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    MediFind found 613 doctor with experience in Anal Fissure near California, US. Of these, 501 are Experienced, 94 are Advanced and 17 are Distinguished.

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    613 providers found
      Kyle G. Cologne
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1500 San Pablo St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kyle Cologne is a Colorectal Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cologne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Colostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

      Magdi G. Alexander
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Vascular Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Vascular Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

      Magdi Alexander, MD FACS

      50 Bellefontaine St, 409, 
      Pasadena, CA 
      Experience:
      31+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Magdi Grant Alexander is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and has been practicing the full breadth of general surgery for over 30 years. He is considered one of the top surgeons in the region. Dr. Alexander has been an integral member of the surgical teaching faculty at Huntington Hospital/Cedars Siani Affiliate for the past 26 years. He has been active in administrative positions and is currently the Chairman of the Department of Surgery at USC Arcadia. Formerly, he was the Chairman of Credentials and General Surgery section Chair at Huntington as well as being a current permanent member of the Quality Management Department at Huntington Hospital/Cedars Sinai Aff. He is also the former Section Chief of General / Vascular Surgery/ Thoracic divisions at Methodist Hospital. Dr. Alexander is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society for Gastro Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). His wide surgical focus involves expertise in Robotic Surgery, Advanced Laparoscopic surgery, General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Vascular surgery, and Oncological surgery. Dr. Alexander has received multiple acknowledgements from national and regional medical associations: including the coveted Surgical Teaching Faculty Award, Regional Physician of the Year Award, Pasadena Top Doctor, America’s Top Surgeon Award, and the Patient’s Choice Award 5-year honoree. His philosophy on surgical care can is cutting edge and interactive, designed for optimum success. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      City Of Hope Medical Foundation

      1500 E Duarte Rd, 
      Duarte, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kurt Melstrom is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Duarte, California. Dr. Melstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Surgical Oncology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Surgical Oncology

      Ucsf Dept Of Surgery

      400 Pamassus Ave, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Madhulika Varma is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Varma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      Enloe Medical Center

      111 Raley Blvd, Suite 100, 
      Chico, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Bangsund is a Gastroenterologist in Chico, California. Dr. Bangsund is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Colitis, Lower Esophageal Ring, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery

      City Of Hope Medical Foundation

      1500 Duarte Rd, 
      Duarte, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lily Lai is a General Surgeon in Duarte, California. Dr. Lai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      UCLA Associated General Surgeons

      757 Westwood Plz, Fl 7, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Anne Lin is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery
      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery
      16311 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 505, 
      Encino, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Daniel Gingold is a Colorectal Surgeon in Encino, California. Dr. Gingold is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Proctitis, and Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis. Dr. Gingold is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      Hoag Clinic

      510 Superior Ave, 
      Newport Beach, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Babak Rad is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Rad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Proctitis, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

      Stanford Health Care

      450 Broadway St, 
      Redwood City, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brooke Gurland is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Redwood City, California. Dr. Gurland is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Levator Syndrome, Pelvic Laparoscopy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery
      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery
      16311 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 505, 
      Encino, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeffrey Lake is a Colorectal Surgeon in Encino, California. Dr. Lake is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Lake is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      8737 Beverly Blvd, Suite 101, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Karen Zaghiyan is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Zaghiyan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery
      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery
      222 West Eulalia Street, Suite 100A, 
      Glendale, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Petar Vukasin is a Colorectal Surgeon in Glendale, California. Dr. Vukasin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, Colorectal Cancer, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Vukasin is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery
      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery
      222 West Eulalia Street, Suite 100A, 
      Glendale, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Anamaria Mcelrath is a Colorectal Surgeon in Glendale, California. Dr. Mcelrath is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Proctitis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Mcelrath is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery
      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery
      Laguna Hills, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gene Syn is a Colorectal Surgeon in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Syn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hemorrhoids, and Levator Syndrome. Dr. Syn is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery

      Ukiah Adventist Hospital

      246 Hospital Dr, 
      Ukiah, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ziad Hanna is a General Surgeon in Ukiah, California. Dr. Hanna is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Anal Fissure, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      245 Terracina Blvd, Suite 211b, 
      Redlands, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Esmond Gee is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Redlands, California. Dr. Gee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Levator Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ileostomy.

      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Samuel Eisenstein is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Eisenstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      525 E Plaza Dr, Suite 307, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Atul Vachhani is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Vachhani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Care Associates, A Medical Corporation

      1000 Laurel St, 
      San Carlos, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Roger Kao is a Gastroenterologist in San Carlos, California. Dr. Kao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Anal Fissure?

      An anal fissure is a small split or tear in the thin moist tissue (mucosa) lining the lower rectum (anus).

      When should I see an Anal Fissure doctor in California, US?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing an Anal Fissure doctor in California, US?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Anal Fissure doctors in California, US?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Anal Fissure doctors in California, US?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with an Anal Fissure doctor in California, US?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Anal Fissure doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Anal Fissure doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with an Anal Fissure doctor in California, US?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Anal Fissure doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Anal Fissure doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Anal Fissure doctors in California, US?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Anal Fissure doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find an Anal Fissure doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Anal Fissure doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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