5% of her medical school class and earning numerous honors and awards. She went on to complete a seven-year residency in general surgery at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis before finishing her fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Dr. Perryman makes herself available to patients 24/7, 365 days a year. She takes a personalized approach to treatment and care, encouraging patients to partner in the management of their health conditions. Dr. Perryman is also highly regarded for her colonoscopic adenoma detection rate, which is 27% higher than the national benchmark and increases annually.
Recognized as a top performing physician and colorectal surgeon in both quality patient care and cost containment, Dr. Perryman was selected as a Premium Program Tier 1 Physician by UnitedHealthcare. She meets cost-efficiency standards and engages patients in the health care decision-making process.
Her practice was awarded the Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative (TCPi) for excellence in value-based and patient-centric health care services. Fewer than 50 have completed TCPi in Colorado, and nationwide, less than 16% of practices participate. Dr. Perryman was also selected by 9NEWS/NBC to launch its March Colon Cancer Awareness efforts, along with Buddy Check 9. She discussed colorectal cancer risk factors, its symptoms, and the importance of early detection. Her public service announcement (PSA) was distributed throughout Colorado and to 46 major markets across the country.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Perryman, call Colorado Colon & Rectal Specialists or request an appointment through the online booking system.
As a leading general and colorectal surgeon practicing in Novi, Michigan, Jean Jaffke, MD offers a variety of in-office treatments and outpatient procedures to improve the gastrointestinal health of her patients.
She opened her self-titled colon and rectal surgery practice in 1999 and brings years of exceptional training and experience to her community. She offers compassionate and effective treatment for a variety of conditions including hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, pilonidal cysts, fecal incontinence, anal fissures, and more.
Dr. Jaffke was born and raised in Michigan. She completed her bachelor’s degree at Central Michigan University before going on to earn her medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine. She served her residency in general surgery at Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan. Dr. Jaffke also completed prestigious fellowship training in colon and rectal surgery at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Dr. Jaffke is double board-certified in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery. She’s also a member of a variety of medical societies including the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
Outside of her practice, Dr. Jaffke enjoys spending time with her two beautiful daughters and outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, and kayaking. She has been a volunteer medical staff member for the Michigan Special Olympics for over 20 years.
Dr. Tarlowe believes in giving patients dedicated, individualized, and compassionate care. As a single-provider practice, he excels in treating patients like human beings rather than numbers on a chart. Unlike a large medical group or hospital practice, Dr. Tarlowe provides his patients with a warm and friendly setting that makes them feel relaxed and comfortable in their consultations and treatments.
In order to provide patients with the best medical care, Dr. Tarlowe uses his years of experience to offer multiple techniques to treat hemorrhoids, in addition to providing treatments for anal fissures, anal fistulas, anal warts, pilonidal cysts, and soft tissue tumors. He also performs screening colonoscopies and abdominal wall hernia repairs.
Dr. Tarlowe earned his bachelor’s degree with honors in biology at Rutgers. He later studied medicine at New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ. He completed a general surgery residency at University Hospital in Newark, during which time he was selected as General Surgery Resident of the Year and was voted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Later, Dr. Tarlowe completed a fellowship program with training in colon and rectal surgery at Northwell Health in Long Island, NY.
Dr. Tarlowe is a skilled, compassionate, and highly regarded colorectal surgeon. He has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 7 years running (2018-2024) and is double board-certified in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery.
For truly excellent proctological care, schedule a visit at Michael H. Tarlowe MD, PA, today by calling the office or using the online booking tool.
Experienced colorectal surgeon Tamara Merchant-McCambry, MD, provides specialized care to patients 16 and older at Lone Star Colon & Rectal Surgery and Clinical Services of San Antonio, located in San Antonio, Texas. She treats conditions ranging from hemorrhoids and pilonidal cysts to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and rectal prolapse.
Dr. Merchant-McCambry completed her undergraduate studies at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, earning a double major in biology and sociology/anthropology. She was a George A. Haggerty Award for Academic Excellence winner and voted into the Lambda Alpha National Honor Society of Anthropology.
For her medical degree, Dr. Merchant-McCambry attended the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey (now Rutgers School of Biomedical and Health Sciences) in Newark. She later completed her internship at New York City’s Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in the Bronx.
Dr. Merchant-McCambry moved to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois, just outside Chicago, for her general surgery residency. She completed a colorectal surgery fellowship at St Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital in New York and further fellowship training at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston’s McGovern Medical School.
Dr. Merchant-McCambry is board-certified in colon and rectal surgery and is affiliated with Northeast Baptist Hospital, Baptist Medical Center, North Central Baptist Hospital, and St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital. All are in San Antonio. She is a member of the Texas Medical Association (Bexar County), the American College of Surgeons, and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
Dr. Merchant-McCambry enjoys working out at the gym, running track, playing the piano, and singing Gospel in her spare time. She welcomes new and returning patients to Lone Star Colon & Rectal Surgery and Clinical Services of San Antonio and looks forward to providing them with exceptional care.
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Dr. David Magner is a double board-certified surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery. He serves as the Clinical Chief of the Division of Colorectal Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, CA. Dr. Magner delivers expert laparoscopic and minimally-invasive colon and rectal surgical procedures and prioritizes interdisciplinary, patient-centered treatment for colorectal disease.
To make his patients as comfortable as possible, Dr. Magner emphasizes his skill in laparoscopy, a low-risk and minimally-invasive approach that requires only small incisions. He offers completely laparoscopic colon and rectal procedures even for surgeries typically performed in an “open” manner.
After his post-baccalaureate, pre-med training at Harvard University, Dr. Magner earned his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. He was appointed Academic Chief Resident during his general surgery residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and continued his training as a fellow in Colon and Rectal Surgery at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Before opening a private practice in Beverly Hills, Dr. Magner lent his patient-focused skills to the team of California Colorectal Surgeons. He’s proficient in treating all aspects of colorectal disease, including benign anorectal conditions, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor dysfunction and advanced gastrointestinal malignancies.
As a faculty member in the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Magner’s research interests focus on improving clinical outcomes for surgical patients. His work has been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals and presented at several professional conferences, both nationally and internationally.
ColoProctology Associates & nasaHernia is a specialty surgical practice that offers high level care of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus, along with repair of body wall hernias.
Located in the heart of scenic Seabrook, Texas, the practice welcomes patients from all parts of the Galveston Bay and Clear Lake areas. The practice’s physician, Marcus Aquino, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is one of only three board-certified colon and rectal surgeons in the entire Galveston Bay area.
We offer a full range of Colon, Rectal and Anal procedures along with high-quality inguinal (groin), umbilical (belly button), incisional, and colostomy hernia repair. Patients also regularly come to the office for diagnosis and treatment of anal fissures, fecal incontinence, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, and other anal issues. Complex body wall hernia repairs using component separation techniques are used when indicated. When requested, mesh free groin repair is offered as a very well tolerated and effective alternative to a mesh implant.
Advanced diagnostic testing, including colonoscopy, is performed to confirm or rule out certain conditions. When surgery is necessary, patients can undergo advanced minimally invasive surgery, utilizing state-of-the-art da Vinci® robotic and laparoscopic technology.
With affiliations at several premier Texas hospitals, including HCA Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Webster, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital in Nassau Bay, and Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital in Baytown, our patients are able to undergo complex, major procedures at conveniently located state-of-the-art facilities.
ColoProctology Associates & nasaHernia is currently accepting new patients and welcomes those in need of a second opinion. Most major health insurance companies have us in their provider networks. Flexible scheduling is available through the website or by calling the office directly.
Maziar Ghodsian, D.O., J.D., F.A.O.C.Pr., F.C.L.M, is a renowned Proctologist serving patients in Beverly Hills and Huntington Beach, California, and the surrounding areas. Dr. Ghodsian is the only Board Certified Proctologist practicing in California who has completed a residency in Proctologic Surgery (Proctology). He is Board Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Proctology and is a Fellow of the American Osteopathic College of Proctology.
Dr. Ghodsian began his educational career at the University of California Riverside, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Philosophy. He then went on to earn his second Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing.
Pursuing his interest in the intersection of law and healthcare, Dr. Ghodsian earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Pace University School of Law with a concentration in Health Law and Policy. Dr. Ghodsian then earned his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. After completing medical school, he completed his internship at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, California, and his residency in Proctologic Surgery at Ohio University/Grandview Hospital/Kettering Health Network.
Dr. Ghodsian has served as the past president of the American Osteopathic College of Proctology and is a member of the legislative committee of the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California. Dr. Ghodsian has received numerous awards as a Proctologist including Castle & Connolly Top Doctors, Best of West Hollywood, California, Patient’s Choice Award, Top 10 Doctors in Proctologic Surgery Award, On Time Physicians Award, and the Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award.
Maziar Ghodsian, D.O., J.D., F.A.O.C.Pr., F.C.L.M, is a renowned Proctologist serving patients in Beverly Hills and Huntington Beach, California, and the surrounding areas. Dr. Ghodsian is the only Board Certified Proctologist practicing in California who has completed a residency in Proctologic Surgery (Proctology). He is Board Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Proctology and is a Fellow of the American Osteopathic College of Proctology.
Dr. Ghodsian began his educational career at the University of California Riverside, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Philosophy. He then went on to earn his second Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing.
Pursuing his interest in the intersection of law and healthcare, Dr. Ghodsian earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Pace University School of Law with a concentration in Health Law and Policy. Dr. Ghodsian then earned his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. After completing medical school, he completed his internship at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, California, and his residency in Proctologic Surgery at Ohio University/Grandview Hospital/Kettering Health Network.
Dr. Ghodsian has served as the past president of the American Osteopathic College of Proctology and is a member of the legislative committee of the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California. Dr. Ghodsian has received numerous awards as a Proctologist including Castle & Connolly Top Doctors, Best of West Hollywood, California, Patient’s Choice Award, Top 10 Doctors in Proctologic Surgery Award, On Time Physicians Award, and the Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award.
Maziar Ghodsian, D.O., J.D., F.A.O.C.Pr., F.C.L.M, is a renowned Proctologist serving patients in Beverly Hills and Huntington Beach, California, and the surrounding areas. Dr. Ghodsian is the only Board Certified Proctologist practicing in California who has completed a residency in Proctologic Surgery (Proctology). He is Board Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Proctology and is a Fellow of the American Osteopathic College of Proctology.
Dr. Ghodsian began his educational career at the University of California Riverside, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Philosophy. He then went on to earn his second Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing.
Pursuing his interest in the intersection of law and healthcare, Dr. Ghodsian earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Pace University School of Law with a concentration in Health Law and Policy. Dr. Ghodsian then earned his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. After completing medical school, he completed his internship at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, California, and his residency in Proctologic Surgery at Ohio University/Grandview Hospital/Kettering Health Network.
Dr. Ghodsian has served as the past president of the American Osteopathic College of Proctology and is a member of the legislative committee of the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California. Dr. Ghodsian has received numerous awards as a Proctologist including Castle & Connolly Top Doctors, Best of West Hollywood, California, Patient’s Choice Award, Top 10 Doctors in Proctologic Surgery Award, On Time Physicians Award, and the Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award.
Maziar Ghodsian, D.O., J.D., F.A.O.C.Pr., F.C.L.M, is a renowned Proctologist serving patients in Beverly Hills and Huntington Beach, California, and the surrounding areas. Dr. Ghodsian is the only Board Certified Proctologist practicing in California who has completed a residency in Proctologic Surgery (Proctology). He is Board Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Proctology and is a Fellow of the American Osteopathic College of Proctology.
Dr. Ghodsian began his educational career at the University of California Riverside, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Philosophy. He then went on to earn his second Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing.
Pursuing his interest in the intersection of law and healthcare, Dr. Ghodsian earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Pace University School of Law with a concentration in Health Law and Policy. Dr. Ghodsian then earned his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. After completing medical school, he completed his internship at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, California, and his residency in Proctologic Surgery at Ohio University/Grandview Hospital/Kettering Health Network.
Dr. Ghodsian has served as the past president of the American Osteopathic College of Proctology and is a member of the legislative committee of the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California. Dr. Ghodsian has received numerous awards as a Proctologist including Castle & Connolly Top Doctors, Best of West Hollywood, California, Patient’s Choice Award, Top 10 Doctors in Proctologic Surgery Award, On Time Physicians Award, and the Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award.
Maziar Ghodsian, D.O., J.D., F.A.O.C.Pr., F.C.L.M, is a renowned Proctologist serving patients in Beverly Hills and Huntington Beach, California, and the surrounding areas. Dr. Ghodsian is the only Board Certified Proctologist practicing in California who has completed a residency in Proctologic Surgery (Proctology). He is Board Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Proctology and is a Fellow of the American Osteopathic College of Proctology.
Dr. Ghodsian began his educational career at the University of California Riverside, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Philosophy. He then went on to earn his second Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing.
Pursuing his interest in the intersection of law and healthcare, Dr. Ghodsian earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Pace University School of Law with a concentration in Health Law and Policy. Dr. Ghodsian then earned his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. After completing medical school, he completed his internship at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, California, and his residency in Proctologic Surgery at Ohio University/Grandview Hospital/Kettering Health Network.
Dr. Ghodsian has served as the past president of the American Osteopathic College of Proctology and is a member of the legislative committee of the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California. Dr. Ghodsian has received numerous awards as a Proctologist including Castle & Connolly Top Doctors, Best of West Hollywood, California, Patient’s Choice Award, Top 10 Doctors in Proctologic Surgery Award, On Time Physicians Award, and the Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award.
Maziar Ghodsian, D.O., J.D., F.A.O.C.Pr., F.C.L.M, is a renowned Proctologist serving patients in Beverly Hills and Huntington Beach, California, and the surrounding areas. Dr. Ghodsian is the only Board Certified Proctologist practicing in California who has completed a residency in Proctologic Surgery (Proctology). He is Board Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Proctology and is a Fellow of the American Osteopathic College of Proctology.
Dr. Ghodsian began his educational career at the University of California Riverside, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Philosophy. He then went on to earn his second Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing.
Pursuing his interest in the intersection of law and healthcare, Dr. Ghodsian earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Pace University School of Law with a concentration in Health Law and Policy. Dr. Ghodsian then earned his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. After completing medical school, he completed his internship at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, California, and his residency in Proctologic Surgery at Ohio University/Grandview Hospital/Kettering Health Network.
Dr. Ghodsian has served as the past president of the American Osteopathic College of Proctology and is a member of the legislative committee of the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California. Dr. Ghodsian has received numerous awards as a Proctologist including Castle & Connolly Top Doctors, Best of West Hollywood, California, Patient’s Choice Award, Top 10 Doctors in Proctologic Surgery Award, On Time Physicians Award, and the Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award.
T. Cristina Sardinha, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified surgeon on the team at Progressive Surgical Care, an exceptional surgery practice with locations in Manhasset Hills in New Hyde Park and the Lindenwood area in Howard Beach, New York. She specializes in general surgery and colorectal surgery.
Dr. Sardinha was born, raised, educated, and trained in Brazil. She earned her medical degree from Bahian School of Medicine and Public Health and completed residencies in general and trauma surgery at the University of Sao Paulo, including working under the leadership of internationally renowned colorectal surgeon Dr. Angelita Habr-Gama.
Dr. Sardinha eventually relocated to the United States and completed a research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic campus in Florida and a general surgery chief residency at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens, New York. She returned to the Cleveland Clinic in Florida for a clinical fellowship in colorectal surgery under the leadership of Dr. Steven Wexner.
With more than 20 years of experience as a surgeon, Dr. Sardinha is highly regarded in her field. She’s certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, has authored numerous publications, and frequently speaks at international surgical conferences.
She is president-elect for the New York Surgical Society and will be the second female president ever in the oldest, most prestigious surgical organization in the country. She’s admired by her peers, is the doctor’s doctor, and has won numerous awards for surgical education.
She has been elected voluntary attending surgeon of the year at Long Island Jewish Medical Center two times. She is most proud of the “Straight from the Heart” award given to her as the most compassionate surgeon at LIJMC.
Dr. Sardinha treasures family time and is grateful for the love of her patients. Her greatest accomplishment is being the mother to her son Lucas.
T. Cristina Sardinha, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified surgeon on the team at Progressive Surgical Care, an exceptional surgery practice with locations in Manhasset Hills in New Hyde Park and the Lindenwood area in Howard Beach, New York. She specializes in general surgery and colorectal surgery.
Dr. Sardinha was born, raised, educated, and trained in Brazil. She earned her medical degree from Bahian School of Medicine and Public Health and completed residencies in general and trauma surgery at the University of Sao Paulo, including working under the leadership of internationally renowned colorectal surgeon Dr. Angelita Habr-Gama.
Dr. Sardinha eventually relocated to the United States and completed a research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic campus in Florida and a general surgery chief residency at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens, New York. She returned to the Cleveland Clinic in Florida for a clinical fellowship in colorectal surgery under the leadership of Dr. Steven Wexner.
With more than 20 years of experience as a surgeon, Dr. Sardinha is highly regarded in her field. She’s certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, has authored numerous publications, and frequently speaks at international surgical conferences.
She is president-elect for the New York Surgical Society and will be the second female president ever in the oldest, most prestigious surgical organization in the country. She’s admired by her peers, is the doctor’s doctor, and has won numerous awards for surgical education.
She has been elected voluntary attending surgeon of the year at Long Island Jewish Medical Center two times. She is most proud of the “Straight from the Heart” award given to her as the most compassionate surgeon at LIJMC.
Dr. Sardinha treasures family time and is grateful for the love of her patients. Her greatest accomplishment is being the mother to her son Lucas.
Babak (Bobby) Eghbalieh, MD, serves patients at the premier aesthetics and wellness practice, BSN Regenerative Institute, located in Sherman Oaks, California.
Dr. Eghbalieh finished his undergraduate degree at University Of California, Irvine, and completed his medical degree at the Sackler School Of Medicine through Tel Aviv University in Tel Aviv, Israel. He returned to the United States to complete his internship at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, and then his residency in general surgery at Fresno Medical Center in Fresno, California, through University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Eghbalieh furthered his medical training in pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.
Having spent the last decade as academic faculty at UCSM’s department of surgery, Dr. Eghbalieh is now an associate clinical professor of surgery at the university. During his tenure at UCSF, he has served in many roles including Vice-Chair of Surgery, Director of Robotic Surgery, Co-Director of the HPB & GI Oncology, Cancer Liaison Physician (CLP) to the Commission of Cancer, Chair of the Cancer Committee, and the Chairman of the Executive Committee at the Community Medical Centers (CMC) in Fresno, California.
Currently, Dr. Eghbalieh is the Director of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery and the Director of Robotic Surgery at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center (PHCMC) in Mission Hills, California. He also serves as the Chair of the Cancer Committee and Cancer Liaison Physician for the cancer program at PHCMC. Throughout his years of experience, he’s developed an amazing passion for taking care of patients with cancer, providing state-of-the-art treatments and a personalized, multidisciplinary plan of care.
He’s been recognized with a number of awards, including the American Cancer Society 2012 Physician Innovation Award for his work with pancreatic cancer patients; the Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s 2015 Man of the Year for Central California, and the Outstanding Leadership Award in 2017 for his role in the CMC Cancer Committee. His passion for treating pancreatic cancer patients also led him to serve as the Co-Chair of the Los Angeles Executive Leadership Committee for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN). Dr. Eghbalieh currently oversees and runs the only pancreatic cancer patient support group in the San Fernando Valley and one of three in all of Los Angeles.
Dr. Eghbalieh has been very active in teaching the next generation of surgeons. He also has contributed to multiple research publications, abstracts, presentations at national meetings, and book chapters. To better serve those in his community, Dr. Eghbalieh is fluent in Persian, Spanish, Arabic, and English.
“I cannot speak enough great things about Dr. Bobby Eghbalieh and his team. The professionalism and great patient care are like none other. I recommend everyone to stop by and receive the best treatment which lasts longer than anywhere else you try.”
Dr. Babak Eghbalieh, MD FACS
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Farshid Araghizadeh, MD, MBA, FASCRS,is a board certified Colon & Rectal Surgeon with Texas Digestive Disease Consultants (TDDC) & The GI Alliance (TGIA), the largest digestive diseases practice in the world. Dr. Araghizadeh’s practice is in Fort Worth, Texas, and focuses on minimally invasive and robotic approaches to all colorectal disorders including colon and rectal cancer, colon polyps, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis), diverticulitis, as well as complex hernia repairs and abdominal wall reconstruction. Dr. Araghizadeh also expertly treats all anorectal conditions including rectal prolapse, hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, rectocele, and other conditions.
Dr. Araghizadeh earned his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical honor society. He completed General Surgery training at the University of Texas Southwestern/Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas and completed his Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship at the Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. He also completed a Masters Program in Business Management (MBA) from the University of Texas, Dallas, Naveen Jindal School of Management with a special focus on improving the quality and efficiency of the delivery of surgical care.
Prior to joining TDDC/TGIA in January 2019, Dr. Araghizadeh served as Professor and Chief of Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at his alma mater, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, for more than a decade, from 2008-2019.
Dr. Araghizadeh is an active member (Diplomate) of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, and the Society of Surgery of the Alimentary Tract.
In addition to his surgical practice, Dr. Araghizadeh serves on the Medical City - Alliance Hospital Robotic Surgery, Surgical Advisory, and Professional Practice Evaluation Committees. He is an associate examiner for the American Board of Surgery Certifying (Oral) Examination. Dr. Araghizadeh is also a past President of the Texas Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
Voted by his peers as a seven-time D Magazine Best Doctor (2011-2017), Dr. Araghizadeh has authored several textbook chapters and a number of academic papers, and he has presented scores of invited and teaching lectures, presentations, and abstracts, nationally and internationally, and has served on many national committees dedicated to setting the standard of care for colon and rectal disorders.
Dr. Araghizadeh welcomes new patients to his private practice.
Marc E. Sher, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified general surgeon and colorectal surgeon on a team of providers at Progressive Surgical Care in Manhasset Hills, in New Hyde Park, in the Lindenwood area and Howard Beach, New York. Dr. Sher’s passion is surgery and particularly, colon and rectal surgery.
He served as president of the most prestigious surgical society in the country, “The New York Surgical Society” as well as the New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. His group offers specialized care in the treatment of general and colorectal surgical issues in Nassau and Queens county.
Dr. Sher is a New York City native who was born in Brooklyn and raised in Oceanside. He left New York to complete his undergraduate education at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts and returned to earn his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1990.
He completed an internship and his chief residency at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens in 1995 and finished his training with a clinical fellowship in colorectal surgery under the supervision of Dr. Steven Wexner at the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, campus of the prestigious Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Sher is highly respected both nationally and internationally, with certifications by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He is an experienced laparoscopic surgeon performing in the top percentile of New York State. He’s also an active researcher in his field, authoring numerous articles, book chapters in respected publications such as “Annals of Surgery” and “Diseases of the Colon and Rectum.”
Dr. Sher is the leader and originator of the ever expanding practice, Progressive Surgical Care, which he solely formed in 1999. He is the acting surgical director of the Quad A New York State approved facility in New Hyde Park, New York.
He continues to train and mentor surgeons across the globe and is one of the pioneers of laparoscopic colon surgery. He performs more laparoscopic procedures on gallbladders and colons than most surgeons in New York State.
He is most proud of his relationship with his patients, always treating them like family and there is nothing more precious to him than his wife Cristina and son Lucas.
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