BOARD CERTIFIED
American Board of Surgery
Board certification reflects training, examination, and ongoing professional standards in general surgery.
MICHAEL A. ZADEH, MD, FACS · LOS ANGELES
Advanced surgery. Personal attention.
Board-certified general surgery focused on hernias, gallbladder disease, breast conditions, soft-tissue masses, and pilonidal disease, with an emphasis on thoughtful technique and individualized care.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Focused expertise for the surgical problems patients face most often.
Hernia Surgery
Evaluation and repair of groin, belly-button, abdominal-wall, prior-incision, and recurring hernias.
Explore hernia careGallbladder
Diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment for gallstones, gallbladder attacks, and gallbladder disease.
Explore gallbladder careBreast Surgery
Surgical care for noncancerous breast conditions, breast masses, abnormal findings, and breast cancer.
Explore breast surgeryLumps & Bumps
Evaluation and removal of lipomas, cysts, and other skin or soft-tissue masses.
Explore treatmentPilonidal Disease
Care for pilonidal cysts, abscesses, recurrent disease, and surgical treatment when needed.
Explore pilonidal careSurgical Education
Additional educational resources on colon, thyroid, anorectal, appendiceal, and other general surgery topics.
Browse educationMEET DR. ZADEH
The operation matters. So does everything around it.
Surgical care should be technically excellent, clearly explained, and personal from the first consultation through recovery. Dr. Zadeh combines minimally invasive expertise with direct physician involvement at every stage of care.
CREDENTIALS & TRAINING
A foundation built in general surgery.
Training and credentials establish the foundation. Surgical judgment determines how that experience is applied to the individual patient.
FACS
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Fellowship recognizes professional qualifications and a commitment to the standards of the American College of Surgeons.
GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY
Saint Barnabas Medical Center · Chief Resident
A broad foundation in general surgery supports focused, individualized operative judgment.
MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY
Laparoscopic & robotic approaches when appropriate
Technology is selected around the diagnosis, anatomy, prior operations, and needs of the individual patient.
A DIFFERENT APPROACH
Surgery should be no bigger than it needs to be.
Robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgery are different ways to approach the same goal: treating the problem safely and effectively.
The best choice depends on the diagnosis, anatomy, prior operations, and the individual patient. Technology does not make the decision. The surgeon does.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A clear path from diagnosis through recovery.
STEP 01
Consultation
Understand the diagnosis, the alternatives, and whether surgery is actually necessary.
STEP 02
Personalized Plan
Choose the surgical approach that makes sense for the condition, anatomy, and priorities.
STEP 03
Surgery & Recovery
Clear instructions, follow-up, and continuity with the practice throughout recovery.
PATIENT EXPERIENCE
The experience around surgery matters too.
Clear explanations, direct physician involvement, realistic expectations, and follow-up are built into the way the practice is structured.
CLEAR ANSWERS
Diagnosis before treatment
Patients frequently mention accurate diagnosis, thoughtful evaluation, and having their questions answered before deciding on surgery.
DIRECT ACCESS
Communication & follow-up
Patients should know who is responsible for their care, how to reach the practice, and what follow-up will look like after an operation.
SURGICAL EXPERIENCE
Confidence through recovery
Recovery is discussed before surgery so patients understand expected discomfort, activity restrictions, warning signs, and follow-up.
PATIENT EDUCATION
Useful answers before you ever enter an operating room.
I Have Gallstones. Now What?
Gallstones found on an ultrasound do not always require surgery. The next step depends on whether they are silent, causing typical attacks, or producing complications.
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Read articleZADEH SURGICAL · SHERMAN OAKS
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