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Dr. Robert Yavrouian, MD, is a board-certified surgeon specializing in colon and rectal surgery. Dr. Yavrouian has been serving the Southern California area for over a decade with offices in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles and Glendale, California.
Dr. Yavrouian is a Southern California native who attended the University of Southern California (USC), where he received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biomedical engineering. He earned his medical degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia and completed his general surgery training at San Joaquin General Hospital in Stockton, CA. He then returned to USC to complete his fellowship specializing in colon and rectal surgery.
He is trained to treat all aspects of colorectal health, including both benign and malignant conditions of the colon, rectum, and anus. Dr. Yavrouian’s clinical interests include hemorrhoids, proctology, colonoscopy, anal abscess and fistula, anal fissure, pilonidal disease, diverticular disease, rectal prolapse, colon and rectal cancer, and minimally invasive surgical techniques, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery.
He is an attending surgeon at Glendale Adventist Medical Center and White Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Yavrouian is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Northwest Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons, and Armenian American Medical Society.
Dr. Yavrouian knows that visiting a surgeon for a colorectal problem can be both frightening and embarrassing. He and his staff are committed to providing patients with the best possible care in a warm, caring, and compassionate environment. Schedule an appointment by calling the nearest office or booking online today.
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.
Shirley began her medical career at just 17-years-old as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Northside Hospital Gwinnett. She worked night shifts all while completing her bachelor of science degree in Cellular Biology and Biotechnology at Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville, GA. From there, Shirley went on to receive her master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Anatomy and Physiology at Touro University in New York. Following that, she completed her Physician Assistant degree at St. Elizabeth University in New Jersey.
Shirley serves as a physician assistant not only at Comprehensive Primary Care, but at Colon and Rectal Clinic as well. She is dedicated to providing thorough and detailed care to each one of her patients. She is bilingual in Spanish and is from the Gwinnett area. When she is not seeing patients, Shirley enjoys traveling regularly and spends any extra time with her family.
Shirley began her medical career at just 17-years-old as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Northside Hospital Gwinnett. She worked night shifts all while completing her bachelor of science degree in Cellular Biology and Biotechnology at Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville, GA. From there, Shirley went on to receive her master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Anatomy and Physiology at Touro University in New York. Following that, she completed her Physician Assistant degree at St. Elizabeth University in New Jersey.
Shirley serves as a physician assistant not only at Comprehensive Primary Care, but at Colon and Rectal Clinic as well. She is dedicated to providing thorough and detailed care to each one of her patients. She is bilingual in Spanish and is from the Gwinnett area. When she is not seeing patients, Shirley enjoys traveling regularly and spends any extra time with her family.
Shirley began her medical career at just 17-years-old as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Northside Hospital Gwinnett. She worked night shifts all while completing her bachelor of science degree in Cellular Biology and Biotechnology at Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville, GA. From there, Shirley went on to receive her master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Anatomy and Physiology at Touro University in New York. Following that, she completed her Physician Assistant degree at St. Elizabeth University in New Jersey.
Shirley serves as a physician assistant not only at Comprehensive Primary Care, but at Colon and Rectal Clinic as well. She is dedicated to providing thorough and detailed care to each one of her patients. She is bilingual in Spanish and is from the Gwinnett area. When she is not seeing patients, Shirley enjoys traveling regularly and spends any extra time with her family.
Michael Zehnpfennig, MD, is a fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon who offers exceptional patient-focused care at Montana Colon in Missoula, Montana. Until recently, patients with conditions such as complex anorectal disease, colorectal cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease had to travel outside of Montana to consult a fellowship-trained colorectal specialist, but with Dr. Zehnpfennig, Montanans can stay in Montana for their specialized care.
Dr. Zehnpfennig graduated with honors in 2006 from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. His interest in colon and rectum surgery drives him to seek out the best and most innovative treatments that offer patients relief from pain and an improved quality of life.
Some of the advanced surgeries Dr. Zehnpfennig performs include endorectal advancement flap and ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) for complex anal fistulas, transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) for rectal cancer, and the NICE procedure (natural orifice intracorporeal anastomosis with extraction of specimen) for colon resection. He's often able to use single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) techniques to minimize tissue damage and pain.
Dr. Zehnpfennig is also highly skilled in robotic surgery. He uses the da Vinci® Xi platform to perform a variety of procedures, including parastomal, preperitoneal, and retrorectus hernia repairs, ventral mesh rectopexy (VMR) for rectal prolapse, transversus abdominis release (TAR procedure) for large midline hernias and abdominal wall reconstruction, and the hybrid laparoscopic/robotic extended totally extraperitoneal (eTEP) approach to complex abdominal wall hernias.
In addition to cutting-edge surgery, Dr. Zehnpfennig also offers interventions for treating hemorrhoids, cosmetic resection of anal skin tags, and Botox® injections for the non-surgical treatment of anal fissures.
Patients at Montana Colon benefit from the use of leading technologies that offer the ultimate in safety and efficiency and deliver superior results, such as the Ethicon ENSEAL® powered surgical stapler, Bard™ Soft Mesh, laparoscopic video technology from Stryker, and Olympus endoscopy equipment.
Find out more about the unrivaled services patients receive at Montana Colon by calling its office today or booking an appointment online.
Lourdes T. Santiago, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon and fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon at Colon and Rectal Clinic of Tampa Bay in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Santiago specializes in the treatment of colon and rectal cancers, as well as pelvic floor disorders.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and serving as a major in the United States Army, Dr. Santiago relocated to Tampa Bay, Florida, earning her Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Science and Chemistry at the University of South Florida.
Dr. Santiago returned to Puerto Rico, graduating with her Doctor of Medicine from the Ponce School of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency and colon and rectal surgery fellowship training at the University of South Florida.
She is a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS), the American College of Surgeons (ACS), and the Florida Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (FLSCRS).
Dr. Santiago has an affiliation with many area hospitals, including St. Petersburg General Hospital in St. Petersburg, Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Largo Medical Center in Largo, and Belleair Surgery Center in Largo.
An advocate for education, Dr. Santiago gives regular presentations in English and Spanish about colon and rectal cancer throughout the Tampa Bay area.
In her free time, Dr. Santiago enjoys giving back to the community she serves. In addition to her lectures and presentations, she volunteers at the Health Department, provides care at local free medical clinics, and participates in local toy drives during the holidays.
Board-certified colorectal surgeon Ren yu Zhang, MD, has dedicated his medical career to helping patients suffering from conditions affecting the colon, rectum, and anus. At his practice in Las Vegas, Nevada, he prides himself on putting his patients first, taking the time to listen to their concerns and goals before offering an individualized treatment plan.
Dr. Zhang hails from the east coast. He graduated from the University of Rochester, majoring in Electrical Engineering and Developmental Biology. He then went on to earn his medical degree at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Subsequently, he completed his general surgery training at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester under internationally renowned surgeons, including Dr. Seymour Schwartz.
During his general surgery residency, he spent a year completing fellowship research at Cleveland Clinic, focusing on surgical outcomes in colorectal surgery. Under the guidance of Dr. Victor Fazio, his research projects were presented at various national conferences. Before joining Nevada Surgery and Cancer Care, he completed his fellowship training in colorectal surgery in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Focusing on the care and protection of your colon and rectal health, Dr. Zhang is committed to delivering the highest quality in comprehensive specialty care. Interested in both benign and malignant conditions of the colon and the rectum, he provides management and treatment of a wide range of conditions such as anorectal fistula, abscesses, anal fissure, hemorrhoids, anal/colon/rectal cancers, bowel incontinence, rectal prolapse, diverticular disease, colostomy/ileostomy, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis.
Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, Dr. Zhang offers minimally invasive robot/laparoscopic colon and rectal resection to help you with faster recovery and lesser pain in addition to comprehensive care in the cancer field ranging from a screening colonoscopy to a therapeutic colonoscopic polyp removal. Sensitive to your anxieties and concerns with anorectal or colorectal disease, Dr. Zhang will work closely with you to alleviate any physical and emotional stress to achieve the best outcomes for you. He also provides comprehensive care in the field of maintaining colon and rectal health, ranging from screening colonoscopies to therapeutic colonoscopic polyp removal.
Since he completed his training, Dr. Zhang has been in practice in Las Vegas. He looks forward to continuing to provide individualized care to the people of our community.
Burzeen E. Karanjawala, MD, is a colorectal surgeon at Sacramento Colon and Rectal Surgery Medical Group. He sees patients at the Sacramento and Roseville, California, offices.
Dr. Karanjawala obtained a Bachelor of Arts in molecular and cell biology from the University of California, Berkeley. He also earned a Master of Science in physiology and biophysics from Georgetown University in Washington, DC.
Dr. Karanjawala graduated from medical school at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. He did his general surgery residency training at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas. He then completed his colon and rectal surgery residency at UT Physicians Colon and Rectal Clinic – Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Karanjawala worked for two years at the Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital in Houston, Texas, first as a clinical instructor and then as an assistant professor.
He is board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery. Dr. Karanjawala has an interest in a wide variety of colorectal disorders. He is passionate about minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery. He is also skilled at endoscopy and is keen on the surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease.
2023 Sutter Independent Physicians President’s Award Recipient for Excellence in Patient Care
Burzeen E. Karanjawala, MD, is a colorectal surgeon at Sacramento Colon and Rectal Surgery Medical Group. He sees patients at the Sacramento and Roseville, California, offices.
Dr. Karanjawala obtained a Bachelor of Arts in molecular and cell biology from the University of California, Berkeley. He also earned a Master of Science in physiology and biophysics from Georgetown University in Washington, DC.
Dr. Karanjawala graduated from medical school at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. He did his general surgery residency training at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas. He then completed his colon and rectal surgery residency at UT Physicians Colon and Rectal Clinic – Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Karanjawala worked for two years at the Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital in Houston, Texas, first as a clinical instructor and then as an assistant professor.
He is board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery. Dr. Karanjawala has an interest in a wide variety of colorectal disorders. He is passionate about minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery. He is also skilled at endoscopy and is keen on the surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease.
2023 Sutter Independent Physicians President’s Award Recipient for Excellence in Patient Care
Gene L. Syn, MD, is one of the skilled physicians practicing at Minimally Invasive Medical Group, which has offices in Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, and Irvine, California.
He is a second-generation Korean-American who was born in Los Angeles and raised in Orange County, California. He graduated from the UCLA School of Medicine in 1992. He then did his general surgery residency at the New York Flushing Hospital Medical Center from 1992 to 1997. He further specialized in colon and rectal surgery at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center from 1997 to 1998.
Dr. Syn received his board certification from the American Board of Surgery as well as the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He has been practicing colon and rectal surgery in Southern California for over 20 years.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Syn or another member of the team at Minimally Invasive Medical Group, call the office or request an appointment online today.
Gene L. Syn, MD, is one of the skilled physicians practicing at Minimally Invasive Medical Group, which has offices in Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, and Irvine, California.
He is a second-generation Korean-American who was born in Los Angeles and raised in Orange County, California. He graduated from the UCLA School of Medicine in 1992. He then did his general surgery residency at the New York Flushing Hospital Medical Center from 1992 to 1997. He further specialized in colon and rectal surgery at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center from 1997 to 1998.
Dr. Syn received his board certification from the American Board of Surgery as well as the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He has been practicing colon and rectal surgery in Southern California for over 20 years.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Syn or another member of the team at Minimally Invasive Medical Group, call the office or request an appointment online today.
Gene L. Syn, MD, is one of the skilled physicians practicing at Minimally Invasive Medical Group, which has offices in Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, and Irvine, California.
He is a second-generation Korean-American who was born in Los Angeles and raised in Orange County, California. He graduated from the UCLA School of Medicine in 1992. He then did his general surgery residency at the New York Flushing Hospital Medical Center from 1992 to 1997. He further specialized in colon and rectal surgery at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center from 1997 to 1998.
Dr. Syn received his board certification from the American Board of Surgery as well as the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He has been practicing colon and rectal surgery in Southern California for over 20 years.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Syn or another member of the team at Minimally Invasive Medical Group, call the office or request an appointment online today.
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