Karen Zaghiyan, MD

Karen Zaghiyan, MD Dr. Zaghiyan is a colore**al surgeon and proctologist in Los Angeles specializing in treatments for Karen Zaghiyan, M.D.

is a surgeon specializing in the surgical and non-surgical treatments for conditions of the colon, re**um, and a**s. Her special interests include women’s colore**al health, inflammatory bowel disease, minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of colore**al diseases and treatment of complex anore**al conditions. Dr. Zaghiyan graduated magna cm laude from University of California, Los Angeles, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She received her medical degree from University of California, San Diego. She then commenced her general surgery residency at the prestigious Cedars Sinai Medical Center. During her training, she dedicated a year as a clinical research scholar, investigating surgical outcomes in inflammatory bowel disease. One of her studies, which analyzed the optimal dosing of perioperative steroids in IBD, has acquired national recognition and changed current practice standards. Dr. Zaghiyan’s academic accomplishments, leadership skills and commitment to educating her fellow peers, earned her the highly respected position as administrative chief resident. After general surgery, she furthered her career ambitions by completing a coveted fellowship in Colon and Re**al Surgery at Cedars Sinai Medical Center that included advanced training in laparoscopic, single incision and robotic techniques. During her training, Dr. Zaghiyan traveled to Singapore, acquiring further training from international leaders in the field of colore**al surgery. Dr. Zaghiyan is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Zaghiyan has lectured both nationally and internationally at various surgical conferences, authored numerous publications in the most prestigious peer-reviewed medical journals, and participates in training surgical residents and fellows at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Zaghiyan’s ongoing dedication to the advancement of her field, in turn, impacts the well being of her patients. With her clinical and research expertise and dedication to providing the highest quality care, Dr. Zaghiyan offers the most advanced and individualized treatments for patients with colon and re**al diseases.

11/15/2025

Replying to Meister diverticulitis is usually diagnosed on Ct but it should be followed with a colonoscopy to confirm! **alsurgeon

11/14/2025

Drop your questions about diverticulitis - I’m doing a Q & A this weekend! **alsurgery

11/13/2025

Surgery for complicated diverticulitis can be very complex. Sometimes we team with a urologist for these case. Sometimes a temporary stent is needed for a blockage. Sometimes we have to create an ostomy as a temporary step. Sometimes uncomplicated diverticulitis can evolve to become complicated. Let me know what questions you have about diverticulitis. **alsurgeon

11/12/2025

Perforation happens in about 1-2% of diverticulitis and may require emergency surgery. Drop comments and questions below to for a Q&A session this weekend. **alsurgeon

11/11/2025

Drop your questions about diverticulitis in the comments and I’ll do video responses for a couple this weekend! **alsurgeon

11/10/2025

Diagnosed with diverticulosis? This week, I’ll be discussing different aspects of diverticulitis management from complicated attacks and emergency surgery to recurrent flares. **alsurgeon

11/07/2025

TGIF.

11/06/2025

The most important career advice I would give a teen is to find the “grit” and dig in. Nothing good comes easy.

11/03/2025

We smile, stay relaxed and in control even during chaos, hard discussions, and ups and downs of helping patients with their butt problems. **alcancer **alprolapse

11/01/2025

Colonoscopy screening begins at age 45 for all average risk individuals but some high risk ethnic groups should start younger! **alcancer

10/31/2025

Are you a glass half full thinker? Drop a comment to help shift someone’s mindset if you are! **alsurgeon

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8737 Beverly Boulevard, Ste 101
Los Angeles, CA
90048

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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Karen Zaghiyan, MD, FACS, FASCRS is a surgeon specializing in the surgical and non-surgical treatments for conditions of the colon, re**um, and a**s. Her special interests include women’s colore**al health, inflammatory bowel disease, minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of colore**al diseases and treatment of complex anore**al conditions. Dr. Zaghiyan graduated magna cm laude from University of California, Los Angeles, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She received her medical degree from University of California, San Diego. She then commenced her general surgery residency at the prestigious Cedars Sinai Medical Center. During her training, she dedicated a year as a clinical research scholar, investigating surgical outcomes in inflammatory bowel disease. One of her studies, which analyzed the optimal dosing of perioperative steroids in IBD, has acquired national recognition and changed current practice standards. Dr. Zaghiyan’s academic accomplishments, leadership skills and commitment to educating her fellow peers, earned her the highly respected position as administrative chief resident. After general surgery, she furthered her career ambitions by completing a coveted fellowship in Colon and Re**al Surgery at Cedars Sinai Medical Center that included advanced training in laparoscopic, single incision and robotic techniques. During her training, Dr. Zaghiyan traveled to Singapore, acquiring further training from international leaders in the field of colore**al surgery. Dr. Zaghiyan is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Zaghiyan has lectured both nationally and internationally at various surgical conferences, authored numerous publications in the most prestigious peer-reviewed medical journals, and participates in training surgical residents and fellows at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Zaghiyan’s ongoing dedication to the advancement of her field, in turn, impacts the well being of her patients. With her clinical and research expertise and dedication to providing the highest quality care, Dr. Zaghiyan offers the most advanced and individualized treatments for patients with colon and re**al diseases.