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 Angele
s, 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 a**lyzed 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.
