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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 69 doctor with experience in Anal Fissure near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 53 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    69 providers found
      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 
       (4.6 miles away)
      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.

      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

      1919 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 200, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sadeea Abbasi is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Abbasi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Berdon Syndrome, Anal Fissure, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      2001 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 685w, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephen Kuchenbecker is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kuchenbecker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Anal Fissure, and Proctitis.

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      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      UCLA Associated General Surgeons

      100 Medical Plaza, Suite 310, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mary Kwaan is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kwaan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      UCLA Associated General Surgeons

      100 Medical Plaza, Suite 310, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kevork Kazanjian is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kazanjian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      8737 Beverly Blvd, Suite 101, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      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.

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

      UCLA Associated General Surgeons

      1260 15th St, Suite 1200, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sarah Gilyard is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Gilyard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Femoral Hernia, and Hemorrhoids.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      1223 16th St, Suite 2101, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Benjamin Nulsen is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Nulsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 680W, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Tracey Childs is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Childs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Mastectomy. Dr. Childs is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alexander Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Cholestasis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      1301 20th Street, Suite 280, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Daisy Lankarani is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lankarani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Campylobacter Infection, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lankarani is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      1301 20th Street, Suite 280, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Sul is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sul is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      2021 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 325E, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Shahrad Shamsi is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Shamsi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Esophagitis.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      1700 Westwood Blvd, Fl 1, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sohrab Yamini is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Yamini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Ulcerative Colitis.

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

      UCLA Associated General Surgeons

      757 Westwood Plz, Fl 7, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marcia Russell is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Russell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gallstones, Colorectal Cancer, Appendectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

      Phillip R. Fleshner
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery
      8737 Beverly Blvd, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Phillip Fleshner is a Colorectal Surgeon in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Fleshner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      8929 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 302, 
      Beverly Hills, CA 
       (7.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Beth Moore is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Moore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery
      8635 W 3rd St, Suite 880w, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Moshe Barnajian is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Barnajian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery
      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery
      16311 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 505, 
      Encino, CA 
       (10.0 miles away)
      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
      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery
      16311 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 505, 
      Encino, CA 
       (10.0 miles away)
      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.

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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 near Santa Monica, CA?

      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 near Santa Monica, CA?

      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 near Santa Monica, CA?

      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 near Santa Monica, CA?

      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 near Santa Monica, CA?

      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 near Santa Monica, CA?

      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 near Santa Monica, CA?

      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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