Hernia & Gallbladder
Abdominal-wall hernia repair and minimally invasive treatment of symptomatic gallbladder disease.
MICHAEL A. ZADEH, MD, FACS
Surgical judgment matters as much as surgical technique.
Dr. Zadeh is a board-certified general surgeon in Los Angeles focused on thoughtful, individualized surgical care, clear communication, and minimally invasive techniques when they are the right choice for the patient.
A PERSONAL APPROACH TO SURGERY
Patients deserve more than a technically successful operation.
A surgical consultation should answer three questions clearly.
- What is the diagnosis?
- Does it actually require surgery?
- If it does, which operation makes the most sense for you?
Dr. Zadeh’s approach is built around direct physician involvement, careful evaluation, individualized treatment planning, and clear expectations before and after surgery. Robotic, laparoscopic, and open approaches are selected based on the diagnosis, anatomy, prior operations, and the needs of the individual patient.
The goal is not simply to perform an operation. It is to help each patient understand why an operation is recommended, what alternatives exist, what recovery should look like, and what to expect from the practice throughout the process.
CURRENT SURGICAL FOCUS
Focused expertise where Dr. Zadeh’s practice is concentrated today.
Breast Surgery
Surgical care for noncancerous breast conditions, breast masses, abnormal findings, and breast cancer.
Soft Tissue & Pilonidal
Evaluation and removal of lipomas, cysts, and soft-tissue masses, plus treatment of pilonidal disease.
SURGICAL PHILOSOPHY
The smallest operation is not always the best operation. The biggest operation is not always the most definitive.
The right operation is the one that best fits the diagnosis, anatomy, goals, and long-term outcome.
This principle guides decisions about open versus minimally invasive surgery, the extent of tissue removal, whether observation is appropriate, and when a patient should be referred for care outside the current focus of the practice.
CONSULTATION · SHERMAN OAKS
A good surgical plan starts with a clear diagnosis.
14658 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 · (818) 789-1111